Green Sweater Insulting Irishmen Sparks Boxing Debate
The piece recalls the Peter Maher era in Buffalo with Thunderbolt Smith and Maher's remarks about 20 round bouts. It notes Irish reaction to a green sweater worn by Smith and discusses a shift from long to short bouts, praising quick fights in Chicago and Philadelphia while highlighting issues of corruption and referee influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jam
J. Corbett
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Buffalo
N.Y
Pater Maher
Tr Avor
Maher
Pater
Peter
Arena
Thunderbolt Smith
Thunderbolt
Smith
Bret
Emerald Isle
Thunder Bolt
Bette
Bewlaed
Chicago
Philadelphia
Lim
Pirates Hope Beaumont and Leach Return Soon
Special to the Sun from Pittsburg reports manager Clark of the Tirates hopes Clarence Beaumont and Tom Leach will be back in action soon. Beaumont is gloomy about his return while Leach suffers with gall stones yet remains optimistic about playing again and reclaiming his third base role. Both stars are needed as eastern teams approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Clarks
Tirates
Clarence Beaumont
Tom Laach
Beaumont
Outfeld
Pirates
Rayl
Leach
Owen
Watkins
Thoney
Cau
James
Big cooking contest draws wide spread counties
The largest cooking competition in years unfolded with 34 bouts across Blue Lick Fayette Mason Fleming Bourbon and Montgomery counties. Mason and Bourbon counties led by far with winnings totaling about £1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zee
Mataville
Blue
Lick
Apringy
Fayette
Mason, Fleming
Bourbon
Montaoimery Counea
Mason
Koerner to meet Driscoll in semi wind up boxing card
George Koerner of Indianapolis will face Jim Driscoll of Chicago in the semi wind up. Wille Fitzgerald, a top light weight, fights Jimmy Pots in Minneapolis for ten rounds, with a decision likely. Fitzgerald is known in Indianapolis for solid showings and a hard punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koerner
Indianapolis
Jim Driscoll
Chicago
Wille Fitzgerald
Jimmy Pots
Minneapolis
Batts
Memole
Donahue
Fitzgerald
Fitz
Yu Peneherino
Fitagerala
Herrera
Herman
Britt
Fotts
Loutavilie
Baan
Potts
Toledo
National League
Indianapolia
Columbus
Dulnncapolis
JoRtan
Buren
New York
Cincinnati
Aauws
Middle West
Tony Caponi
Bronson
Cleveland
Boxing prospects in American Association and leagues
The column surveys boxers Fitz and Potts in American Association and national leagues, noting Potts as a Minneapolis native and potential challenger to Fitzgerald, with Koerner and Driscoll highlighted as top middleweight contenders. It lists Saturday games across leagues, including matchups in the American Association and National League, plus batterymen and venues for the day.
American League and College Games Recap Across Cities
A jumble of scores and batter names from American League matches in Washington Boston Philadelphia Chicago and Detroit plus college games in Terre Haute and Crawfordsville. Notable batters include Batterlee Faulkenberg Haydon Klelnow and Coakiey with Powers. teams Wabash Hanover and Indiana showing in partial line scores.
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Washington
Boston
Batterlee
Faulkenberg
Haydon
Terre Haute
Indiana
Siebenthal
Hunter Amt
Mekerren
Cummins and
Myera
Wabash
Batteriens
Boulton and Harp
Hanover
Loudon
Aims and Phelps
Americans Arrive in Athens for Olympic Trial Runs
Special dispatch reports over 30 American athletes led by M P Halpin of the New York Athletic Club arriving in Athens. Halpin complains of poor ship food and crowded quarters while Harry Hillman hurdles with a knee injury and James Mitchell battles a strained shoulder. Six days remain before competition, with recovery and conditioning priority for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
M. P. Helpin
New York Athletic Club
Halpin
Meas
Ralpin
Harry Hillman
Grant
New York
James S .Mitchell
Apostles Play Last Game in Serica Clash
Closing Serica games between Indianapolis and St Paul set for Saturday afternoon at Washington Park. Kellum or Cicette to pitch for Hooglers and Slagle for Mie Apostles. Alike J Rettey leads the Saints and follows the Apostles Minnesports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostles
Indianapolis
St Paul
Washington Parc
Kellum
Cicette
Hooglers
Slagle
Mie
Apostles Minnesports
J Rettey
Saints
Olympian Games to Open Sunday in Athens Stadium
The opening ceremony at Panathenaic Stadium marks the start of the Olympian Games with about 500 to 600 international competitors. England, the United States, and Germany are well represented, with strong contingents from France and Italy. Events include fencing, shooting, cycling, and athletics across ten days, with swimming beginning Tuesday and a 2 kilometer road race from Marathon to Athens on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derippas
Athens
Greece
Sparta
Itz
England
United States
Bloom
Germany
France
Hritein
Tiges
Desbrough
Howard D. Walden
Bri
Duff Gordon
Amfafnthon
Tilly
Race Results From Nashville Memphis Baltimore and New York
Race results across Nashville Memphis Baltimore and New York show multiple races with fractions and times. Key horses include Furlealaire Montofimar Bell Indians Lady Jocelyn Red Gantlet Helmuth Jungle Imp Celebration Deutsenland Frank Lord Lady Ellison Laura Wabash Queen Blue Coat Long Brook Daruma Exciter Lady Amelia Blue Dale Arverne Staxen Water Day and Scalia Bell with various jockeys and weights noted.
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Nashville
Furlealaire
Austin
Pat Bulger
Mike
Heffernany
Red Gantlet
D. Austin
Warner Griswold
James Crawford
Gutwal
D. Boland
Lady Jocelyn
Kara
Memphis
Helmuth
Blackburn
Diohave
Harry Scott
Uncle Henry
John Smulski
T. Burns
Deutsenland
Burleigh
Trnin
Frank Lord
Livingston
Prire
Riseman
Time
Son
Lady Ellison
Cherry
King Cole
Araba
Baltimore
Laura
Hagan
Wabash Queen
Merry Lavgie
Hime
Blue Coat
Anta Smith
Ethel Brytha
Tire
Long Brook
Dixie Andrews
Ruby Hempstead
Ruby Hempstead; Time, ‘4 Fourth, 7 Furlonga
Daruma
Ruth W. Danna
Baltimore Brewers
Turlangs
Macrimbo
Ruby Wille
Judge White
Furlonga
Monte Carlo
Tickle
Azelinn
New York
Toots Mook
Radtke
Exciter
Mary Morris
Lady Amelia
W. Davis
Fireball
Monet
Blue Dale
Garner
Clements
Clark Griffith
Alenao
Jack Delan
Dre
Miller
J. F. Donohue
Jane Holly
Scalia Bell
Bewell
Toddle
Mizzatine
Brein Attends Game Amid Unclear Gsxccletion Debate
Resident Joseph O'Brien of the Ameri can angovlation attended the Fri Gay game at Washington Park between Indianapolis and St Paul. President O'Brien stated the alfalra of the American Gsxccletion and the bell matter, plus Mixa Felley of the Millers, are now with the national commission. Kelley may manage from the bench as the team’s fate rests with unresolved questions before final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brein
Joseph O'Brien
St Washington Park
Indianapolta
St Paul
O'Brien
Schaefer Beats Hoppe in International Billiard Tournament
Jacob Rehaefer of Marian club Chicago defeated Wille Hoppe in the twentieth game of the International Billard Tournament in New York on April 7. Peacock of North aides fell behind, while Mogens Carter led the top of the bowl era. The match highlighted a sharp division in general averages and scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Hoppe
Mogens
New York
Jacob Rehaefer
Gum Carter
Marian Club
Anuned
Chicago
Wille Hoppe
Peacock
North
Pittsburg fans praise new Pirates players Neaton and Sheehan
Special to The Sam reports Pittsburg excited by Neaton at first base and Tommie Sheehan at shortstop in an exhibition. Neaton’s twelfth inning single drives home Wagner while fans mob him after the game. Sheehan impresses with speed, fielding, and quick on bunt plays as locals hail two Pacific Coast leaguers as saviors for the Pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pirates
Neaton
Tomynle Sheehan
Nelson
del Howerd
Pitsburg
Benehatt
Newton
Calgornian
Seymour
Hanur
Wagner
Nealon
Sheehan
Tommie Sheehan
Alsc
Tommie
Nealon and
Shochan
California
Wretched Start Club Affected by New Ness of Its Players
Hoosiers open baseball season poorly with Wattles experimenting on a young roster. Kelly notes lapses in fielding while Apostits overpower Indiana in the opener. Three young Hoosiers Rothgeb James and Rafus show promise as the club seeks cohesion and stronger lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothgeb
James
Rafus
Quits the Ring for the Church Kid Foley Aims at Change
Herman DeWitt known as Kid Foley returns to Kalamazoo after three years away and proclaims retirement from boxing to join the church. He cites poor finances and health, says he will seek factory work, and vows to pursue a new life while remaining in the public eye. The piece also notes baseball and football speculation around Walker and Carr and hints at team staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman DeWitt
Kid Foley
Sam
OchWitt
Loval
Ithe Church
Walker
Wattle
Carr
Thoney
Bruce
Maniser
Tim
Real estate fortune follows a boxing career tale
A Providence story tracks Jack Burke once a modest pugilist who used ring earnings to fuel real estate schemes. Burke parlayed a $150 prize into property ventures, later amassing holdings as water drained from a sand lot. The profile notes other boxers who turned winnings into land and business, including Gardiner and Corbett, with varying fortunes in bets and alcohol, ending with Burke's continued asset growth.
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Burke
Mr. Greeley
Chicago
Ines
Boone
Wade
Ash
Reopipin
Toray Burke
George Gardner
Young Corbett
Matty Matthews
Terry Mer Govern
Enda
Imeas
Joan L. Sullivan
George Dizon
Young Girf
King Alcohol
Jim Corbett
Jari O'Brien
Ike Burke
Tommy Ryan
Joe Grim
Hoosiers Edge Apostles In a Washington Park Battle
Hoosiers defeated the Apostles 5 to 3 at Washington Park behind sharp batting and aggressive base running. Rothgeb sparked the rally by dashing from first to home on a single to right center, Farrell followed with another hit, and Rafts stole a run from second in the ninth. Errors by Van Zandt and Dunleavy blemished the defense, while Fisher delivered solid work on the mound for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saints
Béaldes
Kellum
Martin
Washington Park
Esinos
Indianapolia
Paul
Esprit de Corps
Younr Mr. Parking
Disch
Che Derefiet
Fisher
Rothgeh
George Heatlever
Honstees
Rothgeb
Farrell
Marcan
Rotheseb
Blarcan
Rafts
Dunleavy
Tung
Marcin
van Zandt
Rune Wheeler
Vin Zandt
Pudden
Daniesus
Umplia Haskell
Dick Tadden
Padden
Raftig
Weaver
St. Paul
Huber Addresses Carpenters in Aurora Meeting
W. D. Huber national president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners spoke to a mass meeting of local carpenters in Aurora DL on April 26 and planned another speech in Stein AL Saturday night before returning to Todisapele Monday.
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Pug
Peter Maher
Rebert
Jess
Phillie
Bronto
Lon Angeles
Olan
Newcomee
American Association
St. Pat
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
National Brooklyn
Cinginnati
St. Louis
Detroit
Fear
Minnahan and Abbott
Hichty, Curtis and Roth
van ¢ Batterles
Stecker, Stoner and Shaw
Welsenberg, Gehring, Shannon and Yeager
Columbia
Lynch
Peitt
Herper
Overall
Behle
Brooklyn
Ameg
Bresnahan
Mclntyre
Doescher
Butler
Bergen
Young and
American League
Ashineran
Buchanan
Frisk
Sugden
Olympian Games
Nealon and Sheehan
Neuton
Mkartran
Jon
Hoobiers
Kelly
Hoosiers
Salas
Huslers
Yeame
Barrow
Breent Metexnes
Sama
Munsey
Wit Toles
Senators
Ed Barrow
Toronto
Massey
Howley
Atick
Frei
Pitchere
Jack Burke
Providence
Ull Oruggiete
Rothger
George Hoghiever
Re Av
J. Hodes
Wash
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