Real champion Kilbane hailed by Jim Corbett in period piece
Jim Corbett proclaims Johnny Kilbane a real champion as coverage surveys Kilbane's wins over Kirkwood and Dundee, notes Port of NYC matchups, and discusses Packey McFarland versus Jack Britton battles. The piece covers Abe Attell, Joe Rivers, and future plans for Wells and Willard with boxing world context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood
Teddy Hubbs
Pittsboro
Kilbane
Dundee
O'Keefe
Abe
Teli
Bilbane
Aftell
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Joe Rivers
Kilbane Ie
Cambridge and Oxford to Come to Harvard Stadium
Cambridge and Oxford are invited to visit Harvard Stadium in Cambridge Mass. The date is undecided with Americans preferring June 21 or 28 and the British favoring July. This would mark the fifth clash between the sides with England holding three wins. Events planned include sprints jumps throws and middle distance races.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Paul’ Baker
Oxford
Pugilist Annals From 1894 To 1912 Noted Fights
Chronology lists key boxing bouts with dates and outcomes including 1894 Craig defeating Pred Pritchard for English middleweight title in London 1905 Smith and Walcott 1 round draw in Boston 1910 Codlon outpointed Coster in Brooklyn 1911 Brannigan Goldman 15 round draw Dayton and C outpointed Redmond in Indianapolis 1912 Nelson vs Semmy Cee 45 round draw Dayton.
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Frank Craig
Harlem Coffee Cooler
Pred Pritchard
England
London
Billy Smith
Joe Walcott
Boston
Johnny Codlon
Joe Coster
Brooklyn
Patey Brannigan
Charley Goldman
Dayton
Jock Redmond
Indianapolis
Battling Nelson
Semmy Cee
Nelsons Wife Sues Bat Over Alleged Abuse and Deceit
Portland March 1 Fay King Nelson files next week for divorce from boxer Battling Nelson alleging inhuman treatment misrepresentation undue influence threats of violence and bodily injury She fled to marry Nelson and now seeks her maiden name restored The couple wed January 23 in Hegewisek TL case details provided by Fay King Nelsons father
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Portland
Ore
Fay King
Nelson
Battling Nelson
Fay
Bat
Jack King
Nelsom
Mr. King
Denver
Chicago
Fay Go
Way
Hegewisek
Thorpe Cleouts Ball for Homer in Big Moment
Merlin Texas March 1 report details Jim Thorpe's latest homer amid a 6 to 3 Remnarite win. Thorpe hits a four cushion wallop at the pivotal moment as Ferdie Schupp’s pitch and Jeems’ swing shape the game.
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Merlin
Tex
Jim Thorpe
Sacard Fox Indien
Jam
Jeems
Ferdie Schupp
Mexico
Thorpe
Duffy Lewis Accepts Contract Amid St Louis Exile Threat
Boston February telegram from President McAleer to Duffy Lewis demanded acceptance of the Red Sox offer or exile to California. Lewis replied he would sign and join Hot Springs for training. He had balked at a raise, with California offers earlier reported, and now departs for conditioning.
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Boston
James R. McAleer
Duffy Lewis
Duffy
Red Sox
California
Lewis
Boston American League
Hot Springs
McAlett
Cyclone Thompson Praises Chunky Bob Moha After Bout
Cyclone Johnny Thompson, a Sycamore farmer and veteran fighter, roots for Bob Moha after a tough 10 round bout in Milwaukee. He admits Moha is faster, younger, and may capture the light heavyweight title, while Thompson contemplates retirement and a shift back to farm life.
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Tom S. Andrews
Johnny Thompson
Bob
Moha
Tom Sharkey
South Side A. C
Milwaukee
Johnny
Milwaukean
Yankees Final Squad Sails to Bermuda Ahead of Island Games
The second Yankee squad sailed on the Arcadian for Bermuda this morning, to join Manager Chance on Monday. The group includes veterans and recruits such as Birdie Cree Harry Walter Bert Daniels and Bob Williams among others. Chance plans light workouts next Tuesday as the Jersey City Club arrives, using a gradual 182d development approach to improve pitching.
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Yankee Baseball
Bermuda Serry
Chance
Arcadian
Birdie Cree
Harry Walter
Bert Daniels
George McConnnell
Chester Hoff
Ray Caldwell
Paddy Green
Letty Schultz
Ralph Young
Malcolm Barry
Claude Derrick
Jack Martin
Bill Stamp
Douglas Harbison
Jack Priest
Ezra Midkiff
Bob Williams
Bermuda
Jersey City
Internations Association
Islands
Anniversary recounts of Billy Smith Walcott bouts in Boston and New York
The piece recalls Mysterious Billy Smith the first Queeneberry welterweight champion and his rival Joe Walcott. It describes fights in Boston Music Hall in 1806 with alleged fouls including biting and racist crowd tensions, a New York world title bout with Charlie White, a 25 round draw in 1898, and later fouls leading to Smith losing twice.
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Billy” Smith
Queeneberry
Billy
Smith
Joe Walcott
Barbados
Coon
Smith-Walcott
Boston Music Hall
Bean City
Walcott
Aaron
Joe
Boston
New York
Charlie White
Knipper Returns as Auto Pilot for 500 Mile Race
Indianapolis March 4 entry rush grows for third annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes at the speedway. Knipper resumes racing with a four cylinder car and demountable wire wheels as entry number 19 driven by Frank Jones. He seeks laurels first won by Harroun and Dawson in prior years.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Tedianapolis Speedway
Per
Knipper
Chassie
Frank Jones
Knippers
Kuipper
Harround
Dawson
Shafer Denies Signing Contract with Giants
Los Angeles March 1 Arthur Shafer substitute infielder of the New York Giants denies a report that he signed a three year contract and would join the team soon. He says no contract offered meets his salary demands and he may retire if not met after sending a direct letter to Manager McGraw.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Shafer
New York Giants
New York
Giants
Marlin
Shafer
McGraw
Mike Donlin to join Minneapo lis in minors next season
New York reports veteran slugger Mike Donlin says he will play for the Minneapolis club of the American Association next season. He notes his speed and experience remain and will suit him for a lower rung of professional baseball, alongside Rube Waddell and others. He is currently engaged in vaudeville.
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Ad Wolgast
Tommy Murphy
Jim Coffroth
Brown
Hiss
Tommy
Wolfsst
Murphy
Wolgast
Hitch
New York
Mike Donlin
Minneapolis
American Association
Rube Waddell
Diamond
Mike
McAuliffe and Shea Fight to Draw in New Haven
The bloodthirsty boxing spectacle at the Casino in New Haven ended in a draw between Young McAuliffe of New Haven and Joe Shea of Waterbury after a fierce ten rounds. Shea showed more boxing skill and reach, while McAuliffe pressed with heavy punches. referee Date Fitzgerald had difficulty separating fighters.
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New York
Tenderloin
New Haven
Fitzgerald
Young McAuliffe
Joe Shes
Waterbury
Shea
McAuliffe
Kid Palitz
New London
Ford
Faulkes
Kia Bunyan
Wally
Sifsits
Bunyan
Boston Magnates and the Park Telephone Trick
A Boston club story recounts magnates pulling a telephone from the wall to curb expenses after a stray call. The tale features a player claiming second base for the Boston team and a manager insisting on stopping the costly line. Albany High school suspends a student after a flirtation scandal sparks a student strike.
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Schwartsen
Iachwarte
Soden
Schwartz
Boston
Chii
Billings
Conant
Hach
Albany
Frank A. Gallup
Albany High School
Clise
Local sports notes mix with scattered reports and training updates
A jumble of sports items mentions Chad Benn’s potential return to regular play, training for a coaching path, and various club matches. It also notes a Bridgeport pool event, state game officials inspection, and a perfect score in a free shooting tournament, with scattered references to teams, venues, and individuals.
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Ganon
A B Brichae
Newton
N. J
Rence Mirete
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Jim Corbett
Johnny Kilbane
Leadh Cross
Sy James J. Corbett
Permer
Tom McCarey
Rivera
K. O. Wee
Ftlvers
Packey McFarland
Jack Brittom
Madison Square Garden
Lt Gods
Immecee
Chicageen
Jack
Young Ahhearn
Jnst
Ahearn
Britton
McFerland
Packey
Oppointe
Queensbury Entertainment
Loral Crifice
Khana
Temmy
George Kirkwood
St Louis
Johnny Dundee
Los
Kitbenes
Kirkywood
Luther McCarty
Wells
Gibson
Garden
Gunboat Smith
Bombadier
Jess Willard
Enellehman
State Commission
McCarty
Luther
Davis
Buffalo
Billy Papke
You
Phon
YALE
Bat Nelson
Boxer
Pugilist
Homer
ST. Louis
Harry Quinn
Fairfield Ave
Ruppert’s Knickerbocker, Jones
Portsmouth
Connie Lewis
Munnager
Cyclone Thompson
Chunky
Bob Moha
Jim Flynn
Moira
Yankees
Green
Holyoke
Smith-Walgott
Dayton Airless
Peven Nour Serrest
Broadway
New
Mgraw
Giant
Rose Point
M’auliffe
Joe Shea
Furigus
Irving Schrage
Krotel
This & Eee Aes
Fatima
HOT Stove League
Yoreon Totm
Waipe
Alya Vilstrr
Clevelend
Bay
Atrone Chub
Jack Benn
Cherintieerri
Jordan
Wer
Hervard
Bridgeport
Tecien
Algonquin
Jennings
Tiger
Gay
Bucher
Dari
Londsir Pelanin
Bernard
Lavien
Zro Elephant
Eeachier
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