Fitzsimmons Loses to Jack O'Brien in Gruesome Bout
In San Francisco on December 21 Fitzsimmons battled Jack O'Brien at Mechanic's Pavilion. O'Brien dominated with precise lefts while Fitzsimmons, weakened and bleeding, collapsed after the 13th round as the crowd watched a brutal display and Graney signaled O'Brien’s victory.
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Fitz
Graney
Philadelphian
San Francisco
Cal
Fitssimmons
Wen
Jack O’brien
Mechanies’ Pavilion
Fitzsimmons
Buddanls
O'Brien
Ag O'Brien
Fitzsimons
Fite
Hound E
Jett
Bob
O’brien
Bodnappeared
Pitz
Pits
O'Bren
Fits
Graney Wan Fite
Jay to Race Again After Narrow Escape in Buffalo
Webb Jay a former Indianapolis resident now in Chicago says he will race again next spring as Chicago Automobile Club plans a meeting. He survived a near fatal mile a minute crash in Buffalo and declares the racing fever unbeatable while detailing his vow to return to the sport.
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Indianapolis
Sma
Chicago
Webb Jay
Amce
Mlesculows
Buffalo
Jay
Chicago Automobile Club
Earth
Comiskey Plans Sudden South Side Park Changes
Charles Comiskey of the Chicago American League club intends extensive improvements at the South Side Park. Work will begin soon with outfield grading and dirt added to satisfy the Sox president. Additional renovations to grandstand and entrances will follow in spring as he seeks to ease patron inconveniences while pursuing the pennant.
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Sam Chicago
Charles Comiskey
Sids
Sox
Bouthside
Comiskey
Faith in Cresceus Sparks Hope for New Records
Minne apolis jockey M W Savage bought Cresceus for 21000 but will bring the famed chestnut trotter back to training after a farm season to chase faster marks. Fans compare Cresceus to Dan Patch and Star Pointer, noting his rugged heart and potential to rebloom on the trotting stage.
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Minneapolis
Minn
M. W. Savage
Cresceus
Crescens
Rivage
Dan Patch
Batnge
Cresceng
Aten
Myron McHenry
Dan Patchen
Savage
Dani
H.C. Hersey
Dan
Hersey
Guive
Mersey
Dan Faich
Paremaker
Dan Fateh
Crescenx
Tate Br
Star Pointer
Pointer
Ed Geers
W. J. White
Cleveland
Dave McClary
McClary
O Brien Challenged In Minneapolis Bout
Special to the Simm reports Jack Curley for Marvin Hart of Louisville and Tommy Ryan of St Joseph Mich wire a challenge to Harry Corbett in San Francisco. They demand a ringside bout with the winner tonight and threaten serious action if OBrien wins by weight and kicks. If OBrien rises to the occasion Tommy Tynan will face him at the middleweight limit for the middleweight title.
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Simm
Minneapolie
Mini
Dec
Jack Curley
Marvin Hart
Louisville
Tommy Ryan
St. Joseph
Mich
Harry Corbett
San Francisco
O'Brien
Tommy Tynan
Negotiations Open Between Nelson and McGovern
Special to the Sum reports talks for a possible bout in Philadelphia with Nelson and McGovern. A meet date is unsettled with February 5 and March 16 among proposed targets. The pact would allocate 45 percent to Nelson and 30 percent to McGovern, with $1,000 appearance and weight bonds posted through T. G. Murphy.
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Philadelphia
Nelson and
McGovern
Thin City
Joe Humphreys
H. D. Neach
Ala
Troy
Nolan
New York
T. G. Murphy
Britt Quits Stage to Return Home and Plan Fights
The boxing scene notes Jimmy Britt will return home early next year after theater engagements. He may fight Young Carbett or Willie Fitzgerald, having defeated both previously, and could pursue a title bout with Battling Nelson. Fans believe Britt could still win, and a rematch with Nelson is likely in coming months.
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Jimmy Urittty
Jimmy
Moving Pictures
Young Carbett
Willie Fitzgerald
Anuthee
Huntt
Wil
Bultiing
Nelson
California
Britt
Aecure & Victory
Race Results Across American Tracks Amid Turbulent Times
Race results from New Orleans City Park and Fair Grounds, San Francisco, and Los Angeles reveal multiple races with winners and times. Notable horses include Nicoy, Lord Tadnor, Knowledge, and Peggy O Ney, across 6 furlong and mile distances, with jockeys and weights noted. Times range from around 1:12 to 2:5 for various events, including handicap and futurity courses.
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New Orleans
City Park
Steve Tit
Lassie
Martes
Lane
Wadleigh
iToiess
Ty Bs Kalleland
Jack Rattlin
Cirard
Nile
Perreit
Evantill
Hime
New Orlhans
Wiest
Trigg Morse
WW. McIntyre
Chawnesy Oleare
Menaken
Shy Tue- Jonga
Calleetor Joason
Col White
Feleht
Charle Thompson
Mr. Jack
Bewell
Bincertty Belic
San Anelena
San Francisco
Furtone
Haven
Knapp
Tenny
Pentagon
McBride
Dod Anderson
Gregor W. San Primos
Joi Radke
Dh Toot
Matt Horan
Albe Martes We
Dixie Lad
Kekereall
Los Angeles
Ascot
Peggy O' Ney
Sehalkneth
Ruatting Bill
Viona
Lomie
Brigund
McDaniel
Rublana
Tochuentine
Pon Domn
Preston
Bnscatante
Newtown
Goorluck
Buchanani
Masterson
Potrera Grande
Wi Mer
Yo Li Gensick
Alderman
Grillo in Running Three Cornered Fight for High Place
Grillo of the Toledo Ball club seeks the arbitration board chair of the National Association of Minor Leagues. American association support came at the recent New York baseball conclave. Watkins and Tebeau are rival candidates with Tebeau facing strong opposition across leagues.
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J. Ed Grillo
Toledo
Sseochitton
Amierican Associaton
New York
Wnlle
Aire
Grillo Watkins
Tebeau
Watty
Haenor Haa
Lennon
Joo Oreren
Faculty Kiling Football at Heidelberg Provokes Student Outcry
A Heidelberg faculty meeting moved to suspend a football program. Flora a nonstudent and G T Muidie were named to managerial roles, prompting student anger and protests. Captain Zechiel announced his resignation amid faculty efforts to halt the sport.
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Spreinl
Tiffin
Doe
West
Heidleberg
Flora
G. T Muidie
du Maumrus
Minniger
Nany
Zechiel
Harvard Crew Heads Fall Season With Wray In Charge
Harvard eyes a stronger fall rowing campaign with James Wray in charge, aided by captain Oliver Filley's leadership. Yale facing coaching changes and uncertain prospects, hopes to rebound after a tougher spring and rebuilds its novice squad ahead of regattas in October.
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Cambridge
Mags
Dee
Yil
Yue
Harvard
Crimson Schieh
Daly Tran
Yale
Ney Lavenites
Pervon
Wray
Dilley
Peatession
Carlyle
Crimson
Filey
Morse
Chase
Weeks
Claus
Yeutl
More
John A. Kennedy
Fitzsimmons Retires After Salty Tears In Dressing Room
In San Francisco on December 1 Fitzsimmons wept after defeat signaling retirement from active boxing. He stated likely retirement unless exhibition bouts occur and outlined plans to pursue middle and heavyweight titles, naming Tommy Ryan and Hart as potential opponents as he weighs future action.
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derippe-Meltzerens Association
Ban Francisco
Fitzsimmons
Iit
O'Brien
Tommy Ryan
Dod Chen
Hart
Toneelle
Royals Jump Ahead in Independent Bowling League
The Royale gained a lead on Wednesday in the Independent Bowling League while the Local funners were unable to beat Marlons No. 2. Reliance won five games from Rinky Dinhe with Oregon and Deweys performing evenly.
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Royals
Royale
Collathor
Marlons
Reliance
Dinhe
Oregons
Deweys
Tenney Plans Strong Infield Addition for Boston
Tenney of the Boston National speaks about bolstering the infield and outfield depth. He praises players Howard Renate Pretyr Lihdman and Whee while noting the need to add an elite outfielder close to landing Eheckard. He expects spring to bring more improvements and believes the box rotation will pace Whee.
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the Sun
Doston
Dee
Tenney
Boston National
Eheckard
Chicago
Howard
Renate
Mayers
Pretyr
Lihdman
Whee
Sports Items From A Fractured Page
A mixed sports recap previews trades and signings across baseball and boxing. Mentions Willie Sudhett injury claims, Ralph Glaze joining Dartmouth, Eddie Hanlin aiming for Koud, Spike Shannon's Cardinals link, and Pat Donovan reshaping Brooklyn's roster with new pitching depth. Also notes Jack Matarkes shifting to umpiring and Rouse O'Brien’s knockout of Tommy O'Toole in Philadelphia.
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Pete O'Brien
Pan
Pat Donovan
Brooklyn
Donovan
Dodgers
Rouse O'Brien
Tommy O'Toole
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Marion Helps Indians In Rough Close Victory
In Marion Indiana on December 21 1913 Indianapolis defeated Marion 1 0 in a hard fought game. The score was tied late as rough play marked the contest with players reacting fiercely and officials calling several fouls. Hart and Canningham stood out for Indianapolis while Hart and Harper led Marion with a few key goals and strong defense. Attendance was 116.
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Marion
Tri
Indieanapolis
Eveilitie
Che Trag
Cunningham
Hart
Hlemins
Indianapoli
Doherty Lyris
Cameran
Boal
Bannan
Meri
Dart
Ae Mesiass
Lewis
Kubrlyshum
Marlon
Rush
Fauls—Doherty
Wiggins
Twas
Curigen
Canningham
Stons—Harper
Reforpe—Moran
Polo Driv es and Indiana Hoops Schedule Notes
The article notes Indiana not scheduled to play Thursday and mentions matches against Sycamores at Tafaverts Friday and Port Wayne Saturday at the Auditorium Curtix. It cites Bal coming to Terns with Laharette, Dickey Vierre at Andean, Gotu f Pierce’s scoring, and a Kokomo win 4 102 over rearmeres and Wildcats. It also mentions a proposal by Captain Ramey of Michigan to tabulate records of athletes and says the plan is likely to spread.
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Indiens
Tafaverts
Port Wayne Temn
Dickey Vierre
Une UN
Andean
Weiresche Ontehe
Bre- Wayne
Aademain
Gotu F Pierce
Anderson
Umpire Caruthers Ends Strenuous Ball Life in Midwest
Umpire Caruthers, famed Western league figure, declares fatigue with the strenuous diamond life. The veteran, once valued by managers including Omaha’s Bill O Rourke, recalls a career spanning Brooklyn and the Browns, with bursts of conflict and a decade away from the field. He reflects on wages, arm trouble, and what might have kept him playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Caruthery
Gibbon
Hobby Han
Mike Cantilon
Dea Moines
Caruthers
Cantillon
Erourda
Aroentty
Omaha
Western
Slabman
Bobby
Ant Am Canon
Diamond
Kegee
Bill O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Brooklyn
Caruthera
von der Ahe
Louis Browrs
von der Ate
Browns
Dave Fouts
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O'Birien
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Fen
Rob
Fitzalmmons
Occa- Mency
Dla Oppatiost
Jack
O Brien
Aneff
Obriga
Drova
Obesceus
Hert Or
Ryan
Nelson and McGovern
Ansul
Ban Johoven
Acna
Daleiam
Watkins
Heidleberg University
BIG Eastern
Boston Nationals
Diminie Britt Ivis
Young Brie
Catvler Nevilly
Miwadkes
Hwe
Ayon
Witchersiene
Kelvim
St. Louis
Willie Sudhet
Ralph Glaze
Dartmouth
Taylor
Boston
Jearnei
Savannah
Elah Xeon
Eddie Hanlin
Kid Herman
Hience
Rim
Koud
Eddie
Savanot
Sheekard
Hirokiya Do
Baaman Cosry
Meteor Pfeffer
Mitowy
McCarthy
AML
Ikea
Adimirera
Dion
Nelson-McGovern
Othe Gente
Jimmy Brits
Janek O'Priell
Jack Matarkes
Bostone
Himaelf
Indians
Central Polo League
Polo
Curtix
Bal
Laharette
Heckton
Nathmal Roller Polo League
William Foor
Kid Houghton
Eddie Devlin
Kokomo
Rearmeres
Wildcats
Ramey
Michigan
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