English heavyweights fade as O'Brien defeats Smith in quick bout
The Ring reports Philadelphia Jack O'Brien’s swift victory over Hy Smith in Newcastle, prompting a bold challenge to English heavies. The piece reviews the era’s dwindling English boxing strength, with references to Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, Corbett, and a broader debate on British pugilistic decline. It also notes Boer War context and connections to American fighters and public figures, finishing with anecdotes about Sullivan and contemporaries.
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Charley Mitchell
Terry McGovern
Macon
Philadelphia
Jack” O’brien
Newcastle-on-Trent
Hy Smith
Smith
O'Brien
Three Kingdoms
Scales
Seales
Jack O'Brien
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbet
Tom Sharkey
Gus Ruhlin
Peter Maher
Bob Armstrong
Denver
Martinvor Kid McCoy
Jim Jeffries
Joe Walcott
Wellington
Tommy Arkinves
Rolandow
Jin Corbett
New York
Bendon
Pompadour
Corbett
Rolanden
Samson
Bay trotting gelding Henry 5m linked to Detroit stake dispute
At Fasig Tipton a rumor tied George Ketcham to the bay trotting gelding Henry 8 in a possible trade, after Henry 5m had pulled up lame before last year's Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ $10,900 Detroit race. Charley Thompson’s Menry stable stands ready to campaign him, with Crescens and others.
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Fasig-Tipton
George Ketcham
Henry
Detroit
Ketcham
Charley Thompson
Menry
Guttenberg
S. J
Henry 5
Crescens
National League and American League face war era doubts
The diamond game faces a split over the National and American leagues amid worry about funding and stability during wartime. Players fear for salaries and contracts as owners push costs, while fans hope rule changes will revive interest and extend play to two hours.
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Wiille
Cinccinnati Enquirer
Gotham
Ft Bere Utne
Keems
National League
Amer
Icom League
Philadelphia
Boston
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Chicago
Windy City
Detroit
On the Mat at Noble's Gym and Races in California
A card tonight at Noble's gym on East Park Street features Cannon and Curgan in a top class wrestling bout. Also notes strong European plans for Dennis Gallagher and a challenge to Charley Wittmer before the 20th. A lengthy racing update includes Sammy Loates commenting on California tracks and trainer William Duke’s London connections and a jockey death at Gravesend Avenue.
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Noble's
East Park Street
Cannon
Curgan
Butte
John Plenig
Butcher Boy
Pons
Grand Central Palace
New York
Brockton
Harvey Parker
Miner's
Eighth Avenue Theater
Canino Music Hall
Newark
Dennis Gallagher
Piening
Europe
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Charley Wittmer
Cincinnati
SammyLoates
California
Pacific Coast
East
England
Willam Duke
Duke
Sir John Thursby
Enoch Wishard
Attys
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Colong & Iraly
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Mitshell
Whatley Tye
Ma Way
Toy Mitchell
Thy Campbell
Tyaphvarss
Chardey
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Ty Adams
Motoy
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Nice
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Coserome Ferries
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Tosi Rangers
Duane Vt Suggaes
Joe
Texas
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Harry Covert
Olympic Club
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Sandow
Tian Uke
Nike Corbett
Southern Hotel
St. Louis
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Fstle Prateadian
Slah Lajerth
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Ro Carter
Harley White
Tishman
Queensberry
Tuck
Hele
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Lars
Los Angeles
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Lanquirer
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Vrossert Lili
Sullivan
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Pat Sheedy
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Ohio
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McKnney
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America
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Tom
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Sailor Sharkey
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Inter
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George Lampmian
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Boston Millionaire
Etop Racing
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Coney
Nuckols
Tom Nolan
Arch W. Coney
Buffalo Horse World
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Iate
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Daly
Mary
Daly Breeding Establishment
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