Marathon title bout looms at Madison Square Garden
Johnny Hayes seeks redemption in a planned rematch with Dorando Plater after a prior defeat. Both fighters are in fine form following rigorous training. The evening card also features Bert Keyes vs Johnny Frayne in lightweight action and other bouts.
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United Press
New York
Johnny Hayes
Dorando Plater
Madison Square Gar
Derando
Middle West
Thas ‘Re
America
Mayeste
Harvard fullback Carl Androcio dies after spinal illness
Gorinatiets Ohio March 15 United Press reports Harvard fullback Carl Androcio died after spinal illness. He collapsed Saturday while working the Belle room of the Motel Apollonia. Initial heat prostration was suspected but doctors say the illness was the underlying cause.
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United Presa
Gorinatiets
Ohio
Spinalitia i
Edgewoods Baskeball Team Claims City Title
Edgewoods ace Shewens leads Tritain based basketball team to the 125th city championship for the season 190% after a 4–12 start. The club scheduled games with Union College Girls team, St. Joseph’s, and others, while listing players like A. Rist, T. Carrot, and W. Burke. The run included a recent 130–118 victory, with Camp Lockwood and Pearsons involved as notable names in the lineup.
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Ace Shewens
Tritain
Beloin
Cakipado Avenue
Bruteepert
Sriene Tur
West Ena Boye
Edgewoods
Union College
Benvia
Edgewoods Eo
Saint’ Joseph's Wal
Orioles
St . Josiph Jra
St. Cotsen
Orason
Ira
Teeigewoods
Chintown
U.S
Pirates
Orlane
We Hhiven
Bridgeport
Tinh Schoores
Anasa
New Haven
New Ha
Eee Bengal Jrs
New Mae
Anton Bualpoe Cotten Tore
Polar A. C. Psion
Saainee
Coll Pus Danburr
Ins
Forte Ford High Senet
Force A
Alan A
Union Business College
A. Rist
T. Carrot
We. Bowie
W. Burke
J. Motion
Yost Jr Team Plans Season Start and League
Beloin of the Yost Jr team seeks to form a Junior Industrial league for Saturday afternoons. He invites interested players to send a postcard to W. Beloin at 73 Colorado Avenue. The league aims to start May 1st with an average age around 29 years. The West End Boys Club begins spring work in Fairfield on 50 acres. Beloin has signed players for 1909 including Burke Vancock Howell Whalen Lannon Ect McCarthy Morgan Kell Beatts Rist Shea Pr adk T Mallon J Mallon O Faulkner F Moss J Gallagher EK Ran Dupean J Kearns B Cove Lay nch. The West End Boys Club will meet March 21 at Circus grounds at 2:30 to elect captain and manager as regulars play the colts. West End Boys Club aims to win the 1909 pennant.
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Beloin
Yost Jr
W. Beloin
Colorado Avenue
West End
Mager Beloin
Fairfield
Burke
Vancock
Howell
Whalen
Lannon
F. Moss
J. Galagher
EK. Ran
R.'"dupean
J. Kearns
B. Cove
Laynch
West End Hoya’ Club
Circus Grounds
West End Boys’ Club
Park City
Cuticura Remedies Promoted in 1908 Claim
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Ointment as highly effective for skin troubles from burns to scalp conditions, claiming fast relief when used with Cuticura Soap and Pills. It notes the products as a standard remedy for infants, children, and adults and references a September 23, 1908 date.
Black boxing star Johnson greeted by Chicago’s Black residents
Chicago March 1 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion arrived from Vancouver to a parade of Black Chicagoans at the train. He plans a short stay before heading to Galveston Texas then New York for a week at Haermerstein’s theatre. Johnson expressed resolve to fight Jeffries and prove his superiority, while dodging questions about a white wife and arrest risks in Texas.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Vancouver
Johnson
Galveston
Texas
New York
London
Haeumerstein
Jeffries
Jett
Johney
Hiwn
Champ
Gotch Set for Melbourne Bout and Kansas City Match
Frank Gotch, world wrestling champion, discussed an upcoming bout in Melbourne to preserve his standing. He plans immediate training and will first face Raoul De Rowen in Kansas City on March 25, with a vaudeville engagement in Chicago following.
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England
Melbourne
Frank Gotch
Mitch Eee
Ceara Secretarim
Raoul de Rowen
Kansas City
Joteh
Chicago
Bouts Listed For A Week Of Fights In Various Cities
A read of weekly boxing schedule shows bouts in New York Baltimore Syracuse New Orleans Philadelphia and more. Notable matches include Willie Riley versus Kid Beebe Poley against Andy Bowen and Mul er against Bert Mack with multiple cards across Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday. Local venues include The theater style listings and city arenas with fighters like Jack O Brien George Gimbi Ha Casey and Jim Flynn among others.
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Willie Riley
Kid Beebe
Poley
Andy Bowen
J. Muler
Bert Mack
Faneell
Youhk McGovern
Chark
Bnet Keyes
Sohn
Sue Solepaty
New York
Kia Farmer
Danny Goodman
Billy Allen
Kid Egan
Syracuse
al Schumacher
Kid Gilbert
Baltimore
Nesday
Jack O'Brien
Stanley Ketchel
George Gimbi
Saameveeth
Mion
Jim Stewart
Ha Casey
Phin
Berry
Sam Langford
Philadelphia
Marvin Bart
Mike Schreck
Columbus
Paday Sullivan
M. Rowan
d_ McGoorty
T. O'Neill
Hammond
Til
Forest Hills
A. A
Empire
Lear
Kelly
Mystery at Torrington deepens in murder probe
United Press dispatch from Torrington reports investigators by March 15 working on a theory of murder in the death of George Trinan. A coat hat and other clothing found yesterday bolster the foul play theory as they seek clues about the woods discovery last Monday.
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United Press
Torrington
George Trinan
Torrington Woods
Wall Street Today Special Market Roundup
The market showed strength in the opening hour with several issues advancing. Consolidated and Peoples Gas led gains, while other issues rose modestly. By noon further advances supported the upbeat tone as strong securities continued lifting overall activity.
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United Press
Tia. m
Consolidated One
Peoples Gia
Consolidated
People’s Gay
Life Battles Career of Battling Nelson
The boxing legend recounts early temptations in prize fighting and a string of setbacks from 1901. He recalls a Sana‐style fix in Chicago, a brutal win over Eddie Santry later undone by a dubious decision, and a tough season ending with a disputed loss to Charlie Berry in Milwaukee. Nelson argues the sport’s wolves lure young fighters, while detailing his resolve to fight fair and stay in the ring.
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Eddie Santry
Chicago
Santry
Tonger
Giee
Jimmy Burdell
Old Fox
Bardell
Nelson
Tle
Milwaukee
Joe Percente
Ready Made Clothes Debate Highlights Tailor Choice
A writer recalls a overheard talk about fashion in ready-made versus merchant tailored garments. The argument centers on production lead times, current styles, and the need for tailor service that mirrors the wearer. The piece urges choosing a conscientious tailor who crafts garments to suit individual taste.
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Times
America
Walt
New York
London
Woks Mtn
Bio-Medic Physicians Ad Prompts Local Awareness
A fragment mentions Bio-Medic Physicians at 102 Orange Street New Haven Conn. and notes an advertising strategy stressing WELL and MUCH. The stray lines imply a promotional message urging merchants to advertise generously to avoid failing in business.
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Bio-Medic Physicians
Orange St
New Haven
Investigate for Yourself Psychopathic Health Claims Promoted
A homemade health ad touts a psychopathic treatment promising cures for chronic ailments without doctors or drugs. It cites testimonials from multiple individuals claiming relief after five treatments and urges readers to seek examinations at listed offices, asserting modern medicine is unnecessary.
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Bert Keyes
East Side
Johnny Frayne
Crest Marvel
Brsient Tyr
Tommy Murphy
Gien
Frayne
Errard Paysonia
San Francisco
Weston
Boston
Mass
Abe Attell
al Kaufman
Joey Bowker
Armory A. A
Ketchel
Jack
Delmont
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Yie
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Gebste
I. K Lewis
L. D. Hear
H. von Kaltenborne
Willie Britt
Bartling Nelson
National A.C
Mickey Gannon
Pittsburg
Britt
Crimson
Cosas
Herat
Villian
Senards
Lockwood
Harry Pearsons
Moore
Pearsom
Tim
Raneiee
Atain
Annis
Cook & Son
Uvery
Cuticura
Dirk
Pery Bealyith Oesera
Han
Childnogh
Baker
Tommy Burns
Conqueror
J:m Jeffries
Gotch
al Delmont
Nosh Perry
Max Baker
Ralph Tickle
Young Alger
Young Donahue
Freddie
New Orleans
Owen
Moran
Billy Rolfe
Jim Donovan
York
Pacune
Pennie Va
Joe Coster
Jack Robin
Per Mate ‘Locks
Badle Carter
Phil
Jimmy Hanson
Jerey Merkill
Portland
Joey ‘Hawker
Tommy OnToole
Worder
Wall Street Today
Battling Nelson
Coptright
Puginter
Aurelia Herrera
Wabash Avenue
Ned
Johnny Herts
Mike Wats
Amerieap Athletic Club
Thirty-firat Street
Walsh
Uck Kids
Mike
Enda Ganson
Jonahville
Charkey Berry
Fifth Ave
S.B. Thing & CO
Main ST
Windsor Hotel
Pairfield Avenue
Mart
Maitipit
J. Gerral
Haslett Strent
Port
John Eilerman
Phrysiciane
Henry Geckes
Eien May Joyce
Katé Delaney
Maeter
Feford
Cleo
Warner's Hall
Yasande
Henthagh
Guna Shilon
Psychopathics
Winder Hotel
Bundey
Ered Sternoot
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