Santa Claus Boxing Cards Bring Christmas Fights
Boxing fans await a Christmas program across the country with Willie Fitzgerald vs Cy clone Thompson in San Francisco and Joe Bernstein slated for Baltimore. Rounds in Philadelphia Portland Haverhill and Lowell feature Donahue Kenny Donahue Briggs Simms Ackerman Weller and Sullivan as the sport shifts to a holiday boxing slate. Local interest centers on the Gans Herman show in Toaopah with Ghetto champion Herman facing the famed Hebrew and the crowd split on the best match with Carl Gans keeping the spotlight.
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Santa Claus
Joe Bernstein
Baltimore
Slarey Scaggs
Mebroweuhter
Terry McGovern
New York
Terry
Ally
Young Donacue
Kenny
Philadelphia
Young Erie
Tommy Quill
Portland
Billy Rhodes
Terry Martin
Haverhill
Maso
Young Donahue
Young Kenny
Kenney
Donahue
Pointer
Jimmy Briggs
Lowell
Mass
Wilkesbarre
Jim Bonner
Tommy Lowe
Sayers
Maurice Sayers
East
Art Simms
Afekeesport
Jack Simeon
Bert Ackerman
Youns Sullivan
Kid Weller
San Francisco
Wille Fitzgerald
Cyclone Thompson
Herman
Gans
Race results from major tracks in California and Louisiana
At San Francisco the ontrack results list Pescadero Rose Cherry Leila Hill Invader Baker Anvil Grace G Hector Shady Lad Line of Life and others with times ranging from 1 03 to 1 81 five furlongs to a mile. Los Angeles shows Cassdor Biancer Baron Fisher J P Donohue Lundy Kitty and Line of Life among others with times from 1 08 to 2 02. New Orleans reports Toy Boy Palladay Missouri Lad Mis souri Lad Columbia Girl and Splon with times from 1 14 to 1 1025.
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San Francisco
Pescadero
Miller
Farsee
Rose Cherry
Prince Nap
Leila Hill
Nabanassar
Invader
Willams
Captain Burnett
Seling
Jackful
Sullivan
Baker
Anvil
Grace G
Brown
Bragg
Clamor
Hector
McBride
Shady Lad
Woolma
Los Angeles
Stespiechase
Cassdor
Rodvick
Dr. Logan
Biancer
Phil Igoe
Baron Fisher
McDaniel
Cotillion
New Orleans
Bilac
Spider Web
Gargantua
Palladay
Smith
Frontenae
Tyrollan
Missouri Lad
Garner
Perret
Timo
Columbia Wants Football Petition Present to Butler Panel
A petition circulated among Columbia alumni asks for restoration of football at the university. It will be presented to President Nicholas M. Butler and the faculty committee on athletics in the coming days.
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New York
Columig
Nicholas M. Butler
Sullivan A A U President Aims Organizing Amateur Athletics
James E Sullivan, newly named head of the Amateur Athletic Union, outlines plans for 1907 to expand membership beyond 13 927 and to foster youth athletics through municipal playgrounds and dedicated committees. He cites past roles at Pan American, St Louis fair, Athens Olympics and upcoming Jamestown exposition.
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James
Sullivan
Amateur’ Athletic Union
Great American Organization of Athletes
the Sun
James BE. Sullivan
A. AU
Metropolitan Association
New England
Central
South Atlantic
Pacific
Western
Pueblo Northwest
Southern
United States
Athens
Greece
Steeplechase Boy Killed at Ascot Park
The first fatal accident at Ascot Park occurred in the first race a steeplechase over a short course. Rider H Lewis aboard Potrero Chico was thrown at the first jump and died an hour later. Cazador won the race at 11 to 10.
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Los Angeles
Ascot Park
H. Lewis
Lucky Baldwin
Cazador
Lewis
Aqueduct Track
Levine Sewell
Lichtmess
George Shilling
City Park Track
Bertrand Frelschon
Joe Levy
Coney Island
Money 10 Attract Cinclinal Punch Return Hint
Sam Mott, former manager of Jim Jeffries, predicts a comeback for the champion. Mott says Jeffries, now linked with The Lion and the Mouse, could resist big money no longer and may fight again. Jeffries enjoys farming wealth from ranch and farm products, and letters from Delaney discuss renewed prizering interest.
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Cincinnal
U. Ver. 2
Jim
Sam Mott
Jim Jeffries
the Lion and the Mouse
Mr. Mott
Jeff
Billy Delaney
Delaney
Nevada
Col James F Pepper Dies After Fall at Waldorf Astoria
Col James F Pepper of Lexington, heir to the whiskey family and a longtime racing figure, died at the Waldorf Astoria after a breakdown from multiple diseases, hastened by a fall while alighting from a carriage at the hotel last Thursday. The Sun advert remains offering ten words for sale misc three days for sixteen dollars.
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Col. Pepper
New York
James F. Pepper
Lexington
Waldorf-Astoria
Carraige St Me
Sullivan's Method of Shaking Hands Before Fights
The piece recalls John L. Sullivan's ritual of grabbing and sometimes wrenching a opponent's hand before bouts. It notes how spectators viewed the gesture as burlesque and recounts personal memory of Sullivan in San Francisco and New Orleans. The account emphasizes Sullivan's aggressive entrance and the psychology of his readiness to strike.
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Tsaw
John L. Sullivan
Jamey J. Corbett
Ecehampion
Geyaty
San Francisco
Sullivan
John L
Jim
New Orleans
John
Weight lifting contest to feature family lifting act in Indianapolis
An upcoming January show at the Auditorium features a weight lifting contest organized by Al Duty Bob Sears and Strangler Lewis with wrestlers and other strongmen. The event promises novelty acts including family lifting from three to four generations and dumbbell stunts A local proof of strength will follow Duty's Tonopah trip to watch Herman and Gans fight Duty bets on the negro to win though Herman could last ten rounds.
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Indianapolis
al Duty
Bob Sears
Strangler" Lewis
Tom Jenkins
Duty
Tonopah
Herman
Gans
Forgan to Start New Bank After Resigning From First National
Chicago Dec 1 David R Forgan vice president and director of First National Bank resigns and announces plans to start his own bank with 1500 capital. The move follows a meeting where resignation took effect Dec 31 and a La Salle Street banker cites a falling out with his brother James B Forgan who is president of the First National.
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Demppeemenar Frese
Chicago
David R. Forgan
Firat National Bank
la Sallest
James B. Forgan
The
First National
Drug and Liquor Habit Cure Offered At Sanitarium
Advertised cure claims no pain no failure with guaranteed results. Paliente urges private, home-style care at a sanitarium facility with strict privacy. Free information offered. no treatment sent to homes. specializes in women's cases and payment only after satisfaction.
Bids Referred On N Indianapolis Sewer Project
The Board of Public Works received a second bid round for the N. Indianapolis sewer. On reinforced concrete Henry Mang was the lowest bidder and on ordinary concrete A F Shover held the lowest bid. Meng's bid would raise the sewer cost to about $100,000. The bids were referred to the city engineer.
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N. Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Henry Mang
A. F. Shover
Meng
Sleepy Stenographer In Bloomington Mystery
Miss Carrie Bennlan a stenographer in Bloomington Illinois went to sleep late Wednesday and remains unconscious. Physicians labor to awaken her as efforts to rouse her continue.
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Ser—pe-wende Cress Associaties
Bloomington
Carrie Bennlan
Squires Fails to Impress in Australian Heavyweight Prospect
Australia reports Bill Squires espoused as a serious challenger to Jim Jeffries after a lackluster win over Pete Kling. Gans declares improving weight, while Hollywood clashes loom as Jeffries terms may be finalized. Ryan vs Powell draws attention as a strong preliminary with Powell’s rapid-fire record and Pacific coast amateur legacy.
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Tonopah
Nev
Tralian
Melbourne
Australia
Bill Squires
Pete Kling
Squires
Kling
America
Jim Jeffries
Big Teams at Evansville in Baseball Schedule
Evansville Central league baseball plans a game with the Chicago White Sox in Evansville on April 4 and with the Chicago Cubs on another April date. Also notes coal price increases by dealers, 50 cents per ton ground floor, 75 cents into cellar, with different rates for shute or only ground coke delivery. Prices take effect December 17.
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Evansville
Ind
Evanaville
Chicago White Sox
Thin City
Chicago Cubs
Indianapolis Coal Realers
Celery Dinners at Kingston Eatery Offer Eight Choices
A Kingston cafe advertises eight different dinners served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 39-41 N. Trinola, promising a variety of options and a specialty unchanged by time. The notice mentions a buffet and a coal and cement company contact.
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Amith
N. Trinola
Old Timers Drift Back as Southern League Attracts Veteran Stars
The Southern League draws many former major league names as old stars retire from national play. Figures like Pop Anson, Gore, Pfeffer, Lil Ripple, and Dan Broutherstill fade, while Parrott, Norcum, Bridenstein, Silver Hill, and others find new life in southern clubs. Veterans move into roles with Memphis, New Orleans, Little Rock, Birmingham, and Atlanta, reshaping the league’s veteran presence.
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American Association
Old Guard
Diamond Arena
Amers
Topnotch Emppany Cla
Pop
White
Detroits
Duck” Ewing
van Haltren
Mecca
South
Parrott
Tajun” Norcum
Washington
Augusta
Bhorn
Breitenstein
Theodore Bridenstein
New Orleans
Little Hook
Zimmer
Philadelphia Nationals
Little Rock
Frank Miller
Pittsbmrg
Douglass
Philelphia Nationals
Damman
Lito Tock
Harris challenges Attell for featherweight title bout
Harry Harris former bantamweight champion challenger to Abe Attell plans a featherweight title fight in Goldfield Nevada. Harris would accept a $10,000 purse and demands a weigh in at 127 pounds at ring time, aiming to replace the Ab Attell vs Bowker scrap in Goldfield. Attell has repeatedly dodged Harris asserting weight conditions.
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New York
Harry Harris
Abe Attell
Harris
Nev
Attell
Jim Bowker
England
Bowker
Goldfield
Harri Yma
Wold
Alde
Murphy to Face Corbett in Six Round Fight at National Club
Harlem lightweight Tommy Murphy replaces Terry McGovern to meet Corbett before the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Murphy, 21, 5 ft 4 in, 121 lb, has a mixed record including a win over George Dixon and a loss to McGovern. Corbett, 24, 5 ft 2 1/2 in, 133 lb, has notable knockouts of McGovern and recent six round loss to McGovern.
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Harlem
Tommy” Murphy
Terry McGovern
Young CorbeTt
National Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Murphy
George Dixon
Tong Ceres
Abe Acen
Matty Baldwin
Baldwin
Corbett
Terry McUovern
Bat Iling Nelson
Eddie Hanten
Young Erne
PugilistHall Recalled Health Boost From Night Onion
Louisvile report recalls Jem Wall once a top U S pugilist who battled consumptive illness. He attributed his recovery to eating a large Bermuda onion before bed, a habit he kept briefly before regaining health. Hart, once a skilled fighter, later earned a living with other work.
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Bermuda
Louisville
Jem Wall
Hall
Hart
Indiana societies join in Columbus Grove launch
In Columbus Grove Ohio on January 16 the Protective Association of Agricultural Societies of Indiana will launch. The group seeks to unite Indiana and Michigan societies and to oppose privileges and the methods of Secretary Knight of the American Trotting Association.
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Indiana
Columbus Grove
Columbes
Protective Association of Agricultural Societies
Michigac
Breretary Knight
America Trotting Association
I. U. Gets Local Athletes
Edward McLaughlin an all around Short Ridge track athlete and Fred Ferguson a hurdler from the Training School will enter Indiana University next term and try for a place on the IU track team.
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I. U
Edward McLaughlin
Shortridge
Fred Ferguson
Indiana University
SPORTLETTES AND RACING NEWS OF THE DAY
A fragmented sports column touches on amateur rule violations, the London Olympic aim, ticket prices for a boxing match, filmgoing costs, legendary boxing names, and a push for college athletic gate control. It also notes Montgomery’s Southern League status, turf licensing steps in Kentucky, and jockey discipline trends.
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Kentucky Racing Commission
Kentucky
Hart Ready to Wrestle at Liederkranz Hall
Louisville report notes Marvin Hart in top shape for a handicap match against Alex Swanson this afternoon. Swanson concedes 40 pounds to Hart and plans to win three falls in the bout, with Hart aiming for a decisive performance despite claims he knows little of wrestling.
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Louisville
Marvin Hart
Alex Swanson
Liederkrang Hall
Swanson
Grees
Hart
Terre Haute
Tme
Mit
Pittsburg Polo Team Rises as Akron Climbing in Race
The Susquehanna News reports Pittsburg embraces polo with two top rushers fueling Youngstown and Akron’s defense surging. Canton's teamwork praised while Quigley released and New Pittsburg squad gains a public team status. Akron adds Fred Jeans and Loxie Lyons boosting bid for second place behind Youngstown and others.
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Pittsburg
Canetun Cubs
Youngstown
Hall
Higgins
Hart
Grafs Fam
Eddie Higgins
Canton
Akron
Cubs
Frank Hardy
Johnny Carrikan
Soxie Lyons
Mana ‘Ger Morrissey
Quigley
Firet Rush Quigsey
Easat
Liverpool
Hickey
Bubatituts Fanener
Fred Jeans
Loxie” Lyons
Pittsbore
East Liverpool
Sharoz
New Castle
Beaver Falls
Scond Place
Weightlifting Contest Likely Despite January Timing
Al Duty the former police patrolman now heavyweight lifter plans a weight lifting contest at the Auditorium against Bob Sears around mid January. Duty heads to Tonopah Nevada to see the Herman Gans fight before the bout.
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al Duty
Bob” Sears
Dutyh
Tonopah
Nev
Herman-Gans
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