Life and Battles 2 Career of Battling Nelson
A memoir recounting early career and close calls of boxer Battling Nelson. He describes a dangerous April 2 journey on a fast train from Hot Springs, a failed brake, rescuing from under a car, and a police encounter. He details bouts in Milwaukee and Chicago area rings, wins, losses, and notable opponents including Cyclone Johnny Thompson Stockings Kelly and Young Scotty, with vivid, raw reminiscence of fighting life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
St Touts
Union
Dig
Turek
Hanief
Teddy Murphy
Milwaukee
Johnny Thompson
Badger Club
Calexgo
Thompson
Baseball Notes Roundup On Players and Trades
Baseball notes detail Jimmy O Rourke Jr heading to Columbus Ohio to play next season while American Association teams begin practice. Manager Lumley cancels Hartford game to focus on Washington Park work. Dumphouse joins Providence Eastern League after Springfield cut him. Conn CT leaguers Tuckey Mattern seen as Boston National prospects. Cy Young targets 600 wins after 2 more for Cleveland. Ty Cobb in practice hits six homers in exhibition. Waterbury’s Fitzpatrick contract dispute with Waterbury and league. Durant deposits $100 to secure payment if owed. Washington bests New York in a 3 2 game with early homers. Stallings seeks 5 000 plus for Ball, signs Krichel, and negotiates deals for Sweeney Parkins. Young Cy upset over trade to Minneapolis without salary size clarity.
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Jimmy O'Rourke, Jr
Bridgeport
Columbus
Ohio
American Association
Young Jimmy
Dumphouse
Zelier
Springfeld
Joe Connor
Watchob
Hugh Duffy
Frill
Newark
Connecticut Teague
Newdover
Witzpatrick
Waterbury
Durant
Bot ‘O'Neill
Springfield
Stallings
New York Americans
Earl Gardner
Neil Fail
Ball
Paul Krichel
Newarks
Hartford
Sweeney
Parkins
Clovers to Meet Crane Company Juniors at Seaside Park
Amateur baseball notes show the Clovers facing Crane Co No 1 Juniors Saturday at 2 20 PM at Seaside Park. They seek a practice game with Industrial league manager Elsworth. lineup includes Eagen Bowden Mullen Cotter O Brien Lawlor German Jett McCarthy Kerwin Lynch. Brookside Juniors schedule a Sunday 10 20 AM practice at Union and Connecticut.
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Clovers
Crane Co
Seaside Park
Elsworth
Eagen
Bowden
Mullen
Cotter
O'Brien
Lawlor
McCarthy
Kerwin
Lynch
Brookside
Union
Connecticut
Nuss
Pow
Flanagan
Abbotts
Tenny
Anderson
Zack
Hoge
Welle
Brady
Winkier
Lincoln Baseball Team Aims to Outshine 1907 1908
Street at 8 o'clock. Election of Manager and other business of importance will be transacted. The Lin cols this year expect to have a team in the field that will outshine their former successes of 1907 and 1908.
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D. E. McNamara
Oscar Schultz
Union Market
Stack Street
son _Street
Lincols
KAUFFMAN PREPARES TO MEET FERGUSON IN BOSTON
Al Kauffman the California puncher who will meet Sandy Ferguson here on April 6 has arrived in Boston and today is at work preparing for a gruelling battle. He says he is ready to meet Jeffries but will not comment on Jeffries condition. He notes Jeffries offers Berger $5000 and challenges any arrival.
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United Press
Boston
al Kauffman
California
Sandy Ferguson
Kauffman
Jeffries
Berger
Blue Ribbons Beat Senacas 35 to 34 in Narrow Win
The Blue Ribbons edged Sena cas of South Norwalk 35 to 34 last night at the rink. Burdick led the winners with five baskets while Halpin scored 12 for Sena cas. Referee Waters and umpire Morrison officiated before about 200 spectators. The Ribbons’ season ends Wednesday against Bassett Five of Derby.
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Senacas
South Norwalk
Burdick
Ealpin
Senacasonin
Syersseeeyeeserereee
Halpin Smalling
Palmer Keating Geereeteee
Ward
Tee Ys Burdick Sreseee
Wilson RG Gush
Cumminger
LG Halpin
Falpin
Ing
Uing
Lush
Intention and Irony in a Short Latent Tale
Vignettes from early press reference a witty line about a man and a woman, noting that the intention arose with the woman while a man believed he held none. The piece juxtaposes blunt humor with a social note on poverty and labor in a clipped ad-like fragment.
Revolution In Medical Practice by Dr Louis Blumer
A glowing notice for The Revolution in Medical Practice by Dr Louis Blumer of Hartford. The review lauds his method of eliminating fear in health recovery and argues the work should be read by all, noting affordable pricing at Hayes & Betts and the book’s aim to promote natural cures over guesswork. It highlights strong entities like Hayes & Betts and references to the author and city.
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Louis Blumer
Hartford
Evers
Hayes & Betts
Main St
Modernly equipped offices offer cure with travel aid
Physicians and specialists urge patients not to be discouraged and invite visits to their modern offices. They offer car fare to Bridgeport patients and promise affordable services at a family doctor price. Office hours are 2 to 5 pm daily except Fridays and Sundays.
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Bridgeport
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Battling Nelson
Hegewisch
Mike Hegewisch
Polk Street
Flynn Bros
Bute Street
Beer
Johnny
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Kelly
CRI Cage
Kally
Scotty
Fond du Lac
Wis
Lim
Young Geotty
Bin
O'Rourke
Mage Mater
Lumley
Brooklyn
Apeil
Trolley Dodgers
Washington Park
Sonnery
Tuckey
Mattern
Boston Nationals
Joe McGinnity
Iron Man
Cy" Young
Cleveland
Tigers
Ty" Cobb
Fairgrounds
Dubuc
Torrington
Cincinnat
Notre Dame
Eadie Swander
Waterbury Club
Lexington
Hochester
Swander
Ganzel
Washington
New York Nationals
Dalis
Young Cy" Young
Pittsboro Pirates
Todey
Barney Dreyfus
Oank
Minneapolis
Young Cy
Flour City
Castonia
Lincoln
Seaview Avenue
Wills
Braster Spring Aronue
Kauefman
Ferguson
Armory
Bridgeport High School
New Haven
All-Armys
That. M. CA. Jeague
Philadelphia
Chicago Record-Herald
New York Press
Boston Record
DR. Blumer
Beck
Raw Mason
the Spectator
Heber
Antonio Magnabecchi
London Standard
India
Europe
Alexander the Great
Greece
B. C
Walter Raleigh
Virginia
England
Galen
Hinmlet
Goth
Orange St
Conn
the Farmer Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
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