Boxing Old Timers and Modern Fights Debate
A long, opinionated column surveys whether today’s boxers match the old era. It cites Jimmy Clabby, Kid McCoy, Langford, and Skelly among others, weighing views on technique, courage, and the era’s overall quality, while noting continued shifts in the sport.
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Jimmy
Grapey
Clady
Kay
de Clare
Thom Cangford
Boston Tar
John
Sullivan
Illustricua Gladiator
Nova Scotia
Jawn L
Joe
Clabby
Sam
Agford
John L. Atl
Bob Mitzsimmmons
Sige Haa
Langford
Kcoy
McCoy
Mike Lee
Pesheeee
Fiera
Kid__McPartland
Mike
Jack McAuliffe
McAliffe
Directl
Jack Skelly
Rahare McAulifte
Skelly
Skely
America
Sulliven
Corbett
Sharkey
Maher
Jem Ward Famous Old Time Fighter Born on Boxing Day
The article recalls Jem Ward, known as The Black Diamond, born on Boxing Day in Bow England. It traces his rise to English champion, turbulent career, move to New York, decline into poverty, and death in 1884 at age eighty four.
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Jem Ward
America
Atlantic
New York
St Ward
England
Bow
Jim
Sttick
Jem
Dick Acton
Bill Abbott
Papaes Ib
Peter Crawley
Ward
Jack Carter
Simon Byrne
Bendigo
Hoe Ag
Liverpool
London
John Morrissey
United States Congress
Champion of America
Haxy Street
Jim Flynn Birthday Remembrance of a Veteran Boxer
Jim Flynn, long active in boxing, turns 35 today amid a life wrapped in mystery. Born likely in Brooklyn on December 24, 1879, he rose in Pueblo before a career marked by fierce rings battles and a reputation as one of the sport’s aging stalwarts.
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Jim Flynn
Jim
Jack Johnsons
Pueblo
Flynn
Las Vegas
Brooklyn
Hoboken
Bailiwick
Andrew Haymes
Andrew Chiariglione
The Fighting Fireman Jim Flynn’s Rise and Rivalries
The article traces Jim Flynn’s boxing rise from early football days to his Denver era as Young Gallagher and later The Fighting Fireman. It notes key bouts with Jack Johnson in San Francisco, and losses to Langford McCarty and Gunboat Smith, plus a later outpoint by Carl Morris. It mentions his status as a useful figure in testing new talent and his connection to Pueblo, Salt Lake City, and Denver venues.
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Jim
Pueblo
Jack Lovell
Otis Floto
Colorado A. C
Denver
Gallagher
Red Patt
Tookus
Rio Grande
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Salt Lake City
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Jim Flynn
Johnson
Jack
Flynn
Bam Langford
Luther McCarty
Gunbost Smith
Carl Morris
Christmas Birthdays of Noted Boxers Through History
Christmas marks the birth days of several famous pugilists including Jimmy Gardner born in 1885 in Lisburna Ireland and Eddie Okeefe born to Jewish parents in Philadelphia. The piece lists other boxers tied to Christmas dates such as Battling Terry, Willie Meehan, Al Nash, and Soldier Oars, noting Gardner’s near-top status and detailing notable bouts and opponents through the years.
Quaint Boxing Day Customs Across Nations and Times
The article surveys Boxing Day traditions in England Australia and Ireland, noting St Stephen’s Day customs such as giving gratuities to servants, going a Stephening, and horse bloodletting. It mentions Boxing Day sports in Australia and a 1908 boxing match in Sydney, and also references Jewish Fast of Tebet and St Iarlath in Ireland.
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England
America
St. Stephen's Day
Australia
Antipodes
Sydney
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Ireland
Emerald Isle
St. Iarlath
Tuam
Anniversary of Ring Battles 1885 Welterweight Legend Jimmy Gardner
Jimmy Gardner born in County Clare Ireland rises to welterweight elite by 1900 claiming a belt with notable rivalries. He loses to Mike Sullivan in a 20 round bout then again in 25 rounds at Los Angeles. Gardner also defeated Jos Walcott in a prior bout and drew with Jimmy Clabby in a New Orleans rematch. By 1910 he claimed the welter title though his reign faced stiff challenges and eventual decline.
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Lis' Warna
Ireland
Eddie Oo
Delphia
Battling
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Willie Meehan
California
San Francisco
al Nash
Beneiihis
Ae Flynn
Soldier Oars
Jdehany
Webster
Charley Goldman
Ana
Christendom
Jimmy Garaner
Jimmy
County Clare
Mike
Sullivan
Los Angeles
Bo) McKinnon
Portland
Maine
Nfs
Packey McFarland
Knockout Sweeney
Willie’ Meehan
Walcott
Irman
Gardner
Jimmy Clabby
New An
Legendary boxers and bouts from early days in showy rings
Chronicle of fighters from 1890s to 1908 with names like Ziegler McPartland and Jem Ward. Notes include midweight clashes, draws, and KOs such as Gardner vs Klaus, Sullivan versus Rice, and Johnson beating Burns in Sydney. Mentions lifelong careers, touring America, and refereeing in New York bouts.
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Glas
Gardner
Frank Klaus
Peter Maher
Steve ‘O'Donnell
Coates
Islands
Johnny LaVack
Eddie Barry
Toledo
Dave Sullivan
Ay Rice
Portland
KA McPartland
Owen Ziegler
New York
Ziegler
Ohio
Ziegier
McPartland
Kid
Oras
Id Taniens
Jem Ward
Black Diamond
Bow
Eng
Tack McAuliffe
Jake Fprams
Brooklyn
Uct Johnson
Tommy Burns
Sydney
Australia
Winter Athletics in the 20th Century Sports Scene
The piece notes growing winter sports interest with basketball and bowling. It contrasts strategic play with rough action, cites referee needs, and mentions bowling appealing to older players while highlighting newspaper coverage of pins and strikes.
Advanced Dancing Classes Thursday Evenings at Colonial Ball Room
Public notice for private advanced dancing classes on Thursday and Friday evenings at Quilty's School of Dancin located on Fairfield Avenue. Admission 325 cents for Thursday and 50 cents for Friday private sessions.
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Cei/ Quilty’s School of Dancin
Fairfield Avenu
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