English Fans Still Claim McGovern Champion Over Corbett
English supporters persist in denying Young Corbett as the featherweight champion of America. The London club sought a match with Ben Jordan and contacted Sam Harris to bring his American fighter over. Brookslyn readers are told to expect a likely rematch soon, with McGovern touted to stop the Westerner in five rounds if given the chance.
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Young Corbett
America
Terry
National Sporting Club of London
Ben Jordan
Denver Lad
Sam Harris
Corbett
McGovern
Loudieville Athletic Club
Laurela
Amateur Athletic Club plans citywide organization
George Levy leads a movement to form an Amateur Athletic Club for sports lovers. The plan caps membership at 1000 with 1600 shares at 3 19 each to fund a modern club house. Levy says several business men back the project and a meeting is expected soon.
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George Levy
Commercial
Levy
Deer Harvests Spark Northern Minnesota Michigan Reports
Minnesota hunters claim record deer kills this season with Mrs. Sidney McDougal of Shingleton taking the state’s largest buck. Northern Michigan reports a 303 pound monster. Woodmen near Sault Ste Marie showcase abundant game but wardens will enforce laws for the rest of the year.
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Minnesota
Sidney McDougal
Shingleton
Michigan
Sault Ste Marie
Diamond Dope Signals Shifts in American Association
The article notes St Paul facing expulsion fears after a troubled season. Pat Powers remains ill with pneumonia during AA-Western League talks in Chicago. Manager Watkins releases the 18 player makeup this season, contrasting with last year. Barney Dreyfus wagers $1,000 he will again top the standings next season.
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Pat Powers
Chicago
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburg
Pardello Captures New York Heavyweight Title at Empire Stage
Leo Pardello, crowned heavyweight champion of New York by management, drew applause on the Empire stage in Indianapolis. He defeated local wrestler Frank Phillips in 14 minutes, offering a $25 forfeit to any man lasting 15 minutes. Pardello set up matches with Sam Murburger, Herb Hale, and Charles Wittmer in the coming nights.
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Leo Pardello
New York
Empire
Pardello
Frank Phillips
Phillips
Indianapolis
Sam Murburger
Herb Hale
Charles Wittmer
Cincinnati
Goal Tend First Rush Diagram of Tomlinson
Roller polo appears set to become a fad in Indianapolis this winter at Tomlinson hall. The article describes a 100 by 506 foot rink, five players per side, two rushes, and a goal cage at each end. Play lasts three 15 minute periods with possible overtime, and injuries are common in this high speed sport.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Anderson
Hipson
East Coast Team Excites Fans With Big Season Prospects
Enthusiastic baseball fans flock to the game and the concerts held with it add to the appeal. The team is described as the best money could buy on the east coast and expectations for a strong season are high.
Western polo league snub fuels Bancroft quarrel in Cincinnati
Frank Bancroft protests Cincinnati lacking Western polo league membership card while Chicago hosts Western jockey club meeting that fixes the season dates. Latonia’s spring schedule runs three weeks, fall meet 29 days as boxing moves toward Louisville amid safety board needs. Notre Dame reports 30 plus candidates in baseball work, Ed Delehanty signs with New York NL for 6000 dollars, praised for slugging despite fielding flaws.
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Western Jockey Club
Chicago
Notre Dame
University
Munday
Ed Delehanty
Laxative Bromo Quinine GH LZ Engine for Sale
Gas engine by Fairbank Morse & Co. 54 horsepower, used only six months. Equipped with jack shaft double belt and dynamo running gear. Located for sale by W. D. Pratt in the 400 Century Building.
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Fairbank, Morse & Co
W. D. Pratt
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