Ketchell Masters Joe Thomas In Twenty Round Thriller
Stanley Ketchell defeated Joe Thomas after twenty rounds in San Francisco. Ketchell dominated with relentless aggression while Thomas relied on clever counterpunching. A fierce windstorm and canvas damage unsettled the crowd before the bout began and rain drenched spectators as the champion was crowned.
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San Francisco
Stanley Ketchell
Joe Thomas
Baseball Grounds
Sam Berger
Ketchell
Montana
Thomas
Gleason
OBrien Returns to Ring in Philadelphia Bout
New York Dec 13 Jack OBrien heads to Philadelphia for a six round bout against English heavyweight Bill Heveron. OBrien enjoys strong hometown support as the Quakers welcome him back with enthusiasm.
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O’brien
New York
Jack O'Brien
Bill Heveron
Jawn
Denison Barker Shop Offers Single Barrel Guns
Denison Barker Shop advertises shotguns and rifles with single barrel guns priced at $3.25 each. Gus Habich located at 121 W Washington St. Also offers accordion dress plating at 36% Circle and cabinet pieces with dot pricing at $3. Harrod's Studio at 118 Virginia Ave covers buttons and various platings.
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Denison Barker
Gus Habich
Washington St
Harrod
Virginia Ave
Reds Refuse 10 Accept Trade In Bald Giants Offer
New York reports a stalled deal involving Bresnahan Browne and Dahlen of the Giants for Lobert and Schlei of the Reds. Herrmann and Dreyfuss press to hold the line as Lobert and Schlei appear strong for the Giants while Bresnahan would serve as manager.
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Sam Crane
New York
Bresnahan
Browne and Dahlen
Giants
Lobert
Schlei
Cincinnati Rede
Garry Herrmann
Barney Dreyfuss
Peace Disciples Win Their Fight in League Bits
The peace fates Watkins Bryce and Armour won over Cantillon and his cohorts. There will be no invasion of American and National league territory by the American association as most threats proved bluff. Watkins plans to reveal new players soon after the American league meeting. He has made four offers for American league players. Detroit acquired Thomas and Washington traded outfielder Jones for Ollie Pickering.
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Bryce
Armour
Cantillon
American
National League
American Association
The
Sun
Detroit
Thomas
Washington
Jones
Ollie Pickering
Ketchell
Jof Thomas
Berger
Sam Berger
Knockout Drops Target Bike Race Leaders at Madison Square Garden
In New York the six day bicycle race leaders Walter Rutt and Urban MacDonald faced violence as knockout drops and red pepper were used against them. Rutt was saved by doctor Craemer after a bottle of bromo seltzer contained poison. MacDonald suffered a fractured skull during a spill and was hospitalised.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
Walter Rutt
Madison Square Garden
Butt
Craemer
Urban MacDonald
Lawson
Chicago
New York Hospital
Oval
Bill Papke I3 Jim Jeffries in Miniature
The article reports Louis Robie comparing Billy Papke to a young Jim Jeffries, praising Papke’s potential as a future champion. Robie, a longtime showman of actor-pugilists, recalls Jeffries rise from novice to world contender and notes Papke’s sturdy build, gentlemanly demeanor, and promising skill.
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Bill Papke
Jim Jeffries
Billy Papke
Louis Robie
Snickerbockers
Gayety
Finois Thunderbolt
Hugo Kelley
Mr.Robie
Jeffries
John L. Sullivan
Terry McGovern
James J. Corbett
Petr Jackson
Young Corbett
Charlie Mitchell
Jock Slavin
Armstrong
Right Cross
Newark
N. J
Jim
Washington
Davenport
Washington Monument
Jeff
Fitz
Papke
Ferguson Beaten at Broadway A C Wind-Up
Philadelphia reports Morris Harris defeated Sandy Ferguson of Boston in the wind-up of the Broadway A C on December 13, with Harris prevailing in the close contest securing the title over the visiting challenger.
Distilled Water Prices at Puro Company
The Puro Distilled Water Company lists half gallon bottles at six cents and five gallon Gemijohns at four cents. New phone line 272, exchange main 77.
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Ee Puro Distilled Water Company
Wilhite Beats Landis In Scratch Pool Challenge
Landis faced a sharp defeat as Willhite, given a W-point handicap, surpassed Landis with 140 to 129. The match featured steady play from Wilhite and a struggling Landis. Tonight Stevenson and Buchanan, both scratch players, are anticipated to present a more compelling contest.
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Willhite
Landis
Wilhite
Stevenson
Buchanan
What the Principals Say Ketchell Beats Thomas in Fight
Ketchell declares confidence in victory and superiority over Thomas while Thomas concedes by referee Berger's decision. Berger praises Ketchell's power and Thomas's effort noting moments of weakness and strong hitting.
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Nait
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Montana Boy
W. W. Naughton
Boguet Cigar 10c Cigar Co
W. Kriel
Indiana
REDS
Rollyn
Rollyn Hawkins Co
Bill
Wulschner
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Nanne Soo Chevigts
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