Boxer Nelson Meets President Roosevelt in Washington Visit
Battling Nelson, world lightweight titleholder and author, spent hours in Washington en route home to Hegewisch. He spoke with President Roosevelt about Jeffries and Johnson, showed a signed photo, and discussed a book project while touring with friends.
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Famous Gambling Club Sale to Create Public Park in Saratoga
A committee of Saratoga stockholders urged August racing at the Spa and a sale of Richard Canfield’s club for 7000 with the town buying it for a public park. Jockey Club and other racing bodies signaled readiness to run meetings under modified terms, with key stakes slated and Johnson set to fight Langford in London.
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Brilliant runners dead in a tragic Cleveland race dispute
The account describes a deadly incident after a foot race involving Bethune and Freund, with a revolver firing four bullets amid a heated rivalry. Freund died from his wounds, while Bethune was fatally struck by a shot that ended his life at the scene or hospital, amid questions of a poison plot and a disputed purse of around four thousand dollars.
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Midshipmen May Play Georgetown in Washington March 7
The Washington Post reports a possible permission for Naval Academy midshipmen to play Georgetown in Washington on March 7. An Annapolis return was considered, as the brigade would be in the capital for the inauguration parade the next day. Prior pairings were split by one point. Princeton attempts to row Navy this season remain unresolved with a race still possible.
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Kelley Wins Breach Suit and Baseball Case
In Baltimore a meeting between Beant Antientt League president Codge Dover and manager Joseph J Kelley led to amicable settlement. Kelley gains liberty to negotiate with Toronto Eastern League club,ending civil suit for breach of contract and case before the national baseball commission. Both parties will withdraw all actions.
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Proves Good in Mud Lightwood in the Place
Horsemen favor both entries as heavy bets and public support surges for the Oakland event. Five winners are backed as favorites, with Sewell the shortest priced favorite of the day failing to win. Dr Leggo breaks down after the race.
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Smiley Corbett Wins Oakland Catret Handicap at Seven Furlongs
Smiley Corbett extended his unbeaten run by winning the Catret handicap at Oakland in muddy conditions. Lightwool, Booger Tech, and Inett trailed as Smiley Corbett surged clear, with Tim O'Toole and Gelves among the notable runners in a tight finish.
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Cubs May Trade Tinker Rumor Stirs Broadway-Style
Chicago rumor centers on Joe Tinker potentially being traded to Cincinnati for Vic Mowrey and Buddy Hulswit. Cubs president Murphey declined comment while Reds manager Clarke Griffith discusses beefing Cincinnati with a West Side player. Tinker's spring-trip status and stage plans fuel talk as a possible blockbuster in baseball rumor mill.
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Pitcher Shoots Himself in Sudden Crisis
Scranton reports Nick Mathewson, brother of the famed New York pitcher, and a promising twirler at Lafayette College, fatally shot himself in the right temple this afternoon. He had been home ill for two weeks, with overwork blamed for an apparent mental collapse.
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Favorite Upsets Dope In Santa Anita Park Race
Los Angeles January 14 report notes Tad Irma the 4 to 2 favorite ran away in the fourth race but faded late. Bema won the feature as two favorites won on a light crowd day. Summary of multiple races includes selling and purse events with horses like Antigone, Fern L, Giovanni Baleria, and Lady Irma in various sprints and miles.
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Dr Miles' Nervine Promises Heart Health Boost
Fragmented text reports a claim that using Dr Miles' Weart Remedy and Nervine cured heart trouble after long-standing weakness. The excerpt mentions palpitations shortness of breath chest pain and general heart weakness and promotes Dr Miles' Nervine as a reliable heart medicine with digestive benefits and improved circulation.
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Classified horse racing sale list with multiple names and prices
A garbled OCR style page lists horses and sales terms with many names and prices for races across several heats. Entries include owners and horse names such as Avon Tonita, King Semper, Elizabeth, and Miss Fairbanks, with prices per head or per horse, and references to races of furlongs and miles. The text includes bidder notes, race designations and fundraising style phrases typical of old newspaper classifieds. The fragment ends with a note urging readers to use The Press' classified columns for results and advertising.
Gill for Minneapolis Price Involves Warren Gill Trade
The Pittsburg base ball club completed a deal with Manager Mike Cantillon of the Minneapolis club to exchange Warren Gill the long first baseman from Oklahoma City for cash. The move followed approval from Fred Clarke and President Dreyfuss after prior discussions.
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Longboat to Rage Here in Five Mile January 30 Race
Three local men will race Indian Marathon star Tom Tongboat in a five mile contest at Convention Hall on January 30. Organizers aim to secure top imu from the District and provide handicap races for the trio. Oyler May Be Captain Columbus, Ohio Jan 14—Shortstop Andy Oyler of the Minneapolis team, who lives nearby, will not be held out this spring but will sign promptly for the captaincy on the field.
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Cy Young Not For Sale Declared By Red Sox Manager
Boston manager Lake stated Cy Young is not for sale amid offers from various clubs. He had previously hinted at selling under contingencies as managers across leagues bid by telegraph, but today he ended the bidding and assured Boston fans no sale will occur.
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Silliman Leads Field In Annual Advertising Men Golf Tour
Pinehurst January 14 The Advertising Men Winter Golf Tournament opened with an eighteen hole qualifier. Silliman of Detroit led scoring with 79 while Hamilton of New York and Adima of Brooklyn tied for third at 89. Six divisions sent crews for trophies as play continues through Saturday with numerous special events and 143 total prizes.
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King Pittinger Dead in Greencastle at 75
King Pittinger also known as Pit tinger dies at his Greencastle home aged 75 after a baseball career as a leading pitcher in Cumberland Valley League Carlisle Heston and Philadelphia Nationals illness diabetes causing death after two years of illness. Roger Bresnahan travels to New York seeking Giants surplus players including Joe McGinnity. Princeton captain Stephens accepts intercollegiate chess trophy award and cable match with Oxford and Cambridge slated for March in France. Hylang weighs in at 131 pounds ahead of boxing bout with Dick Hyland in Los Angeles March 14 with Hyland at required weight.
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J L Sullivan to Tour Special to The Washington
The famed lightweight champion J L Sullivan plans a global tour starting Sunday night from Seattle. He will travel through Asia, Australia, and Europe, performing exhibitions in key cities before returning via Western Europe and Ireland.
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London Promoter Plans Johnson Heavyweight Bouts
Bettison of the National Sporting Club said he is arranging possible bouts for Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion with both American and English challengers. No details or dates are set, and Johnsons next appearance remains uncertain. Promoters expect James J. to return to London by February or March, with Fury Fitzpatrick and Jensen Jones seeking engagements.
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