Corbett's Boxing Review Predicted Palzer Victory
James J. Corbett reviews 1912 boxing shifts noting Palzer and McCarty as rising heavies and predicting Palzer will beat McCarty on New Year's Day. He discusses Attell, Kilbane, Wolgast, Ritchie and lighter divisions, plus Conlon and Campi near-future title chances and the evolving weight limits.
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Lic
Johnson
Geain
Pal and
McCarty
Jeffries-Johnson
Flynn
Pueblo
Luther
Potter
Com-Inc
Palzer
Willie Ritchie
Ad Wolgast
Nelson
Ritchie
Crea
Heavyweight Contenders Al Pulver and Luther McCarty in Los Angeles
The piece highlights Luther McCarty as a leading white hope alongside Al Pulver in the heavyweight race. It notes McCarty’s rise after defeating Carl Morris and Jim Flynn, his rough rider background, and his varied life as a cowboy sailor cook and circus worker. It mentions McCarney as his manager and Wolgast’s former handler Thomas Jones, with a nod to gambling on McCarney’s side and Flynn’s defeat.
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al Pulver
Luther McCarty
Los Angeles
McCarty
Carl Morris
Flynn
Luther
Jess Willard
White Hope
Jim Flynn
McCarney
Pueblo
Thomas Jones
Wolgast
Jones
Pauls
Joe Jackson Got Pay Raise in Bush League Tale
Detroit reports on Joe Jackson of the Naps seeking a salary rise after a six year arc from Greenville mill hand to rising ball talent. The anecdote recounts his first raise, a joke about “sixteen bones a week,” and a vaudeville style whisper about the later increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit, Mich
Joe Jackson
Naps
Greenville
D S. C
Jackson
Ben Smith
Hughey Jennings
S. C
South
Smith
Strouch
Joe
Kelly
Highteen
The Secret Terror speaks of sickness and work life
The ad warns of kidney disease as a working man’s secret terror and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the best medicine to restore health and strength. It claims genuine pills come in a yellow package and cautions against substitutes, with contact in Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Foley
F. F. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Sports Roundup: Trades, Coaching Critique, and Notable Moves
High jumper and infielder Waller faces a potential Lynn trade to Brockton while infielder Murch may join the deal. John Slam-the-door shifts to basketball at St Stephen's in the West End, meeting Fairmount at Rakoczi hall. Frank Schulte becomes a Georgia planter while Stanislaus Zbyszko defeats Rogers in Springfield. John Ward exits Boston Nationals after $25,000 payout. Doc Scanlon seeks reinstatement with a $100 fine. College professors mock Hughey Jennings for grass-pulling coach acts amid controversy. Eva Tanguary quips about money from a singing career.
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John
St. Stephen's
West End
Poli’s
St. Stephen’s
Fairmount Five
Rakoczi Hall
Hughey Jennings
Dean Briggs
Harvard
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Detroit
Jennings
Eva Tanguary
Pirates deny Murphy story on Bresnahan to Cubs
Pittsburgh reports dismiss Murphy claim Bresnahan will sign with the Cubs as fiction. Fred Clarke says an understanding with Bresnahan exists and keeps quiet until settlement with Mrs. Britton. Bresnahan reportedly joins the Pirates as a regular next season to improve catching and batting, with Clarke aiming to develop pitchers around him.
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Pittsburgh
Charles’ Webb Murphy
Roger Bresnahan
Cubs
Murphy
Bresnahan
Cardinal
Fred Clarke
Roger
Gibson
Simon
Kelly
Clarke
Willard Stops Soldier Kearns in Eighth at Madison Square Garden
Jess Willard knocked out Soldier Kearns in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden last night. The 221 pound Texan used reach and power to overpower the Brooklyn fighter, delivering a final right to Kearns jaw that ended the bout.
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Kearns
Brooklyn
Dreamland
Jess Willard
Madison Square Garden
New York
Willard
Joh
Big Fellows
al Palzer
Billy Wells
Willlard
College football rules praised as final after 1912 changes
Dr. Harry Williams reports to the National Collegiate Athletic Association in New York that the 1912 rule changes produced the best game in American colleges. He urges no further changes, noting improved balance between offense and defense and that properly instructed teams should regularly score. Some advocates still seek more reforms.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
New York
Harry L. Williams
Yale
Minnesota
France Targets Major Leagues in Baseball Raids
New York reports France plans to hire top U S stars, including Jean Dubuc of Detroit, for Paris teams. Promoters allegedly offered eight thousand dollars a year for five years, with potential total earnings around forty thousand. French enthusiasm grows as students learn the game in America.
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New York
America
Cuba
China
Japan
Philippines
France
Leo Dundurand
Cleveland
St. Jacques
Paris
Jean Dubuc
Detroit
Debuc
Dandurand
Dubuc
Nap Lajoie to Boston Likely Rumor Stirring Fans
Rumors swirl about Nap Lajoie possibly joining the Boston club at Fenway Park this season. The market for Lajoie exists with several clubs ready to pay the price, while no White Sox talks have occurred. New England roots and Boston fans would welcome the French Canadian star if a deal materializes.
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Nap Lajoie
Red Sox
Fenway Park
Boston
Charley Comiskey
White Sox
Larry Lajoie
Cleveland
Lajoie
Nap
New England
Jake Stahl
Harold Janvrin
Cardinals to Answer Bresnahan in NL dispute hearing
St Louis officers prepare to file counter claim with NL President Lynch before New Year’s Day. Directors plan to hear the Bresnahan case in January if no settlement occurs. Bresnahan may visit next week for lawyer talks while Huggins plans to arrive early in the week and Kilbane Kirk bout is set for New Year’s afternoon.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Nationals
Roger Bresnahan
Lynch
National League
Bresnahan
St. Louia
Chicago
Hoger
Cubs
Huggins
Cardinals
Britton
Evers Eyes Left Handed Pitchers For Cubs Camp
Johnny Evers pursues veteran southpaw talent for the Cubs with Pierce Maddern Summers already signed as lefties. Leifield may join, Pierce ex Giants brings speed but control issues. McGraw plans March camp entry with most newcomers, Tobinson to handle young pitchers.
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Johnny Evers
Cubs
Pierce
Maddern
Summers
Leifield
Giants
Skater Dies from Skull Fracture in Waterbury
Nicholas Cavanaugh, found in the street Christmas Eve and thought to be intoxicated, died yesterday from a skull fracture likely due to a fall. He was held in a police cell for hours before officers learned he was unconscious and never recovered.
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Waterbury
Nicholas Cavanaugh
Chance Says His Price Is Steep for Manager Post
Chicago December 2 Frank Chance will not manage the New YorkAmerets League club unless his salary demands are met. He claims his price is the highest ever asked by a baseball manager and notes profits of the club. He states he will stay on his ranch if terms fail and may discuss with Merrell only if Parrell agrees to terms.
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Wolgast
Nelson
Gans
Erne
Lavigne
Michigander
Tom Jones
Willie Ritchie
Joe Gans
Ritchie
McFarland
Britton
Couix
Miadad
Freddy Welsh
Johnny Conlon
John
New York
Kid Williams
Baltimore
Madison Square Garden
East
Conlon
California
Klaus
McGoorty
Gibbons
France
Billy Papke
United States
Billy
Stanley Ketchel
Papke
Dillon
James J. Corbett
Wegner
Red Waller
Lynn
Waller
Murch
Brockton
Boardman
Anderson
Waler
Chicago
Frank Chance
Chance
Panera
Parrell
Merrell
Walter
Pugilistic Anals Highlights From Historic Fights
On this date in boxing history516 events are noted with draws, knockouts and title bouts. Sullivan, McDonald and Britton battles are summarized alongside other bouts in 1900s years including Fraser Col and Nelson.
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Spandee
O'Keefe
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Milbane
Dundee
O’keefe
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Jack Johnson
Sanitary Pressing & Cleaning Co
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Bush League
Frank Schulte
Georgia
Chicago “Loop
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Frank Gotch
Yankee Rogers
Buffalo
Springfield
Mass
John M. Ward
John E. Gaffney
Doc Scanlon
Philadelphia Nationals
Scanlon
Stack
Er Town
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Soldier Kearns
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Frange
Boston Club
Cleveland Star
ST. Louis Cardinals
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Wilbert Tobinson
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Tesreau
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Henna Weazner
Frank Baker
Cobb-Jackson Holdout Society
George Mullin
Yankees
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Philies
Donlin
Mike
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Polo Grounds
Stallings
Park City
Altmyss
Carroll
M. Palmer
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Neddy
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Manhigen
Tam Murphy
Werner
Hotchkiss
Weldhaus
Urce. Hotchiciae
Skinner Sa
Connor
Gault
Tohn T Sullivan
Desc McDonald
Denver
Tier Dasher
Savagnan
Frankleurns
Heaches Goldman
Rodeg
Eit Rankie Nanioa
Tom Dougherty
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Ad Woigner
Te Nelson
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Matt Paabe
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