Bob Ganley Signs Hopes For Winning Team Fighter Visits President
Nelson the lightweight champion of the world spent hours in Washington visiting the White House and President Roosevelt en route to Hegewisch Illinois. He talked of a possible title bout with Johnson, praised Jim Corbett as a likely stronger challenger than Ralph Rose, and hinted at a forthcoming book with life and ring tales. He planned to use proceeds to buy Hegewisch town and age of political chatter surrounded the visit.
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Long race meet planned at Spa with Canfield sale to public park
A Saratoga committee urged August race meetings at the Spa and the town’s purchase of Richard Canfield’s place for $7,000 for immediate public park-use. The Saratoga Racing Association pledged to run meetings on revised terms while Jockey Club officials indicated four-date weeks may suffice to keep racing alive. Jack Johnson agreed to a May 4 fight with Sam Langford in London, with purse talks and federation wires ongoing.
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Brilliant runners dead in aroused race at Cleveland track
Feud between Freund and Bethune ends in a fatal pistol duel after a four year rivalry. Freund, champion of labor, dies from gunshot wounds. Bethune is critically wounded but alive after hospital treatment. The race for a $4000 stake on cinder tracks between Australia and America ties ends in tragedy.
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Navy Midshipmen May Play Georgetown in Washington
The Washington Post reports a possible March 7 basketball game for the Navy against Georgetown in Washington D C. An Annapolis trip may be approved as the brigade travels for the Inangu js parade the next day. Past meetings were split with one win each. A Princeton challenge for a race against the Navy crew remained possible.
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Joe Kelley Wins His Case and Settles Baseball Dispute
A meeting in Baltimore between Beato Antientt League president and Joseph J Kelley, former Beato Antientt manager, ends civil and baseball committee actions. Kelley gains liberty to negotiate with Toronto Eastern League club. contract with Boston terminated. Cases withdrawn. potential move to Toronto on workers’ rights basis.
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Proves Good in Mud Lightwool in the Place
The Oakland track card features heavy backing from horsemen and the public for five winners. Sewell, the day’s shortest priced favorite, fails to prevail as Dr. Leggo breaks down in the running.
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Smiley Corbett Wins Oakland Catret Handicap in Mud
Smiley Corbett extended an unbeaten streak by taking the Catret handicap at seven furlongs in muddy conditions at Oakland. Lightwool, Booger Tech, and Inett trailed as Corbett led from the start, with stiff competition from Lord Stanhope Hanbridge and Lit. Odds favored Corbett heavily as the field faltered under the track.
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Cubs may trade Tinker to Reds amid rumors and fan concern
Rumors swirl that Chicago Cubs shortstop Joe Tinker may be traded to Cincinnati for Vic Mowrey and Buddy Hulswitt. Cubs president Murphy declines comment while Reds manager Clarke Griffith pursues a west side player to strengthen his lineup.
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Pitcher shoots himself in Scranton tragedy
Nick Mathewson brother of the famed New York pitcher and a Lafayette College student fatally shot himself in the right temple this afternoon. He had been home two weeks and officials think overstudy unbalanced his mind.
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Favorite Upsets Dope in Santa Anta Park Race
A chaotic January race day at Santa Anta Park saw the 4 to 2 favorite Tad Irma falter in the fourth race as Bema seized a surprise win. The event drew a small crowd while two other favorites triumphed on the card amid costly bets and scattered placings across five selling races featuring jockeys and horses such as Joe Glitens, Fern L, Giovanni Baleria, and Antigone.
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Heart Remedy Claims Cure After Dr Miles Use
An individual asserts that after taking 18 bottles of Dr Miles' Weart Remedy they were entirely cured of heart trouble for 40 years and now feel no symptoms. The ad promotes Dr Miles' Nervine as a reliable heart medicine improving heart strength, digestion, and circulation, promising refund if not beneficial.
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Thoroughfare of Classified Racing Odds and Names
A dense list of racing entries, sellers, and odds across multiple races. Names like Avon, King Semper, Elizabeth, and Miss Fairbanks appear with prices or stakes. locations and track references mingle with horse names, jockeys, and buyers in a sprawling classified-style summary of forthcoming events.
Gill for Minneapolis Spades to The Washington Port Puttsburg
Pittsburg completes deal with Minneapolis for Warren Gill long first baseman from Oklahoma City. Cash consideration changes hands after Manager Fred Clarke approves. President Dreyfuss consents amid much discussion on the move.
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Longboat to Rage Here in Five Mile Jan 30
Local event announces a five mile race on January 30 featuring Indian Marathoner Tom Tongboat racing against three local men at Convention Hall. Organizers aim to secure top competitors and maximize interest in Washington. Oyler may be named captain of the Minneapolis club this spring after discussions with Carthage officials.
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Cy Young Not For Sale Says Lake Amid Trade Talks
Boston Red Sox manager Lake denied any proposition to trade veteran pitcher Cy Young. Offers from several leagues and fan calls surged after past hints that Young might be sold. Lake insisted Young is not for sale, aiming to calm both Boston fans and rival cities who hoped for a deal.
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SILLIMAN LEADS FIELD IN AD MEN WINTER GOLF TOURNEY
Pinehurst on January 14 opened the Advertising Men Winter Golf Tournament with an 18 hole qualifier. Silliman of Detroit shot a 77 to lead, with Hamilton of New York second at 78 and Adame of Brooklyn tied for third at 89. Six divisions advance, with trophies in each. Match play continues through Saturday as prize totals climb across divisions and events.
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King Pittinger Dead An Eighth Century Pitching Star
King Pitt inger aged 7 years dies at home in Greencastle Franklin County after a storied career as a pitcher in the Cumberland Valley League with Carlisle and later Heston and Philadelphia National. Diabetes was the cause after a two year illness. Special to The Washington Post Carlisle Pa Jan 14.
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Sullivan to Tour Stirring World Boxing Campaign
Special to The Washington Times reports J L Sullivan will tour major continents and cities after leaving Barton for Seattle. He plans exhibitions in Australia Ireland and Great Britain before returning via Western Europe.
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Will Match Jack Johnson London Promoter Hints
London promoter Bettison of the National Sporting Club said he strives to arrange heavyweight bouts for champion Jack Johnson with American and English challengers. No definite matches or dates are fixed. Johnson is expected back in London by February and possibly late March despite prior scheduling conflicts.
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