Harvey Parker Defeats Witmer in World Welterweight Bout
Harvey Parker of Worcester, welterweight champion, beat Frank Witmer of Cincinnati at Reckelhall for the Ohio Sporting Club. Witmer took the first fall using Graeco-Roman in 29 minutes and 3 ends. Parker won the next two falls in 19 and minutes respectively, using catch can rules.
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Datton
Harvey Parker
Worcester
Frank Witmer
Cincinnati
Ohio Sporting Club
Reckelhall
Witmer
Parker
Indiana gunsmen shine at Indianapolis Grand Trap Shoot
More than 40 trap shooters fired 10,600 shots across 12 events of 15 birds and three of 25 at the Indianapolis Run club grands. Weather numbed fingers but scores improved with open events for Indiana gunsmen. Foust of Warren and Dougan of Richmond led with 44 of 50 as the diamond badge trophy for Indiana champs nears presentation.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Foust
Warren
Dougan
Richmond
Andersons New Team Seeks Games With Pretty Uniforms
The Anderson baseball club, led by manager J. J. Ryan, invites teams with attractive uniforms to schedule games. Ryan warns that only teams capable of showing, not writing, should contact them, claiming the new organization is a strong group with elegant facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ryan
Anderson
Ryan
Sullivan the American Pride and the Boxing Legend
A portrait of John J. Sullivan, hailed as an ideal American despite personal flaws, detailing his rise from Boston roots to heavyweight champion, famed globe-trotting battles, political forays, and a life wrecked by drink and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
John L. Jeizus
John J. Sullivan
Highlands
Sullivan
Mother Stabbard
Hoston Public
Boston College
Church of the Trinaculats Cosesution
Slocution
Ted
Congress
Vigorans
Basten
New Orleans
Corbet
Tam
Vieter
John T. Sullivan
Another strong outfielder signs in professional baseball
A string of roster moves surfaces as teams announce the signing of outfielders and the release of pitchers and infielders to Spring training. The article notes Hoffman, Magnare Kuschaupe, Warrens, and others nearing lineup readiness, with several players like Philips, Croley, and Temang contending for starting roles.
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Bern
Steftian
Veffman
Owith
Magnare Kuschaupe
Manauer Warrens
Hoffman Owhitt
Ous
Anapolis
Lost by an Eye: Lewis Tells Hick Talk on Empire Stage
Andy Lewis the prince of race track slang performs on the Empire boards this week. He explains how his “hick-talk” vocabulary grew from mingling with touts and racetrack life and how he uses it in his act. The anecdote features a race tale about a bookmaker, a pin, and a $1000 payoff, highlighting his bold humor and crowd engagement.
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Andy Lewis
Aplelera
the Empire
George Ade
John Henry
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Jason Russell
Brie
George
Best Golf Players in Ireland Captivates Society
In Dublin in April golf is a social test among aristocrats and charity figures. Lady de Letes and Lady de Row promote the sport on estates in Dane County with Hanks and duchess of Connaught, viceroy, and vicerene noted for charity work and amateur photography. Lord de Ros, 76, active in yachting, partners with his wife in charity events and the Strangford cottage industry doll shows.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sratland
America
Laily de Etes
England
Dane
Lady de Row
Lard
Dudley
Letom
de Hos
Lord de Ros
Fue
Lady de Ros
Waran
Trish
Sha
Strangford
Avela- Han
Bath House
de Ros
Lord de Rox
Marquis of
Anglesey
Three Kingdoms
Spicy sport specks from a chaotic early era of play
A flood of jumbled sport items mentions Archiquette and Milwauker captains, New Orleans outfits, Wood Slagle and last year’s champions, Straus Manoer Walling, and about 35 pitchers. It notes Jake Heck as St Louis National Leaguers captain, Gus Bezenih defeating Yomqny Feltz, Joe Gans’ forfeit, Hank Griffin defending the colored heavyweight title, and opening day parade autos.
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Shhaefer
Milwauker
Ew Orivans
Straus Manoer Walling Fas
Jake Heck
St. «Aus
Nichols
Gus Bezenih
Cineminth
Yomqny Feltz
Chica
Joe Gans
Jimmy Hunte
Hank Grifin
Uae
Charion IL Page
Philadelphia
AMC
Cincinnat Famouly Club
Val Duttenhofer
Gmt
Knoxville
Tenn
Poatroom
Kintneh
Delmar
St. Laws
Union Jockey Club
Cheshro
Highlandest
Frank Kramer
Vailevure
New Jersey
Charley Mitchell
England
Catlen
Jobn L. Sullivan
New Yorke Poller
New York
Han
America
Napoleon Pascal
Waverly Athletes Club
Chicago
Miller Styles and Prices Right Debts and Deals
REINIE A. MILLER has increased its offer to 5000 dollars for a debt between Henry Yanger and Young Cars bet. Young Corbett cancels trip to England to remain for theater work. McGovern and Clark Griffith in pitching talks with Detroit Americans for Wild Bil Donovan. Walter Kokerwatl joins Dubuqua team pitching staff after university football career. Leon Ames plays key game for Warren high school at Youngstown, fanning 15. Amateur golf championship to feature medal play in Baltimore next December under USGA double qualifying.
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Young Corbett
England
McGovern
Clark Griffith
Detroit Americans
Bil’ Donovan
Walter Kokerwatl
University of Chicago
Dubuqua
Leon Ames
New York
Warren High School
Youngstown
Baltimore
United States Golf Association
Do Fish Sleep What We Know About Their Rest
The piece questions whether fish sleep, noting hibernation-like states in some species and reports of goldfish frozen solid that imply a comatose condition. It describes fish seeming to rest with minimal movement while gills still work, and it claims fish lack eyelids so eyes cannot close.
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Eam W.b Carrey
Philips
Croley
al Temang
Newlin Prem
Phices Beni
Nti
Jake Volz
Johnny Fisher
Barney
Tom Williams
Tam
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Beravor
Merchants’ Association
Fares
A. Metzger Wi
Agency
Sss
N. Penn
Lkewlae
H. C. Schergens
East
Washington ST
Court House
lenants Compressed Air_ Gleaming company
Olice
Fhanes
Woodrutt
Orrle Woournt
Reds
Kelley
Woodruff
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Deine
Mitchel
Bret
Crewe
Pauline
Eyeland
Wales
Eprilieh Isles
Michell
Jake Kelin
Imo Sullivan
Sas
Tug Collins
Joe Coburn
Charlie Mutehel
Herbert
Slade
Frad Robinson
Teorer
ML Robinson
En Phillips
John M. Latlir
Alf Greenfield
Snockout
al Marx
Dan
William Fleming
Wen Alf Greenfield
Jack Burke
Dom McCaffrey
Wen
Chicherir
Hoggie
Maftey
Inflelder Klery
Ute Springtiel
Eam
Leagu
Sprma- Geld
Cleveland
Tun Shilly
Philip
Gawdge Hoe Briever
Cawdge
Gawidge
Mindianapolis
Indieanapolis
Hoggle
Empire
All Ireland
Jake
City Controliers
Controlier 3
Dunnan
Park Theater
Yon Yonson
Rowland & Clifford
Niagara
Pax
Kevins
Taduinapetis Toma
Empire Theatre
Zament
Railies
Reeves’ Famous Company
Chas. Levinson
Washington Street
Conrab
Mass
Ava
Eclipse
American Wringer CO
Eclipse Mercantile CO
N. Delaware ST
Phobes
Ransas City
Reinie A. Miller
South Illinois St
Henry Yanger
Young Cars Bet
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