Memorable 1896 London fight recalled Lavigne Burge
A Boston Post account recounts the London July 1 1896 clash at the National Sporting Club between Dick Burge of England and Kid Lavigne of America. Lavigne stopped Burge in the 17th round after a hard, even bout that drew heavy attention from British promoters. The piece traces Lavigne career through later bouts and title history up to Willie Ritchie’s era.
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Dick Burge
England
Kid Lavigne
America
National Sporting Club
London
Doc Aimy
Boston Post
Joe W
Maspeth
Spoksmen
Lavigne
Burge
Sting
Igs
Fritons
Dan McGannon
Panny” Cook
Howe
Jim Carney
Arthur Gutteridge
Lee
Sears
Kidson
Himerlc
la Vigne
New York
Willie Ritchie
Keever
Madison Squire Garden
Bohemian Sporting Club
Brooklyn
Jarn Everhard
A. Em Srn
New Orleans
St Battle
Owen Ziegler
Philadelphia
Kid McParland
Broadway A. C
New Yorker
McPartland
Charley McKeever
Eddie Connelly
Joe Walcott
Knickerbocker Club
San Francisco
Joe
Sam Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Jack Daly
Cleveland
Kid MclCoy
Arena
Daly
Laviene
Franke Fine
Land
Buffalo Hoshood
Sally Smith
Coney Island
Tom
Bracey
Billy” Smith
Erne
Buffalo
N.Y
George Siler
Ife
George
McPadsen
Tim Wagerty
Jimmy Britt
Pune
Paris
Jack Roberts
Frank Erne
Joe Gans
Bat Nelson
Ad Wolzast
Netson
Isle
Wi Ritchie
A Weiter
Johnny Coulon
Johnny
Daddy
Kid Williams
Effries
Strong Independent Butte Team Aims High in Standings
The Black Rocks baseball club, led by Manager Jindtiom and Captain Harmon, fields a strong lineup with McNamara at second, Shimong at catcher, and Jones the noted pitcher. With new signings from Vancouver and Peoria, the miners promise improved pitching and overall depth as they pursue the state independent championship. A recent exhibition loss to the Chicago Colored Giants showed work remains, but the squad aims to travel far this season.
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Meker
Carey
Vonador
Feld
Paul Hudttom
Harmon
Cimter Eld
Kel By
Siles
Jones
Rietor
McNamara
Wlond
Shimong
Ase
Brogan
Serenena
Colman
Jindtiom
Miners
Kenly
Boston
Miles
Vanauore
Rom! Peoria
Acker
Bie
Hlarmon
Cate
Vancouver
Harly Tucker
Black Rocks
Chicago Colored Glanta
Spelter
Jeffries a lucky ring figure says Rocap
Phlladelphia April 29 James J Jeffries former heavyweight champion of the world is praised by W H Rocap a first expert who notes his early rise in California. The piece recalls his battles with Fitzsimmons Corbett and Johnson and highlights his strength agility and punishment endurance in the sport.
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Jeffries
Rocap
Philladelphia
Tere
James J. Jeffries
W. H. Rocap
California
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Vicwry
Jeff
Summons
Corbett
Jennies
Billy’ Claney
Fitzsimmons
Coney Island
Fitz
Jeffrice
Snown
Tom Sharks
Hal Sharkey
Sharkey
Jeffies
West
George Dixon
Denver
Terry M Govern
Hartford
Conn
Terry
Broadway
William J. Rothwell
Dacuus Seinne
Stanley Ketchel
Kansay
Alexander
Boston and Philadelphia pitchers spark controversy in league
The Boston players and newspaper men accuse Philadelphia pitchers of throwing too hard to drive batters from the plate. Another incident like Magee’s could provoke a major scandal in the league, warns Brooklyn rival.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Magee
Phites
Brooklyn Bagh
Runners Stride After Grueling Indoor Contests
New York reports on Dave Caldwell and Abel Kiviat, top middle distance runners, facing form slumps after taxing races. Caldwell lost peak sprint after a Boston mile win and Huntley effort, while Kiviat surged only late in a handicap race before fading again, reflecting common post-race fatigue effects.
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New York
Dave Caldwell
Caldwell
Davy
Ted Meredith
New York Athletic Club
Abel Kivint
Kivie
Kiviat
Advice on Training of Runners in 1918 Philadelphia North American
George W. Braden presents training guidance with records for the one and two mile runs. Endurance, pace judgment, and cross country work are emphasized. Technical notes cover breathing, posture, strides, and warming up. Weekly plan highlights include varied distances and a final emphasis on endurance plus speed work.
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George W. Braden
Philadelphia
N.S. Tabor
Boston
A. A
Cambridge
Mass
T. 8
Berna
Ithaca
N. Y
Phillies ride to pennant sparks crowding and ribald play
The Washington Star notes that champion Phillies show arrogance and mock officials as they ride opposing players from the bench. It contrasts this with older teams like the Braves and Giants and warns that aging, bragging will lead to a fall, while young teams win by playing ball.
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Phillies
Boston Braves
Giants
Braves
Washington Star
Changes Suggested in Basketballs Code
New York April 29. Intercollegiate Basketball league officials seek opinions on rule status and possible changes. Proposals compare college and professional rules such as coaching contact, face-off, double taps, and held balls. Harvard keeps hockey as a major sport while others resist.
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New York
Basket Ball League
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Eddie Roush
Rarioen Enny' Nune
Ole Mekecknie
Freenderson
McGraw
Benny” Kauff
Cobb
Bill” Lin
Bill” McKechnie
Fred Anderson
Butte
Oiner
Jem
Stanley
Ketehel
Wattling
Young Corbete
Ketchell
Nelson
Coulon
Young Corbett
McGovern
Hingham
Willis Britton
Manker
Fighter
Jack O'Brien
Sim Langford
Langford
Johnson
Ketchel
Britt
Wahl
Colma
Cal
Ketcher
Ike
Panther
Roke Ketchel
Autornia
Sherwoon
Ayee
Bofton
Chief Bender
Rams
Ile
Kun
General News
Bulldog
The
Athletic Association
Basketballamas
Te Teague
Harvard
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