Conley Recounts A Tumultuous Boxing Rise In 1880s
The Sun describes Mike Conley known as the Ithaca Glan rising rapidly after a winter of 21 wins and rapid bouts in Philadelphia New York and San Francisco. His record features early rapid knockouts and a dramatic career ending after two rounds with Billy Woods amid a tense pugilistic era.
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the Sun
Mike Con Tey
Ithaca
Mike
Ithaca Warlag
Philadelphia
John §. Clarke
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Conley
New York City
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Herald
Joe Me
Billy Woods
New Orleans
Bowling Scores Highlight Indianapolis League Night
Biller of the Imperials led high with a Mi score, Nelson of the North sides followed, and Margen of the Washingtons claimed third. Dollman of the Columbias showed consistency across three games. Washingtons posted the top team score of 1 029 as six games split fairly evenly among teams with detailed frame totals listed for Columbia Alleys Turners and Washington Alleys divisions.
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Margen
Washingtons
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Columbias
Malin Ié
Rickard Seeks Record Purses for Jeffries Johnson Bout
Promoter Tex Rickard plans a historic prize fight setup with a $150,000 purse for the Jeffries versus Johnson bout to be staged likely in July at Goldfield. He claims strong funding behind the counter offers and notes he quickly mobilized cash after a late telegrams scramble, contrasting rivals boasting smaller purses.
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Nevata
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Jeffries
Jack Johnson
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Goldfield
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Thetneen
Death of Aintree Amsaral to Thekom
Lexington report by Dara notes the death of Aintree a two year old horse from Fidetwood Stud Franklin county. Aintree was a son of Derby winner Beston and dam Electric by Thundervolt.
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Thondervolt
Drug and Liquor Habit Cured Without Pain Or Failure
A fragmented notice touts a sanitarium claiming cure for drug and liquor addiction with no pain and no failure. It promises privacy and home-like care, noting patients are urged to pay upfront and that treatment is not conducted at home. Further contact details are incomplete.
Special Bowling Tournament Awards Hailed by Officials
President Robert J. Eryeur of the National Bowling Congress and city association secretary announce five new special awards for the St Louis National Bowler Tournament, adding to an estimated $20,000 pins prize. Awards honor youngest, oldest, lightest, highest game, and largest city representation.
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Pittsburgh amateur gulf champion Brings bid abroad
Special to The Sax reports WM. Byers of Pittsburgh, the matoma amateur golf champion, plans to travel abroad by February to compete in international events.
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Pyttaburg
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Chicago Boys Count 100 Fast Boxing Prospects
Referee voices caution about rising local boxers Cole and Bronson while naming Kid Papke from Spring Valley as a coming champion. Papke, a neighbor of John Mitchell, is praised for power and ring generalship, though predictions warn of elite rivals Williams and Little before future title shots.
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Spring Valley
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Battling Rejson
Berryhill to Lead Newark Baseball Club for 1926
Special to The Sam Newark Ohio Penn sylvania League member announces Berryhill from Lebanon Indiana will manage next year’s team. Walter Snodgrass is confirmed as manager and catcher from last season. New signees include pitcher E. E. Ashiler Paragon Indiana catcher Whitlam C Pearse Indiana infielder James Pierce Indiana and outfielder Blufford Walls Hartford City Indiana.
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Indianagola
James Pierce
Indianella
Ouffelder Bhuiford Walls
Hartford City
Sports notes and figures from early Virginia league and boxing
Salary limits in the Virginie league set at 100. Receipts from total sales projected at 92,500. Branley Robison owner of the Be Lows Cardinals reports three players under cover-time weekly. Jockey Willie Shaw earns 10,000 and will ride in Germany next year for 115,000. Tivgo Kelly pursues undisputed middleweight title with latest win over Dave Barry in six rounds. The Chinaga contest Frank Bpilt posts 1482 in six games averaging 223 pins per game. Automobiles Club of America pushes for acetylene headlights and horn standards amid industry concerns.
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Be Lows Cardinals
Kaufmann Defeats Gardner In Farcical Ring Bout
In Los Angeles on December 21 Al Kaufmann won the bout in the ninth round after George Gardner’s seconds caused a foul. The match was criticized as a farce with wild swings and wrestling clinches. Spectators and boxing writers called Kaufmann a flimsy fighter and Gardner a shadow of former champions.
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Los Angeles
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al Kaufmann
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Montreal May Not Get Newton Lefty Star in Flux
Left handed pitcher Eustace Newton seeks to choose his next team amid disputes involving Griff Griffith and Montreal manager Malachi Kittredge. Newton has offers from outlaw leagues and minor leagues but resists Montreal’s terms, signaling he may play elsewhere to guard against being railroaded by Griffin's influence. He plans to decide soon, aiming for fair salary and control over his destination.
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Carsey Promises Ten-Round Clash For Freddie Cole
Frank Carney of Chicago will box Freddie Cole of Indianapolis in a ten round bout at the Indianap lis Athletic Club on January 9. The show opens with a eight round bout between Ray Bronson of Indianapolis and George Williams of Chicago. A second bout pairing may be added if scheduling permits. officials say a preliminary eight round bout is planned but not finalized.
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Where Teams Train Across the Nation in 19th Century Schedule
The Beatos prepare in Little Rock Arkansas while Athletics drill at Braclin Springs Kentucky. New Yorks train in Atlanta Georgia Washingtons in Galveston Texas White Sox in Mexico City Mexico Detroits at Augusta Georgia Sands at Macon Georgia Browns at Houston Texas with teams scattered across major sites for seasonal practice.
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Prefers Married Men Says Cubs President
Chicago Cubs president Murphy states a preference for married men on the team saying they are steadier and more reliable. He notes women, especially single ones, back him, though this remark targets the team’s composition and public perception.
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Sweet Marie Matinee Hope In Cleveland Racing
Special to The Sum. Cleveland aims to host top amateur matinees next year with Major Delmar Moralog Buir and Blacklock joining George O as contenders. Sweet Marie, recently a standout in New York, may enter to clash with national rivals and defend the local club’s glory. If she appears, Delmar would guide Georgi G in a possible thrilling duel on the grand circuit.
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Applications for License in Indianapolis Wards 10 12 15
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