Pittsburg Phil dies in Asheville noted turf plunger
George E. Smith known as Pittsburg Phil, famed turf plunger, died at Winyah Sanitarium Asheville NC at 43 from consumption. He rose from cork cutter to betting master, built fame with Belmar Howard Mann and Parvenu, and achieved landmark wins including a Brooklyn Handicap upset. Remains to be shipped to Pittsburg. family present.
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Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Howard Manni
Asheville
George E. Smith
Phil
Winyah Sanitarium
W. C. Smith
J. C MgGil
Sewickley
Pa Smith
Allegheny City
Smith
Winally
Chicago
Riley
Pittsburg Phil
William ‘Smith
King Cadmus
Parvenu
Belmar
Howard Mann
Beldemere
Morris Park
Gravesend
BelmImar Tod Sloan
Skeets
Martin
Howard Mann Smith
Lake Shore
Tyrrell Wins the Bout at Concordia Hall
Tyrrell, a promising lightweight wrestler, defeats veteran Rob Roy Mackay in a sixty minute no fall match. Mackay failed to throw Tyrrell three times, while Tyrrell used strength and cleverness to control the bout amid rough start and steady work. A large crowd witnessed the competition and enjoyed the show.
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Harvey Tyrrell
Concordia Hall
Mackay
Tyrrell
Mackey
Rein Defeats Gardner In Amateur Billiards Match
Chicago February 1 Edward Rein of Chicago defeated Edward G Gardner of New York 30 to 21 in a key amateur championship billiards game. Gardner led 271 to 123 after 24 innings, but Rein surged with runs including 30 in inning 30 and 14 in inning 40 to take the lead and win. Gardner’s high run was 42 and Gardner’s average 617-44, Rein’s 630-44. Other results: Sigourney beat Schmitt 300–280, Norris beat Threshie 300–198. Poggenburg returned to New York after his mother’s death. tournament to continue if possible after funeral. Standing shows Sigourney 2, Norris 1, Poggenburg 1, Gardner 1, Schmitt 9, Rein 9?
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Chicago
Edward
Rein
Edward G Gardner
New York
Gardner
Sigourney
San Francisco
Schmitt
Racine
Norris
Threshle
Boston
J F Poggenburg
Col Hamburger
Norris Si
Conklin
Threshie Wee
Poggenburg
Stark
Washington Baseball Club elects temporary officers
A Washington club meeting at Benjamin C Minor’s offices formed a fee organization toward a permanent body to be finalized at April’s annual meeting. Thomas Noyes was named president, Benjamin Minor secretary and business manager, W H Rapley treasurer. Garland Stahl named player-manager. Edward J Walsh joined board. Connie Mack predicts strong showing. Senators’ new owners reject offers. In Allentown, Kid Ferry remains in serious condition after a seventh-round knockout by Jack Blackburn.
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Benjamin C Minor
Thomas Noyes
Benjamin Minor
Maanager
W H Rapley
Rapley
Edward J Walsh
Garland Stahl
William H. Fowler
Senators
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Allentown
Kid
Ferry
Jack Blackburn
Philadelphia
Keystone Club
Fat Men Defeated and District League Contests Noted
In the District League Acmes defeated the Fat Men at Palace alleys, seizing a firm hold on second place as Acmes totals reached 965 921 in the first game 894 in the second and 368 for the Fat Men in the third. Navy Yard beat Treasury 2 games in the Departmental League while O Donnell led with a 222 series. Kismet Council edged Ourays in the Royal Arcanum League as Willama posted 208 in the last. Real Estate League saw the Assessors win all games as Smoot topped with a strong first game. In the Washington Post duckpin clash The Post defeated Government Printing Office 2 games on Palace alleys with Statler and Williams top scoring in the final frame.
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Fo Dryden
Washington Post
Government Printing Office
Quint
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Statler
Williams
Atkingson
Spence
Tuttle
Cotter
Favorites Win Three Harry New Takes the Fifth
New Orleans racing card reports six selling races with three favorites victorious. Wreath of Ivy and Lieutenant Rice lead early wins while Lord French and Harry New capture other titles on a heavy track with results also noted from Ascot Park and Essex Park amid sloppy or fast conditions.
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Hot Springs
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Los Angeles
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la Grecque
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Audubon
Time
Gerda
Hocco
Responsive
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St Merry Legs
Fickle Saint
Bells of Milford
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HL Phillips
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Little Rose
Tennebone
Show Own
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Imes
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No Trumper
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J Hennessy
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Frank Rice
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Topic
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Ville
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Rourke Cochran
Les King
Gravina
Thoroughbred race results and entries from Oakland and surrounding meets
Track notes list multiple races with winners, placings, and odds for seven furlongs through a mile and a sixteenth at Oakland. It includes from first race Foxy Grandpa and others to sixth race with Prince Brutus and Vigoroso Adirondack, plus tomorrow entries featuring Santa 105 and Tam o Bhanter among numerous horses and odds.
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Varro
Montany Peeress
Straggler
Little Adele
Turtle
Slauson
Blue Coat
Ralph Reeach
Sweet Kitty Bellaim
Sincerity Bella
Head Dance
Mites Watercure
Blissful
Ralph Young
Tims
Briarthorpe
Bugis Horn
Dalvay
Jim Payne
Oro Viva
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del Coronado
Catilion
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Nomorrow
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Lou Welson
Ed Gainsburg
William FM
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Mias Prove
Emily Oliver
Dorice
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Rose of Hilo
Bandillo
Matlakalla Huapala
Geyrone
Hindoo Prince
Mammon
Funnynide
Schoolmate
Araba and
Delagua
William Wright
Frank JL. Partey
Doctor Tom
Ralph Reeve
George Berry
Gorgalette
Hilena
Hazel
Ray
Golden Light
Akela
Invictus
Chub
Ripper
Canefo
Luther Brecht
Lagark
Sugden
Merry Sport
Palmist
Laura FM
San Francisco
Oakland
Greenock & To
Foxy Grandpa
Dotterel
Claudator
Mosketo
Waxtress
Mr Tingle
Theodora L. Floriane
Belle Myrtte H
Libble Candid
Glen Arvon
Erne
Langford James
Formero
Yellowstone
Cincinnatus
Ton Slavin
Mcgregor
Bombardier
Red Cross
Ilfervescence
Fort Wayne
Emma Reybold
Virginia Boy
Prince Brutus
Steel Wire
True Wing
Santa
Gladia Syphia
Miss Berg
Mazapan George
Knight
Bakersfield
Lady Catherine
Tam O Bhanter
Hipponax
Dusty Rhofes
Hirtle
Revolt
Joetta
Adieu
Dora
Salto
Recipe
Puredale
Hawaben and
Troy
Candie Belle
Estrada
Box Elder
Vigoroso Adirondack Prestano
Dusty Miller
Young Pepper
St Vicho
Barrack
Trahern
Flying Torpedo
Hainault
Morse Returns to New York Refuses Divorce Discussion
Charles W Morse former American Ice Company president and bank consolidation promoter arrived in New York on the Deutschland after European travel. He declined to discuss any part of the divorce case and indicated no official action had yet been announced. Authorities may seek Morse testimony to supplement existing evidence. Morse said he would not comment on the matter.
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Jockey Club
Wile Shaw
New Orleans
Smith
Shaw
Alyria
Bill Daly
Pittsburg Phil
Pittsburg
Phil
New York
Charles W Morse
American Ice Company
Deutschland
Europe
Clemence Cowles Dodge-Morse
Millonaires
Morse
District Attorney Office
Chinatown Feud Murders Strike Twice In City Streets
Two Chinatown killings within a day drew police to Mott Street and Dover Street where a white man Joseph Reilley died after being found dying on a sidewalk. Earlier a U.S. resident, an Americanized Chinaman, was found dying in a Mott Street tenement hallway amid unclear suspect links. Separate note: Rev William P Gibbons, colored pastor, had false pretenses charges dropped after a parish member recanted and another witness declined to prosecute.
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Dovers Street
William P Gibbons
Mount Carmel
Card playing Greeks Arrested in Sixth Precinct Raid
Police raided a Greek restaurant at 214 Four-and-a-half street northwest. Four men found with cards and money were arrested: Gus Carrigan 27, Marcellus Kaskos 40, Milton Barnabas 25, James Xrahaulahas 26. Each posted 10 dollars security for a court appearance. Princeton Students Robbed in University Hall. valuables valued near 1000 dollars, losses led by H L Duallon 1907 and H R McAlpin 1905.
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Gus Carrigan
Marcellus Kaskos
Milton Barnabas
James Xrahaulahas
Botanic Blood Balm Cures Catarrh Quickly and Forever
Botanic Blood Balm claims to cure all forms of catarrh by acting on the blood, relieving hawking nosebleeds ringing in the ears and throat matter, with permanent effects on nose ear throat eyes lungs stomach liver and kidneys. It warns against local remedies and asserts guaranteed cure.
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