Tribute to McGovern Benefit Nets Large Gate in New York
A benefit for Terry McGovern's family at Madison Square Garden yielded strong turnout and an expected near five thousand dollar net. William A Brady auctioned six pictures of McGovern for high sums, with proceeds aiding McGovern’s former rival George Dixon. The program featured boxing wrestling and vaudeville acts with many noted fighters and referees participating. Telegraphed donations came from out of town sports figures including John L. Sullivan.
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Washington Post
New York
Terry McGovern
Soune Garden
Neanly
Wiliam A. Brady
McGovern
George Dixon
Spike Robson
Mike (Twin) Sullivan
Honey Mellody
Harry Harris
Martin Conde
Martin Flaherty
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Young Griffo
Kia Carter
Jimmy Gardner
Patsy Haley
George Jaixon
Austin Tesco
Jack Downey
Tommy Keefe
Johnny Burdich
Phil McGovern
Matty Matthews
Jour Plenning
Ernest Roeber
Plans Big Boxing Show in Spokane
Spokane plans a major boxing carnival to rival any in the nation. A syndicate led by Frank W. Smith offers 100000 for three championship bouts, featuring Jeffries vs Squires heavyweights, Thomas vs Mellogy welterweights, and Gong vs Nelson lightweights, under the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club. Half the purse goes to the heavyweights and 50000 to the other two fights, with a potential surplus if the Squires-Jeffries bout proceeds.
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Washington Post
Spokane
Wash
Frank W. Smith
Jeffries and
Squires
Thomas and
Mellogy
Gong and
Nelson
Spokane Amateur Athletic Club
Squires-Joffrian
Stewart Outclassed In Major Pool Match Showdown
Frank Sherman, the local expert, routed Canadian champion Fred A Stewart before a large crowd in the second block of a 60 point pool match. Sherman dominated with sharp play and consistent breaks while Stewart battled but could not match the winner’s form.
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Frank Sherman
Fred A. Stewart
Ile
Sherman Ly
Balle
Stewart
Tenings
Kelley to Come East for Jamestown Exposition Sprint
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Oregon sprinter Dan Kelley plans to travel East after Frost leaves to compete in the Jamestown Exposition events. Kelley aims to challenge top stars including Young, Robertson, Cartmell, and local favorite Charley Seltz while Portland backers cover his travel costs.
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Washington Post
New York
Jack Frost
Dan Kelley
Oregon Flyer
Kelley
Travers Island
Portland
Oregon
Young
Robertson
Cartmell
Charley Seltz
Nationals Sign Contracts for Love Cross Hickman and Warner
Cantillon, returning from a trip on Comiskey's White Sox boat, found signed contracts awaiting him for Love Cross Charley Hickman and Jack Warner. Cantillon will depart Chicago soon for Washington as terms satisfy all parties.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Til
Cantillon
Comiskey
White Sox
Love Cross
Charley Hickman
Jack Warner
Washington
Reservoir Heights Athletic Association Elects Officers
The Reservoir Heights Athletic Association held its second meeting of the year and elected Andrew Walker president Columbus Stewart vice president Georges M Weber secretary G A Weber treasurer and Andrew Walker manager of the baseball team. Plans aim to organize or join a league for clubs with players around sixteen or seventeen years old. Manager Walker's address is 1806 Fourth Street Northwest.
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Reservoir Heights Athletic Association
Andrew Walker
Columbus Stewart
Georges M. Weber
G. A. Weber
Walker
Fourth Street
Ryan After Gans Offers to Meet at 154 Pounds Ringside
Joe Gans has signaled willingness to fight Jack OBrien at 154 pounds ringside, and Tommy Ryan has offered to step in for a 154 pound bout at ringside before any club in America, from six rounds to a finish. Curley confirms Ryan’s Chicago signing intentions, with potential match at Barry’s Hot Springs Boxing Club. Attell seeks a $15,000 purse for a St Patrick’s attraction in Los Angeles.
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Washington Post
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Joe Gans
Jack Obrien
O'Brien
Tommy Ryan
America
Jack Curley
Ryan
Michigan
Barry
J.B. Mckee
Hot Springs Boxing Club
Attell
Los Angeles
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Abe Attell
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St. Patrick's
Herman
Riley
Corbett
Tomshy Murphy
Kid Herrman
Herrman
Tonopah
Gans
Denver
Murphy
Nevada
Morales Lucky Win in Final Stretch at Fair Grounds
Morales won the purse with a nose over Tiling after Garner's risky ride. Also on the card, Easy Win dominated maidens, Baneful and Meadow Breeze triumphed in sprints, Pride of Woodstock surprised at 15 to 1, and Ternus closed the day in easy fashion amid a weak betting card.
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Voladay Claims Easy Feature Victory at Oakland
San Francisco reports a large crowd as Voladay, ridden by Miller, wins the mile and sixteenth feature at Oakland in a weak field. Other races see College Widow and Sugar Maid triumph in sprints, with times listed and several runners named in each event.
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Oakland
Miller
Voladay
Col ‘Lege
W. Miller
Leonardsfale
Billy Myers
Willams
Hilly Myers
Qcellitt
Ardena
Raleigh
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Wayne
Frank Skinner
Abe Teuf
Sugar Maid
QW Miller
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Husson
Sinth
Fatarlty
Ingham
Gemmel
Fair Fagot
McBride
Mabel Hollander
Taktos
Fritzl Ferri
Lexington race notes and horse racing prospects report
A list of horses and handlers appears with names such as Tyroleau Margaret Jr and Mrs Mathews, along with references to Lexington yesterday and a discussion of riders and trainers. Henry McDaniel trains L. A. Cella's horses while Incondittom is sought for Cella. The Great Fasten Special is expected to surpass the American Derby in prestige, drawing a strong field from East and West. Local riders, sires, and siblings like Charles Edward and Jacobite are noted, with mentions of Adelinette and De Mund in past races.
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Lexington
Lockey William Cherry
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L. A
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Santa Catalina
Melton
Syconby
Des
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Belmont Park
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Chazeway
Mazagin
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Duryer
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de Mund
Angland
Aintree
Liverpool
Foxhall Keene
Prophet NT
Grant Hugh Browne
John M. B
Thomas Clyde
John MP
Gran
Hugh Brogme
John M. P
Tall men take heat in Wisconsin crew trials
Special to The Wannington from Madison Wis reports Coach Ten Eyck of Wisconsin begins crew tryouts by cutting twenty five candidates. He rules out any man under 5 feet 12 inches tall or weighing less than 156 pounds as unfit for any crew position. Milwaukee reports President O'Brien signs Jack Kerin of East Pepperill Mass as umpire for the coming season.
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Heaton Telephone Company
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East Pepperill
Mass
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Chicago
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Shade
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Stewart Building
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Setman
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Tel
Saengerbunds Victorious In Busy Bowling Card
The Saengerbunds win easily sweeping the florists three games while Columbia takes the series from the lawyers. Agriculture also wins three from G P D. Garrisons face Bank Clerks and Garrison alleys feature Boredales versus Eurekas. Roche’s alleys host Navy versus Interior as Palace alleys host Louis versus Philadelphia. Fat Men’s alleys and other local matches fill the card.
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Roche’s
BE Louis
Philadelphia
Fat Men’s
Tvs
Palagestlers
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Palace
Honor Roll Second Regiment Leads in City Basketball
Second Regiment surged to first place in the Washington City Basketball League with a 38 to 10 win over the M. C. A. A rough game culminated in Billy Haight of the Association team dislocating his shoulder in a midgame scramble. Lineups listed show key players Krauss Saengerbund and Columbia contributing strong scores.
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Saengerbund
He McCarthy
G. P
Barclay
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Fowler
B. M
Adter
Rich & Sons
Saengerbunds
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Yale May Play Harvard This Fall in Gridiron
New Haven January 21 strong probabilities Yale and Harvard will meet on the gridiron again next fall. The issue centers on admission price as a principal feature of the consideration. Even so, the development is welcomed as a step toward the game the Elis want badly.
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Conni
Yale
Harvard
Elis
W H Carey Wins Handicap at Los Angeles Track
Long shots dominated the day at the Los Angeles track with W H Carey winning the handicap. Reservation led the final race, while The Mist and several others posted notable finishes. The day featured six races with tight finishes and multi- horse showings. Also reported, Joe Kelley of the Reds appears headed for release and a potential Toronto move pending final terms.
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Cali
N. 1
Carey
Knapp
Reservation
Lotta Gladstone
Riey
Giovanni Baterio
Preston
Qie Daniel
Mura
Belvoir
Perdition
Anoni Frascuelo
Avalon
Derdatn
Bantado
Lydie Wrousman
Tramptor
Tanet
the Mist
Keogh
Toupee
Koerner
Wan
Jack Little
Brusey
Markle Mayer
Talbert
Sheriff Bell
Battle Circus
Card debt not valid says Baltimore court verdict
A Baltimore jury under Judge Morris ruled that a debt from a card game need not be paid. Stephen Van Wyck, a New York lawyer, sued the estate of Harry R. Vonderhorst for 9229.25 claiming a loan was made after losses at the Hoffman Club in New York. The case traced Vonderhorst’s wealth downturn to after leaving Baltimore and noted frequent Hoffman Club visits before promissory notes were issued.
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Baltimore
Morris
United States Circuit Court
Stephen van Wyck
New York City
Harry R. Vonderhorst
van Wyck
Vonderhorst
Hoffman Club
New York
Vander- Horst
GANS HAS NEW SCHEME FOR NELSON REMATCH
Boston dispatch reports Negro champion Joe Gans claims a new plan to defeat Ace Nelson in a potential rematch. Gans says by fighting other opponents he can tire Nelson, with a bout likely in Tonopah. Both fighters show keen readiness to return to the ring.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Fred Sydney
Joe Gana
Ang
Tonopah
U and I Defeat Eastern In Armory Basketball Clash
U and I Fraternity thrashed Eastern High 21 to 9 at the Fraternity Armory last night. U and I led 16 to 0 in the first half as Herbert starred for the home team with strong offense while Duncan and Disher contributed. For the losers, Johnson and Dodd stood out. Key players included Herbert and Disher with multiple goals and free throws, refereed by Miles.
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Duncan
Disher
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Dodd
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Zasitlom
Basten High
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Tones
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Arney
Bradley
Maione
Hoppe
Lettbecker
Rtin
Dodda
Miles
Priest
Battern
High
Taylor Signs Two Players for Boston Team
Boston January 2. President Jon Taylor of the local American League club announced that Charles Wagner outfielders and Peterson catcher from Newark Eastern League have signed with the Boston team. He also stated there is nothing in the report about disposing of Ferris to the Highlanders.
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Enthusiasts Eye Sheepshead Bay Three Year Old Derby
Horsemen rally to the Candy Island Jockey Club Stakes a mile and a half event on the Sheepshead Bay track first run next Fourth of July. Entries reach seventy six with top two year olds from last season among contenders.
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