Notable 19th Century Boxing Bout Sparks London Crowd
The article recounts a 1855 lightweight boxing match featuring Barney Auton and Scotty of Wronklya rey War the son of Barney Auton. It details weigh ins, bets, and the heated atmosphere as spectators and notable figures debated the outcome, with Scotty showing early dominance before heavy betting and crowd tension grew.
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Marie Agra
Scotty
Wronklya
Ald
Barney
London
Bagh
al Nike
Glasgow
Wis Garnay
Morrissey
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Barnes
Howavey
Corey
Bob
New York
Hacney
Cunatda
Scotts
Gans Herman Fight On New Year Day Reviewed In Nevada
Foanepah Nev Dec 22 As time nears for the Gans Herman championship on New Year day local followers believe Herman the short-ender may need extraordinary effort to topple the Tenrin Kid from Parkingtown. Gans still popular for his Nelson bout and sportsmanlike conduct though the wagering crowd leans toward Herman. public interest grows with training reports showing the ghetto lad improving, drawing comparisons to Burns and O’Brien while fans await the clash and possible San Francisco and Denver visitors add to the crowd.
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Foanepah
Nev
Kia- Herman
Hallimore
Tenrin
Parkingtown
Gans
Hastling Nelson
Iiteans
May Fight Another Time Petrol Mid Dec 29
Report insights a boxing scene with Kid Tavistie of the Woleot and promoter details. Training at Detroit AUMetic Chele. Lavigne ready though wind uneven. Detractors question age. negotiations near for a comeback bout. memories of Bob Fitzsimmons and Corbett cited to hype a return.
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Tavistie
Dne Woleot
Detroit
Verdy
Jack
Corbet
Princeton Rowing Crew Poised to Rise to Top
A fragmentary report suggests Princeton rowing teams face a long, competitive path. Yale coach Kennedy predicts Princeton will improve, aiming for national prominence within three years amid favorable water conditions for training and competition.
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New River
Noz
Kennedy
Yale
Peltier
Bargird
Princeton
Champion of New York Seeks Keogh Match in City
The champion of New York expresses desire to face Keogh in a major city bout. Wenilek remains active in the professional ranks and has reined as champion with a recent 30 round showing, aiming to defend the title in New York.
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Champion
New York
Keogh
Wenilek
Gretter
Ehunk
Breeding Establishment at Blue Grass Farm
A historic piece reports on a breeding establishment at Blue Grass Farm in Kentucky, detailing ownership, management, and facility plans. It notes charges, affiliations, and mentions names tied to the venture, including regional references to Wilkes and Mississippi connections, with a focus on the coming winter preparations and buildings.
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Blue Grass Farm
Overlookeds: A Faded Tale of Breeding and Ownership
Fragmentary notes describe a horse trade and breeding interests around Overlookeds, mentioning figures such as Benning and Graverond Will. The text hints at transactions, lineage, and property claims amid scattered names and places, with unclear sequence and outcomes.
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Barateg
Lvoarieneil
Hapetig
Buddy Fava
Rites Baers
Brit
Benning
Lvaxitan
Ely
Ben
Bren Qin Liter Ag
Nova Scotia and Massachusetts in a disputed race
Fragmented OCR notes hint at a clash between Nova Scotia and Massachusetts over a race or event. The readable segments mention rivalry, bettors, and unclear outcomes, with several garbled phrases suggesting competition or wagering surrounding a contested match or sequence.
Local swimming trials select teams for international contest
Delegates of the Massa club and W A Wooves presidium announce that trials and terms for wintermeasures will sail and hold five trials to choose three representatives for the national team. The Shelburne Yarmouth group will conduct races to pick defenders for the trophy and to determine the committee for the future contests.
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Culls
Shelburne
Yarmouth
Wa Ges
Sim Rl
Training Camp Plans for American League Teams
The article notes New York and other American League clubs arranging spring training in various southern sites around March. Managers plan to gather players, with various teams assigning players to try positions and prepare for the season. Locations include Little Rock and other southern towns as camps form.
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