Corbett Confident to Outsmart Jeffries in World Title Bout
Buffalo sports figure Eddie McBride endorses James J. Corbett’s royal chance to dethrone Jeffries on the fourteenth. McBride praises Corbett’s conditioning, past victories, and clever fighting style, noting his belief Corbett can outpaint Jeffries if the champion falters within nine rounds.
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James J. Corbett
Jeffries
Eddie McBride
Crittc
Buffalo
McBride
International Athletic Club
Tore
Corbett
Butfalo
Jaffries
New York
Jemmes
Niae Rob Fitzsimmons
Bow
Delaney
Jems
Corbet
John T. Sullivan
Boxing Draws Crowd at Church Fair in St Louis
In St Louis on August 7 boxing bouts were staged as a church social feature at All Saints parish on 63rd and Maple. Yoho Burns organized the event with Rev Father John D. Long's approval. The match pitted Tom Golden of Denver against Z Hammersee, with Hammersee winning the decision.
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YF. Louis
Mapleave
Yoho Burns
John D. Long
Tom Golden
Denver
Z. Hammersee
Hammecies
PUG GAME JOLTED BY WEIGH-IN CONTROVERSY
The boxing scene reels after Britt-O'Keefe bout gambit. O'Keefe allegedly fought overweight by ten pounds to force Britt into a tougher match. Chicago backers counted on Britt’s poor condition to gain weight advantages at odds of 7 to 1. Britt refused to box a man matching him at welterweight, scuttling the scheme.
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Britt-O'Keefe
O'Keefe
Britt
San Francisco
Hesdliner
Nemlean Tajow
Enelon, Jr
The
Chicago Journal
Billy Kellum to stay with the Hoosiers this season
Wiliam A Kellum known as Wee Willie Kellum a southpaw star remains with Indianapolis Hoosiers despite interest from Cincinnati and Boston. Kellum joined Hoosiers in 1897 with a brief 1901 stint in the American league and a later return to form with New Orleans before reclaiming strong pitching for Hooglertown.
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Wiliam A. Kellum
Watkins
T Hoosiers
Cincinatti
Hiawathas
Wee Willie
Indianapolis
Boston
New Orleans
Hooglertown
Mla
Foreman Stars in Double Win For Watkins Braves
Frank Foreman delivers two standout games guiding Watkins Braves to victory over Miamathas. He dominates both pitching and hitting, sparking the offense and stifling Hoosier counterattacks. Foreman’s all around display earns him the "whole cheese" reputation as his team takes both games.
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Carson George
Frank Foreman
Frank Afraid-at-hinton
Shortston
Ghind
Frank
Dante
Indianapolis
Wemang
Foreman
Fox
Pox
Watkins’ Hiawathas
Anrman
Standing and scores across teams and cities
A fragmented listing shows standings and scores among multiple teams and cities. Mentions Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Detroit Chicago New York and others, with varied outcomes and point totals. The garbled tally and city names indicate a broad scores roundup from a sports section.
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St Pak
Pasil
Itr
Columbus
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Lowevihe i
Milwaukee
Local basketball scores and names from Sout Bend and Fort Wayne
Readable score notes show Sout Bend 6 Dayton 4 and Fort Wayne 1 Terre 23, with Crane Rapids 11-5 and Tavisvill Marion listed among the terse entries. The fragmentary items suggest a brief scoreboard roundup from a local game page.
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Sout Bend
Dayton
Wheeting
Fort Wayne
Tavisvill Marion
Terre
Crane Rapids
Where They Play. Major Leagues Matchup List
A scrambled schedule lists matchups across American Association American League and National League. Teams such as Minimitis, St Fal, Lamisville, Milwanukee, Woluntas, Kansas City, Toledo, Faston, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, St. Touts, Grand Rapids, Terre Haute, Marion, Evanuville, Dayton, South Bend, Wheeling, and Fort Wayne appear in a compact local sports note.
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Eeereceres
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Rion
Hogrtever
Tnse
Dayton
Woodrum
Tameeth
Marean
Kellum
Heyden
Fox
Paul
AB. R. U Geter
Shang
Cercene
Jackson
Schaefer
Flournoy
Wheeler
Auilivan
Allemang
St. Paul
Orksum
Mang
Tamsett
Twogriever
Sullivan
Minimitis
Tdianapolis
Fal
Lamisville
Milwanukee
Woluntas
Kansas City
Toledo
American League
Faston
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Touts
Grand Rapids
Terre Haute
Marion
Evanuville
South Bend
Wheeling
Minnie Will Get Hers Hiawatha Woo Her In A Forceful Way
Minneapple Hiawatha matchups unfold as Newlin pitches for Hiawathan amid hopes to win three games from the Minnis. Foreman and Williams or Kellum may handle pitching as two Friday games and two Saturday games loom. Fans vow steady support through tough times.
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Hiawatha
Minneapolis
Newlin
Hiawathan
Hoya
Minnis
Foreman
Wiliams
Kellum
Patriotimn
Fournomboyd
Ball Players Have Their Own Remedies
Ball players devise personal cures for injuries and pain, using odd methods and mixtures. The text notes various folk remedies and substitutes players rely on, including brine and other improvised treatments, reflecting a rough era approach to athlete care.
Reds Postseason Series Plan Involving Western League Clubs
The Reds seek a post season series linking eight western league clubs with only the Chicago and Cleveland variances. Frank Bancroft, business manager of the Clichimatteloh, pursues a deal to pit his team against all western American League clubs except Chicago, while arranging Cleveland and Cincinnati matchups to claim the Ohio state championship.
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Frank Hancroft
Clichimatteloh
Sox
Ett
Ransroft
Cleveland
Ohio
Perrott
Cincinnati
Clevrland
Reds
Owe
Noretuph
St. Tele Americat
Visi Choein
di Bancroft
From Amateur Slab to Big League, Doheny's Record
Doheny rose from amateur ball to the National League breaking in without minor league experience. Jim Nels cites Doheny being signed by Frietman of New York after catching for an amateur team in York state. His pitching drew attention as he moved to the majors with Pillsburg and Temirkiddle teams, amid notable Roaring BOL Kersey.
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M Doheny
Phyete
Jim Nels
Ea Doheny
Pitteburgs
Cincinnati
Brest
Uwsir
Pillsburg
Western champion defeats J Anna Carpenter in Glenview women’s open
Anthony, the western champion, proved her skill by beating J Anna Carpenter of the Westward Nogel club in the Glenview women’s open tournament, 2 up, in Chicago. The match showcased the rising parity between top male and female players.
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Chicago
Tam Timie
Mian J
Anna Carpenter
Westward Nogel Club
Glenvies Oun
Glenview
Diamond Dust and Baseball Commentary From a Bygone Era
Fragmented notes recount a baseball game with remarks on players Jack Voit Kellum and Bailey, the Saints and Columbus, and upcoming Minneapolis games. It notes Ford’s early exit, Voit pitching four strong innings, and St Paul’s recent eight game edge over Higwathas with references to crowds and fan reactions.
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Jack Voit
Ford
Or Bailey
Columbus
St. Paul
Higwathas
Eighty Million Pictorial Postal Cards Used Annually
The article notes eighty million pictorial postal cards handled by the Trance postal service each year, bought largely by tourists and sent home as keepsakes. It also advertises Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound for numerous ailments, priced at twenty five cents for a thirty day supply.
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Trance
Ron Yehire
Dr. Burkhart
Fierce Roped Arena Stars Played Series of Ball Games
Terry McGovern and Young Corbett led rival teams in Net Vee, Brooklyn, for a two game exhibition. The second game ended 19 to 7 as McGovern’s side rallied while Corbett taunted, causing a brief clash before play resumed.
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Fierce Roped Arena Stars
Terry McGuvermm
Younk Corbett
Young Corbett
Thars
Terry
Wams
Brooklyn
Inaing
Corbett
Metiavern
Ani
McGovern
Corbes
Mellovern
West Adopts Football Rule Changes Still Unclear
Western colleges have not yet adopted new football rules as practice nears. Rival coaches oppose the changes, while eastern schools and westerns debate adoption. Indiana, Butler, and the University of Indiana reportedly plan to respond, despite shortages and training concerns looming this year.
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West
Nothing in Being a Top-Notcher in the Baseball Game Says Lajoie
Chicago Journal reports on the crowd dynamics around famous players. Lajoie argues top players face pressure from spectators and fans, with roaring crowds influencing performance and engagement.
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Lajoie
Boxer Pugieh Announces Return to Retirement Plan
Pugieh signals plans to retire from boxing after recent loss to Jack Root. He states that the time may be near, noting vows of going all in during his career and acknowledging a downturn in his performance. The remarks reflect a fighter weighing Career vs. current form.
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Pugieh
Jack Root
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