Shortest boxing finishes noted in early records
The piece recalls two famed knockout bursts, Dan Hawkins versus Martin Flaherty at Carson City in 1897 and Tom Moxey Mough against Tommy Kelly at Buffalo, both under six seconds, plus anecdotes of Ike Weir and Griffo. It previews a wrestling show at Grand Central Palace featuring Little Demon George Bothner and Harvey Parker with Beell and Pfening in the lineup.
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Carson City
Robert Fitzsimmons
Dan Hawking
Martin Flaherty
Hawkins
Flaherty
Fitz Stoppped Rakeoff and the Honest Brackwrath Show
Doc Payne recalls Bob Fitzeimmons during a touring act. He describes how Fitzeimmons tossed horseshoes into the crowd to boost scraps value, planning staged incidents across towns. A later boxing match was arranged to showcase the plan, with Payne narrowly avoiding harm as Fitzeimmons warned him to keep silent.
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Doc Payne
Bob Fitzeimmon
Fitzeimmons
Bob
Jeffries Excluded in Proposed Match of Top Heavyweights
Manager McCarey of the Pacific Athletic club in Los Angeles indicates plans to arrange a bout featuring Jack Root and Tommy Burns for later in May with Burns ready to meet challengers including Jeffries. Root expresses willingness to defend against all challengers, while Burns favors an open lineup.
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Jefffries
McCarey
Pacific Atn Wtic Club
Los Angeles
Jack Root
Tommy Berns
Berns
Jeffries
Root
Speaking of Walter Clarkson and Keefe in baseball and boxing notes
Manager Griffith praises the college boy and anticipates Keefe’s rise this year. Harrin credits Big Crick’s coaching for Newark’s success. Peterson likened to Charley Bnyder for catching. Dougherty bets over Mellody as Aghttins expect a win next Friday. Daly denies Somme Mack’s financial stake. Byers next surgery expected light recovery. Gardner’s forfeit delay risks Gardener vs Schreck in Terre Haute. Chelmsford bout hinted if match fails.
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Walter Clarkson
Griffith
Keefe
Joe Harrin
The
Bostons
Big Crick
Fall River
Newark
Turner fans match postponed to May 25 in Seattle
In Seattle on April 17 Rufe Turner and Johnny Reig held a conference, deciding to postpone the Turner fans bout to May 25 from the original May 16. Turner faces Hock Keys in Catma on April 20 and aims to fatten for a Gans title shot, hoping to reach 135 pounds by 6 o clock.
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Seattle
Wash
Rufe Turner
Johnnies Reig
Rufe
Hock Keys
Catma
Ike
Gans
Reid
3A Ftute
Kuie
Sidelitghts on Ball Players Mathewson Portrait in prose
A garbled feature praises Christy Mathewson, noting Factoryville Pa as his home and his college background. It describes his quiet demeanor, suggests his delivery resembles a catapult, and recalls his batting averages as a perennial mystery to New York readers, with repeated annual debates over his effectiveness.
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Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
Factoryville
Netinn
Wabash
Indiana
Mathewaon
Philadelphia
Plan to curb referee rows in Nelson Herrara fight
Speculation grows over how to prevent a repeat of the Nelson Herrara bout referee disputes as April 17 dispatch outlines a proposed plan. Forfeits of 7400 each would force managers to accept a club chosen referee, with penalties affecting the purse and fight eligibility, plus potential lineup shifts if a fighter balks.
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McCarey
Ehh
Carey
Jimmy Britt
Herman
Walker 15 Kicking New Pitcher sulks in His Tent at Columbus
Special to The Sus. Columbus G April 17 Pitcher Tom Walker has not decided to report to Indianapolis whom he was sold to one day. He insists he does not want to be shifted among clubs. He had been slated for a Philadelphia journey but stayed to allow Mayer and club officials to decide. Manager Watking and President OBrien conduct talks about salary and the Beach ball use. Kansas City opens the season with the Tebead faction presenting the Victor ball as the official half.
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Columbus
Tom Walker
Indianapolis
Brice
Philadelphia
Watking
Cincinnati
Joseph D. O'Brien
Kansas City
O'Brien
Cure Wins From Schaefer In World Championship Duel
Special to the Soe New York April 17 Lamb Cure of Varia defeated Jacott Schaefer of Chicago by 10 to 0 in the 24th inning to win the thirteenth game of the World’s 1412 championship tournament Monday night. The match featured Behoo fey’s strong hitting in innings two and thirteen and fluctuating play in earlier frames.
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New York
Lamb Cure
Varia
Jacott Schaefer
Chiccago
Behoofey
Maures
Prendommun
Tre
Rune
Meraiogatar
Los
Culler
What's the Score James J. Montagus Poem in Cleveland News
A fragmentary poem by James J. Montagus in the Cleveland News laments societal worries and political double dealing. It foresees a rosy dawn when global anxieties fade and daily life continues amid persistent headlines and billboards. The verse mocks inflation and insurance frauds while imagining a calmer future.
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James J. Montagus
Cleveland News
Hoosiers to feature ex big league players at Washington Park
The Hoosiers will rely on major league veterans such as Weaver, Kahoa, Kellum, and Walker at Washington Park this season. The article argues experienced players who have seen major league service bring reliability, quick decision making, and steady performance to the American Association lineup.
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American Association
A. A
Juet Mt
Rahee Etd Weaver
Catehers
Weaver
Kahoa
Kellum
Walker
Plunges in Lake Training for Boat With Rube Ferns
The article covers Mike Twin Sullivan training in Pueblo Colorado for a boat voyage, plunging into Lake Minnequa despite cold water and distance. Trainer Downey and Sullivan's gym work are described, alongside a boxing session with Jim Flynn and rapid hands. It also reviews several ex big league players and their prospects with local teams.
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Sprelalio
Som Pueblo
Col
Aprili
Lake
Minnequa
Mike Twint Sullivan
Rube Smith
Boston
Twin
Sullivan
Poteey Downey
Fia
Gymnasium
Sul
Avan
Downey
Jim Flynn
Race results notes from Aqueduct Nashville and Memphis
Race results across Aqueduct and Cumberland Park and Memphis tracks with errors. Entries list horses, odds, times, and handlers but many misspellings create unclear lines. Key horses include Toota Mook Becond Bertmont and Roseben plus Carter handicap and selling races.
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New York
Aqueduct
Diamond
Shaw
Toota Mook
Lume
Clark Grimith
Ratke
Orllone
Theing
Garner
Bertmont
Carter
Oregar
Ivan Tha Tepelite
Kargut
Russell Sage
Henry
Mitth
Hefferman
Tole
Gnittehon
Ikoer- Her
Memphia-Fivat
Doutachland
Dugan
Guiding Star
John Saulsks
Cime
Cherry
Bull Bird
Chief O'Hayer
Lady Ellicog
Henry C
Montsgomery
Coville
Thoroughbred Race Results From Baltimore and Pimlico
Horse racing notes list multiple races with horses, jockeys, and times. Lady Navarre and Blue Coat headline at Pimlico with 5 furlongs timing 1 04 in a crowded card featuring Miss Ermae and Bathmaria, while Euripides and Cricket contend in longer sprints and miles with Marcusin and Changeable among the contenders.
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Lady Navarre
Rapid Water
Margaret Morrie
W. Fisher
Sninekin
Miss Ermae
Ower Tine
Furlong
Banposal
M. Murphy
Joe
Levy
Mra Annie
Baltimore
Pimlico
Blue Coat
Baby Wills
Anna Smith
Marcusin
Bathmaria
Tudor
Ruth W
Mattle
Adame
Thomond
Paul Clus
Euripides
Qakleaf
Pete
ONE FOR TERRE HAUTE PROMO SHOWS DELAYED BOUTS
Terre Haute Ind April 17 The Yanger versus Prendergraat bout slated for Grand Rapids April 2 is indefinitely postponed as promoters fear Yanger could be injured in the Nee bout here delaying the advertised card. The Terre Haute Athletic club schedules a ten round fight between Mike Schreck and Tommy Bur y early in pray with Sylvis Ferretti of Chicago acting for the Terre Haute club Malachi Hogante referees. The other Terre Haute club had sought a Schreck Gardner matchup.
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Dpree
Ty Sue
Terre Haute
Malachi Hogante
Les Teféres
Schreck
George Gardner
Walter Quelsner Released from Indianapolis Tease
Walter Quelsner, an Indianapolis boy formerly on the Indianapolis tease, has been released by Manager Watking. He has immediately signed with the Wishite team of the Western association.
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Walter Quelsner
Indianapolis
Watking Quelsser
Wishite
Tuesday’s Games Feature City Matchups Across Leagues
American schedule shows Philadelphia at Washington Chicago at Detroit New York at Boston Cleveland at St Louis with New York visiting Brooklyn and Cincinnati visiting Pittsburgh Louis battles Chicago Boston hosts Philadelphia Philadelphia faces Washington and New York meets Boston in a busy day of baseball and basketball style play across venues.
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Boston Secereespeesres
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnat
Brooklyn
Boston
Washington
Cleveland O
St Lousor
Detroit
LONAL
Pittsburg
Louis
Cleveland
St. Louis
Monday Scores in National and American Leagues
Baseball results from Cincinnati Philadelphia New York and Washington show NL games with mixed outcomes and several batting lineups. Notable performances involve Chicago versus Cincinnati and the New York and Philadelphia clashes featuring multiple pitchers and batters across the two leagues.
Potts and Fitzgerald to Clash at Indianapolis Auditorium
Wille Fitzgerald of Brooklyn and Dimamy Potts of Minneapolis are matched by the Indianapolis Athletic Club for a catch-weight bout at the Auditorium Monday night. George Korner is slated for the semi windup and Ray Bronson appears in a preliminary.
Graney Proposes Gans and Nelson for July Fight
The Sun reports promoter Graney proposing a match between Jack Dempsey style figures Gans and Nelson for July in an open air arena. He asserts no other club can match their appeal and vows his club will use all dates allotted. The plan hinges on securing funds with Nelson and Gans slated to headline.
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the Sun
SAN Prancisco
Wang
Gad
Jimmy Caftisth
Anotner
Bat Graney
Nelson
Brie
Coffroth
Duck O'Brien
Sam Berger
Bues
Eudie Lhaney
Gann
Nelin
Alen Nelson
Jee Gann
AY Merford
Betelle
Ana W Welson
Graney
New Racing Circuit Formed in Shelbyville Indiana
Shelbyville Indiana April 1 a new racing circuit named Southeamera Racing circuit has been formed with John W Rhoads of Greananyeg as president and J W Ellitt of the city as secretary Meetings are planned in Osgood Greensburg Lawrenceburg Rushville and Shelbyville with dates August 14 to 17 August 24 to 23 August 24 to 21 and August 4 to 8 respectively
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Prem Ro
Shelbyville
Ind
Southeamera Racing Circuit
John W. Rhoads
Greananyeg
End J. W. Ellitt
Thie Cfty
Osgood. Ave
Greensburg
Lawrenceburg
Rushville
Shelby- Whig
Opening of the Season Previews for Indiana Hoosiers and Saints
The piece outlines opening day plans with parades and bands for Indianapolis teams, a 7:30 parade from the Grand Hotel, and a first game against the Saints. It notes managers, players like Kellam Walker Cromley Burns and Dick Parden, and predicts a strong American Association season with cautious optimism about a balanced league and Hoosiers striving to compete.
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Washington Park
Indianapolis
Saints
Dick Parden
Wil Arriee
Indianapole
Watkina
American Association
Tere
Indianapolis Wrestler Favored In Martinsville Match
Rd Faulkner of Indianapolis faces Max Luttheg of Cincinnati in a wrestling bout at Martinsville. Faulkner is viewed as the favorite by Martinsville fans.
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Luttbeg
Rd Faulkner
Indianapolis
Max Luttheg
Cincinnati
New Men Shine as Locals Win Ninth Inning Rally
Indianapolis Hoosiers defeat Peoria 9 to 1 at Warhinging Park in a contest that moved late in the game. Rothgeb drove in the winning run with a sharp ninth inning hit and Farrell followed with a long drive to center. Johnny Fisher pitched a full nine for the Hoosiers, allowing only three scattered singles and two strikeouts. James showed speed at first, while Dunleavy and Reingad starred in the outfield as Watkin’s lineup produced strong defense and timely hitting. Miller and Holtland were released after the game, leaving the roster rebalanced.
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Verles
Tachimapalis
Peoria
Warhinging Park
Hoovters
Rathyeb
En Ourfelder
Farrell
Thias
Johnny Fisher
Tne
Indianapolis
Fisher
Grabente
Balla
Wagner
Ha Apeat
Hie
Fothgren
Duntesvy
Durleavy
Jooks
Rothgeb
Bruca
Clover
Rothyeb
Ironsiers
Farewell
Carr
Watkins
Miller
Hotland
Care
Jams
Ber Rothgeb
Bruce
Raitts
Weaver
C. O
Poort
Thorpiten
Spencer
Gun Tighes
Buelow
Jenkine
Tudianapolis
Wagener
Farcell
Rafrus
James
Jamea
Rofts
Buslom
Stulen Hases
Rothea
Hase
Intlanpalis
Teapireedman
Thuc
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