Sharkey Knockout Looms in Two Rounds at Coney Island
Fitz lands a terrible left on Sharkey's jaw forcing insensibility as Tom knocks down Bob in the first round and both fall. Six thousand spectators hiss at the Coney Island club's long delay and the referee demands payment before the bout ends.
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Fitzsimmons Seethes Over Sharkey Win and Jeffries Rematch
New York Aug 24 Fitzsimmons claims victory over Sharkey was earned, denounces referee Earp’s decision in the San Francisco affair, and expresses readiness to fight Jim Jeffries again. He notes Sharkey lacked Ruhlin’s strength and vows to beat Jeffries under any conditions.
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Fitzsimmons defeats Sharkey in quick Coney Island bout
Bob Fitzsimmons stops Tom Sharkey in a brief bout at the Coney Island Sporting Club. Fitzsimmons dominates with precise counters and power to claim a decisive victory and hint at a possible rematch with Jeffries. Management and crowd tension marked the event with a delayed start and a costly miscue by the undercard.
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Missing Somerville youth linked to landlady dispute
One week ago in Somerville a youth named Allan Headley fled his home at 2 Allston Street after a quarrel with Lillian Pinkham the landlady’s tenant. The landlord at 3 Allston Street described friction over an upstairs front room and eviction actions, with his son leaving after a confrontation and removal of Mrs Pinkham’s furniture and belongings.
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Fitz Wins In Second Round Over Sharkey In Coney Island Fight
At Coney Island on August 24 Sharkey and Fitz staged a rough welterweight bout. Fitz dodged, landed counters and a decisive left to the jaw in Round 2, forcing Sharkey to the mat and prompting the referee to stop the bout with Fitz the winner.
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Suspects Cornishman Win After Last Minute Bet
The crowd at Henna poo grows suspicious of a late shift in odds as bets favor the Cornishman at the last moment. Speculation mounts over a delay while the referee demanded money in advance.
No Excuse Sharkey Acknowledges Staleness and Training
Heavyweight fighter Tom Sharkey admits excessive training left him stale. He vows to start anew, aims to fight the Corbett McCoy winner Gus Rahlin, and believes a longer first round could have clinched victory.
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Fights and Betting Buzz Surround Fitzsimmons Sharkey Clash
A bustling Boston scene centered on the anticipated fight between Fitzsimmons and Sharkey. Bettors placed varied wagers as public interest soared. tickets sold out at resorts while crowds debated odds and outcomes. The event drew notable attendances and mixed sentiments about public thrill and authorities’ restrictions.
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Wild Second Heat Disruption At Combination Park Racing
A runaway incident marred the second heat at Combination Park after the word was given. Odd Fellow won heat one with Gideon Maid close behind. Davis driving Gideon Maid attempted to seize Peters in Oda Fellow’s pole causing a crash and curtain of chaos as horses circled the track. Mary Meast tumbled but recovered to finish strong. Willie L. won the next heat amid bucking by Millie L. and a later top performance by other runners.
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