Nelson and Wolgast Fight One of the Bloodiest Ring Clashes
The February 22 Richmond Arena bout ended in a brutal sixteen round battle as Ad Wolgast defeated Battling Nelson in the fortieth round when the referee stopped the unequal contest. Nelson, severely battered, declined to quit and was carried from the ring amid cheers for his grit. Wolgast emerged as the new lightweight champion of the world.
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Tom Jones
Charles Anslinger
Jeff Perry
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Tommy Deakin
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Champlow
Will Nelson
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Follendra
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Great Heavens Wins Washington Handicap at Moncrief Park
In Jacksonville on February 22, Great Heavens ridden by Powers posted an almost flawless performance to win the Washington handicap worth 1500 dollars. Hill Top and Taboo followed in a tight finish, with Davis aboard Taboo and Nicol claiming riding honors alongside Powers. The card also featured six races with multiple entrants and detailed results at Moncrief Park.
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Palma
Martin May
Allan Fearn
Berdleman
Jack Hale
Universe
Referee Wolgast Nelson Fight Statements at Richmond Arena
At Richmond Arena on February 22 referee Smith stated Wolgast fought Nelson on his terms and won fairly though both were culpable. Wolgast called the bout a training fight and noted only one major challenge in the 22nd round while Nelson regretted the late stoppage but offered no complaint.
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Nelson
Walgant
Wolgast
Richmond
Cali
Smith
Buckles Meets West Tonight In Classy Boxing Card
In Monroe at the Steiner club tonight Guy Buckles of Omaha faces Billy West of New York in a top class boxing card. Two preliminaries and a ten round main event promise toe to toe action with Buckles as a slight favorite and West dangerous with a hard right hand. The card, promoted by George Monroe, starts at 9 oclock with two high class preliminary bouts.
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Emery
Viaduct Place
Prema Trenty
Guy Buckles
Omaha
Billy West
New York
Damay
Jack Robinson
Robinson
Buckles
West
George Monroe
Aterta
Shaw Racquet Champion Defeats Fincke for Fourth Title
Quincy A Bhaw of Boston today won the national amateur racquet championship for the fourth time. He defeated Reginald Fincke of New York in the final by three nets to one with scores 7-14 8-16 16-2 16-2.
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Boston
Quincy A. Bhaw
Reginald Fincke
New York
Paradise Queen Upset at Tampa as Kercheval Streaks Home
At Tampa Florida February 23 two favorites won but the day favored bettors as Kercheval struck in the fifth George Washington handicap a mile and seventy yards, flashing old form to beat Paradise Queen in a burst through the stretch. Other races saw LaGloria and Carondolet emerge victorious in tight finishes while Sir Ashton and Dols Cavanaugh led their divisions.
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Carman
Paradise Queen
Kercheval
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Burton
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Dols Cavanaugh
Nebulosne
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Claiborne
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Frankie Conley Knocks Out Attell in Bantam Title Fight
Frankie Conley of Kenosha Wisconsin defeated Monte Attell of San Francisco in the forty-second round to win the bantamweight championship and the McCarey diamond belt. Attell was battered, left with a closing eye and a deflated count as Conley finished him with a decisive series of blows.
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Hill
Jaba
McCarey
Prep School League Plans Meeting at Peacock's School
A meeting of the Prep School Base ball League of Atlanta will be held at Peacock's School at 8 30 o'clock Wednesday night to discuss plans for the coming season. President Barl King issues the call and a large attendance is desired.
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Atlanta
Peacock’s School
Barl King
Tampa Entries For Today At Water Laka Racecourse
Fayette Paul Water Laka and A Muskodayran appear in Tampa entries for today. Races list five furlongs to six furlongs with multiple horses and selling conditions. Notable names include Granger Twist Sentalane My Kitty Goldfish xorella Naughty Lad Good Acre and Countermand among others.
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Granger Twist
Sentalane
My Kitty
Goldfish
Xorella
H. Carpenter
Naughty Lad
Good Acre
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Donaldo
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Malta
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Bob May
Gipsy Girl
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Brookine
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Limelight
Roman Carona
Nettle Bumpes
Annie Donahue
Irrigator
Ducky Mate
Niantic
Firebrand
Greenlawn
Tim
Lucullug
Ban Gil
Tom Oplan
Iit
Uralle
Grase Kimball
Fiera Rlley
Rebel Queen
Billie Hibbs
John
Garner
Loeuat Bud
Temper
Lou la
Essay Contest Nearing Close At Ponce De Leon Games
More than 60 essays have been submitted on which baseball position is most vital to a team's wins. Entries close March 1. Prizes include a season pass, opening game tickets, and closing game tickets, awarded by local officials.
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Ponce de Leon
Heisman
Baseball Association
Dick Jemison
Easly
Constitution
Joe Gans Challenges Wolgast for 2 Round Bout
Baltimore Maryland February 32 Joe Gans former lightweight champion issued a challenge to Ad Wolgast for a two round contest to be fought anywhere the champion wishes. Gans said he would post 3000 to bind the agreement in New York next week and would add a 5000 side bet. He claimed money is not the issue and he believes he can regain his old form.
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Baltimore
Joe Gang
Ad Wolgast
Gans
New York
Wolgast
Gane
Miss May Sutton Wins Southern California Tennis Title
Miss May Sutton defeated American champion Hazel Hotchkiss in straight sets to win the Southern California tennis tournament in Long Beach on February 22, 6-2 6-3.
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Miss May Sutton
Long Beach
Cal
Misa May Sutton
Hazel HotchkKiss
Senate Hears Farewell Address on Washington Birthday
The Senate reads George Washington’s farewell address in memory of the Father of His Country. Senator Chauncey M. Depew delivers the commemorative reading as senators and many visitors fill the galleries.
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Senate
Washington
Chauncey M. Depew
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