Prize Fight Arenas Spark Nevada Boxing History
The article recalls early 20th century Nevada prize fighting, noting arenas built in Carson City, Goldfield, Tonopah and Virginia City. Promoters like Nelson and Stuart backed major bouts including Gans Nelson and Orem O’Neill, with lavish setups, bands, and female spectators. A landmark Leviathan Hall in Virginia City hosted historic bare knuckle bouts, with long, brutal matches and a controversial draw after hours of fighting.
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AN Stuart
Nevada
Carson City
Goldfiett Athletic Club
Joe Gans
Nelson
Casino Athletic Cluh
Tonopah
Doe Gang
Kid" Herman
Stuert
Goldfield
Tonopah Rhus
Dan
Tad
Sage Rush
J. 4
Leviathan Hall
Virginia City
Con Orem
Colorado
Overney Geogheran
Hugh O'Neill
Orem
O'Neill
Con
Tom McCarthy
Joe Riley
Hugh
Joe Hean
Dan Coughlan
M Hugh
Alda
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Hough
Boxing Round One Bouts Ignite Claymont Station Card
At Claymont Station Pa on February 2 a 1000 a side boxing card opened with severe slugging and dazed recoveries. Ward led the action for Philadelphia volunteers with Farrell taking heavy blows. Ward dominated while Farrell absorbed punishment and was knocked down. A referee ruled a disqualification in the forty fifth round. Other matches followed including Duffy versus Robin in New York City on March and John Olver versus John Sharp in Mahoning City Pa on April with long, rugged exchanges and a two hour plus bout ending as Sharp’s seconds threw in the sponge.
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Johnny Hickey
Waterford
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Philadelphia
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Billy Farrell
Claymont Station
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Billy
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Akeferer
Jehany Tazarus
Drst
Len Duffy
Cath Robin
New York City
Tno
John Olver
John Sharp
Mahoning City
Sharp
Baseball Scores From National League Games
June games across the National League feature Pittsburg vs Cincinnati, Chicago’s 3 0 win over St Louis, and New York edging Boston in a high scoring Polo Grounds affair. Boston and New York's batters pace the slugfest with varied pitching lines and fielding highlights.
Queen City Handicap Belongs 10 Tileing
Queen City Handicap results report Tileing bay colt by Hastings Fuble trained by James McCormick won the $10,000 mile and an eighth race by a length over Pasadena. Phil Finch finished third as 4 to 1 favorite Pasadena led early but Tileing passed the paddock and moved up to win in 1 12 4 5 over 13 entrants including Plantland and Dainty Dame. Other races noted include Peter Pan’s victory at Sheepshead Bay and multiple sprints with winners listed by name and time.
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Tileing
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Fuble
James McCormick
Pasadena
Phil Finch
Dainty Dame
Red Gauntlet
Wing Ting
Plantland
Burrter Holtman
Mike Sutton
Lexoling
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Pleatland
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Telescopa
Bailt
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Corn Durant
Jet
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Peter Pan
Sheepshead Bay Loony
Hickory
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Miller
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Aliwee
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Marin
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Arette
Oramalee
Tvanher
Firmnap
Tracinesey
Seethus
Prince Hamton
Boston Beats Nationals In Busy Baseball Card
American League games feature Boston’s easy win as Cheabta exits early and Hoge follows, Michie and Griffith contribute in solid effort. Cleveland tops St Louis in a game called early to catch a train, while Detroit loses to Chicago as Retrnik and Chiewse deliver. Philadelphia edges Washington as Crawford and Collins shine on pitching duty.
Pacific Coast League notes and win for San Francisco
In Portland on June 22 Califf pitched well again to overpower Oakland. San Francisco added a late surge with Gray replaced by Bargmann, then Henley dominating through extended play. The decisive sixteenth inning saw key hits and defensive stands as Los Angeles and San Francisco pursued series wins.
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Ran Melsen
San Francisco
Bargmann
San. Francisco
Tita
Henley
R.Y.E. Los Angele
Gray
Bergmann
Eager
Honey
Willams
Heavyweight Championship Bout Planned for July Fourth
Northwestern League notes a boxing match in Colma near San Francisco. Squires and Tommy Burns slated for the world heavyweight title in a planned permanent structure. The event target start is 2 o'clock p m on July 4 with a veteran lineup of fighters and arena staff.
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Thadpon Ale
Colma
BMT
Squires
Tommy Burne
Playing of Butte Team As Told In The Figures
Batting and fielding averages for the Butte baseball team have been compiled through June. Homer Lynith from Dillon leads in batting, but Bell, who has played regularly since the season began, holds the precedence in practice due to Lynith’s few games.
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Butte
All Guns
Homer Lynith
Dillon
Bell
Bulls Batting Averages Rise Despite Early Season Slump
The Bulls show improved hitting over the last two weeks with steady averages for players including Smith, Donovan, Meyers, Bruyette, Cartwright, Irby, and Garvin. Stolen base counts climb as Bell, Trby, Henavan, Bruyette, Cartwright, and Smith contribute.
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Meyers Bnurgeon Cartwelsh
Tyby Tonsevelt Hoon
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Standing of the Clubs and Weather Delays
Report describes a club standings update with a rain affected match between Tulte and Benitle, players and attendants proceeding to the grounds amid delays. Weather permits suggest play may resume this afternoon, with limits on the number of games possible today.
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Benitle
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