Whitney Beats Nelson in a furious ten round slugfest
Frank Whitney defeated Bat Nelson in a dramatic ten round fight at the Auditorium, both fighters breaking their right hands. Whitney led early with dominance, Nelson surged in rounds eight to ten, and Atlanta fans gave both men a roaring ovation. The bout featured brutal infighting, strategic defense, and sharp countering, ending with Whitney earning a clear victory despite Nelson’s injured hand.
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Whitney
Bat Nelson
Rank Whitney
Nelson
Auditorium Aromo
Bat
Louis C. Roughlin
Wjitney
Dane
Gans
Corbett
Herrera
Britt
Frank
Togethe
Hegewisch Dene
Signing of Stewart Boosts Jacksonville Prospects
Baseball notes from spring training record player moves and team plans. Stewart, a left handed ace, signs with Jacksonville after rejecting Southern league offers. Other items cover veterans, pitchers, and early season expectations across clubs including Chicago, Detroit, and Nashville.
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Stewart
Jacksonville
Leo Kelly Debuts as Welter Falls in Kansas City
In St Louis on March 6 Ray Bronson of Indianapolis, welterweight contender, knocked out Leo Kelly of St Louis in the second round of an eight round bout. Kelly’s first welterweight appearance followed a closely fought opening round in which he sent Bronson to the canvas once. Bronson opened the second with a burst and connected his third punch to end Kelly’s night.
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St. Louis
Ray Bronson
Indianapolis
Leo Kelly
Kelly
Bronson
Men Arrivals and Arrivals Due for Georgia Military College Team
Seventeen players are listed with thirteen already in town and twelve yet to arrive. The roster includes Osborn Kernan Weaver Price Musser Bausewein Hartner Graham Callahan Wallace Smith Nixon Keating Moran with Becker Brady Herring Dunn McAllister Agler Alperman Dohler Long due today. Manager Smith grants Harry Bailey March 11 arrival and Reynolds may stay on as assistant coach. Dobard to report tomorrow.
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Osborn
Kernan
Weaver
Price
Musser
Bausewein
Hartner
Graham
Callahan
Wallace Smith
Nixon
Keating
Moran
Becker
Brady
Herring
Dunn
McAllister
Agler
Alperman
Dohler
Long
Smith
Harry Bailey
Reynolds
Georgia Military College
Dobard
Come Back Stunt Will Be Tried Again by Jeff
Los Angeles, March 6. Cherokee Tom Jones, manager of Ad Wolgast, says Jim Jeffries will again attempt a comeback after quitting drinking six weeks ago. Jones says Jeff plans training and may reenter the ring, with Jack Jeffries urging him to pursue easy money, possibly a July 4 match.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Tom Jones
Ad Wolgast
Jeff
Jones
Jim
Jack Jeffries
Three Recruits Report to John Dobbs in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on March 6 E Brown a pitcher Manning an outfielder and Hamilton an infielder reported to Manager Dobbs and wore Billiken uniforms at Capitol Heights. A strong practice followed in warm weather as all players on his list are expected to report before week’s end, signaling the team’s continued buildup.
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Montgomery
Ala
E. Brown
Manning
Hamilton
Dobbs
Billiken
Capitol Heights
Entries at Charleston and Juarez race cards detailed
The list catalogs horse entries by track Charleston and Juarez, detailing purses, ages, distances, and up to date odds or weights. Multiple names appear, including Wild Weed, Bad News, Lord Wells, Caliph, Bat Masterson, Jim Milton, and xNannie McDee, with various weights and allowances noted.
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Charleston
xWild Weed
xBad News
Alderman Chico
Lady Hughes
Camellia
xClifftop
New Haven
Ethel LeBrune
Coreopsis
Chilton Squaw
xGrace Me
Rubin Grande
Tony W
Counterpart
x'Theresa Gill
Wiley B
R. H. Gray
Frank Hudson
Ethelburg
xChemulpo
xRosé Queen
Lord Wells
xTarts
Sylvestris
Caliph
Bill van Deveer
xHaldeman
Spindle
Armor
Pliant
Bat Masterson
xJessupburn
Silicic
LaSaja
Clem Beachey
Ruseau
Toison D'Or
xTiger Jim
Silas Crump
Henrietta W
Theo. Cook
Nimbus
Crackers Open 1913 Spring Camp with New Recruits
Percy H. Whiting reports a slow start as early arrivals miss practice while Herman Hartner Paul Musser and George Bausewein join the Cracker camp. Dave Callahan shows good form, Wallace Smith Nixon Keating Moran arrive later, with eye on a 20-man roster. Jack Kernan impresses as a promising utility player amid holdout rumors around LAfitte and others.
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Herman Hartner
Paul Musser
George Bausewein
Dave Callahan
Baseball
Dave
David
Empire Life Building
Wallace Smith
St. Louis Nationals
Nixon
Portsmouth
Keating
Moran
Lookouts in Shape for First Game Citing March 20 Practice
In Chattanooga Tennessee balmy mid summer weather spurred the Lookouts through a vigorous workout as they near the first practice game of the season against the Chicago Cubs on March 20. Absentees Jordan Efiston and Coyle pose the main worry while three catchers Street Hannah and Giddo boost their bullpen. Red Massey at third base improves with each session.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chicago Cubs
Jordan
Efiston
Coyle
Street
Hannah
Giddo
Elberfeld
Billy Smith
Red” Massey
Memphis Club to Begin First Workout Today
Memphis Tennessee March 6 Weather permitting the local contingent of the 1913 Turtles team will take the field today though the main squad reports Monday Pitchers Newton and Merritt Manager Bernhard and Infielder Moulton remain in town Shortstop Butler and Catcher Seabough are expected today with the rest arriving between now and Monday when the camp opens
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Memphis
Tenn
Turtles
Newton
Merritt
Bernhard
Moulton
Butler
Catcher Seabough
Willard Knocks Out Jack Leon In Fort Wayne Bout
Jess Willard, the Kansas white hope, knocked out Jack Leon, the former wrestler, in the fourth round of their ten round scheduled bout in Fort Wayne last night. It was an easy victory for Willard.
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Fort Wayne, Inc
Jess Willard
Jack Leon
Travis Leads in Pinehurst Wolf Tournament First Division
Walter J. Travis of Garden City along with B. Warren Corkran of Baltimore Country Club C. W. Bass of New Hampshire and John E. Porter of Oakmont earned places in the first division of Pinehurst ninth annual spring wolf tournament.
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Travis
Pinehurst
N. C
Walter J. Travis
Garden City
B. Warren Corkran
Baltimore
C. W. Bass
New Hampshire
John E. Porter
Oakmont
Thirteen Turtles Hold Out for Higher Pay
Memphis March 6 nine and twenty two candidates for the team club have signed contracts. Manager Bernhard refuses to view the situation with alarm and predicts all players will be in line by day. With the exception of several prospects in view, a deal for a receiver from the Cincinnati Reds may be closed.
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Cracker Club
Gilbert E. Price
Pat Graham
Bill Smith
Bill
Memphis
Bernhard
Bernhali
Cincinnati Reds
Tie in Atlanta League to be Decided Tonight
The Atlanta Basketball League championship tie will be decided tonight at Wesley Memorial court between the Fifth Regiment and Santa Athletic Club. The two teams agreed to meet Wednesday morning to play the night on a neutral court.
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Atlanta Basket Ball League
Wesley Memorial Court
Fifth Regiment
Santa Athletic Club
Brannigan Draws Short Bout With Delmont in Detroit
In Detroit on March night, Patsy Brannigan faced Delmont Shading in a close bout. Brannigan slipped a late attack but Delmont earned a slim edge, leaving the judges split and the crowd energized for a rematch.
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Pitney
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ORIS
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Trank
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Greenwood
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Jimmy
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Ides Castro
Gene Bkcester
Boston National Grounds
Wellman
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War Sanders
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Nashville
American Association
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Columbus
Harry Lord
Sox
Jimmy Johnston
Clarence
Pop Boy
Tigers
Connie Mack
San Antonio
Christy Mathewson
Christy, Jr
Giant
Jack Hayden
Louisville
Pat Flaherty
Lightning
Fred Hostetter
Fred
Fenare
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White Sox
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Jacobson
Giants
John Meyers
Jim Thorpe
Bill Schwartz
Roy Castleton
Joe Jackson
New Orleans
Joe
Stuffy McIones
Atlanta Gas Light Co
Welter
K. C
John Dobbs
Juarez
xMaud McKee
Evelina
xLambertha
King Lear
Marin
Ocean Queen
Hadad
Ben Greenleaf
Wicket
Lee Harrison II
Zulu
Ben Wilson
xMinnie F
Sprightly Miss
Safranor
Nello
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Transparent
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Lescar
Shooting Spray
xNannie McDee
xFlying
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C. W. KeKnnan
Abound
xOrbed Lad
Percy H. Whiting
Jack Kernan
Jack
IM Lafitte
Providence
Tommy McMillan
Sid Smith
Orlle ™ Weaver
Lafitte
McMillan
Camden
Sid
England
Larry Waterbury
Oe Matthews
Harry
Pelicans
Lookouts
R. R
Delmont Shades
Brannig
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Marchmont
Boston
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Piedmont Coal
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