Boxing corruption and upcoming title bout in New York
A veteran recalls how illegal perks shaped boxing in New York including matchmaker payments and influence over referees. The piece notes Jim Corbett training in Lakewood NJ for a March 1 title bid with Jeffries, while Cornell football finances and expenses are examined. Jeffries plans training at Allenhurst NJ ahead of the Corbett bout, seeking to settle old scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corbett
Lakewood
N. J
Jeffries
Harry
Cornell
Huffcutt
School of Law
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Columbia
New York
Princeton
Ithaca
Chicago
Houghton
Lewis
Harvard
Thhe
Percy
Allenhurst
Corbett
Carson City
Fitzsimmons
Williams buys four stud stallions for Ashland Park
Horse world reacts as Williams of Galesburg plans to stand four premier American trotting stallions along with Allerton at Ashland Park near Cincinnati. He vouches for future bouts with Fitz and Sharkey, while McGovern Santry boxing news and Yale baseball changes follow in athletics notes amid racing and breeding updates.
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Co. W. Willams
Galesburg
Axtell
Independence
Tow
America
Allerton
Ashland Park
Cincinnati
Fitz
Corbett
Sharkey
California
Frederick B. Adams
Yale Baseball Nine
Reuben C. Twitchell
Adams
Yale
Searchlight
C. L. Crellin
Ruby Hill
Pleasanton
Cal
Trey
England
Baseball Gossip Shapes Chicago Unions Colored Team Plans
The Chicago Unions sign Grant Johnson to captain and play short, courting a Cuban Giants challenge for the colored championship in June with Joliet slated to open in Chicago on April 15. Indianapolis losses, dual leagues, and farm moves spark mixed reactions from Frank Bancroft, J A Abbell, and league officials as teams rethink rosters and futures.
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Hillebrand
Erneae University
Anno
Bradley
Clarke
Chicago Unions
Peters
Grant Johnson
Columbia Giants
Chicago
Ribbon Trimmed Coat Hits Winter Fashions in 1920s Style
Readers learn of new winter coats featuring ribbon applique using double faced satin for weight. Khaki cloth coats with boxy fronts, fur trimmed cloaks, and satin ribbon patterns are described along with hat choices and sheath skirt ensembles.
New Queen of Millinery Recasts Fifteen Year Styles
Helen Grey-Page reports on a winter season bonnet from Mother Fashion that reclaims a twenty five year old silhouette with a fresh modern twist. The low crown and medium brim frame a chiffon edged in pale blue, black velvet ribbons, and crushed roses with pale yellow centers. Heavy plumes rise from black tulle at the crown base, adding youthful flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Grey-Page
When I came to this town I had a bandanna debt
A Chicago Tribune humor vignette recasts a man on a dry goods box who recalls arriving with a red bandanna handkerchief and now facing mortgages tying everything he owns. The tourist hears the quip about how prosperity shifted from freedom to financial burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Transvaal towns or sleeping cars named first
A puzzled query from a child asks which item appeared first in print the American sleeping cars or the towns in the Transvaal. The line hints at a humorous or fragmented memory from a 19th or early 20th century dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Mr. Callipers
Transvaal
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Shay
Cloney
Terry McGovern
Eddie Santry
Tommy White
Joe Fairburn
Geo. Giler
Expedition
Lady Russel
Woodburn Farm
Woodford County
St. Vincent
Lord Vincent
Transylvania
Wilkes Boy
Aileen
Danforth & Son
Peoria
Ill
Belsize
Beautiful Bells
Bowerman Brothers
Lexington
Mazatlan
Dave McClary
J. H. Bronson
New Haven
Mr. McClary
Cleveland
Charter Oak
Maury Pointer
Star Pointer
Sidney Pointer
Monroe Salisbury
Hawthorne
Williams
Mayor Conley
Marve Trask
Deer Lodge
Peterson Creek
Vern
St. Louia
Indianapolia
Cates
Farrell
Iberg
Sullivan
Jimmy Manning
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Frank Bancroft
Mets
Giants
Boston
Selee
J. A. Abbell
Brooklyn
Down East
Quinn
American Association
Providence
Atlantic Coast
Marley
Taia Charlie
Mae
Bert
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