Gust Ruhlin challenged sharks and raised purses in boxing talk
Gus Ruhlin, amid rival claims and forfeit bets, issued a bold challenge to top heavyweights including Sharkey and McCoy. He argues his improved form and fairness of opportunity merit a title shot, while Sharkey’s wealth and plans spark discussion of era giants and Brooklyn’s boxing prestige through McGovern and Choynski’s stories.
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Kid" Mecoy
Guz
Sharkey
Fussimmons
Rublin
Ruhlin
Jeff
Boilermaker
McCoy
Gus
Tommy Ryan
Choyn&ki
Gracuge
Tom Sharkey
Tready
Pugiliathas
Sheepshead Bay
Ireland
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
McGovern
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George Monroe
Terry Erearly
Monroe
Coney Island
Chamyan
Joe Walcott
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Joe
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Jack Sheean
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The
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G. V. Meekin
Teddy Kelly
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Austin Gibbons
Uick Dunn
Joe Choynski
Tom O'Rourke
George Dixon
Lavigne
Walcott An
West
Indies
George Siler
Art
Brooklyn
Jack Dempsey
Jack McAuliffe
Eareer
Jim Dunn
Sam Collyer
Johnny Dwyer
London
New York City
New York
America
Baseball Gossip From Pittsboro And National League Outlook
Pittsboro will field eight pitchers instead of ten with Tannehill Leever Waddell Woods Phillippi Chesbro Gray and Flaherty on the staff The Phillies boast Roy Thomas Elmer Flick and Jimmy Slagel in the outfield Elmer Smith remains unsigned by Brooklyn after negotiating terms The article covers team moves manager quotes and upcoming season outlook with notes on players and trainer prospects across leagues
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Pittsboro
Tannehill
Leever
Waddell
Woods
Phillippi
Chesbro
Gray
Flaherty
Phillies
Roy Thomas
Elmer Flick
Jimmy Slagel
Washington
Keeler
Charley Nichols
Beston Club
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St. Louis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Billy Clingman
Cunningham
Griffin
Elmer Smith
Reds
New Orleans
Elmer
Tebeau
Knepper
Quinn
Cross
Alex Smith
Roadway Renown
Smith
Alex
Elbow Work in Bag Punching by Keeleys
Instructional piece on mastering forward and back elbow blows in bag punching. Emphasizes patience and perseverance, detailing stance, arm positions, rebound timing, and sequence drills to develop balance, hip and shoulder motion, and speed, with names Artie Keeley and Gus B. Keeley as authors.
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Artie E Keeley
Gus B. Keeley
Return of the Belmont Stables To Race This Season
August Belmont’s horses return to racing after two-year absence due to his retirement. Belmont reentered the turf with trainer John Hyland, has seven in training, including Brigadier and promising two-year-olds Orienta ia, Donna Henrietta, and Hilly. Jockey MeJoynt will ride alongside Hyland as Belmont aims for rich stakes this season.
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Fred Taral
England
McCreery
Alec Covington
Taral
Bendoran
Rancho del Paso
California
Ben- Soransla
Gov. Hampton
Brighton Beach
Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Brigadier
R. T. Wilson, Jr
Steve L’'Hommedieu
Wilson
L'Hommedieu
Hyland
Henry of
Navarre
John Hyland
Hilly
St. Saviour
Lady Violet
Donna Henrietta
J. Boden
Clingstone
Fond Hopes
Kilogram
Orienta
Octagon
MeJoynt
New Orelans
Johnny Hyland
America
The Veteran by Frank L. Stanton in Saturday Evening Post
A veteran laments aging and inaction while hearing news of battles and battlefield bravery. He longs to join but remains homeward bound, cheering the fight from afar as memories of the Civil War era and the call to duty echo in his heart.
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Frank L. Stanton
Tom Thunder challenges John Roddy in cross-state clash
Blair River Falls Wisconsin reports Tom Thunder who says he is chief of the Winnebago Indiana issues a challenge to Chicago's John Roddy in a bold public rivalry reflecting regional sporting bravado.
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Blair River Falls
Wis
Col
New York
Tom Thunder
Indiana
John Roddy
Chicago
White Buffalo tribal duel over leadership sparks protest
White Buffalo known as a showman Roddy is expected to be installed as tribe leader after the old chief died. Tom Thunder, son of a medicine man, denounces Roddy as an imposter and threatens to challenge him to a tomahawk duel to settle who governs the tribe. The Indians demand one of their own and oppose outsiders.
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White Buffalo
Roddy
Tom Thunder
John Thunder
Rodd@y
Long Tom Gun Built at Creusot Yards
About 14 000 workers participated in the Creusot Gun Works operation in France where a 13 000 ton ironclad rearmament order is handled with secrecy. The famous Long Tom gun section was assembled in these yards, reflecting the plant's vast military production.
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Creusot
France
Swiller’s sobriety sparks sharp Ohio State Parma quip
Mrs Pilkins blames Swiller for ongoing trouble across the street. Mr Pilkins jokes that Swiller would be a philosopher if he sobers, noting a looming headache. The fragment hints at domestic tensions and local mischief in Parma, Ohio.
Courtroom Quarrel Over Damaged Jardiniere Incident
Mrs Bender accuses Mr Hender of smashing her blue jardiniere, while he excuses the mishap as an accident. The exchange reveals disrupted hallway scene and scattered footwear near the parlor door as they argue about the mishap.
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Mra. Bender
Mr. Hender
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