Nelson the Dane Shines in Power and Endurance
James J. Corbett reviews the McGovern Nelson encounter in Philadelphia praising Nelson's head use as a battering ram and his ability to absorb punishment. He notes Nelson's superior toughness, compares him to Britt Lavigne and Corbett, and highlights the bout as establishing the Dane as a fearsome figure in prizefighting history. He also mentions Barbeau's rise with manager Lajoie in the American Association.
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James J. Corbett
Philadelphia
Shaggy
Neleon
Canyon
McGovern
Nelson
Chicago
Monavern
Ferrera
Corbett
Britt
Terry
MacGovern
Mr Govern
Lavigne
Clevar
Barbeau
Lajoie
Little Barbeau
Columbus
American Association
Segsen
Sullivan Versus Mitchell Classic 19th Century Bout Recount
The passage recalls a Madison Square Garden fight between John L. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell where Sullivan falls, recovers, and ultimately prevails in a scene described by observers. It notes contemporary critics doubting English skill yet praising Sullivan’s early prowess and eventual victory before officials stopped the match.
Horse Race Results from Multiple Tracks Race Card Summary
Race results across Washington New Orleans San Francisco and Hot Springs show winners at various furlongs ages and odds. Notable names include Mier Aubuchon Miller Hagan Nicol Aubuchon Traverse and Cherry. Times indicate races from 1:08 to 2:21 with several selling and maiden classifications.
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Washington
Columbia
Pater
Mier
Hace King
Peter Paul
Orphin Lad
Miller
Jay All
Alegra
Judge White
Grand Nuchesa
Sociery Bud
Artetta
Romanelli
Donna
Welbourne
Columbia Course
Metiie
J. Jones
Hanover Hornpipe
Zany
Jack McKeon
Robbins
Rolf Saicker
T. S. Martin
New Orleans
Fair Grounday
San Antone
Aubuchon
Amy Riley
Ducens
Young Reminder
Moreland
Protane
Bariposal
Lucy Marle
Bedell
Baleshed
la Varnita
Tha
Kenton
Shenansdoah
Macey
Ducile
Hagan
Dapple
Red Raven
Fortune Teller
Herternan
Janeta. Pulque
Adura
Nico
Drycher
En Torre
Creole
HM. Larsen
Ferroniere
Granada
Juba
Aalling
Air Ship
Nicol
Bensonhurst
Bert Osra
San Francisco
Oakland
Chief Whitman
Graham
Alma Gardin
Happy Lad
Phalanx
Traverse
Lily Brook Yan
Bob's Pet
Cherry
Maxim Gorky
Cahora
Dime
Hather Royal
Bendigo
Lazetlithme
Red Leaf
Radike
Embarrassment
Marshal Ney
Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children
An old ad style note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies claiming it calms fretful gums and eases discomfort. mentions a price and laundry soap references, written in garbled OCR form with multiple spelling errors.
Detroit Completes Schedule for Next Week Openers
Detroit lists its coming week schedule with a strong set of Big League opponents. The Hoosiers are expected to perform as well as possible as the season opens Wednesday.
Next Week's Games Schedule
Next week's lineup lists Defriot on Monday and Tuesday, Duesseldorfers on Wednesday, Wabash College on Thursday, and Buffalo on Friday and Saturday. The fragmented text reflects upcoming matches with a focus on team names and days.
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Defroit
Duesseldorfers
Wabash College
Buffalo
Exhibition Week Opens With Contests Among Strong Teams
The Tigers under Armour open the second week of the exhibition series at local grounds with a full schedule including a Monday game and a Tuesday matchup. Cleveland and Detroit loom as top contenders for the season title while the Hoosiers Cubs and Giants clash in previews. Opening week features strong pitching and hitting as teams prepare for the championship run with multiple exhibitions and a looming St Paul Hoosiers opener at Washington Park.
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Armours Tigers
Cleveland
Detroit
Tigers
Armour
Rmour Hig
Sieverland Schmidt
Ager Watkins
Minneapolis
Peoria
St. Paul
Hoosiers
Washington Park
Saints
Watkins
Hoosier
Dick Padden
Roosevelt 10 Have Pass Special Co The Sus
President B. Johnson and Washington club officials plan to invite Theodore Roosevelt and party to American League games in Washington or elsewhere. A costly artistic annual pass, embossed in gold, accompanies a bear cane monogrammed with the president’s initials. The pass reads Roosevelt and party complimentary.
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Chicags
Theodore Roosevelt
B. 2 Johnson
Washington Club
Washington
United States
Mim
Congress
Mr. Johnson
T. Ro
Gould
Phendore Roosevelt
Watkins to Trim Hoosier Lineup at Washington Park
Indianapolis baseball notes say Manager Watkins plans early cuts as he evaluates youth in spring camp at Washington Park. Several promising Kids receive consideration while veterans and standout pitchers are scrutinized for team play and batting form ahead of league season.
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Indianapolis
Watkins
Geveral
Regio of Agams Apple
Thara
Ardoo
Americans Association
Hardee
Thay
Hoosiers
Promiea
Covery
Kempe
Picture of a Big Fight Card Set for Monday Night
MEMSIC and YOUNG ERNE prepare for a Monday night clash at the auditorium with a 135 pound limit. Young Erne has boxed top lightweights, while concerns about weather and practice hours are raised by Larry Lajoie of Cleveland. He quips about weather and a giant cage in a Cleveland suburb to host future matches.
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Lajoie
Felu
Cleveland Americans
Cleveland
William Poot
Layrois
Gpnet
Indianapolis
Fromk Goi
Sam Murharger
Josal
Murbarger
Gotch
Murburger
Memsic
Young Erne
Larry Lajoie
Vin
Monday Night Card At Auditorium Promises Season Highlight
The program features Ka Bruna and Stalh facing Henry Gardner and Kila Brown in four rounds. Semi windup includes Young Bronson vs Tommy Shea, with main event Eric from Philadelphia clashing George Memsh of Chicago in ten rounds. Local sale opened Saturday at Tyler's. weigh ins set for 7 pm at 85 pounds. Memsh and Sig Hart travel from Chicago with likely Indianapolis work to meet weight. Bronson praised for power and jaw. Memsh praised as tough and dangerous. Early bouts include Ray Granaon vs Tommy Rhea at 122 pounds, with Bronson aiming for top class. Referee James Ryan to oversee bouts.
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Wils Tal
Tyler's
Erne
Memate
Ernc
Indianapolis
Memsie
Sig Hart
Chicago
Ray Granaon
Indianapalla
Tommy Rhea
Bronson
Falr
Notable Nimble Hoosiers Best Cleveland Show in Tight Game
The Naps and Hoosiers clashed in a tight contest. Hoosiers showed improved hitting with Stovall scoring from a double and Lafoie safe drives. Bruce Cadwallader looked sharp. Rossman impressed at third as Cleveland’s fielding faltered at times.
Naps Close Series with Hoosers in Weekend Tilt
The Cleveland club and the Hoosiers square off Saturday afternoon as Naps travel to Columbus for a potential series clincher against the Senators. Pitching plans list Kettum Barry and Fisher for the Hoosiers and Josa Bernhard and Eels for Cleveland. Missing Charley Roses expected early next week. Mike Kahoe and pitchers Halla and Promp absent. Fire division Hoosiers head to Peoria Sunday. second division to Danville.
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Gerien
Clevelands
Hoosters
Naps
Calum- Bog
Senators
Watkins
Lafote
Kettum
Barry
Fisher
Hoosiers
Josa
Bernhard
Eels
Cleveland
Charley Rosees
Mike Kahoe
Halla
Promp
Fire
Peoria
Baseball Scores at Evansville St Louis and Washington
Baseball scores recorded for Evansville St Louis and Washington venues. Cardinals Browns and Browns players cited with errors and run counts. Batteries listed include Hoslaketter McCarthy Switch Rickay Duff Falkenburg Gaston Lintman Reiger Hildebrand Givson Ely Dunham Reisinger Wells.
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AL Evansville
RWE
Evansville
Chicago
Battersea
Dickinson, Brosins
Freeman
Fuller
Torrance
Rewsbach
Moran
St. Lowia
Cardinals
Browns
Hoslaketter
McCarthy
Switch and Rickay
Washington
Bostoh
Hoppe to Play in World Championship Billiards Return
New York April 7 Hoppe will play in the International world championship tournament at Madison Square Garden opening Monday. The seven entries are Hoppe Slosson Schaefer Cure Sutton Morningstar and Cutter. The official announcement that Hoppe would play was made last night.
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Hoppe
Agpecal
New York
Wihilie Hoppe
Madison Square Garden
Slosson
Schaefer
Cure
Sutton
Morningstar
Cutter
West Shines in Hoosiers Naps Tilt at Cleveland Ball Park
Indiana Hoosiers lost to the Cleveland Naps as West starred on the mound delivering fast and curve balls that baffled Hoosier bats. O'Brien miscues fueled the visitors’ offense while Cadwallader and Wakefield contributed errors and strong catching by Howley aided byrowse. The Naps’ pitching trio of Startin, Mattern and Sommers held the locals to limited offense as West’s performance stood out among major league pitchers on the local grounds.
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Thoven
Hoosiers
Naps
Freieday
Lalaie
Pinker
Wakefield
Flick
New York
Chicago Nationals
West
Mathewson
Watking
Lajole
Wattie
Cleveland
Imperiala West
T Watkins
Crescents
Turners
Columbias
Nalionals
Washingtons
Marinus
Wese
Hoos Vlers
Rowse Jin
Cadwallader
Hvely
Gatling
Otf Shim
Vial
Snoll
Startin
Mattern
Sommers
Gatlsfartory
Marth
Inamma
Howler
Weaver
Sommets
Wakefell
Howley
Lajoie
Indianapolis
ADAH
Carr
Wee
Brure
Miller
Thaney. I
Marsey
Sommern
Harvard coach says football will be rougher next season
Special to The Su BOSTON, April Bil Reid, Harvard's coach and secretary of the new rules committee, states football will be rougher than ever. Also reports on wrestling matches at the Y. M. C. A. tournament, noting Schobar won middleweight and Jackson won welterweight. Ads mention Bock Beer, Alaskan tours, and railway and steamship travel opportunities with contact details.
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Su Boston
April Bil Reid
Harvard
New Rules Committee
Pacific Coast
Spokane
Pacific Coast ZS. Co
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Alaskan
W. B. Kninkern
Chicago
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Roosters
Johnny Fisher
Chicago Cubs
Noblesville
Cuba
Giants
Charley Murphy
Cubs
Frank Chance
McGraw
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Pirates
Dougherty
Jack Dougherty
Milwaukee Steater
Martin Duffy
Salfron
Russell
Roosevelt
Young Ernes
Ke Stalh
Henry Gardner
Kila Brown
Young Bronson
Young Eric
George Memsh
McCneney
Memsters
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Fitcher West
Toaster
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Saseman
Lafoie
Bradley
Brad
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Rossman
Stovall
O'Brien
Pheher West
Thoney
Tonlett
Indianapoli
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Janini
Mat
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Rana
Sammers
Cadwaller
Gace Fee
Filck
Mure ‘Ay
Stalen Bage
Barn Citlanapolis
Umi Joodman
Schobar
Ceil Ashjtan Itros. & Co
North Gat
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Bock Heer
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Hohr
Despath
Henry
Iplanopolle Trust Company
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