Sharkey Fights Final Defeat in London Exhibition
The account describes Sharkey’s peak boxing era closing with a London bout at the National Sporting Club during coronation week. Ruthlin Boothed and Mantree featured, but Sharkey was decisively stopped by Rubelin in a long, brutal battle marked by endurance testing and a late knockout.
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Ruthlin
Hint
Peo
Mantree
National Sporting Club of
Tonedon
Tom Sharkey
Gus Ruhtin
Senta
Euglish
National Sporting
Sherkey
Shia Cunrane
Jeffries Lestet
Sharkey
Tone
M Min
Tom Wrentt
Holt
London
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons and
Rublin
New York
High Class Schedule For Golfers This Fall
A historic golf season outline lists events from September through October across clubs in New York and Philadelphia. The calendar includes national and amateur championships at Van Cortlandt, Merion, Wheaton, Apawamis, and Wyckoff regions with dates and venues.
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New York
Utha
Sehedila
Papke Fears Langford Clash In Heavyweight Talk
In New York discussions Papke voices fear of meeting Langford while debates over who is champion continue. Langford is urged to challenge the welterweight king, with opinions split on potential bids and the rightful title.
Welterweight Championship Debate Sparks Boxing Talk
In a frenzied discussion the welterweight title remains unsettled as contenders like Mellaly and Roller jockey for position. Mentions of historical figures including Walcott and Ketchel frame a shifting scene with Jack Blackturn, Jimmy Gardner, and Harry Lewis named as rivals awaiting a decisive match.
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Dape
Norinel
Jack Blackturn
Jimmy Gardner
Harry Lewis
Jem
Noot
Noller
Remarkable 132-Round Boxing Duel Between Bradley and Rankin
A detailed reminiscence recalls the epic 132 round bout between Dam Bradley of Philadelphia and Rankin of Belfast, held in Canada and the United States. The fight drew huge crowds, priced ringside seats at $1.60, and left Rankin severely battered while Bradley pursued a busy career afterward.
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Agi
New York
Lalit Ing
Sun
Qway
Dam- Intele Bradley Ind S
Ramisin
Putladelphia
Brindley
Soul
Penn
Rankin
Mroal
Toaceine Balliacis
America
United States
Conan
Bradley
Treland
Antdin
Belfast
Ranky
Balymilly
Alan
Gaya
Srv
Lola
Jor Codura
Oulin
Tota
Clare
Jack Dempsey
Colurt
Jim Corbett
Denneyn
Joe Cohurty
Sile
Jauney
St. Farip
Tranwin
Wey
Uradhoy
Texort
Reny
Phiindelmin
At & Paper
Cartor'a Miley
Lazarus
Tom Davis
K Rankin
Tom Mathews
Khorly
Mternoon
Ringerie
Ike
Irish American Club to Build Celtic Park Clubhouse
Secretary Dolan states the Irish American Athletic club will not send a Seattle trip team to the Chicago New York Irish American meet. The decision to build a summer home at Celtic Park outweighs touring for a championship, canceling plans for a triangular meet in Chicago in August.
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Tari
Dolan
Seattle
Thia
Chicago
Eta
New York Athletic Club
Chicago Athletic Association
Saratoga Race Meeting Plans Set Amid High Hopes
Saratoga Racing Association outlines a season starting Monday Aug 3 with races through Aug 28. The meet features the historic Saratoga handicap opening day with a $3 000 value, and names include Fat Ward Bir Jom Jotnaon Detective Mary Davis Alfred Noble High Private Olaubala King James Restinoucht Pitehertert Celt and Fashion Prize. Stakes run daily except Fridays and the second and third Mondays with overnight cards.
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Saratoga Racing Association
Kyeouhy
Burgomanter
Peter Pan
Fair Play
John Madden
Fat Ward
England
al Oriniin
Igalaa
Bir Jom Jotnaon
Detective
Mary Davis
Alfred Noble
Olaubala
King James
Restinoucht
Pitehertert
Celt
King’s Daughter
Fashion Prize
Fridass
Horsemen Protest Conditions At Canadian Tracks
New York July. Several horsemen who have raced in Canada speak of severe gate conditions at Dominion tracks. They report frequent raw bouts and little effort to curb unscrupulous operators. They claim Western gambling dominates and syndicate betting rings are powerful. “The limit is reached,” one rider said, as officials push bets themselves.
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New York
Canada
Long Tnien
Dominion
Many fighters planned to go abroad this year
New York report notes American boxers intend to travel to England and France as September ringside opens. Promoters fear a shortage of material while stars such as Williard, Packy McFarland, Bam Langford, Philadelphia Jack OBrien, Blackie Tenis, Mike Donovan, Big Papke, Will Laws, Joe Janelin, Jon Barry, Billy Honey Mellady, and possibly Stanley Ketchel prepare to depart around August 6 and August dates for rivalries and exhibitions.
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England
France
Telp
Wip
Aehlerto
Packy McFarland
Chitaxo
Jim Jeffries
Bam Langfort
Philadelphia
Jack” O'Brian
Blacry Tenis
Mike Donovan
Blg Papke
Willa Laws
Joe Janelin
Jon Barry
Billy Honey" Mellady
Stanley Ketchel
Nineteenth Century American Nominations for Classic Races
Nominators including James FR., Willam Antoy Chanler, and Millstream stud plan Derby and Oaks nominations from American breeders. Discussions cover Adam, Olympian, and other stallions, with remarks on Keene, Belmont, Whitney, and foreign campaigns in Britain and France.
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Daly
Siyoveh Willer
Yosbaugh
James FR. Teen
Castleton Stud
Willam Antoy Chanler
Farquier County
Wil
Newcantla Arable
Neweastle
Adam
Handspring
Keene
Harry
Millstream Stud
Newmarket
Ipsom
Trulwich
Goodwond
Kempton Park
Chanter
Farquier
Toesng
Olympian
Meg Uhayler
Ili Tek
August Belmont
Harry Payne Whitney
Ilerman
Duryea
Mir
Belmont
Wallney Ee
Great Britain
France
Dieppe
Hastings
SNEPPARD QUITS TRACE
New York reports Mel Sneppard, famed runner, withdraws from athletics for season due to a persistent calf abscess. He has struggled long and will remain out for the year ending the campaign.
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Dermashepyard
Dhe Sworld
Mel
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