Famous battles and boxing legends recounted in 19th century article
The piece recalls historic prize fights in Indiana and Chicago, highlighting Johnny Griffin, Bolly Smith, Terry McGovern, and Sullivan. It covers Donovan vs Cromley in St Louis, weight disputes around Joe Gans, Frank Erne, and Battling Nelson, plus Gans as lightweight claimant.
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Terry
Eddie Hansem
Tommy Murphy
Sullivan
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Donovan
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St. Louis
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Britt
Nelson Bay
Natureintended season opens with talk of temperate wrestlers
A feature on Frank Gotch emphasizes abstinence and fitness as the season begins. The article then shifts to the American Association opener with Indianapolis and Hoosiers fans awaiting a competitive race. O’Brien and Watkins express optimism about strengthened teams, pitching depth, and balanced rosters across the league.
Race Results Across Multiple Tracks in 1906 Meet
Race results from Washington Nashville New Orleans Hot Springs and San Francisco Oakland listing horses, weights, odds, and times. Notable entries include Monte Casio Caskandey Hyperion and Lady Vara at Washington. Jonette Deshon at Nashville. Elastic and Cerro Santa at New Orleans. and Oasis at Oakland. Also ads and notices for travel and real estate accompany the results.
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Rye Boy
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Yellowstone
Cerro Santa
Robinson
Shady Lad
Golden Buck
Red Eight
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Ste Earwerd
World Athletes Set for Greek Olympic Games
Athens April 4 The new modern Olympic series will be held in April and May at a grand stadium rebuilt since ten years. Delegations from nations worldwide arrive for contests across established events. Prizes include gold and silver trophies with laurel crowns, and Greek tradition marks the opening.
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King George
Nilwaukee Stages Handicap Bout Amid Tough Challenge
The scene centers on Murburger and Gotch in a handicap match where Gotch dominates. Murburger fights hard but the imperial strongman proves superior. Tom Jonkins seeks to arrange a rematch with Gotch, aware of the king's prowess.
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Fire at Lexington devastates stables and homes
A fierce blaze at a stable complex owned by Jim Taker and George W. Rinsell in Lexington yesterday afternoon spread to two adjacent streets, engulfing three stables and 13 houses. Fire crews battled the flames as the northern area near the air association plant was threatened. No injuries were reported.
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Cure and Hoppe Win World Billiards Victory
Louis Cure, the Parisian billiardist, won 18 2 and defeated George Sutton 87 to 67 in New York on April 14, earning Cure his first victory in the world championship. Wille Hoppe, the American reigning champion, beat Ora Morningstar 6 2 in the international 1 2 tournament, with 26th inning drama and Coppe delivering masterful runs, including a notable twelfth inning burst.
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Louis Cure
George Sutton
Piria
Morningstar
Sinasein
Fiealsterry Inne
Wille Hoppr
Ora Morningstar
Coppe
Opening of American League Openairs Season in City Games
The American League opens its season Saturday with games in Washington and New York. Washington’s champion Athlerim plays whileBoston faces the Yankees in New York. President Roosevelt will not attend opening games but has received a gold pass from President Jackson admitting him to all grounds in the league.
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Johnson
Neason
Sells His Interest In Ormonde's Visit
Redfern, father of the well known Eckey, sells his half interest in Ormonde's Visit to partner Wiex Ehietdy for 80.
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Eckey
Ormonde
Wiex Ehietdy
Criger Returns Home Ready to Play in June
Elkhart report says Criger of the Toston Americans has returned from Hot Boringa and weighs normally. He expects to gain back the game in June when the weather warms, after reporting to The Sup and catching duties.
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Right Off the Bat at Washington Park
Washington Park notes on team upgrades with a St Louis trip adding Dunleavy Burns and James as potential boosts. Reports discuss outfield strategy, infield depth, and hopes for emerging batters to strengthen the association lineup this season.
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McCloakey
Fan Dies of Excitement at St Louis Baseball Game
Special to The Sun from St Louis April 14 Henry G Paschall a wealthy bachelor died of heart disease from excitement while watching the game between St Louis and Pittsburg. Paschall 62 had long been a business figure in the city and recently withdrew from business to take an interest in the St Louis Republic, the family founded newspaper.
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Pittsburg
Paschall
Rome
St. Louis Republic
Outlook Promising in American Association
The Sporting Facter of the Sun notes the American Association lineup for the season is highly promising. Attendance is expected to surpass 1925 levels as clubs replace losses with high quality players. Contenders strengthen, especially St Paul, Indianapolis, Toledo, and Kansas City, likely producing a balanced race for the association pennant. The 14 game schedule begins April 18 with western division clubs hosting home games.
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Play Two Games Sunday Near Terre Navte
Indianapolis team splits Sunday with one division traveling to Terre Navte for two games. Danvine Mi. Kitty league pitcher Christman will be dropped there. Left hander Christman expected to be a star in that squad. Little Minister Cigar five cent value sold widely.
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Plan to Import Arabian Horses to America for Breeding
Special to Teepun reports a new effort to import high bred Arabian horses to the United States for breeding. The selection team chooses a Beirut-born horseman, Said Ko Peter, who knows Bedouin sheiks and aims to secure elite stock with strong branding. Previously he worked for the Marquis of Devonshire and Lord Dunnmore, importing prized Arabians to England and Egypt.
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Herel
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Sets Warm Pace as Buffalo Beats Superior Ball
Eastern league game at Warrington Park saw Buffalo overwhelm local team with strong pitching by Kissinger and solid defense. Hoosiers were shut out until late, while Rafuis at third provided steady play. despite local hits, errors and outs kept the score close before Buffalo pulled away.
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Hatter Leads With Four Hits In Rough Baseball Tilt
Hatter blasted four hits as the visitors built a lead against the Bison, while Pitcher Hrinkes worked three strong innings. Rattis from Colzmage and Kissinger shared the mound for the home side, with Ket and Meade turning in notable plays, as Indianapolis pressed for a comeback in a tense game.
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Burke Gets Decision In Six Round Bout At Club
Babe Burke won the decision over Kid Meyern in a six round bout held at the Jefferson Athletic Club. The match took place Friday night with action occurring in the club rooms and frequent events held there.
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Jefferson Athletic Club
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