Corbett and the Old School of Pugilists Recalled
James J. Corbett reflects on Charley Johnson and the Sullivan era, noting Johnson backed Sullivan to defeat Corbett’s rival, guiding fights from New Orleans to Chantilly. He recalls friendships formed and faded in boxing’s rise, and hints at the fading memory of older champions as fame wanes.
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Charley
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Boston
John L
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Mississippi
Kilrain
France
Charley Mitchell
Chantilly
Reta
Brooklyn
Johnson and Sullivan era tales and boxing bets
The piece recalls Charley Johnson’s fall after backing Sullivan, noting his wrecked nerve and later obscurity. It describes an early Sullivan fight plot with thugs on a barge, Dunn’s defiance, and Sullivan’s win. It hints at Delaware County boxing ambitions and a San Francisco training question for Fitz.
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Charley Johnson
Sullivan
Johnson
Sulivan
Jack Flood
Hadson River
New York
Floyd
John L
Jobnean
Jerry Dunn
Woughs
Dan
Donn
Audson
Four Queens Cost Him Two Dollars in Carding Folly
A fragmented reminiscence from Fond du Lac about Yian Egan and a Louisville team payroll deduction for $27 tied to a Toledo game. The tale mentions a jovial manager who kept reeling in pay and tickets, while referencing boxing figures and Roosevelt era sports critiques, with notes on open play and rule changes.
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Yian" Egan
Fond du Las
Wis
Cardinals
Louisville
Egan
Toledo
Baseball Ethic Talk Sparks Controversy and Tragedy
The article recounts Billy Phyle facing penalties after critical charges against baseball management, noting two charges were not sustained. It also reports Davin L. Falls delivering aphorisms on the sport’s virtue before an address by the New York area. The piece references a fatal blow in a separate baseball incident involving William H. Taylor of Pittsburgh.
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Billy Phyle
Phyle
William IL Taylor
Pittsburg
Football Offstage Big Reform Cry Mirrors Roosevelt Plan
The piece notes football offstage drama and a strong public push for reform as a major feature of the year, aligning with President Roosevelt's suggested changes along the line. It highlights a general cry for reform shaping the sports landscape and expectations for accountability.
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Roosevelt
Great Thanksgiving Day clash tops football season
By Joe Kelly, the Thanksgiving games closed a brutal season with Chicago defeating Michigan in a pivotal clash. The Yost machine failed to stampede the Maroons, Curtiss was disqualified for slugging Eckersall, and reform debates surged as presidents pushed for rules changes to curb brutality in college football.
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United States
Minneapolis
Roosevelt
Cordh
Reid
Harvard
Joe Kelly
Wis
Fale Peture
Chigaga Batten
Amen
Yost
Tong
Fugball
Stagg
Curtiss
Michigan
Eckersall
Hekle
Bekersall
Preaidens Roonevelt
Deme on football strength and college athletics debated
The piece questions football value and college teams with mentions of Columbia lacking a true championship, Michigan’s Thanksgiving loss at Washington Park, and notes lighter North Alde players exploiting chances. It also previews an upcoming boxing match between Hugo Kelly and Young Mahoney with training updates from Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Michigan
Washington Park
Ayers
Kelly
Mahoney
Indianapolis
Hugo Kelly
Young Mahoney
Milwaukie
Arts
Fsht
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kelley to Join Millers Pending Injunction ruling
Attorney Fred Hoffman reports Judge Thompson granted a temporary injunction in the St. Paul baseball case against the National Baseball Commission. Kelley plans to proceed with a burksshe for next year and arrange a contract with Minneapolis to manage players, expecting a February hearing to decide final action.
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Cincinnate
Fred Hoffman
Michiel Kelley
Thompson
Mike Kelley
Minneapalm
Kelley Cappeat
Watkins
Minneapolis
National Commission
Keley
Staten
Albert C. Thompson
Kelley
St. Paul
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Cupid Downs Catlin in Chicago Michigan Championship
Miss Elizabeth Blanchard, engaged to Dave Catlin, captain of the victors, celebrated the engagement after Chicago’s win over Michigan in the marshall field clash. Catlin hurled Chitk for the decisive points, leaving him exhausted but triumphant and Blanchard awaiting a wedding. The couple were playmates and schoolmates in Aurora, Illinois.
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Chicago
Wic
Marshaeld
Elizabeth Manchard
Blatchard
Dave Catlin
Victorique Deron
Cape. Catlin
Michigan
Chicasa
Moss Banchard
Mias Blanchard
Catlin
Aurora
Polo Drives Bycamores Meet at Auditorium Saturday Night
The Bycamores travel to the Auditorium for a Saturday night clash. Hoighton, a former Indian, stars on the rush for Danville, who beat Anderson 9 to 4 at Anderson Friday. Logansport upset Lafayette on their rink 4 to Mercer, with Mercer scoring the decisive goal just before time.
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Bycamores
Hoighton
Danville
Anderson
Suckers
Andersoniana
Lafayette
Logansport
Mercer
Coggshall
Wiley
North Sides Win Big in Indiana Bowling League
Friday night results show North index defeating Turners five games while Martone beat the prescrnts. Washingtons won two straight against Nationals. Imperiata took four from Columbia. Manager SteGraw plans fewer changes for next season, relying on pennant winners over minor leaguers. Tommy Ryan announced perpetual retirement after a Chicago exhibition, drawing loud disbelief from fans.
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North Index
Turners
Martone
Washingtons
Straigata
Nationals
Imperiata
Columbia
SteGraw
McGraw
Tn & Little
Indians Rout Fort Wayne To Secure Lead In Decisive Win
Indianapolis offense led by Hart and Higelis outplayed Fort Wayne, building a four goal first period run and holding on despite a late Fort Wayne rally. Sutton and McGrath faced strong runt line pressure, while Hart emerged as the standout in a closely contested game witnessed by about 300 fans.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Indianapolis
Higelis
Hart
Sutton
McGrath
Hatner
Wayne
Jwod
Higging Leydon
Sesee
Saturday's Games Across Indiana Cities
Logansport visits Indianapolis while Anderson faces Marion and Danville travels to Kokomo for Saturday basketball action featuring three notable matchups among area teams.
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Logansport
Indianapolis
Anderson
Marion
Danville
Kokoro
Local YMCA Basketball Night Features Thea Kasterna At Atkins
The YMCA basketball league schedules Saturday games in the gym. Thea Kasterna hosts Atkins while Battery A clashes with the rival team.
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Gymnazium
Thea Kasterna
Atkins
Battery A
McGraw’s managerial genius and headline seasons compared
Special to The Sun recalls Johnny McGraw’s rise from Baltimore days where discord with Johnson hampered 1902 results to later triumphs in New York. The piece credits his talent with building a St Louis Cardinals audience later selling him to raised fame in New York and leading the Giants to two pennants and a World Championship against Philadelphia.
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Baltimore
Johnny McGraw
New York
Philadelphia
McGraw
Johnson
Taat
Mathewson
Muggsy
Edanson
East of Baltimores
Roberson
St. Louis Cardinals
Wilbert Hobinson
Giants
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