Personal magnetism fading in baseball legends era says Anson
Chicago February 3 1890s reports Capt Anson laments waning appeal of individual stars like Kelly Wagner Lajoie and Lange as fans seek new players and modern team play, recalling Latham Anson and other greats who drew crowds for unique personalities.
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Chicago
Anson
Cii
Mike Kells
Au Ower Lange
Warrior
Afsen
Wagner
Lajoie
Anse
Mkoe
Kelly
Flower Rone
Ironman
Arle Latham
Luton
Latham
Arup
Mathewson Huse
Waddert
Kelly Aml
Thie
Old Brigade
Nls
Ad Dry
Win Lange
Gigimie
Manly
Notable Boxers and Baseball Figures Of Many Feats
A collage of quick anecdotes features Joe Gans’ early days in a fish market and rise to prominence, Pat Sheedy’s counsel, Rosie's baseball lore with a camera hold, and King Kelly among Cleveland legends. The piece blends recollections of Mulloon's show, Pickaninny, and Lajoie’s bat with vivid social color from early sports culture.
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St. Loui
Lajoie
Cleveland
Larry
Sullivan Fighter dies after Pine Street shooting
Louis, Feb. 3, 81. Tammy Bullivan, a young pugilist, died at City Hospital after being shot early Sunday at a Pine Street saloon. Eddie Kellehar Buck Taylor and Andrew Gerwitz are held by police. Indictment accuses Kellehar of assault with intent to kill. others held as accessories.
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Sullivan
Scrippe-M'Rae Press Association
Louis
Louis Tammy” Bullivan
Pugillot
City Hospital
Eddie Kellehar
Buck Taylor
Andrew Gerwitz
Kelleher
Aasault
Solar Plexus Blow That Won Championship Fresh Tale
The article recounts Bob Fitzsimmons life and first real fighting battles in vivid, era-tinged reminiscence. He recalls early schooling in Cornwall England, Jem Mace guiding him, amateur tournaments, and his rise to champion status, interwoven with anecdotes of strength and rough bouts in Australia and New Zealand.
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Fitzsimmons
Carson
New Zealand
Smith Shaw
Australia
Pat McCrea
Mr Ren
Sydney
McCrews
Sporting of all sorts shows crowded sporting buzz
A long, garbled sports column lists veterans and rising stars across baseball, boxing, horse racing, and jockey news. It references players like Young Farrell Doolin and Abe Attell, boxing bouts linked to Pinky Evans, and tracks in New Orleans and Los Angeles as well as contract moves and management changes. The piece blends results, lineups, and upcoming events with flash mentions of teams such as the Detroit Tigers and Harvard, with scattered dates and locations.
Rogers Named Manager of Boston Americans Baseball Club
In Boston on February 3 the Morton League club sold Perry Session the St Paul pitcher. William Rogers, previously head clerk for two years, was appointed manager with Fred Tenny directing on-field duties.
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Rogers
Hoston
Boston Americans
Thureday
Perry Session
St. Paul
Morton
William Rogers
Fred ‘Tenny
Difficult game tainted by delays and confusion at the rink
Report of a chaotic Thursday night game with delays and a canceled match. Players from multiple teams struggled as overtime and substitutions disrupted play. Danville and Fort Wayne delivered strong defense while Commissions delayed scheduling and officials struggled to finalize dates.
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Danville
Fort Wayne
Tod
Davie
Jean
Aml Canavan
Fort Waynope
Roosevelt clash over Dwyer ethics whistle reports
A garbled Washington dispatch alleges Theodore Roosevelt teased Dwyer about White House ethics and a clipped letter leak. The report claims Dwyer faced rebuke but may avoid consequences while warnings were issued against discussing the matter publicly.
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Washington
Reer
Preskdeny
Bik
Theodore
White House
Frank Gotch Bests Jenkins in Title Bout at Cleveland
Frank Gotch defeated Jenkins in three falls at Cleveland on February 3, retaining the American Heavyweight title. Jenkins weighed 22 pounds more, but Gotch won the first fall in eight minutes and then the second and third falls in 48 seconds and one minute respectively. The crowd reported lively betting on the outcome amid a noisy display of cheering.
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Rae Prast
Cleveland
Frank Gotch
Towa
eMaMpion Caren
Tom Jenkins
Jenkins
Bilditimno
Mitch
Goteh
San McKay
Thie City
Indians Lose Poorly In Tough Indianapolis Match
The Indians were dominated in a rough game as Anderson defeated Indianapolis with a weak offense and leaky defense. Key players Mercee and Gardner stood out for Anderson while Indianapolis struggled to control the ball and draw calls, with referee Latham failing to curb rough play.
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Indianapolis
Indimnapolis
Anderton sWas
Thelan- Apolis
Mercee
Harper
Hoe
Ohara
Anders
Mercer
Mans‘lel
Gardner
Anderson Victory
Afallory
Mallary
Latham
Bart Oof
Mansfield
Devlin
Cunningham
Indianagalin
Panttion Anderson
Migwing
Pietru
Mercer Jaane
Higginn
Angus
Dion
Ah- Herkon
Bushes
Ifigeins
Stinstichd
Stope
Hatner
Mallory
Atomances
Gotch to Make Tour Decided to the Sun Port Dodge
Lawrence Viereue travels to Cleveland to jaw his foe Frank Goteh and team for a county tour. They will meet Piergue under a certain weight and face the champion if weight limits are surpassed.
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SUN
Port Dodge
Lawrence Viereue
Cleveland
Frank Goteh
Couners
Alen
Piergue
Auto Show Highlights Amid Chicago Display Confusion
Reports from Scripps News Agency describe a Chicago exhibit with a sprawling auto show featuring many models and a large variety of machinery. The event, held at a major showroom, promises heavy crowds and substantial orders as dealers prepare for the unveiling of new machines and vehicles.
Friday Night Basketball Standings and Results
Thursday results show Anderson 3 Indianpolis 5 and Dunes 5 Ft Wayne 2 with Kokomo 6, Marton 3. Friday games feature Marton at Ft Wayne and Kokam at Lafayette, Danville at Terre Haute, Logansport at Anderson.
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Anderson
Indianapolia
Dunes
Ft Wayne
Loguzaport
Terri Haute
Kokomo
Marton
Werner Kokam
Lafayette
Danville
Terre Haute
Logansport
Andersoy
Conklin Still Winning in Diamond Tournament
Chicago February 7 Chas F Conklin the champion amateur hitter maintains strong form in the diamond tournament at the A A Cor he nations championship. He defeated Charles S Norrin of New York by the score 300 to Sit.
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Conklin
Scripps-M'Rae Press
Chicago
Chas F. Conklin
Chieng
Hell
Charles S Norrin
New York
Terrible Turk No 16 Dominates London Bout
In a London match, madrali the Terrible Turk faces strong challenges from the crowd and rival boxers. He remains aggressive, outpacing opponents with swift combinations and solid defense, delivering a decisive performance against challengers tagged as the Russian Son.
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London
Mackanachmidt
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