Rough ball players land in jail in Cuba
A Puttsburg Gazette account describes baseball players facing police action in Havana. It recalls a fight between Cuban Giants pitchers Bruker and Williams, leading to arrests and a police wagon. The piece notes language barriers, umpire disputes, and Cuban crowds reacting to games and players.
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Cuba
Charlie Star
Cuban X Giants
Havana
Giants
Bruker
Williams
Ump
Fighters in Training For January Boxing Showdowns
San Francisco reports fighters in strict training ahead of key bouts. Joseph Gans shifts to Croll's gardens Alameda to prepare for Mike Sullivan on January 20. Willie Lewis and W C Pitagerald train at Colma and San Rafael while Jack Sullivan aids Mik’s twin brother for the welterweight clash.
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San Francisco
Joseph Gans
Croll’s
W. C. Pitagerald
Willie Lewis
Colma
Croll's
Brooklyn
Gang
Lewis
Miks Sullivan
Jin
Gans
Shannon’s Place
San Rafael
Jack
Nelson in case he should win from the Baltimorean
A terse note references Nelson possibly prevailing over a figure described as the Baltimorean in an upcoming contest. The brief hints at competitive outcome without specifics on dates or locations.
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Nelson
Baltimorean
Kelley Plans Purchase of Minneapolis Baseball Club
M. J. Kelley, longtime manager of the St. Paul team, will buy the Minneapolis club after securing an option on the property and plans to consolidate the Wattings ownership. He says he will not represent any current American Association owner or magnate.
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M. J. Kelley
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Dob~ Sibly
W. H. Wattings
Kelley
Minneapolis
American Association
Mrs Fitzsimmons Arrives in Sioux Falls Divorce Plot
In Sioux Falls a Mrs Julia May registers to join a divorce colony avoiding the name Fitzsimmons. Reported plans center on a court fight over diamonds worth 20000 given by ex husband Bob Fitzsimmons. He vows to pursue her to retrieve the jewelry, signaling a looming confrontation. Rockey Mountain Tea advertised nearby.
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Sioux Falls
Bob Fitzsimmons
Julia May
Gifford
Aspirants to Light Weight Title Face 133-Pound Limit
Billy Nolan confirms aspirants for the light weight belt must weigh 133 pounds at ringside while Hatin Nelson holds the title. O'Brien has challenged Jim Jeffries, who plans retirement, making a comeback unlikely. Sullivan now targets Sam Berger as Colma Club offers 4,000 for a bout.
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San Mrantista
Hatin Nelson
Billy Nolan
Philadelphia
Jack’ O’brien
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Los Angeles
O'Brien
Jack
Sullivan
Sam Berger
Billy Roche
Colma Club
O Brien travels with valet on Overland Limited
Jacob O'Brien, arriving from San Francisco, occupies the drawing room on the Overland Limited No 2. A telegram to John Raddy from Benicia Depot mentions Honey Mellody and Jack Moony traveling with him and arriving at Broad Street station about 9 am Saturday. The piece ends with an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced 35 cents.
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Philadelphia
Jacob O’brien
Overland
San Francisco
John Raddy
O'Brien
Beneda Depot
Cal
Broad Street Station
Honey Mellody
Jack Moony
Horse News From Track and Studsales Highlights
Bourbon Patchen now in Robford Ohio matures for stud with 2:09 pace and strong form. Lon McDonald ships stable to Andover Massachusetts for the winter with a lineup including Glenwood M 2:07 and Miss Adbell 2:09% among others. Wisconsin public service stations soundness affidavits required after Jan 1 1906. Cervantes 2:30% changes ownership to Harry Wood Willesley MA. Prodigal now owned by Senator Luiley Texas. Bad Bonner 2:19% fastest yearling gelding and Grace Hickron 20-20% fastest two year old filly listed.
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Robford
Tyle
Ind
Fie
Lon McDonald
Andover
Mass
Glenwood M
Miss Adbell
Glaymos
Sadie Foge
Baron Wedgewood
Swift
Wisconsin
Trotier Cervantes
Troem
Ohio
Harry Wood
Willesley
Cervantes
Blondy Hayes
Toledo
Senator Luiley
Texas
Bad Bonner
Paing
Grace Hiekron
Sleepy Five Top Sneaks In Lorain City Rivalry
In a South Lorain YMCA game the Sleepy Five defeat the Sneaks 32 to 20. Allen led scoring with eight field baskets as Mitchell led for the visitors. Referees were Schumer and Fleming.
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Sleepy Five
South Lorain
Allen
Mitchell
Bowman Smith
F. Young Smythe
Prosser Whitehead
Jones Hart
Mitchell Baskets
Smith
Whitehead
Hart
Jones
Bowman
Baskets
Schumer and Fleming
Diamond flash headlines mix trades and player news
Frank Bunerote bets on his Unn with Ned Hanson. Chick Robertally seeks waiver and Heine Peilz may depart if Pittsburgh can land him. Rochester manager Buckenberger pressures Pirates as New York eyes Nationals. Denton Phillippe expected to dominate next season. Pull pounds up for speed. Cleveland dates canceled by Bancroft. Detroit visits early in April. Eastern league leads show Foster and Laporte averaging high in limited games. Reds wait on Hanlon and staff decisions as spring plans firm up.
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al Buckenberger
Rochester
Dreyfuss
Paittsburgs
Denton Phillippe
Louas Wigner
Carnegie
Wisconsin
Phillippe
Wagner
Phil
Foster
Newark
Laporte
Buffalo
Hanlon
Reds
Cincinnati
Herrmann
Pat J
Redland
Aes Ideal
Gardner challenger to O'Brien for $5,000 bout
Tom Sharkey, for George Gardner, issues a challenge to Philadelphia Jack O'Brien to any number of rounds at 1.3 pounds up for a side bet of 5000 dollars. Gardner ready to fight O'Brien anytime anywhere.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
George Gardner
Lowa
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Sharkey
Gardner
O'Brien
Howard Garr to Manage a Show at Rhoda Opera House
Toward Carr notes Howard Garr will stage amateur boxing entertainment in Senesha December 20 or 21. A two night tournament may occur if entries justify it. The bout will be decided at the Rhoda Opera House with no interference expected. North Shore clubs show interest and promise strong contenders for Chicago boxing honors.
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Carr
Ikid Howard
Colloseum
Albert Corey
Senesha
Rhoda Opera House
North Shore
Chicago
Happily Married Couple Wed in City
Miss Ollie Hart and H. W. Baird of this city were married Thursday afternoon by Rev. W. E. Cadning. They returned to a fine new home in the Dalayfeld and were surprised that evening by about fifty friends and relatives with a kitchen shower and luncheon.
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Ollie Hart
H. W. Baird
W. E. Cadning
Dalayfeld
Winter football to debut in Minneapolis and St Paul
Teams from Minneapolis and St Paul will begin winter football next month. The game will resemble gridiron football but players wear light padding and may punt the ball with a touch tackle rule.
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Minneapolis Jand St. Paul
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Lorain
Frank Bunerote
Unn
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Chick Robertally
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Heiné Peilz
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