Hoodoo bouts and boxing legends of McAuliffe era
The article profiles Jack McAuliffe as a key boxing adviser who backed champions across featherweight, middleweight, and heavyweight divisions and helped Bullivan, Dixon, and Dempsey. It recounts his dramatic in-ring antics, a famed Frisco knockout bluff, and notes on historic long fights and weight class impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Jack McAnlife
McAuliffe
Cal McCarthy
Troy
George Dixon
Jack
Jack Dempsey
Australia
New Orleans
John L. Bullivan
Bullivan
Will
Ghis
Carroll
Jimmy Carroll
Frisco
California
McAdife
Car- Tol
Dick Roche
Nin
Phil Dwyer
Jim Colville
Ike
Biz
Dwyer
Colville
Carrol
Roede
McAullffe
Et Pierre
France
Jake Suvain
Jem Smith
Europe
Elirain Snally
Tenserkin
Sullivan
Dix
Gardner
Terry McGovern
Nelson
McGovern
Terry
Jett
Murphy
Dane
Corbett Corbett
Neleon
Bat
Young Corbett
Agethet Nalaon
Anyasdelon
Sethn
Suppressed Will Reveals Hidden Bequests of Capt Brown
Special to the Pittsburgh dispatch reports that the late turfman Capt Brown’s will was suppressed in Allegheny County with key bequests omitted. A major provision left $29,000 cash and a gold plate to Martha Lewis of Pittsburgh, caretaker for Brown’s daughter Nellie, plus bonds for Grace Brown must not remarry. The daughter-in-law’s bonds revert to the Brown estate, provoking bitterness from Grace Brown and widow Browness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pittsburg
Brown
Turfman
Aainer
Allegheny County
Ahn
Eatate
Appicanion
Bergwin
Astoria
Tamane
Ming Martha Lewis
Pittayburg
Martle Lewis
Miss Lewis
Neilie
Mary Brown
Capt. Brown
Greenfield Ave
Mise Lewis
Grace ML Brown
Princeton
Bonda
Young Bits
Brows
William Brown
Exciting finishes at Capitol Speedway races
Pri day races at Capitolave Speedway featured a thrilling afternoon with Catherine M driven by B Jones narrowly beating Dan Gould driven by D Cuttinger from Edinburg. A later match was halted due to a broken harness on Armitage’s horse Ralph versus Riordan’s Harper B. The program resumes Saturday with Don and Joe Reeves Ginger and Harry Rodecker’s Don. Sterling Ro Hols Big H won the free-for-all pace among eight starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitolave Sspeedway
Catharine M
B. Jones
Dan Gould
D. Cuttinger
Edinburg
Jones
Mr. Armitage
Ralph
D. Riordan
Harper B
Hartress
Armitage
Harry Rodecker
Don
Joe Reeves
Ginger
Sterling Ro Hols Big H
Baseball and football reform mix with Hoosier hopes
At the National League meeting in New York fans focus on baseball reform as Pulliam's presidency faces scrutiny. Watkins of Indianapolis aims to boost Hoosier talent with better minor league recognition and draft rules. Camp embraces football rule changes to open play, while Fight Bob Fitzsimmons headlines in San Francisco next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John T. Brush
Harry Pulliam
Pulliam
Brush
Garry Herrmann
Cincinneti
Wartking
Watkins
Indianapotis
Hoosterdam
Watking
Barrows
Grillo
Toledo
Toledo, Won Xetting Players, and 4Elymer
Columbus
Camp
Walter Camp
Yale
Tle
Feo Brien
Fellowa Will Cour
San Francisco
Bob Fitestm
Ore
Seara
OBrien Favored In Youth Versus Experience Clash In Boxing
The article previews a boxing match with OBrien seen as the likely winner against Fitzsimmons based on youth and cleverness. It notes doubts about Fitzsimmons condition but expects him to be in shape when the bout arrives. It also mentions a possible high-stakes bout between Nelson and McGovern with manager Nolyn handling talks. Indianapolis leads the league as teams reinforce rosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlevarest
Jack” O'Brien
O'Brien
Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Fitz
Polo Drives Sycamores Past Polo at Auditorium
Polo led by Capt Dobby Hart as Lafayette faced a tough test. Marlon fell to the ladder after PL Wayne’s Ratrosders trailed 7 to 3 on their rink. Dickey Pierce, formerly of Indian, starred in Friday night action as Kokomo edged Anderson 5 to 4 with Lyona bolstering Kokomo’s defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sycamores Py
Dobby Hart
Lafayette
Marlon
PL Wayne
Ratrosders
Dickey Pierce
Anderson
Kokomo
Lyona
Indianapolis Youth Leads Princeton Mandolin Club Honor
Henry Douglass Pierce Jr of Indianapolis was elected leader of Princeton University Mandolin Club marking a rare local win. Alfred Ogle of Augusta was named as the other honoree in this week’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinestos
Indianapolis
Henry Douglass Pierce, Jr
Princeton University
Central Polo League Saturday Games
Lafayette hosts Indianapola while Danvilq meets Marion Fort Wayne at Kokome 6. Local paper notes this slate for Saturday with matchups across the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Indianapola
Danvilq
Marion
Fort Wayne
Kokome
Hanlon Likens Reds Pitching to Challenge Stronger Clubs
New manager Ned Hanlon gains full control with Garry Herrmann in New York before the Reds head to Cincinnati. Hanlon plans to evaluate every position with Captain Joe Kelley, expects only minor changes, and is bullish on pitching options Over, Ewing, Welmer, Cheek and Ware. He has yet to decide on Cheechko and notes Columbus bid for St Paul’s Bobby Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann
Reda
Ned Hanlon
Intter
Hanlon
Joe Kelley
Br. Herrmann
West
Reds
Foxy Ned
Brooklyn
Fas
Hanan
Olf
Ile Considera
Ewing
Welmer
Cheek
Tare
Charley Cheech
Columbus
St. Paul
Bobby Quinnayatt
Knockout in third round thrills crowd in Michigan
In Michigan on December 14 a large crowd gathered for a boxing event headlined by Tommy Ryan and Marvin Hart. In the undercard, Johnny Morrison defeated Kid Donahua of Beaton by a third round knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-McRae
Tommy Ryan
Marvin Hart
Johnny Morrison
Kid" Donahua
Beaton
Reverend Hal Fudge to close Cumberland Baptist pastorate
The Reverend Hal Fudge will end his pastorate at the Cumberland Baptist Church in Bunday. A social will be held by the church prior to Christmas, on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Fudge
Baptist Church
Cumberland
Bunday
Batunjay
Los Angeles Clinches Pacific Coast League Pennant
Los Angeles wins the Pacifi Coast league pennant for 195 yesterday after a tight finish. The team defeated Tapteay Slay 4 to 2, with standout performances boosting their season ending to secure the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tapteay
Play Basketball Games in City League Night
The second series of games in the city basketball league will be played Saturday night in the Shortridge High School gym. Shortridge meets the Turners while the Southsiders face Butler. expected to be better than last week. Capt De Weese returns for Shortridge and Rotine may play at center for Butler. Lehrman and Berndt join the Turners and Manuals respectively for key forward and center roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge High School
Shortridge
Turners
Butler
de Weese
Rotine
Lehrman
Wil
Pringler
Cotton" Berndt
Atkins Five
Shevlin Seeks Fourth Yale Y Sport Honor
Captain Tom Shevlin of Yale football seeks a fourth Y award across sports. He has won Y in football four times, track athletics three times, and baseball once, with plans to join Yale hockey pending training. Trainers kept him from ice play due to year round sport commitments and injury risk. He resumes training after a brief rest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Tom Shevlin
Yale
Shevlin
Becauss
Sheviln
Herman Defeats Hanlon In Slugging 20 Round Fight
Chicago's Kia Herman won a grueling 20 round decision over Eddie Hanlon of California in a ferocious bout noted for bleeding and face cuts. Hanlon was on his feet at the end but worn by Herman's long rights. Betting had swung from Hanlon favor to even money before the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avrippe-McRae Press Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Senth
Kia" Herman
Chicago
Eddie Hanlon
California
Hanlon
Herman
Hadlon
Liddle
Seth Walghed
Noo Aneees
Marcan Attracts Trade Interest From Washington Americans
St Pauls star Arthur Marcan, the Milwaukee boy, is courted by Jake Brohls Washington Americans. Washington has reportedly offered for the second baseman and may swap a fielder, with cash to boot, while Dick Padden plans to cover second base. Marcan is popular in Saint Paul and his possible departure stirs speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Milwaukee
Wis
Jake Brohl
Washington
Arthur Marcan
St Paul
Afarcan
Watking
Indianapolis
Himm
Reat
Tae
St. Paul
Marcan
Foster Company
Mike Kelley
Dick Padden
Sarcan
Betting odds unsettled after long match dispute
Worries over betting odds persist after a bout between Pits and O'Brien. The public expects O'Brien to be favorite, with debates about who would win lingering long after the 18 round amateur bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dee
Pits
O'Brien
Northsides Reach 110¢ Mark in Howling League Night
In Friday games of the Indianapolis Howling league flat division the Northsides posted 1108, while the Marions and Northsides each won three. The Imperials swept the Crescents and the Columbias defeated Washington. The Nationale and Turners also split, each taking seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northsides
Indianapolis
Marions
Imperials
Crescents
Columbias
Washington A
Nationale
Turners
Nelson Says It Is Off In Toledo Boxing Stoppage
The telegram from Ike Murphy indicates McGovern’s forfeit money had not been posted yet. Battling Nelson says the bout is off as far as he is concerned and expects no fight to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Toledo
Dee
Ike
Murphy
McGovern
Hart Captained Indians Defeated On Local Ice
Lafayette Indiana December 15 Without captain Hart the Indians fell 10 to 7 to visiting team on the local rink. Higgins starred, carrying the ball through Sycamore defense and scoring three goals in the final period. Harper and Carrigan made sensational stops as the home team fought hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Hart
Higgins
Coggenall
Coggahall
Thheteen
Indians
Harper
Carrigan
Higgina
Houghton Copmakall Harper
Gaovitt
Houghtom
Houghton
Coggeshall
Gavitt
Wiley
Miller
Hiesins
Boore
Indianapolis
Lafayatte
Rusher
Rusher—Higgion
Troughton
Stope—Harper
Tibbitts
Theterce-Lowry
Sponge Thrower Scrippa-McRae Faces Sullivan in Baltimore
In Baltimore Dee Stein of Philadelphia tests a sponge against Kid Sullivan in the eighth contest. The event, part of the Eureka A series, unfolds amid local boxing action with fans watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McRae
Baltimore
Dee Stein
Floulndelphia
Kid" Sullivan
Ington
Eureka A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nellie
Sycamores
Catherine M
Hoosiers
Puliiam
Rowties
Rowdylara
Magnate
McGraw
Jdnny Wagner
Dreyfuss
Pittabure
Rome
Game
Phila
Wevern
Philadelphia
Fghters
Nic
Nolyn
Nike
Danville
Nick McGilvray
Old Indian
Campbell
Nick
Cunningham
Harkins
Polo
Central Polo League
CLVES
Indianapolia
Danville Paeeneny
RED Hanlon
Geng Berenah
Matty Matthews
Riverview Club
Jon
Walghing
Matthews
Esseman
Abbent
Indiane
Higging
Little Fellow
Lafayette Rooters
Sycamore Defens
Hood Ga
Ezeeietere
Hood
Saraapartla
Lawel
Uxbbe
Ghana
Brent Ar
Mrs Rae
Rendara
Oaly
W. S. Tingley
M. D
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!