Noted pugilists humor and comic training tales
A long account recalls Robert Fitzsimmons performing a simulated solar plexus punch on Reggy Williams in Carson City, with Williams joking for courage before the “fight.” The piece also mentions Jack Skelly visiting a boxing instructor named Gustave Lehmidt, then a burlesque-like mock bout that ends with Skelly taking a sharp blow and continuing.
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Ruby Robert Fitssimmons
Jim’ Corbett
Carson City
Percy Williams
Fitz
Corbett
Robert
Reggy Williams
Reggy
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Reg
Uintil Nbsee
Pits
Petey Williams
Gustave Lehmidt
Skelly
Inet
Reading prank hijinks between McAuliffe and Howe in England
Retired lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe befriends Newcastle pugilist Jumper Howe. Howe admits illiteracy and asks McAuliffe to read a love letter, sparking a crude exchange about reading and English readers, ending in Howe's anger and a sharp retort.
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Jack McAuliffe
England
Howe
Newcastle
Jack
McAuliffe
Redhot
Pastime Games Attract Stars For Madison Square Garden Track Night
New York officials of the Pastime Athletes Club anticipate a record crowd at Madison Square Garden on Monday night January 27 for track events. Prospective starters exceed expectations with many top athletes reportedly entering across sprints hurdles and distance races.
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New York
Athetes Club
Madison Square Garden
Tornighe
Ovat
Frank Waller
A. Rand
Aloo
Beitz
Lawson Robertson
Smithson
Hillmays
Priiecessree
Star Gun Club Elects Officers
Star Gun Club elects officers at its annual meeting. Jobe See is named president and Bary 4 receives the secretary role at the event held on Cap tals avenue yolletags.
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Star Gun Club
Cluly
Fobe Ip Avenue
Jobe
Bary
Lyceum Juniors On Unbeaten Home Court In Proctor League
The Lyceum Juniors remain undefeated on their home court and lead the Proctor League standings. Negotiations are under way for a post season series between the locals and the Dominicans of Newark as teams prepare for upcoming matches.
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Lyceum
Proctor
Dominicans
Newark
jJunniors
Renes
South
Orna Sentées
Ramblers
West Brighton
Lycean Ju Juniors
Bt. Peter's
Jeneyawe
Tosters
sAtlaa
Ae “Etic
SUBS
Happy Sevens Walking Club Sets City Challenge
The Happy Seven A C Walking Club announces a side bet challenge to any city walking club. Two members began a trial walk from East Grand and Broad to Market and Broad Streets in Newark, completing the route in one hour four minutes.
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Happy Seven
A. C
Ite
Newark
Johsi Bisa
Carrow
Kvers
Por
Miller
Robert
Necker
Anette
Aoa
Sek
Jeraezatreel Age
Iroquois Schedule Delayed By Weekend Completion
Newark January schedule for the Iroquois mentions Three-man Toomey project ongoing and set to list remaining items after tonight. Dates and venues to be announced soon with universities and local names in tentative terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yewark
Rome
Univernal
Harrison
Rahway Y M C Fort Strange Case Reported
A garbled Rahway article notes a strange incident at the Y M C A Fort with unclear names and actions. The text references a warden and a cook amid disrupted behavior, but specifics are unreadable.
Rahway High School tops Eurekas in early basketball clash
Rahway High School defeated the Eurekas 30 to 2 in a varsity game held at the YMCA venue. Rahway dominated from the opening whistle with standout play from Bilvers and Ford, while Eurekas benefited late from Captain Ayers’ retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahway High School
Eurekas
Entelah YM
Stephane
Elisabeth Club Has Hard Match Schedule
Elisabeth Club bowlers face a tough week as they prepare for key matches to stay competitive. The schedule includes crucial league games that will test the team’s consistency and skill.
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Elizabeth Club
Elisabeth Club
Soa St the Hans
Wecklaees and Tecklare Owners Debate Property Value
Property owners argue over the value of certain parcels described as Wecklaees and Tecklare, with the assessment focusing on the long disputed Nees lace area and potential strip reform claims. Officials weigh the standards and impact on local taxation and development plans.
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Tecklare
Nees Lace
Clarks Sweep Two Junior Basketball Wins
Clark juniors defeat Trinity A A Staten Island 36 to 6 as Clark Wanderers overpower Mohican 28 to 2 on a downtown court Saturday night. Corrigan, Ross, Bartlett and Hasbrook lead a balanced effort for Clark in a low scoring clash.
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Clark Club
Trinity A. A
Staten Taland
Clark
Wanderera
Mohican
Romanatee
Kirkland
Mohican AL O
Corrigan
Ross
Suipsaeeere
Minter
Tovesegae Prive
Cranford Hockey Team Wins Game On Saturday
In Cranford on Saturday the Cranford hockey team secured a victory led by right wing Banon and forward Biel. The match featured notable plays from Steward Brown and Winkle as the team maintained pressure and earned the win.
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Cranford
Jan
Skeeter Lab Hockey Teem
Ieee
Granford
Banon Ee Seese Senssideresecessin Saeseees Winer
Biel Cove
Steward
Brown
Nelson Claims Basketball Victory
Nelson leads local basketball team to a claimed win amid feverish sea of fans and a bustling club atmosphere during a rally at the arena.
Orange Y M C A Edges Montclair In Second Half Rally
The Orange Y M C A basketball team trailed 12 0 at halftime but surged to a 31 21 victory over Montclair on Orange’s court. Seldom did Montclair lead in the first half as Orange sparked a late offensive burst aided by spirited rooting. Y M C A players Yand and Schroeder excelled with Rohn leading Montclair scoring.
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Orange Y. M. C. A
Montclair Y. M. C. A
Orange Rooters
Montclair
Orange
Rohn
Orang
Knowles
Trembley
Kgllo
Larned Leads Tennis List in National Rankings
The United States National Tennis Association released the 1907 rankings. William A. Larned of Summit New Jersey holds the singles title as top seed with Behr, Little, LeRoy, Hobart, and others listed in multiple classes. Doubles rankings include Larned clothier and Hackett among top pairs with several players unranked.
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United States National Termin Association
William A. Larned
Summit
N. J
Hiw
Eals C. Wright
Karl N. Behr
Raymond D. Little
Robert LeRey
Claresce Hobart
Ohudea
Larned
Chameo Ee
Beaver
Mcletaver Toei Larned
Chemp
Gias
Elisabeth
Stars Hang On In City League Title Race
The Stars cling to first in the City League after a loss by Turn' Down, with Sacred Heart Lyceum sweeping them. Columbia also faltered as Reliance bowlers won two. Tomorrow the Stars face Owls in a pivotal banner match likely to firm their lead.
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Stars
Sacred Heart Lyceum
Columbia
Reliance
Beemung
Oows
Wills
T. i B
Lyceum
Aul
Gethman
Uwa
J. Sellers
O'Donnell
Slare
Blythe
Irs.i
Brennan
Bradley
Carr F
Burke
Turnmus
O'Leary
C. Bradley
Whiting
Murray
Stricker
Tance
Beery
Turley
Reegan
Tata Bersovengs
Joe QB
Cenrey
Miss Eye
T. Bi
Bees Loyd
Olser
Enie
Rem ' Jones
Fallon
Hurliman
Fidel Moa
Ras
Ae van Borgen
Ton
Lambert
Sri Is ‘ Bennett
McMahon
Ze Steensgard
Ni Owlm
M. Bradley
U Fouthard
Night Gwie
Connelly
Motagor
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George Dixon
New Orleans
Schmidt
Spolagicat
Thirou
W. Bull
Sco
Norking
Sullivan
Ron Eee Shy
Passaic
Cheb At
Novak Park
Crnatoressos
Roy Illaretar
Jerser
Oia
City, Beague
Inntes
Etday
Bloomfeld
Threeville
St. Michaels
Bayley
Dog
West
Univeralt
Oporents
Amite Abroad
Company
Clark Juniors
Mieu
Asi
J Conway, T. G
J. Liaag, Bg
Jia Divien
Demeer G. Bradley
C. Aan Corsigan
J. Bach, Lf
Joe Deving
Happy Sevens
Elizabeth
Bell Redway
Universal
Rahway. Y. M. C
Fort
Strange
Hagset Balt—Rahway
Ei Cveds
Rahway
Eurekes
Montetale
Bilvere
Davig
Gebring
Wurelak
Gots
Devin
Rendon
Gastar
Crane
Find ‘Jay
Balode
Clarks
Trinity A
Mohicans
Dezendorf
Trinity Acea
Drom
de Hasbrook
Wolfington
Trimible Nee ‘ Laure
Pew Manage
Mnie Bae
Cranford Hockey
FEAM
Nelson
N. A
Cregin Brothers
Whitey” Glazebrook
Claes
Owa
W. A. Larned
Wright
R. D. Little
Clase
Robert LeRoy
Clar Cene Hobart
E. P. Larned
R. C. Foliarne Wright
Colston
Auer
T. Er Pell
Jon
Tynee
Anderson
Les
Oagpeeis
W. F. Johnson
H Nettleton
P. Hallowe
Grant
Carl Ned
L. A. Waidner
Bull
Cragin
B. P
Gardiner, Jr
Calhoun ‘Cragin
Clans Reins
Belay Thorttan
R. Torrence
Ar Nya
Gr Cain
Outos
A. B. Er Lovering
H. D
H. Mek
Glazebrook
C. C. Pall
M. A. Chase
T. HH. Witeh
Ih. G. Appel
J. A. Ross
H. B. Ter
T. N. Jayne
C. G. Me
Alexander
H, . Dew
Dlas
Alexander and
Clata
Scratch
Larned and Clothier
Hackett
B. Wright
Litle
Pell
LeRoy
Grand
Ed Leonard
Watton
Johnson
Cele
Columbias
Luyeter
Maloney
League
Vewteck
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