Corbett Assesses Boxers Versus Rugged Fighters
James J. Corbett argues that skill and adaptability beat brute force in boxing. He cites Wolgast as an exception and criticizes rule laxity, predicts tougher bouts ahead, and notes upcoming matches including Attell, Hogan, McFarland, Cross, Kaufman, and Palzer plus Kennedy vs Morris.
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James J. Corbett
Bormer
New York
Thera Ag
Miller Ig
D Wolgast
Bat Nelson
McFare Gibbons
Attell
Hoyle
Gotham
Abe Attell
Hogan
Gil Boag
Packey McFarland
Hickey
K. O. Brown
Leach Cross
Kaufman
Palzer
National Sporting Club
Tom O'Rourke
Cambridge
Mass
Sailor Burke
Tom Sharkey
Jas. J, Corbett
Modern first basemen evolve beyond heavy hitters
The article traces the shift in first base play from power hitting to versatile fielding and smart positioning. It credits A. Comiskey's innovation with turning first basemen into agile infielders who cover more ground, anticipate bunt plays, and coordinate with pitchers and catchers to stifle threats.
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Ties A. Comiskey
Ite Sox
I Iborn
Chicago
Sox
St. Louis Browns
Sanborn
Chicago Tribune
Comis-key
Payardian
Wolverton Aims for McBride in Yankee Shortstop Shuffle
Harry Wolverton the New York Yankees manager says he plans few trades and will keep Hal Chase. He targets Washingtons George McBride and catcher Ainsmith, drafts Karl Gardner at second, Hartzell at third, and shifts Harry Walter to center.
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Harry Wolverton
New York Yankees
Hilltoppers
Hal Chase
Oakland
Cal
Kitties
Wolverton
Chase
Hal
Gardner
Dolan
New York
Birdie Cree
Harry Walter
Long George McConnell
International League
Barrow
Russell Ford
Jersey City
Jack Warhop
Williamsport
Blair
George McBride
Ainsmith
Washington
Clarke Griffith
Jack Knight
McBride
Karl Gardner
Hartzell
Hogan Backing $2500 Bet Before 133-Pound Finish Match
One Round Hogan challenges Batting Nelson to post a 2500 side bet for a finish fight at 133 pounds ahead of their 10 round Madison A C bout next Friday. Both Hogan and Nelson think Wolgast out of game and say the title rests with them.
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New York
Hogan
Battling Nelson
Madison A. C
Nelson
Wolgast
Coulon Seeks Ring Action Amid Weight Hurdles
Bantamweight champion Johnny Coulon struggles to find compliant opponents after police interference and strict weight demands. He declining bouts with Harry Forbes and Johnny Kilbane unless ringside weight hits 16 pounds. Frankie Burns and others also cannot meet the exact poundage.
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Johnny Coulon
Coulon
New Orleans
Harry Forbes
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
Abe Attell
Vernon
Cal
Coulon Stempay
Forbes
Frankie Burns
Brewers Brought In As Catcher For Bridgeport
Manager McCann returns from New York with news of acquiring Brewer from the Washington Americans to replace Harvey Russell at Bridgeport. Brewer is a promising young catcher, seen as reliable and more experienced than Russell. The piece also notes ownership disputes over Sunday games at Lighthouse Point and trades involving the New York Americans and Philadelphia Nationals.
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Wagner
McCann
New York
Bridgeport
Harvey Russell
Brewer
Washington Americans
Kehoe
Washington
Russell
Lighthouse Point
East Shore Amusement Co
Connecticut League
New Haven
Atlanta
New York American
Ed Sweeney
Bob Williams
Gene McCann
Philadelphia Nationals
Smoke” Stack
Doc Scanlon
Brooklyn
Stack
Chicago Cubs
St. Viteurs
Kankakee
Lagan Squares
Chicago
Phillies
Scanlon
Burman Prepares Fast New Car for Speedway Trials
Indy report says "Wild Bob" Burman will test a new 600 cubic-inch track car built by Ohio Motor Car Co of Cincinnati at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If satisfactory, the machine may enter the second annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes on Decoration Day with Burman likely at the wheel. The car features a short wheel base and a special left hand drive for inside rail positioning.
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Indianapolis
Wild Bob” Burman
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Burman
Ohio Motor Car Company
Cincinnati
Speedway
Short change artists held in Hartford
A technical charge of suspicion was entered today against Walter Farrell and Joseph McMahon who are believed to have worked the short change game on several local merchants. They will have a police court hearing December 21.
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Hartford
Walter Farrell
Joseph McMahon
Tame Boxing By Doherty And Parker
The East End A. C. staged an uneven boxing night at Eagles hall with Doherty versus Parker the main event. Parker showed better speed and accuracy, while Doherty absorbed punishment and bled slightly as the bout stayed mostly in clinches with no clear winner.
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Wagner
Eagles’ Hall
East End A. C
Jeff Doherty
Dyer
New Hayl
Derby
Dave Fitsgerald
Doherty
Parker
Andy
Jeff
Bunny Ford
New Haven
Red Jewell
Ca Terday
Ford
Jaewell
Fitzgerald
Jewell
Red
Alambang
Yor Dorkin
Young Buffalo
Buffalo
Dickie Gill
Dorkin
Allen Beats Newfield Park Opener In Four Round Bout
Kid Allen, a hard hitter, faces Kid Newtels named after Newfield park in a four round opener. Newfield throws haymakers early but Allen remains untroubled as the rough action continues with both fighters trading blows and the count kept by the house.
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Kid Allen
Newtels
Newfield Park
Allen
Newfield
Big League Gossip On Trades And Pennant Hopes
Rumors link Pittsburg and Chicago White Sox to Chicago players and price rumors swirl around George Stallings and John Ganeel as interleague pennant talk heats. Former stars Blair Johnson and Jones among the majors in play for next season.
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Pittsburg
Chicago White Sox
Zien Jeren
Jordan
Chase Price
George Stallings
John Ganeel
Ney
Ers Blair A Johnson
Will’ Jones
Crthan
Bereene
Pat Ebro
Polish Wrestler cBYSZKO to Meet Italian Star Raicevich
Stanislauc Zbyesko and Giovagnil Rajs to face off at Madison Square Garden on Christmas night in a marked wrestling match. The event, billed as a clash of Polish and Italian champions, aims to attract fans with a high stakes bout.
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Cbyszko
Raicevich
Stanislauc Zbyesko
Giovagnil Rajsee
Italy
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Ralevi
Decteres Wiener
Local Man Fined 27 for Ill Treating His Horse
Special from United Press Sout Norwalk December 1 A local humane society agent charged Geers Almasi with mistreating a horse. He was found guilty and fined a total of 27 dollars in the court today.
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United Prem
Norwalk
Geers Almasi
Connecticut Humane
Ariety
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