Delaney and Bruffey Recall Famous Fights in Boxing Lore
The article recounts Billy Delaney's deep boxing knowledge and influence on James J. Corbett, Joe Choynski, Peter Jackson, and Sullivan. It details Delaney's role in shaping Corbett for key bouts, including the Jackson and Sullivan fights, his clashes with Corbett over training methods, and his broader impact on early heavyweight boxing.
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Delaney’s counsel and Corbett clash over Fitz fight risks
The article recounts Billy Delaney guiding Jim Corbett through heavyweight strategy against Fitz, urging patience, timing, and caution to prevent a dangerous challenger from forcing an early bout. Delaney foresees Corbett aging and Delaney’s own exit to California after Jeffries era winds down.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Buffalo Costele
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Mike Chary
Bob Fussarmone
Mike Corney
Frank Glover
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Augusta Ready for Baseball and Empire Hotel Reopens
Augusta Georgia previews a return of the Tourists with Andy Roth as captain and a signed lineup while local investors back a first class team amid past gambling turmoil. Nearby New York reports the rebuilt Hotel Empire on Broadway offers modern rooms, restored plumbing, new wiring, central location and a convenient transit link to theaters and stores.
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Ben Hur at the Grand Tonight
A brief local note recalls the Ben Hur screening tonight at the Grand with ticket prices 50c and 5c. The writer reflects on boxing legends Jeffries and Corbett, sharing memories from Atlanta to New Orleans and recounting a dramatic Sullivan fight reception years ago.
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Strenuous Exercises Their Uses and Abuses in Training
A historical critique of modern physical culture methods, warning that hot house systems promise rapid gains in muscle and chest expansion for high fees. It stresses rational, gradual training under qualified instructors, warns of dangers from overstrain, and highlights the value of balanced exercise for health over flashy mimicry of vaudeville physiques.
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Covington Seeks Formation of Local Baseball Team
Covington Gamerc 11 Special reports four residents Jarmas Charles G Smith Burton Davia and Charles Mabry petition the city council to authorize organizing a professional baseball team in Covington. They aim to form a stock company to insure skilled players and build grounds with a grandstand, with plans to field the best available team at season start. Managers will schedule games, and most players likely will be local or salaried from outside sources.
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