Jeffries Burns and FitzGerald Nelson Draw in Boxing Roundup
The era’s headlines note Jim Jeffries versus Burns with Burns mocked as a lemon and quince as he climbs, while Tommy Burns defeats Squires and Moir, and Jeffries’ boxing career is analyzed. In New York Willie FitzGerald and Dick Nelson draw after six rounds at Navarre A C, with prelims and other bouts listed.
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Tommy Burne
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Goldfield News
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Australia
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Goddard
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Pete Everett
Bob Armstrong
Tom Shark
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Hank Griffin
Jack Finnegan
Joe Kennedy
Jack Monroe
Bobby Wilson
Matty Matthews
Patsy Sweeney
Americans Win In Tight Edinburgh Meet Amid Irish American Team
In Edinburgh on August 20 a clash between an Irish American athletic team and Scotland saw seven of eleven events won by the visitors. Notable wins included Melvin W. Sheppard in the half mile and Lawson Robertson in the 1,000 yards, with victors also named for the 220 yards, high jump, 120 yards hurdles, running broad jump, and hammer throw. Scotland’s Jamieson won the mile, Young the quarter, Nicolson beat Talbot in weight putting, and Duncan led four mile race with Bonhag fourth. No new records were set.
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C. J. Bacon
Daniel J. Kelly
Lee J. Talbot
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J. P. Sullivan
Harvey W. Cobn
Young
J. Tay
Nicolson
Scott
Talbot
Duncan
George W. Bonhag
Red Waller Sold to New York Nationals Brace Bridgeport
Bridgeport manager James O Rourke agreed to terms with John McGraw for star pitcher Red Waller. Sale price not disclosed. believed close to 2900 dollars. New York Americans also offered 1500 dollars, but Waller will remain with Bridgeport for the season.
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Toe
Hamburg Belle Dominates Hudson Races at Poughkeepsie
Hamburg Belle won the $1000 Island Baron stake at Grand Circuit in three heats 2:05 2:07 2:07 marking fastest heats on the Hudson track. Spanish Queen trailed in two heats while Carlokin broke early. In 2:08 trot Alceste quit after two heats, Vandetta won remaining heats, Major Brino captured the 2:09 pace, and Time records matched.
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Jack Atkin Captures Mount Vernon Handicap At Yonkers
jack atkin carried 132 pounds to a long stretch drive victory in the Mount Vernon handicap one mile at Yonkers Aug 20 the time 1:40 4 5 notter drove him to the finish while wool sandals led early wise mason and bad news each won their respective races at the Woonsocket meeting also reported six races with favorites winning and a new trotting record set at Poughkeepsie for Flamsburg Belle in the 2:12 trotting stake
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Bicycle Record Lowered at Saltair Meet
Sal Lake City Aug 20 four race at Saltair in 1.23 2-5 a new world’s record for the half mile open professional race A J Clarke beat Frank Kramer by 3 5 seconds to 54 1-5 DeWitt’s Kidney and Bideiner Pike offered to relieve kidney and bladder disorders sold and recommended by Beckingham Pharmacy.
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Beckingham Pharmacy
Diamond Narrowly Missed In Springfield Game
The Springfield Union reports a tight contest where Waterbury edged the Ponies with key doubles from Swander and triples by Maggert and Rising. Hess struggled with rheumatics, bases stole, and a late rally by Springfield fell short as errors and strategic plays influenced the outcome.
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New Britain Wings Edge Electric Park Game
New Britain beat Electric Park yesterday afternoon 5 to 2. The visitors led 5 to 6 at one point, but home team rallied. Ward was noted as the best player for the home squad in a rough, low-skill contest.
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Baseball Memories and a Wee Fan at the Park
A Pittsburgh Dispatch excerpt recalls a boy peering through a fence to watch a baseball game. The tale contrasts youthful zeal with tears, imagining future earnings to enjoy glittering plays as Waterbury, Helyoke, New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Meriden, Springfield, and Waterbury again appear in the week’s schedule.
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