The Hard Luck Champion Wolgast
The World of Sport notes Ad Wolgast, the fightweight champion, as a hard luck figure with a year of misfortunes. He broke an arm in Milwaukee on June 10, 1916, lost a newspaper decision in Philadelphia February 8, 1911, suffered another in Philadelphia March 11, 1911, missed a ten round bout in Milwaukee, contracted appendicitis before a Vernon bout, and now faces a threatened pneumonia attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ad Wolgas
Jack Redmond
Milwaukee
Trown
Philadelphia
Agathet
Brown
Packey McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Vernon
Cal
Bie
Capitol Avenue Theatre Tonight Delights Chicago Fans
Chicago admirers discuss rumors veteran left fielder Pat Dougherty of the White Sox may be released by Comishy. The night program offers excellent music and good pictures at the Capitol Avenue Theatre.
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Capitol Avenue Theatre
Chicago
Pat Dougherty
White Sox
Comishy
Trained Horse at Ft Russell Show Promises Daring Feats
Entries pour in for the Poat riding ball at Ft Russell tomorrow afternoon. Chas Carey will judge with an admission of 16 cents. Highlights include a wall climbing horse act, mounted wrestling, fencing, high school horses, officer and enlisted jumps, and mounted pyramid work, with the Ninth Cavalry band providing music. Endorsed by Cheyenne residents eager to see top horsemen and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Russell
Chas. Carey
Ninth Cavalry Band
Fort Russel
Two Crack Ones Milwaukee Bout Promises Big Show
Cables received from William Ames announce two crackette fighters set to appear this month in Milwaukee. Old Suich, 115 pound champion, and Billy Merchant, featherweight world title hopeful, are billed to clash with top contenders including Johnny Coulon and Abe Attell in a weight-limited bill.
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Milwaukee
Wic
Cables
Willam Ames
Old Suilch
Billy Merchant
Johnny Coulon
Abe
Attell
Kedmen Dance at Pratern Mall
Kedmen perform at Pratern Mall on January 6, 1942, drawing shoppers and locals to an afternoon event. The appearance showcased their musical act and engaging stage presence.
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Kedmen
Pratern
AL Mall
Jan
Johnson Seeks Twenty Round Bout with Flynn and Curley
Chicago sources report Jack Johnson plans to sign with Jack Curley for a twenty round bout with Fireman Jim Flynn, possibly tonight or tomorrow. Johnson met with Flynn's manager Jack Quincy and a lawyer to finalize papers and expects $30,000 from Hugh McIntosh for a fight with Sam McVey, with openness to Australia or Paris and even a clash with Sam Lanford if needed.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jack Curley
Jim Flynn
Johnson
Jack Quincy
Flynn
Hugh McIntosh
Sam McVey
MecIntosh
Australia
Paris
Sam Lanford
Flynn Leaves Pueblo for Chicago to Seek Johnson Bout
East Pueblo January 4 Jim Flynn Pueblo fireman departs at dawn over the Rock Island to Chicago to meet manager Jack Curley and pursue a title fight with Jack Johnson. Flynn willing to concede purse to land match and asserts he is Johnson’s equal in class. He has other prospects but favors a Johnson bout. Flynn has been visiting his mother since Christmas.
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Pueblo
Jim Flynn
At & O
Rock Island
Chicago
Jack Curley
Jack Johnson
Flynn
Johnson
Minor League Managers End Eight Annual Meeting
In Cincinnati Ohio the National Baseball Commission wrapped its eighth annual meeting. Minor league managers accepted all requests. Class AA will sit between major leagues and close A leagues and include the American Association International League and Pacific Coast League. Clubs may not hold players beyond immediate delivery. lower classifications exempt. Draft opens September 15 and player purchases close August 2.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
National Baseball Commission
Sullivan Not in Grave Danger Despite Serious Illness
Will Recover New York reports that James E. Sullivan secretary treasurer of the American Amateur Athletic Union remains seriously ill but is not in grave danger. Doctors say his recovery is expected.
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New York
James E. Sullivan
American Amateur Athletic Union
Kennedy to Train With Jeanette Before Rematch With Morris
Dan McKerrick says Tom Kennedy was not himself due to a bad cold in the meeting with Darl Morris. Kennedy will train with Joe Jeanette for some time before challenging Morris again. Ha Lewis and the Dixie Kid set for a twenty round bout.
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Dan McKerrick
Tom Kennedy
Darl Morris
Kennedy
Joe Jeanette
Morris
Ha Lewis
the Dixie Kid
Baseball and boxing notes from English purse event
At Légeffion England on January 14 a purse of two thousand dollars was split with the wine net receiving 1590 and the lower 1000. Hank O'Day has a year to prove as a manager, while Larry Schaffig touts first baseman Agar as a future star. Krapp of Napa pitched 214 innings with 196 bases on balls and set the American league wild man record. Chattanooga signed John Mercer after his suspension by Pittsburgh. Columbus sold Pitner Heine Berger to Mobile in the Southern league.
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Légeffion
England
Krapp
Napa
Basle
Chattanooga
Sienead
John Mercer
Pittsburgh
Columbus Club
Amerian Association
Pitner Heine Berger
Mobile
Notice of Sheriff Sale Cheyenne Wyoming 1912
Sheriff L Hughes announces a public auction in Cheyenne Laramie County to satisfy a judgment in favor of Grier Lumber Company against John M Cassidy and Elizabeth A Cassidy. Property Lot 6 and West 17 feet of Lot 7 Block 42 Cheyenne with improvements, sale February 27 1912 at 11 am, continued until paid.
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Laramie County
Wyoming
Grier Lumber Company
John M
Elizabeth A. Cassidy
Cheyenne
County of Laramie
State of Wyoming
A. D
L. Hughes
Warren's Sheepish Tale Surfaces In Tribune Dispute
A Cheyenne citizen questions Warren's actions and McGill letters as Warren faces scrutiny over his disowned sheep and political conduct. The piece cites demigging editorials, Warns of distorted figures, and hints at truth prevailing despite controversy.
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Warren
McGill
Tribune
County Warrants Presented for Payment 1911
All county warrants issued from January 20 1911 to June 6 1911 inclusive presented for payment at the county treasurer office will be paid at the county treasurer office on January 1 1912 or as soon thereafter as possible Interest ceased on that date Luke Voohrs County Treasurer
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Luke Voohers
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Myers Dry Goods
the World of Sport
Wolgast
Kopald’s
Capitol Avenue
Ames
Pightere
Curley
Sullivan
Hank O'Day
Larry Schaffig
Jersey City
Agar
The
Cube
Deming
Hank Hanking
Hank
Colorado
Bill
Hank Hankins
Washington Dispatch
Ipepite
Anthea
Caron
Wingo!a
Dr. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
R. Pierce
M. D
Pres
Buffalo
N. Y
Grand Junction
Sepitzenburg
Gano Greenings
Geniton
BEN Davis
Sauer Kraut
Kelley Mercantile Co. Cor
16Th and
Capitol Ave
Mre
C. A. Ligier
Des Moines
Iowa
Webster’s
Webstee - Eee
Milatzo Eleciric
Ajltol Ave
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