Erne Defends Lightweight Title Over Gans in Twelve Rounds
Frank Erne of Buffalo defeated Joe Gans of Baltimore by knockout eye injury in the twelfth round at the Broadway Athletic Club to retain the world lightweight title. Erne dominated with skill and ring generalship as Gans fought hard, eye damaged in the final round, crowd engaged, and a rematch discussed.
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Erne Wins as Gans Loses Sight in Ring Clash
In a brutal boxing match Frank Erne dominated Gene Gans with relentless lefts and rights. A late round blow shattered Gans’s left eye forcing referee White to stop the bout and declare Erne the winner before a Buffalo crowd.
declares Sharkey a coward
New York March 22 Tom O Rourke announced he would on September first give up managing Tom Sharkey the prize fighter He called Sharkey a coward and charged him with dodging opponents including Fitzsimmons He said he would force Sharkey to fight several men before his contract expires and planned a match between the Akron slant and the sailor next Monday Gus Rubiin to be the first opponent
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Tom Sharkey
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Jeffries
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Staten Island
Walcott
Mitchell Rides Five Winners at New Orleans Meet
Mitchell's strong ride dominated a heavy track card with five of six races won. Belle of Orleans and Cathedral were the only other favorites to triumph, while Ros, Ben Chance, and others completed the field in a brisk meeting.
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Cathedral
Grayless
Holand
Ben Chance
L. Rose
Irene Lay
Marlon Stimson
Fae Nar
Fury American
Cher
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Moo-Nei1e
Canizeem
Roland
Jonnie M. F
Bonnie
Tillie W
Judge Steadman
Banquo II
Leaseman
Strangest Ier
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Lomond
Lady Callahan
Isabey and Others in Mixed Odds on New Orleans Entries
Racing card details New Orleans entries and results across the day with multiple horses listed by names and odds. Notable finishers include Lora Nevill and Eight Bells with times near one mile events and turf handicap outcomes.
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Monk Waymen
van Dusen
Quannab Parker
Nellie Prince
Sister Pox
Flldad
Jim Bicklery
Swordsman
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Jamaica
Virgie Dixon
Tom Collins
W. T. Kemper
San Duransio
Frank Johnson
Daisy Chain
Bink
Fred Hanlon
Vita Pirate
P. A. Melihenny
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Arline
Eight Bells
Eudorpha
Quannah Parker
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Warrior
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Knoxville Defeats Chattanooga In Tennessee Crown
Knoxville Young Men's Christian Association beat Chattanooga Y M C A 14 to 4 to win the Tennessee basketball championship. Chattanooga later won a South title game in Birmingham by defeating Birmingham some score in the fifth interstate series.
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Knoxville Young Men's Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Birmingham
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Birmingham Boys
Millionaires Play Poker Affects Wheat Market Fallout
From The St Louis Republic March 17. J W Gates Joseph Leiter and four others engaged in a sensational week long poker game described as the most dramatic east or west. A pair of sevens with an $80 000 bet helped Leiter recover from a bad run and settle old scores with Gates. L L Smith of Chicago added a large profit while a wheat deal from 1898 and a cash driven game shaped high stakes intrigue among mutual friends with no favors given.
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Joseph Leiter
St. Louis Republic
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American Steel and Wire Company
Mr. Letter
L. L. Smith
Santiago Harbor
Joseph Lester
Cuba
John A. Logan, Jr
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Mr. Lester
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Dr Miles Nervine Promises Cure For La Grippe
A testimonial from Ray E B Glade of Robinson Kansas extols Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for La Grippe and explains rapid relief in a nervous illness case. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, improves appetite and vigor, and prevents post grip complications like pneumonia. The letter invites readers to write for advice and a booklet.
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LaGrippe
Millionaire Poker Feud Ends In Bluff Victory On Train
Joseph Lester and John W Gates clashed in a days long high stakes poker game aboard a private Chicago to New York rail trip. Lester bluffed to win a $52,000 pot with a two seven hand, prevailing over Gates and others as millions moved across the table over five days and nights.
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Steel Trust
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Negro Hanged in Ripley Tennessee Town
Ripley Tennessee March 2 body of Louis Rice, a Negro, was found dangling from a tree in the heart of town after testifying for a person charged with murder. In Memphis March 23 deputy arrives with Henderson House, death row inmate, brought to avert mob violence. Rice had testified for House’s case. New Decatur Alabama March 23 special mass meeting of Morgan Democrats planned at Hartsell to safeguard county support for Senatorial race.
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Ripley, Tenn
Louis Rice
Lauderdale County
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Goodrich
Memphis
Tenn
See Barefiead
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Henderson House
House
Nede
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Paine's Celery Compound touted for nerve energy relief
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy to restore nerve energy and strengthen the stomach liver and kidneys. A testimonial from Miss Carrie G Atkins of Sag Harbor New York claims improved nerves appetite and health after one bottle, with prior ineffective medical care.
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Sag Harbor
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Tragedy's Last Chapter Solves Brinsfield Death Theory
Detective offers theory that Reily may have killed himself rather than be killed by others. Body laid to rest at Oakland cemetery. funeral held with family and Methodist friends in attendance. Coroner's jury considers self destruction but uncertainty remains. bond of $5,900 to be paid in fall. Brinsfield’s funds and next moves noted.
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J.T
Brinsfield
Professor Sparks to Lecture at City Association Event
Professor Sparks, noted for work with the University of Chief, is slated to speak next Tuesday evening at Grand Box Office. The lecture cover will describe a century and a half of wire history with special notes on Sparks’s past connections to Atlanta and his numerous appearances at university events.
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Ture Association
Sparks
University of Chier
Raory
Atlanta
Justices of Peace and Grand Jury Endorsements
The document records nominations and confirmations by the superior court, naming H Lumpkin as president and noting the grand jury’s recommendations. It lists notaries public magnates of the peace, and district appointments including J G Bloodworth as notary and judges for the 3rd and Edgewood districts.
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