Tommy Ryan Recalls McCoy Backstabbing boxing match
In a Minneapolis memoir, Tommy Ryan recounts how McCoy manipulated his training before a pivotal fight. He details earlier bouts with Needham and West, the nerve and danger of the ring, and how McCoy allegedly sabotaged his conditioning to gain an advantage.
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Tommy Ryan
Minneapolis
Minn
Danny Needham
Needham
Joe Mannix
Smith
Amin
Elineh
Maspeth
Kid McCoy
Nevig
Ike
Tommy
McCoy
Syracuse
Meeny
Reform agenda for West Point football delegates
Gen Albert J Mills, superintendent, names Capt Palmer E Pierce as West Point delegate to the national football conference to be held in New York City. The Marine academy adopts council resolutions calling for open play, strict rule enforcement, clear penalties, and a permanent officials body. Regan pitcher travels to Washington for Town Cleveland for pitcher Frank Donahys.
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West Point
N.Y
Albert J. Mills
Military Academy
AL HL McCracken
New York University
Palmer E. Pierce
National Football Conference of Universities and Colleges
New York City
Thorndiay
Mills
Council of the Army Athletic Association
Regan Pitcher
Washington
Cleveland
Frank Donahys
East Plays A Rough Game
Governor Yates, former Chicago athlete, compares eastern and western football. He says eastern play is rougher and more brutal, citing Penn State players, Stevenson’s vicious hits, and widespread rule bending. He contends Yale and Harvard would edge Chicago due to greater fervor and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Governor Yates
Bwarthmore
University of Chicago
East
Saints
Pennsylvania
Stevenson
Maxwell
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Disappearance of Longtime Restaurant Keeper Roils New York
In New York on December 9, Max Eisner proprietor of a Grand Street restaurant and associate of Florida politician Sullivan vanishes after gamblers placed between 15 000 and 26 000 in bets tied to district race. creditors storm the eatery and threaten patrons as suspicion grows he fled with funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
hoMer
Max Eisner
Grand St
Floridy Sullivan
Risner
Eisner
Robert Gold
Gold
Han
Ebsner
Sullivan
Elsner
Herta Tn Hin
Hearst Rght
Hearst
Geld
Ala Mat iv Gold
Jett
Fiorrie Sullivan
Big Tim" Sullivan
Chance For Lightweight Match In Indy Draws Aid
A note from Indianapolis describes a chance for a lightweight boxing match. Interested fighters are asked to write to E Crowe in MerManet, Indiana, to secure a bout with Hratt who reports eagerness for a match.
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Indianapolis
E. Crowe
MerManet
Hratt
Ind
Enzious
Britt Announces Potential Fights With Corbett Or Herman
Special to the Sam New York report says Jimmy Britt, famed San Francisco boxer, claims a bout with either Young Corbett or Kid Herman is secured for him. He notes Willie Britt’s telegram and warns of California engagements. He also mentions possible matchups and financial prospects, with limited availability in New York or Philadelphia due to commitments.
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Sam
New York
Jimmy Britt
San Francisco
Young Corbett
Kid Herman
Willie
Jamen
Herbert
Jimmy
Kid Herman Herman
Katie
Chicago
Kade Hanlon
Huitt
Wille Witegerald
James
Britt
California
Hin
Tex
Philadelphia
Egat
Mrs Fitz Seeks Divorce in Sioux Falls
Mrs Robert Fitznammony arrives in the country to pursue a local divorce and to study music for a future on the stage. She denies legal tangles and says she is here simply for a rest and will not discuss private affairs, refuting reports of a Europe trip last June.
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Sperial
A.D. Dee
Robert Fitzaimmony
Europe
Race Results from New Orleans and Other Tracks
Race results listed for New Orleans City Park Ingleside and other venues with multiple races. Names include Sewell, Stoner EU, Radish, Perkhis, Col. White, Nico, Diggins, P.Ierratt, Merce, Adams, Rudtke, Croxsthwaite, Robertson, Crosthwaite, and several horses and times across distances from 3 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles.
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New Orleans
Fairegtounus
Firiongs
Verieas
Sewell
Sehoharie
Aenho
turiongs—Stoner EU
Iktoa
Dr. Meard
Devil Tree
Perkhis
Torchello
King Ellaworth
Calabash
Sno
Rolla
The
Columbia Girl
Freemans
Hyacinth
Arsenal
Col. White
Wedrewnos
Iynry O
New Umleans
City Park
Kingsmere
Nico
Diggins
Capitane
J. Ea Grillo
Oddeletts
Pierratt
Gros Grain
Ume
San Filancisco
Ingleside
Adams
Angels
Blumenthal
Dr. Gardner
Rudtke
Ramus
Tenordale
Wurte Nicht
Buchanan
Furtonge
Albert Fir
Wil Mame
Bt George, Jr
Los Angeles
Ascot
Gilpin
Norter
Needfil
Kingstelle
Murlongs
Lacene
Walsh
Marpesen
Betsy
Don Domo
Preston
Sneattution
Hermitage
Michael Byrnes
Booker
Workman
Loyal Front
Wileon
Masterson
W. H. Carey
Alxth
Franks Cutie
Moore
Hendwink
Fille W'Or
Polo Drives The Indians To Loganaport And Kokomo At Logansport
The Logansport area notes Polo drives with a Thursday visit to Loganaport and a Saturday return at the Auditorium. Marion beat Anderson 4 to 1 Wednesday night. Anderson could not serve until the final period. Lewis and Cunningham led the Foxy Five road line. Bannon and Mallory starred at goal. Kokomo faced a hard game against the Tigers Wednesday, but lost 6 to 5. The Griving of the Wildests was wild with Mercer Ben and Mitchell shining for Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loganaport
Marion
Anderson
Lewis
Cunningham
Foxy
Bannon
Mallory
Kokomo
Tigers
Wild’ Mercer
Benend Mitchell
Logansport
Rosies Began Badly and the Rise of Rustle Pitcher Fame
Horace Foge developed a raw recruit named Rustle into a major league pitcher, with Dick Buckley noted as finishing touch. The tale follows a fishing trip turn to discovery in Indianapolis, detailing Rustle’s early pay at seven dollars weekly, then thirteen at the new club.
Brood Mare Queenie Dead at Meadowthorne Stud
Lenington Kentucky December reports the death of Queenie a noted brood mare by Vimyar dam Heatsay by Austra lan. Queenie ranked as a top producer at Meadowthorne Stud with offspring including Rhick Venus winner of the Lakeside Bell stakes and the Great Eastern handicap and Fleeing Venus and Lord Pepper. Her death leaves a valued sire in Col Pepper with a strong progeny record and a heavy colt in training.
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Lenington
Queenie
Vimyar
Imp. Australan
Meidowthorne Sind
Dames EL Pepper
InAs
Col. Pepper
Rhick Venus
Venus
Lord Pepper
Heme
Trip
Notable pitchers who shaped baseball's early glory
Special to the Sun surveys legendary hurlers across eras. Matty Mathewson’s fame is weighed against rivals like Bobby Carathern, Tim Keefe, Charles Radbourne Alan, and Lady Baldwin. It notes Caruthers and Keefe delivering world titles, with Redbourne Alan and Baldwin anchoring pennant runs. Joe McGinnity is cited as a contemporary force aiding Mathewson. The piece highlights how broader pitching feats elevated teams to championships and shaped the sport’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathewson
Bobby Carathern
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Union
Chicago
Providence
Metropaitans
Tim Keefe
New York
Giants
Comiskey's
Lady" Baldwin
Detroit
Caruthers
Keefe
Redbourn
Baldwin
Mathewsort
Joe McGinnity
Iitter
Mathewron
Dave Roe
Two Baseball Clubs Plan Minimal Spring Experiment
The Giants and Cubs announce limited player changes for spring training. Manager McGraw will use at most three veterans from last season, two of whom have worn New York uniforms before. Chicago president Murphy aims to finish experiments and focus on team development, keeping core players like Chance, Tinker, and Evers in their roles.
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Chicago
New Yorks
Chicagos
Mannyr McGraw
Giants
Yiuristers
Tum
Marshall
Offa Neal
New York
Pitonet Ferguson
Laussville
Murphy
Rei'ng
Cubs
Wemon
Kilng
Moran
Cutehere
Realuch
Wicker
Lundgren
Frown
Chance
Every
Tinker Sieinfeldt
Olan
Indielders
Eberkard
Schulte
Debting
Singel
Rules Committee Urged to Curb Rough High School Basketball
Indiana Interscholastic association members met to study athletic reforms in public schools. A committee led by J. T. Giles and G. W. Benton was tasked to urge the rules committee to curb dangerous play and enforce scholastic eligibility. Lebanon high school faced a one-year suspension for playing ineligible players. others were elected for next year with L. D. Coffman as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coathullaa
Indiana Interscholastic Association
Dlecays
Giles
Bturton
Henton
McComb
Indianapolis
Syth Br
Lebanon High School
Wentfield High School
Springfield Signs Diverse Baseball Roster For Central League
Manager Hendricks of Springfield in the Central league announced several signings including catcher George Dalley from Cumberland and outfielders Jimmy Belden Joe Collins and Robert Beecher. New pitchers Jeste Meynolda Roy Wherry Dick Merriman Harry Hammond John Grindle joined, with infielders Halsman Frank Donohue and O Leary. A trade proposal for Alberta and Yan Anda was discussed and plans to bring back Catcher Shannon and Pitcher Summers. Hendricks also backs George McGurn of Chicago for league president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayevinsty
Ouue
Springfield
Hendricks
George Dalley
Cumberland
Jimmy Belden
Fort Wayne
Joe Collins
Robert Beecher
Tom Bence
Danvill
Halsman
Evanaville
Frank Donohue
O'Leary
Chicago
Fake Sale Says Lennon Confirms Club Talk
Win December 28. George Lennon owner of the St Paul club claims he believes the Minneapolis club sale is a sham. He says three of four Minneapolis associates tried to seize the team but could not find others to join, leaving the plan unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaure
Foxe
George Lennon
St Paul
Lennon
Minneapolis
Watkeine
Rande
New Fad Promises Speed Over Strength in Boxing
Special to the San Francisco news notes that Jack OBrien's victory over Fitzsimmons will start a trend toward speed and clever footwork. The piece traces historic fads from Sullivan to Corbett, Gibbons, and Jeffries, predicting hopping, rapid jabs, and agile sidestepping as the next style, with stamina and stomach endurance highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
San Francisco
Cal
Jack O'Brien
Robert Fitesimmunly
O'Brien
Jack
Fitz
John L. Sullivan
Juar Wke John
Debate Over Prohibitions On Athlete Compensation
Dr Albert H Sharpe urged replacing current eligibility rules with a system allowing athletes to earn money outside college teams. He argued that willing athletes lose college opportunities due to debt when competing for pay, citing his Yale football and track background. He spoke at the convention of elevating colleges and sports amid debates on amateurism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Eglinges Anf Preparatory
Iddie
Albert H. Sharpe
Yales
Penn Charter School
Philadjeipnta
Simpin
Elles
Sharpe
Han Interscollegiate Conths
Dasedall
Oarmin
Yale
Private automobile speedways and New Jersey plans
The piece discusses talk of speedways, private automobile racing and potential New Jersey developments next season. It notes interest in two cycle engine comparisons, Standard Oil influence, and forthcoming racing standards. It mentions New York Broadway auto events and a new Lecauville establishment with a notable four cylinder model priced around 2250.
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Tampa
New Jersey
Enthumuikix
New York
Broadway
Lecauville
RAF Koracy
Richmond Amateurs Lose to Kalamazoo Polo Team
Richmond players led by Wison Magaw and Marty Wartel received pro offers as Stevens and Williams head to Charlottesville to organize a new polo squad. Theta missing details and names indicate regional interest in Michigan and Cincinnati teams planning recruitment while a new rink is being opened.
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McRee Pree Annedtation
Nichmond
Ind
Dew
Enri
Crabb
Kalamaton
Mich
Atimasl
Stevens
Williams
Eity
Charlottesville
Blick
Janey
Michigan
Richmond
Wison, Magaw
Marty Wartel
Cincinnati
Central Polo League Day’s Games Held
Indianapolis travels to Logansport while Marion meets Danville in a Central Polo League day of matches.
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Indianapolis
Logansport
Marion
Danville
Ralph Wine Race at Capitol Speedway Feature
Armitage's Ralph won the match race on Capitol Ave speedway taking the first and third heats. John R won the second heat. Nancy L of Looxtel Lan was withdrawn after a shoe was thrown in the second heat. Close finishes marked the Daishen field. Killey’s Lady Bose won from a gelding. The feature event featured a pace between Sterling AB Holt and Manders Billy F and Zim: Werman’s Nellie.
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Ralph
Armitage
Capitol Ave
Shover
John I
John R
Looxtellan
Nancy L
Killey
Lady Bose
Bterling AB
Holt
Billy H. Manders
Billy F
Zim
Werman
Nelli
Fortunes Grow of Philadelphia Jack OBrien
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien emerges as a major Baltimore style magnate amid reports he owns Fairmount Park Broad Street Station Independence Hall the Hotel Wall and the public Library. He is said to be negotiating for a county courthouse and the Bek river property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Fairmount Park
Broad St
Independence Hall
Factions clash over re election of O'Brien
Chicago December 25 The Am etican Association meets in Chicago with a fight to block President Joe O'Brien of Milwaukee seeking another term. J Ed Grillo of Toledo leads opposition while Bryce Watkins and Kelley favor Mulford of Cincinnati for the presidency. Tebea’s position may decide the outcome as a split widens among Milwaukee and St Paul factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ametican Association
O’brien
J. Ed Grillo
Toledo
O'Brien
Alan
Bryce
Columbus
Watkins
Indianapolis
Kelsey
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Havenor
Lennnon
Ban Johnson
Lennon
St. Paul
Mike Kelley
George Lenpon
St Louis
Ed Grillo
Lennon-Havenor
Meears
Tebeau
O'Vrlem
George Tebea
Edge
Loutavitte
Kansas City
Tebrat
Fachun
O'Arien
Una
Mulford
J. E. Grillo
Grillo
AOA
Kelley
Ciyeinnail
Tehran
Baseball Player Movements and League Plans Highlight Spring News
George Mullin leads Detroit in AL state race as Southern league opens April 11 and Central league players prepare to report. Club trades Frank Kitson to Washington and Townsend to Cleveland while Frank Donahue stands as veteran ace. Stovak Bateman and Roseman compete for first base in Cleveland. plans emerge for Michigan Indiana league or regional rivals in Indiana and Port Wayne Marion parks with possible electric lines.
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Detroit
Frank Kitson
Tegan
Washington
Townesend
Townsend
Cleveland
Frank Donahus
Grand Rapids
Port Wayne
Marion
Ind
Electric
Ines
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Otto Stomberg
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Rule Committee
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Jim Corbet
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Jack O'Arien
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Standard Oil Company
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Pleyera
Central Polo League
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Magnates OF American Association
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Nama
Ben Mnulford, Jr
Oghicago
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