Kid McCoy Reflects On Boxer's Life And Fights
In this Sun series Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy reflects on boxing limits, weight loss between rounds, and the toll of a career. He recalls fights with Gus Ruhlin Tom Sharkey and Jim Stewart, noting nerves and retirement after the last cartridge is fired. The piece notes a future installment will appear soon.
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Kid” McCoy
Norman Selby
Charles
Kid) McCoy
Gus Ruhlin
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
Tommy Ryan
Jim Stewart
National Athletic Club
New York
Return to the Ring After Three-Year Hiatus
The author describes a comeback spar with Stewart, a 210 pound novice with a hard right hand. The six round bout shows Stewart avoiding aggression while the author, weighing 166 pounds, notes misjudged strategy and his own faded form after a long layoff.
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Stewart
Jim Corbett
I decided to retire after facing Jim Stewart
In a candid boxing reminiscence, the fighter recalls the tame bout with Jim Stewart, noting how pre-fight expectations and training drained his power. He reflects on feints, a first round knockdown, and a lasting desire to leave the ring, shifting his life away from pugilism toward new pursuits.
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Art
Stewart
Ager
Allerdice Chosen Wolverine Captain for 1909
Half Back David Allerdice of Indianapolis was elected captain of Michigan for the 1909 season on the second ballot, unanimously chosen over Wasmund. A junior and Delta Upsilon member, Allerdice is renowned as a top football player and punter who played through a Pennsylvan ia game with a broken collarbone.
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Indianapolis
Wolverine
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Michigan
Pennsylvania
Delta “U
Soldier men in shoot New Years Day at Indy armory
The National Rifle Association of Indiana will hold an indoor shoot at the Infantry Armory at Ashland Avenue and Thirteenth Street in Indianapolis on New Year’s Day after noon. Rifle and revolver contests are planned with revolvers using reduced ammunition at 15, 25, and 75 yards. Many shots involve national guardsmen of Indianapolis. Company D, Second Infantry, participates.
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National Rifle Association of Indiana
Infantry Armory
Ashland Avenue
Thirteenth Street
National Guardsmen
Indianapolis
Company D
Second Infantry
Indianapolis Revolver Team Earns Top Honors
Battery A shooters from Indianapolis dominated the revolver event earning highest honors in a competitive meet. Details from the contest highlight precision and consistent scoring by the city team led by seasoned marksmen.
Twirler Murphy Dies in Leominster After Illness
P H Murphy, 24, a promising pitcher in the theatrical circuit, collapsed dead in the arms of his friend William Lahiff at Lahiff's Leominster home after a short pneumonia illness. The Worcester dispatch notes Murphy and Lahiff worked together in Clinton during the winter and describes Murphy as a rising twirler.
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Mass
P. H. “Murphy
William F. Lahiff
Leominster
Murphy
Lahiff
Clinton
Pugilists Tone Down for July Burns Johnson Fight
Dec 7 Training camps at Shannon's and Miller's prepare Jim Flynn and Sam Langford for a Coliseum bout on the twenty first. Ketchel hints at retirement to July 11 weight build, eyeing Burns if he wins Johnson in Australia. Burns Johnson bout raises local suspicion of fixed results amid European chatter.
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Australia
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Los Angeles
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Billy Papke
Southland
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New York
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Baseball magnates meet as minor leagues seek influence
The New York session under President Harry Pulliam opens in the Waldorf Astoria with major league leaders. Minor leagues gather at Hotel Victoria and prepare to push for higher classification, more arbitration power, and equal drafting privileges. Delegates from Eastern League Providence and Newark, American Association Indianapolis and Minneapolis, and others attend.
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Harry Pulliam
Cincinnati
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Hugh Duffy
Newark
George Stallings
Jersey City
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Wialter O'Meara
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Rochester
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C. D. Brennison
Baltimore
Ned Hanlon
Toronto
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Montreal
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G Boyer
J. C. Hickson
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American Association—Columbus
E. M. Schoenharn
Bobby Quinn
Indianapolis
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Charles Carr
Toledo
George B. Wild
Minneapolis
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Louisville
Kansas City
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Milwaukee
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George Lennon
St. Paul
Pat Power
J. D. O'Brien
Henry Killilea
Wer
National Commission
Boxing Bouts for the Week Across Major Cities
Weekly boxing schedule lists bouts in Pittsburg Boston Los Angeles and Philadelphia with names Jimmy Dunn Young McDougall Jim Driscoll Charley Griffin Abbe Attell Ad Wolgast Joe Jean net Morris Harris Tommy Coleman Kid Seth Young Loughrey Fred Corbett Owen Moran and Tommy O'Toole across Monday to Wednesday events.
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Abbe Attell
Ad Wolgast
Philadelphia
Joe Jeannett
New York
Morris Harris
Tommy Coleman
Kid Seth
Young Loughrey
Manayunk
Fred Corbett
Owen Moran
England
Tommy O’toole
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Brings Refund Promise
Advertising copy promotes a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The product bears E. W. Grove’s signature on every box and is priced at 25 cents.
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English Truth Attacks A. A. U. Chiefs Over Sports Row
London dispatch reports Henry Labouchere in Truth denounces the A. A. U. leadership after James E. Sullivan’s recent speech. He accuses the American body of deceit and claims repeated refusals to relate with the British association. The piece mocks claims of ties and labels the feud a breach of sportsmanship.
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Henry Labouchere
Truth
James E. Sullivan
Sullivan
British Association
Labouchere
A. A. VU
Wagner Girgus Plans Motor Car Circus Tour
Hans Wagner and partners will launch Wagner Bros Circus in early spring using motor cars to travel. The act, announced from new circus offices in the Union building Carnegie, Pa, will require about two rotor cars with orders already placed.
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Pittsburg
Hans Wasgner
Wagner Bros.’ Circus Company
Wagner
Union Building
Carnegie
Wrestling events set for Richmond Friday night
Richmond Indiana hosts two bouts Friday night with Prindle of Indianapolis meeting La Salle, and Demetrial the Greek champion facing Olson the Hoosier in the twin card.
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Indianapolis
la Salle
Demetral
Olson
Battery A Indoor Team Prepares For Kahn Tailoring Game
Manager Cook drills Battery A players to sharpen fitness and teamwork ahead of Thursday night match at Curtis Armory against Kahn Tailoring company.
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Kahn Tailoring Company
Curtis Armory
Nusbaum Versus Thornton Clash For Handicap Title
Nusbaum and Thornton finish tied at eight wins and one loss and will meet Monday night at the Board of Trade parlors to decide the handicap championship in Indianapolis. Thornton must make 200 while Nusbaum targets 250. Regular play ended with four tied for fourth. Tuesday or Wednesday matches set up the next rounds.
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Thornton
Board of Trade
Indianapolis
Lardis
Gant
McCleavey
Rosenery
Waddell Takes Hotel Clerk Role In Sparta Illinois
St Louis star pitcher Ruby Waddell has moved to Sparta Illinois where he is now the hotel clerk. He arrived last Tuesday with a shotgun and two bird dogs and promptly assumed charge of the hotel, winning the proprietor’s approval with his handling and effort.
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Ruby
George Edward) Waddell
St Loui Browns
Sparta
Illinois
George Edward
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