Nelson and Nolan Clash Over Control of Ring Power
Frisco reports claim Billy Nolan battles Nelson and promoter Coffroth for control, with Nolan accused of health gossip and dictatorial aims. Britt, Gans, Hanlon, and others weigh future bouts as Al Neill’s loss signals shifting boxing power in San Francisco.
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Nelson-Britt Pictures
Fehl
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Bia
Nelson
Bia Maneer
San Francisco
Nolan
Fighters Who Will Clash At Auditorium
George Mompts of Abicaga and Fred Lanes of San Francisco prepare for a ten round bout at De Auditorium on Monday night in Indianapolis. Both claim peak condition, respect each other’s punching and cleverness, and expect victory though neither underestimates the other. Ray Bronton, who was to face Jack Roberts, is ill, leaving room for substitutes from the Indianapolis Athletic Club to meet the Chicago hopeful.
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al Neill
Jon Thomas
Marka
Ina
Nelly
Denver
Ed Brartin
Martin
Sam McVey
San Diego
Ronnie
Tieorge Mompts
Abicaga
Fred Lanes
Sanfrancisco
de Auditorium
Indianapolis
Ray Bronton
Jack Roberts
Chicago
Phyaklang
Branson
Mart Roberts
Indianapolis Athletic Club
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wUl Xo
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Sefned
Fat Wagner
Jim
Cleveland
Bart
Schreck
Bedrock
Tim
Harry Blake
Senreuk
Pye
Missouri
Tllinoix
Corbett
Pala
Rules Hamper Star Athletes at Wisconsin Football
Wisconsin threats to stage a walkout if football is abolished at the Badger institution. Star players Waller and Parsons fear losing a year of competition and consider transferring to Michigan if athletics are restricted next season.
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Badger
Madison
Whey
Waller
Parsons
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Michlaan
Indiana Defeats Wabash in Indoor Dual Meet
Indiana defeated Wabash with numerous events led by Spaulding and Buckley of Indiana. McKinney and Carr of Indiana claimed top spots in the mile, distance, and sprints, while Ray and Sampay starred in field events. Attendance noted. officials listed.
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Indiana
Wabash
Spaulding
Johnson
McKinney
Carr
Rhot
Ray
Erst
Hourle
Buckley
Seward
Miller
Sampse
Sh Indhes
Gwartermite
Themmsas
Ndiana
Sampae
Dineen may stay with Collins as Boston coach plans drift
Special to the Saw from Boston dated February 12 reports Il Dineen dissatisfy with local management and preferences, and that Collins will lead trains next season. It notes a Syracuse talk with Catling and hints at Pat Gurney and Dr Pat Carney’s uncertain moves, with Carney coaching Holy Cross until season start.
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Boston
Mang
Collins
Trairs
Mitle
Dineen
Arthur Trwin
Altoona
Colling
Willet Helen
Congent
Pat Carney
St. Paul
Lis
Holy Cross
Monte Carlo Be Built by Chicago Promoter
Hugo Dermanini, a Chicago promoter, plans a Monte Carlo style casino at Tia Junta on the Mexican side. He proposes an incline railroad from the National City Otey terminus to facilitate early access for American and Mexican visitors, with plans for gambling and entertainment.
Boxing and wrestling notes from the coast and chasing bouts
Abe Ailel plans a Tacite coast visit with Wilah in Frisco. Abraham Kavei aims a New York lightweight bout with Bothner, who claims a bot arm but is ready to fight. Kaufmann’s manager Tam O Rourke backs a western match, while Willie Topper and his father open a billiard parlor. Terry McGovern vows no color line against Battling Nelson, despite controversy. O Morke arrives in New York seeking Joe Gans or Britt Nelson bout, as Pacific coast boxing expands. Morris Levy plans a Los Angeles arena for 5 000 spectators to stage finish fights, and Jimmy Bannon becomes Montreal club manager in the Eastern league.
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Botoro
Nelsonict
Nolan
Nelson
San Francisco
Boaiing Trust
Jimmy Coffroth
Notance
Britt
J. Bettt
Gans
Eddie Hanlox
Mike
Hanlon
Haston
Hanton
Abrahim Kavei
New York
Bothner
Bothner Hay
Shippy
George O'Mourke
Australia
Ile
Joe Gang
O'Rourke
Britt O Nelson
Central Polo League pitcher denounces spit ball shift
Norwood Gibson joins peers in ruling the spit ball less this season. He predicts lower usage as players recognize grip and arm strain linked to the pitch. Contests list Marion at Anderson and Champaign at Danville with March 14 meetings against Mc Govern and training in Philadelphia.
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Norwood Gibson
Andersen
Owine
King Kelly and the Great Second Baseman Trickery
A historic tale recounts Mike Kelly and a famed second baseman famed for trickery. Kelly bets he can steal a base without being touched while the fielder holds the ball, slides under and around to touch the base, leaving the rival second baseman baffled.
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Mayer
Mike Kelly
Mike
Tricketers
Cleeater
Jack Burdock
Bepkee
Fred Pfeffer
Kel
Burdeck
McPhan
Profter
Terre Haute Boxing Tonight At Lakeview Park Theater
Terre Haute continues boxing season with Young Mahoney of Milwaukee and Tony Canoni of Chicago set for a ten round bout at 15 pounds. Paddy Darrell promotes Mahoney and intends to bring his man to finish in Terre Haute. Capens club seeks a 29 round bout in Hot Springs. past results include Mahoney draws with Hugh Kelly in Indianapolis and with Capens in Milwaukee. Schedule makers for 1906 baseball season begin negotiations in New York as Garry Herrmann and John Bruce coordinate with minor leagues. Richard Purcell of Rushville dies suddenly at 13, former manager of local bagbal team that won eastern Ohio Indiana title.
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Terre Haute
Terre Flaute Athletic Club
Lakeview Park Theater
Young Mahoney
Milwaukee
Tony Canoni
Chicazo
Paddy Darrell
Terre Maute
Teddy Murphy
Capens
Guys the
New York City
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati Club
John K. Bruce
National Commission
Tert
Argo
Sperlul
Sam Rushville
Richard Purcell
Ely
Bagebal
Ohio
Indiana
Manuals Lose To Visitors In Lopsided Tug of War
Craw fordsville hinh wehnst and Manual quintet clashed at Manual gym in a fast paced game. The visitors edged Manual 26 to 23 in a surprising upset. Manual reporters had expected a win after a previous loss to Shortridge.
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Hinh Wehnst
Shortridge
Nercely
Manuala
Serche
Aiking
Poor showing shadows Penns athletic program at Penn
Special to The San Philadelphia reports a weak winter indgor season from Penns team under trainer Mike Murphy. Many top athletes have left, leaving a thin squad that struggles to compete. The piece notes Sheppard and Histey both left Penn for other teams and considers Murphy’s ability to retain talent as Penn contends for spring events.
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Bennaytvantr
Mike Murphy
Murphy
Penn
Acoo
Philamphia
Ania
Ming
Jason 15 Punished As Central League Reshuffles Fort Wayne Polo Debacle
The Central League punished Jason for refusing to go to Anderson without purchase money records. Fort Wayne players were reassigned to seven clubs including Anderson Dagville Lugansport Kokomo and Canavan. The meeting at Leperiat redistributed the defunct Fort Wayne roster as the schedule was adjusted for a seven club season.
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Enecit
Anderson Uunless
Fort Wayne
Paul Jason
Jason
Megvates
Teomain Peel
Wera
Therapolla
Todlans
Cunber
Anderson
Leydon
Sutton
Lugansport
Canavan
Wil
Kokomo
Bro- Grath
Dagville
Lou Dillon Not Drugged Sparks Trainer’s Denial
Special to the Sun from San Francisco reports Mislara Sanders, trainer and driver of Lou Dillon, found yesterday at Plapanton track. Sanders rejects an east coast claim that the mare was doped before a race against Major Delmar, insisting the horse’s performance was natural and that fear and nerves may have hindered her efforts. He asserts only the mare’s attendants could influence her and notes she later set a private track record.
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Sun
San Francisco
Mislara Sanders
Lou Dillon
Plapanton Track
Lot Dillon
Major Delinor
Sanders
Binders
Brajor Delmar
Gay
Akemara
Wattie Makes Additions
Manager Warkles adds two players to the local team hoping for better results. Pitcher Jack Halla from Cleveland is a left-hander noted by Cantillon for Milwaukee and the AA circuit. Outfielder Armour T. Greenale is praised as a solid, capable driver, though some names appear misrendered.
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Warkles
Maida
Bearrdal
Met
Jack Halla
Cleveland
Malla
Lajoie
Larry
Jos Cantillon
Milwaukee
Agaln
Hiters Malla
Foxy Joe Long
Halla
Cantillon
Doran
Hula
Wain
Kirt
Armour T. Gree
Dade
Helder
Sunday Ball at Brooklyn Supposed at Manhattan Beach
Special to the Sam reports the Brooklyn Superbas may shift Sunday games to Manhattan Beach if home grounds are unavailable. The plan includes amateur and semi professional teams with possible National American and Eastern league club involvement, though Washington Park rights and Sunday play remain contested.
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Superbas
Manhattan Beach
Sam Brooklyn
Manhattas Beach
Fearurea
Inusi
Brooklyn
Washington Park
Brooklyna
Monhattan Beach
Auto Show Drive Behind Indianapolis Open Air Plan
Indianapolis auto dealers and manufacturers push to host a large outdoor auto show at the fairgrounds to enhance the city’s standing as a national auto center. After Chicago’s reception, Indy backers rally public support to persuade the National Auto Clubs to award the event here, hoping for an outdoor exhibit to attract up to 100000 visitors.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Widfire
Windy City
Indianapads
Catcher Schreck Forges Feud With James J Corbett
Fragmentary reminiscence recounts catcher Schreck expressing a desire to fight James J Corbett. The tale describes a rough social scene in a Cleveland to St Louis era, a private room, beer rounds, a busted bill, and a failed effort to provoke a boxing clash.
Fitzsimmons Bets Bold Against Jeffries at Coney Island
Special to The Kis New York reports Fitzsimmons training on richballs and beer, doubting Jeffries yet confident. Jeffries, at Alflenhurst, trained with Delaney and Ryan, while Fitzsimmons faced mock bravado and a flat performance before the bout. Jeffries won decisively by knockout in the eleventh round.
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Coney Island
Jettrles
Bean
Pia
Jeffries
Cor ‘Bath
Fitz
Robert
Indians Vanquish Logansport in Polo Clash
The Indians defeated Logansport Ave Saturday by a wide margin as Seerlns Mart and Miller led a sharp offense while Loganstown keeper Mitchell faced heavy pressure. The match featured a strong first period collapse for the visitors before the locals seized control and held on for the win.
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Mart
Miller
Mitchell
Logans
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