Questioning Sullivan's World Title Claims Across Eras
A clashing view on boxing glory traces John L. Sullivan from bare-knuckle days to the Queensberry era. Debaters argue whether Sullivan truly held a world crown or was only American champion, with evidence citing Mitchell, Corbett, Fitzsimmons, and Jeffries in the evolving prize ring.
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Wasohn L. Sullivan
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Wits
Tom Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Sullivan
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Richburg
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Queensberry
Peter Jackson
Comte Don
Charley Mitchell
Vox Pr
Boshing
Kim Corbett
New Orleans
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Corbet
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimnone
Tulason
Scrofula hereditary blood poison described and cured
An old medical advertisement outlines scrofula as a hereditary disease causing gland swelling and ulcers mainly in childhood. It claims a single remedy purifies blood, builds new corpuscles, and strengthens digestion to restore health, urging readers to request a book from THE DWIFT SPECHIO CO. Atlanta, Ga.
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Dwift Spechio CO. Atlante
Emeryville Race Entries and Results From Feb 13 Meet
Oakland racing card lists seven events with entries for Tuesday’s Emeryville meet. Runners include Sleeplaind Voland Clark Merin and Kaiserhart in multiple races while results note Detected favorites and several place finishes amid a rainy track and tangled turns.
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Cal
Emeryville
Voland
Boxart
Ala
Mitos
Lucile Henry Harrison
Tick Taék
Mono Lake
Lowr
Bie
Ike
Benang
Clark
Maxing
Americ
Raleigh
Merlin
Jan Cafferan
Mr. Bishop
Lage
T. W. Ruemax
Eneezer
Mila
Albert Wolf
Dubin Minstrelsinl
Fernando
Roy Junior
Father Stafford
John H. Sheehan
Bayid Warfield
Jeseup Hur
Tudyé Henderson
Frank G
Unclear Racing Notes From Scrambled National Meet
Fragmented horse racing card outlines results and positions with numerous garbled names and times. Key items hint at multiple races with placements such as thirds and seconds, but many proper nouns, times, and terms are corrupted.
Driving Club Social Session Planned Tonight
The Huthe driving club members plan a social evening after regular meetings in the Pennsylvania area. The event includes refreshments and light entertainment with informal talks and anticipates a small audience of club members and guests.
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Driving Club
Huthe Driving Club
Cays
Pennsylvania
Club officials plan schedule meeting in Chicago
Chicago February 1k club owners and officials of the American league will meet here to adopt the proposed schedule drafted by President Johnson. The gathering is described as a formal affair with additional attention beyond the schedule discussion.
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Chicago
Fet
Wunerraw
Johnson
Rough Work Keeps Pug From Winning
Kansas Clits Wet Ik Wille Gliche 4 Philadelphia and Tammy Dixon of Memphis fought ten fast rounds to a draw in a third meeting. The bout was quick with little decisive action as Gibbs used head butting, drawing warnings from Referee Emr met Melody. Dixon tired late and the judges could not split the decision. Plarce Matthews of Denver defeated exailor Mummer of Hessville in one round.
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Kansas
Emrmet Melody
Plarce Matthews
Denver
Exailor” Mummer
Hessville
Kan
Centerville Teams Win Two Basketball Games
Centerville Young Men's teams defeated Centerville high school squads with the first team 38 to 22 and the second 19 to 13. Lineups include Center Murphy Lee Sutlvin Kelly Sturrington for Centerville and Thurg er Donnelly Welles Hale Honrguio for the high school.
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Mterville
Anaconda
Folln
Murphy
Lee
Sutlivin
Kelly
Sturrington
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Anderson
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High Schon
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Lietard
Collins
Isenberg
Spiegel
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St Paul bowlers set world tournament record in two minute event
In St Paul on February 13 George Vandertuk and Henry Martin of St Paul set a world tournament record in the two minute event at an international bowling meet. Their score, boosted by four pins, surpassed the previous Madison Wisconsin volunteers' record set at Detroit last year. West Lamis defeated Boson in the school billiard rematch tonight by a clear score.
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Albert Pooingén
Edward W. Gardner
Munten
Tral
J. Peedi J
Pogeenbure
Liederkranz
Joseph Mayer
Philadelphia
St. Paul Minn
George Vandertuk
Ata Henry Martin
St Paul
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Volunteer Brothers
Madison
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Detroit
Posse Still Trails Murderers of Ranchmen in California
In Alturas California February 19 a posse chasing four sheepmen killers near Little High Rock canyon reports meat found hung to smoke in Indian fashion. Some think Indians, others argue frontiermen may cure meat this way. Sheriff Ferrell's posse moves toward the scene, joined by Indian trackers and stockmen. heavy snow at Eagleville may erase trails.
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Posse
Little High Rock Canyon
Somme
Reno
Nev
Fer
Yell
Eagleville
Funeral Planned for Lamented Archbishop in Philadelphia
Philadelphia officials announce arrangements for the funeral of Archbishop Ryan to be held at the cathedral Thursday. Catholic leaders from across the United States are expected to attend the solemn service with high church officials presiding. The ceremony will feature church leaders and clergy in formal rites, with decorations and protocols to mark the historic event.
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Archhighon Ryan
Thureday
Chelsted Gibbons
Idhopa
Phiesta
United States
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Promergiust
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