Doings in the Field of Sports Gardner the Omaha Kid
Gardner the Omaha Kid recounts a boxing life from Minneapolis to Omaha, detailing early fights, clashes with Tack Davis and John Gordon, a victory over Sally Smith, and a controversial Chicago bout with Terry McGovern. He notes 577 battles with 2 draws and 16 losses, and cites George Dixon as the only man to eclipse his record.
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Stennerpolis
Oreor Gardner
Minneapolis
Mattrera
Ossaha
Neb
Tack Davis
Prise Siahting
John Gordon
Nebraska City
Davis
Gordon
Omaha
Far & Cousole
St. Paul
Sally Smith
Smith
Terry McGovern
Chicago
McGovern
Brooklyn Terror
Taithima
Milelty
Timmy Porterefore
Soney
Gardner
George Dixon
Fex
Sammy Kelly
Polo league peace talks crumble as teams plan Indy clash
Western league resumes fight with Central league over polo rosters. M C Norton has booked Tomlinson hall for Jan 4 and 5, as Indianapolis prepares to field a top Western unit led by Pierca and Bannon. Central seeks Western stars while Anderson and Muncie discussions stall.
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Indianapolis
M. C. Norton
Tomlinson Hall
Indians
Dickey Pierca
Cunningham
Richmond
Rushers
Farrell
Muncie
Lyons
Anderson
Bannon
Pierce
Cohen
Bronson
Central
Hart
Higains
Hahn to challenge Duffey for eastern sprint title
An Arthur Duty duel may decide the superiority of Archig Hahn of Michigan and Duffey of Georgetown in a proposed race. Hahn, a Michigan sprinter who won multiple Olympic trophies at St Louis, seeks to meet Duffey to settle the matter.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Archig Hann
Michigan
Arthur Duty
Georgetown
Hahn
Duffey
St. Louis
Boxing and polo talk from Indianapolis sports page
The piece reflects on the Britt Nelson bout with strong opinions that it was a close fight and both fighters showed grit. It notes boxing’s popularity in Indianapolis, hints at upcoming matches, praises polo as a winter sport, and urges league peace and stronger local polo support. It laments absent stars Hart and Higgins and calls for stronger local polo teams.
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Aranapolis
Hart
Higgins
Shine Stanley to Meet Kid Whitsell in New Year Bout
The ten round fight pits Shine Stanley of Shelbyville against Kid Whitsell of Indianapolis in a quasi private bout held on New Year’s Eve. Ellis Lodge arranged the match with invited spectators. Both boxers have trained two weeks and weigh around 3 pounds.
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Shine Stanley
Shelbyville
Kid Whitsell
Indianapolis
Ellis’ Lodge
Whitsell
Stanley
Aining
Britt Confirms Retirement After Battling Nelson Fight
Britt the Boeing marvel says he will retire after the Nelson decision and rest, planning eastward bouts and possible matches if Jabez White comes to America. He believes the public tires of him but notes the cast wants Britt and will pay. The piece also covers American presidency indications with Grillo, Hickey, and O'Brien vying for the role and Y M C A basketball games set for Saturday night in Crawfordsville.
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Britt
Boeing Marvel
Battling Nelson
Fnte
Flo
Jabez White
America
White
The
American Association
Ed Grilin
T. J. Hickey
Joseph O'Brien
Milwaukee
O'Brien
Havenor
Hickey
Tebeau
Louieville
Kansas City
Lennon
St. Paul
Toedo
Grillo
Watkins
Minneapolis
Bryce
Columbus
Ruschaupt
Jiu Jitsu Throw: Higashi Subdues Bob in Sudden Duel
In New York a Japanese jiu jitsu expert Tatsuyama Higashi, one of Japan’s 20 skilled in the art, singlehandedly overpowered pugilist Tom Charkey. Higashi demonstrated swift throws and guard work, noting the technique while describing the fight to reporters. Ajax, a policeman, witnessed the rapid display.
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SUNY
New York
Elvtes
Tom Charkey
Tatsuyama Higashi
Japan
Tomits
Yamaehita
Pine for Baseball New Year brings Hoosier team changes
A winter look at Indianapolis baseball notes Ed Barrow as new manager with strict discipline. Mique Kahoe returns as catcher replacing Heydon who moves to Chicago Americans. Osteen and Jack Thoney join from the Highlanders to bolster the squad.
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Indianapolis
Ed Barrow
Phil Una
Mique” Kahoe
Hoosiers
Heydon
Chicago Americans
Osteen
Jack Thoney
Highlanders
All Sorts of Sporting Gossip and Boxing Tales
The column mocks recent boxing excesses and boxing figures. It notes Monroe's disappearance after a fight with Jeffries and mocks press agents. Milwauken reportedly subscribed 2500 cases for a national bowling tournament entertainment. Rip Setback leads Boston in a leadoff role while Bresnahan and Donlin shift positions. Ambitious signings and past stars like Russe and White surface in varying sports chatter.
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Milwauken
Milwaukee
Indiana colleges set spring athletics for 1926 season
Indiana colleges focus on spring sports with football baseball and track leaders. Purdue hires Billy Nufer to boost athletics and Fox to coach baseball. Jimmy Horne leads Indiana baseball and track before leaving for next year. Notre Dame expected to field strong spring teams as Catholic athletes lead state.
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Indiana
Billy” Nufer
Michigan
Purdue
Fox
Indianapally
Jimmy” Horne
Horne
Blate University
Notre Dame
Catholon
Cat Jerce
Indians Stay Close in Rough Polo Loss at Terre Haute
Indians battle Terre Haute in a hard fought polo match losing 2 to 1. Harner starred in goal with six stops, while Coggshall earned the lone Indian goal. Referee Lowry fined Houghton for using event words amid a rough, high tension game.
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Tere Haute
Pata
McGivroy
Hottentots
Harner
Indians
Mullin
O'Hare
Coggshall
Terre Haute
McGilvray
Queensbury
Wood
Hadley
Lowry
Houghton
Indianapolis
Terra Haute
Hipson Berangush -Harkin
Hadley Wood
Bue
Mianapalis
Raehes—Hipron
Michigan Coach Yost Inspires High School Players
Young athletes heed Coach Yost of Michigan urging students to quit cigarettes and late hours, maintain study standards, and stay in good physical condition. His advice helps Clark and Payne of Shortridge and Steele of the Training School earn Indiana entry, strengthening high school players' college prospects.
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Yost
Michigan
Big Western
Clark
Payne
Shortridge
Steele
Indiana
Isax Fotlona
City Hospital Christmas Program for Patients
An entertainment event will be held Saturday night at City Hospital featuring dancing music and a Christmas tree for patients and interns. Turkey cranberry sauce and plum pudding will be served and each patient will receive a present from the tree with candy for all. A sermon will be preached Sunday afternoon by Bir Wheeler of the Rescue Mission in the large corridor.
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Santa Clara
City Hospital
Bir, Wheeler
Notre Dame Star Frank Shaughnessy Signed by Washington
Notre Dame athlete Frank Shaughnessy, noted for football end play and four years on baseball, has been signed to play outfield for Washington. Local friends believe he rivals Norwood Gibson and Mike Powers in major league potential after a strong Notre Dame career and a stint with Paducah in the K T League where he batted .049.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Frank Shaughnessey
Washington
Norwood Gibson
Mike Powers
Shaughnesay
Bearden
Bearden Playing On the Baseball Team Four Years, Faat
Claven
Mtute
Bhaughnessy
Bnaca
Paducah
Central Indiana Western League Standings Report
Central Indiana Western League standings show Richmond and Fort Wayne high in the table with Kokomo and Lafayette also active. Friday results include Lafayette 11 Kokomo 2 and Indianapolis 1 Danville 4 Fort Wayne 3. Saturday games list Muncie at Richmond and Logansport at Lafayette among others.
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Lafayette
Anderson
Mercer
Woedke
Marion
Richmond
Rowe
Burgess
Dante
Ter
Haute
Duncle
Wayne
Kokomo
Marton
Logansport
Central Lancae—Terre Route
Indianapolis
Danville
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Inenee
Leagie
Loganeport
Todianipgus
Enkomo
Shortridge Alumnae Edge All-Star Five In Officials Battle
Friday basketball at Got Anan House features officialdom heavy game between Shortridge girls and All-Star alumnae. Alumnae win 32 to 12 as student officials from Shortridge staff the contest. Scorers include Maxwell Krauss and Hupp for alumnae with Newcomb and Hutchinson among players. Referee Riddle of Butler officiates. timer Patton and others assist.
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Gotanan House
Shortridge
Ume-kepers
Shortridge Boys
Mies Alma Kroum
Nue U Shortridge
Almbar
M. Newcombert
Frayne Ey Mutehinson
Porwara
P Maxwell
Ub Hupp
M. Brown
G Philpute
Seere
S. H
F. Th
Hutch Nson
Thoms
Alumnae
Maxwell
Krauss
Foul
FMS
Mutehinson
Newpomt
Alumnar
Lapp
Dlared
Foyle
Taggart
Newcomb
Hutchinson
Thomas
Happ
Brown
Philputt
Riddle
Butler
Hester
T, MM
Holloway
Timer
Patton
Wall Street bricks market tale told by Lawson
A fragment from a St Louis telegraph item quotes Dean Rheeny and Lawson in a dispute about the Wall Street oil or brick market. The piece suggests Lawson claims truthfulness while denouncing a cold brick market turning.
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Louis
Dean
Pat
Lawson
Wall-st Cortling
Supplementary Reader Seeks Educator Subscriptions
The Four-Track News monthly travel and education magazine targets educators seeking supplementary readers. It offers a 50-cent annual rate and 7.00 yearly option starting January, with a sample copy and special subscription offer from publisher George H. Duntely of New York.
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George H. Duntely
East 2d Street
New York
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Promoted For Health Benefits
A Buffalo physician praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for digestive relief and improved complexion. The ad claims charcoal absorbs impurities in the stomach and bowels, sweetens breath, purifies blood, and supports liver function. Priced at twenty five cents at drug stores.
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Btuart
Stuart
Orphaned Boy Left in City Hospital Ward
A severely under cared child, Leon Stoten, has lived in City Hospital Ward 2 since last February after a mother who fled later died in Ohio. Doctors offered care only as a temporary solution, and attempts to locate relatives or place him in an orphanage or Fort Wayne home have failed. The boy remains incoherent and old enough to seek Christmas comfort, with efforts continuing to find relatives.
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Lttle Leon Stoten
City Hospital
Ohio
Fort Wyarne
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