Reprint of 1897 Fitzsimmons Corbett Fight Chronicle
The San Francisco Examiner’s March 18 1897 report on Bob Fitzsimmons KO of James J Corbett is recalled with details of staff at ringside and reactions from key figures including Corbett and Fitzsimmons. The piece highlights early modern sports journalism and the era’s dramatic coverage.
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San Francisco Examiner
Bob Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
The
Examiner
Carson City
Nev
San Francisco
Shorty Ogle Previews Decatur Spring Football Against Anniston
Coach H L Ogle enters the second week of spring practice with about 40 players, aiming to build a team around captain Roy Freeman and five other first string lettermen. He anticipates a tough opener with Anniston on September 16 and lists nine scheduled games including Phillips Birmingham and Ath ens.
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H. L
Shorty) Ogle
Decatur High School
Anniston
Ogle
Bulldogs
Dothan
Shorty
Roy Freeman
Wesley Thompson
Marvin Golden
Bob Freeman
Lewis Bethany
Alabama Education Association
Phillips
Birmingham
Athens
Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Huntsville
Florence
Cullman
Hartselle
Moonshiners win Red Shield Senior title 20 19 on late Frahn shot
Bobby Frahn scored a last second field goal to lift the Moonshiners over the Halbillies 20 19 for the Red Shield Senior championship. Thompson led Moonshiners with key scores as Halbillies traded leads, and Howard Kennedy and Bolding aided the late rally before Frahn delivered the game winner. Junior Red Xs also captured their title 58 25 against the Blackhawks with Blackwell scoring 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Frahn
Moonshiners
Sanderson
Evans
Halbillies
Thompson
Kennedy
Howard
Frahn
Bolding
Hasbilies
Wiregrass rally stuns critics despite loss to Dothan
The home team battled hard at their field during a peanut festival vibe, narrowly beating a favored Dothan squad. Observers say the Bulldogs look rugged and uncertain about fielding a comparable lineup to last season’s undefeated, untied team, with September looming.
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Dothan
Hells Lve in fresh water rivers to spawn in Sargasso Sea
A note on the life cycle states that Hels migrate from freshwater rivers to the Sargasso Sea for spawning, indicating long-distance travel between distinct habitats for reproduction.
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Hels
Sargasso Sea
Baseball Situation In Dothan Compared To Decatur Program
VIC. SMITH contrasts Dothan's semi pro and pro baseball and softball setup with Decatur's fledgling effort. Dothan operates a civic minded, break-even pro team run by local stock and a directors’ board while softball flourishes with several leagues. The piece argues for city cooperation, shared schedules, and balanced budgets to build a lasting, mutually supportive Decatur baseball and softball program.
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Dothan
Decatur
Vic. Smith
Alabama
Frank Hill
Anso
Ozark
Enterprise
Geneva
T. A
Fairview and Trinity Split Doubleheader in Basketball
Fairview and Trinity split a basketball doubleheader at Trinity Friday night. Trinity juniors won 28 to 18 behind nine points from Alexander and seven from Shine, while Fairview juniors had Breeding with 10 and Webster with five. In the senior game Trinity’s Manor scored 18 and Freeman led Fairview with 16 as Fairview pulled away after a tight 19 to 15 halftime. Garnett added 12 for Fairview and Thomas fouled out for Trinity while guarding Freeman. Troop 208 members are urged to attend the next Scout meeting Tuesday night where spring camp and softball and advancement programs will be announced along with the F-club membership list.
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Fairview
Trinity Boy Scouts
Trinity
Alexander
Bass
Shine
Breeding
Webster
Thomas
Freeman
Manor
Garnett
Troop 208
Danville Basketeers Honored At Dinner
Danville school junior and senior basketball teams were honored at a Thursday banquet at the Glover Compton home in Danville. Roast chicken, bingo, music, ice cream and cake followed a formal dinner. Attending players included Jack Looney, Billy Penn, Raymond Wallace, Earl James, Leon Poole, Arthur Lee Jr, Hoyt Johnson, Hudson Brown, Murrey Wilson Landers, Turney, Wayne Brown, Horace Crowe and Billy Johnson. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Richard H Glover and Mr and Mrs Raymond Compton.
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Danville
Glover-Compton
Jack Looney
Billy Penn
Raymond Wallace
Earl James
Buey Long
Leon Poole
Arthur Lee, Jr
Hoyt Johnson
Hudson Brown
Murrey Wilson Landers
Turney
Wayne Brown
Horace Crowe
Billy Johnson
Johnson
Long
Richard H. Glover
Raymond Compton
Ben Chapman Brings New Look to Gadsden Chiefs
Ben Chapman, a native of Birmingham and former Yankees star, returns to Alabama to lead the Gadsden Chiefs of the Southeastern League. The club introduces a new front office, enhanced facilities, and a refreshed roster as spring training nears. Chapman’s leadership combines playing manager duties with executive roles as the Chiefs evolve.
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AL Fox Sports
Gadsden
Ala
Gadsden Chiefs
Chiefs
Ben Chapman
New York Yankees
Birmingham
Chapman
The
Yankees
Ben
Hall
Asheville
St. Paul
Lyons Wins Baron Intra Squad Game In Ocala
Lyonss intra squad win 1 0 over Baron side in six innings. Rookies Donald Rodd and Bruno Fabris pitched three scoreless innings each. Joe Sewell, Alabama great, noted for steals and all star feats, moving from third to outfield in this recap. Chiefs begin spring training March 21.
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Ocala
Fla
Eddie Lyons
Baron
Birmingham
Donald Rodd
Baxley
Bruno Fabris
Chicago
Alabama
Joe Sewell
Ben
Yankees
Washington
Alvin Powell
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Richmond
Piment
Brooklyn
Fred Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Chiefs
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International News Service
New York
Bob Edgren
Jimmy Swinnerton
Fitzsmimons
Fitz
Jim Jeffrieswo
Corbett
Fitzshamons
George Siler
Gov. Sadler
Nevada
John J. Ingalls
John L. Sullivan
Tom Sharkey
Bill Naughton
William Muldoon
Siler
Jim
Fitzsimmons
Joe Hagler
ROYAL
Tire Service
Tanner High School
Walter Shaw
Verna McBay
Bobby Alexander
Billy Alexander
R. C. Berryman
Morris Hargrove
Roy Laughmiller
H. L. King
Morris Swanner
John W. Stewart
Fred Hays
Don Williams
B. D. Broadwater
America
Kem-Tone
Miracle
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Johnston St
Hme
Mivere
Ronnie Lee
Red X’s
Blackhawks
Red X's
Rowe
Red X
Simmons
McLemore
King Cardinals
Evans — Halbillies
Thompson — Moonshiners
Howard—Halbillies
Kennedy—Halbillies
Warren—Halbillies
Neill—Moonshiners
Johnson—Bulldogs
Taylor—Hotshots
Ogie
Tire and Battery Service
Tom Hamilton
Jdonneten St
Danville Basketeers
Lyons
Ford
Ford Motor Company
John White Ford Clinic
Fine Ford
Fastez
John White Motors
First Avenue
Moulten Street
Second Avenue
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