McGovern Wealth to Riches Amid Boxing Buzz
Terry McGovern, aiming for big earnings in boxing, is listed at about $30,000 wealth, much in Brooklyn real estate and bonds. Coverage details his finances, the Dixon bout, and comments from Sam Austin about McGovern’s cash and future plans. Also notes Jeffries and Corbett prep, plus ongoing baseball league expansions and Southern League efforts.
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New York
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United States
Boxing Gossip and Ring Plans from the Era Chronicle
The piece discusses McGovern, Fitzpatrick, Ryan, Thorne, and Sharkey in a tangled web of boxing plans and manager moves. It notes Rahnill and Maher talk of February bouts, potential postponements, and the spread of American fighters to London and Paris with Parson Davis eyeing a major international tournament. It also covers horse racing news with Democrat and Whitneys plans, plus a vivid note on Marty Bergen and payroll questions amid tragedy.
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Australia
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Willie Hoppe
Davis Paris
Baseball Gossip Points to Charlotte as Target for Quaker Strength
Col John I Rogers and Manager Shattsme of the Philadelphia club believe the Quakers can gain in the coming season by acquiring Charlottes am C, a target they have identified and discussed as a potential bolster to the team.
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Quakers
Charlottes Am C
Madden and Ruhlin Faith in the Fitted Fight
William Billy Madden writes that he, as manager of Gus Ruhlin, is positive Ruhlin will prove to be the superior boxer. He asserts impartiality despite possible prejudice and intends to express his opinion openly about Ruhlin’s capabilities and prospects.
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Joe Walcott
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Forfarshire
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Robber
Olsen
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The Ruhlin tale as boxing force grows in strength
A veteran writer extols Ruhlin as a formidable heavyweight with youth on his side, noting his toughness and scientific style. The piece traces his rash willingness to fight top contenders, early upsets, and a string of victories leading toward a potential clash with Fitzsimmons Jeffries or Jeffries, amid cautious praise and emphasis on his developing reputation.
The Polite Lie in Embryo
London Chronicle reports on a child revealing how the polite lie forms in early social discourse. Effie explains Edith could not attend a party, the mother insists on apology, and Effie admits feeling internal hurt yet says she is sorry.
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Local fines for brawl at Montana Concert hall
In Mia morning Judge Sulivan fined three men Robert Davy, William Peterson and another for fighting in the Montana Concert hall. Separately the post office list adds Hobson Virginia Sigsbee Ark Dewey N C Sampson Fla and Manila City beyond existing entries.
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