Miller's Best Bout Was With Ike Weir
A sports note from the Indianapolis scene discusses boxing writer RH F D questioning claims about Tommy Miller. It notes Miller is not the hit man against William Patterson and characterizes Miller as a fading fighter, no longer in his prime.
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Miller
Ike Weir
RH. F. D
Tommy Miller
Indianapolis
Charles Kid McCoy
William Patterson
Billy Patterson
Tommy
Another Contest in M Gov ern Attell Feud
Tommy Miller, 47, Indianapolis native and former sailor, fought in many bouts from 1885 through the 1890s. He clashed with Jim Maloney, Prof Scott, Sidney Draper, Jack McQuerin, Jamison Hall, Tommy Warren, Johnny Le Mountain, and Ike Weir. A notable fight near Broad Ripple ended after a police pursuit when the ring collapsed on a temporary platform. Miller once worked for the Park Board, in the asphalt plant, and in the courthouse.
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Indianapolis
Jim Maloney
San Francisco
Prof. Scott
St. Louis
Dubuque
Sidney Draper
Jack McQuerin
Crone
Colbert
Serste
Dawson
Quigley
Broad Ripple
Miller
Park Board
Tommy Miller
Auto Trade Banquet Named Batchelder Speaker
A. G. Batchelder, chairman of the American Automobile Association executive committee, will headline the Auto Trade Association banquet during auto show week on April 2, chosen last night. Frank Staley will be toastmaster. The show opens March 3. Weekly meetings move to Denison House club rooms. A guaranteed fund of 2400 dollars funds show expenses.
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A. G. Batchelder
American Automobile Association Executive Committee
Auto Trade Association
Trade Association
Frank Staley
Batchelder
Western League Adopts Longer Baseball Schedule
Chicago Feb 17 The Western League approves a 168 game schedule with four voting in favor. The plan calls for a April opening and an October 3 finish as the schedule committee concludes its final meeting.
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Chicago
Chicago Sale Promises Pacing Horses of Noted Lineage
Charles Chambers of Indianapolis ships to Chicago with a two year old pacing filly Ottis Alice and other foals by Ira Band and Aitems in a draft highlighting horse pedigrees and racing lineages for the upcoming sale.
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Chicago
Charles Chambers
Indianapolis
Ind
Ottis Alice
Y Allen
Ira Band
Can Patch
Aitems
Laycocks top Postoffice five in business bowling night
Laycocks won three from the Postoffice quintet in the Business league last night. High individual was Goory of the Postoffice with 208, while Alcon of the Blocks followed with 206. Y M C A. beat New York Stores, and the Lillys forfeited to the Blacks.
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Postoffice
Business Bowling League
Lillys
New York States
Goory
Alcon
Bruder
Miller
M’kirk
Rose
Princell
Cook
Geory
Kiesel
Wright
Y.m. c. Avs
New York
J. Hurt
Springer
Dell
Barker
Dickman
Funk
Laycock
Hamiltn
Simson
Indiana Track Team at Purdue Meet Lineup
Indiana University track squad lists entries for the Lafayette meet with Purdue on Saturday. Events include the forty yard dash with H Johnson Curtis Lewis Woolverton, forty yard low hurdles H Johnson Lewis Curtis, mile Reeves Niece Bonsib, forty yard high hurdles H Johnson Lewis Curtis, two mile Reeves Bonsib, pole vault H Johnson, high jump H Johnson Knowlton, 880 yard Reeves, 440 yard Bonsib Lewis, shot put H B Johnson Irmiter. Also a Bromo Quinine ad signature by E W Grove and Bates Barber Shop at 7 West Market.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Purdue
Lafayette
H. Johnson
Curtis
Lewis
Woolverton
Reeves
Bon-sib
Bonsib
Knowlton
H. B. Johnson
Irmiter
Jeffries First Fight With Sharkey a Remarkable Combat
In 1896 at Los Angeles a young Jeffries fought Sailor Tom Sharkey in a brutal twelve round contest. Jeffries used his reach and power to fend off Sharkey’s relentless charges, gradually dominating every round and earning a clear decision in Moscow-like fury aboard the ropes.
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Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
J. W. M'Conaughy
Golden Gate
Navy of
the Republic
Honolulu
Alec Gregians
Joe
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Billy Delaney
Corbett
Delaney
Los Angeles
Jeff
Sharker
Sharkey
Sanders Training Large Stable of Promising Colts
Millard Sanders owns a sizable string at Indianapolis track with about 17 head. Several are yearlings or being educated and not raced this year, giving Sanders time to train more high class horses for stake competition on the Grand Circuit.
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Millard Sanders
Indianapolis
Sanders
Fair Grounds
Nusbaum Wins City Billiard Championship Title
Mr Willis reports Nusbaum clinched the city billiard championship at the Board of Trade billiard parlors with a decisive score of 259 to Bemis 139. Nusbaum also begins a new watch job as honors are conferred. Total stating score reached 1,000 to 42.
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Nusbau
Willis
Nusbaum
Lima
Bemis
Board of Trade
Financial statement of Jeffries all star tour Chicago
James J Jeffries drew 867 812 38 for an eight day tour that included 101 performances. He had a salary allowance of 12 666 66 and his share of profits 50 145 60. The tour gross receipts were 23 712 18 with the company taking 148 616 28. Timmy Trazee issued the statement covering Atlantic City to Hibbing Minn. Frank Tech received 18 166 20 in salary and Sam Berger got 48 220 15.
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Chicago
James J. Jeffries
Timiy Trazee
Atlantic City
Hibbing
Minn
Frank G.tech
Sam Berger
Double Wrestling Card at Empire Tonight
A double wrestling card is set for Empire tonight with Charlies Olson facing Joe Godfrey and Leo Pardello meeting either Frank Prindle or another suitable opponent. Olson posted a $50 forfeit claiming he can throw Godfrey in 20 minutes, after a 15 minute match Wednesday. Pardello, staying several weeks, grows as a local favorite, having defeated Prindle last year in a finish match, with Prindle also clamoring for a return engagement.
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the Empire
Charlies Olson
Joe Godfrey
Leo Pardello
Frank Prindle
Olson
Godfrey
Parniello
Prindle
Big Iron Worker
Chicago and Purdue clash in pivotal Big Game matchup
In Lafayette Indiana on February 18 the Chicago university basketball team travels to meet Purdue in a decisive season defining showdown for the Boilers.
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Chicago
Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Chicago University
Boiler Makers
Tennis Plans At Butler College Meet
At a Butler College Athletic Association meeting Benjamin Keach was elected to manage the tennis teams. Several dual meets will be arranged with other colleges of the state.
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Butler College Athletic Association
Benjamin Keach
Butler Lions Face Wabash In Crawfordsville Showdown
Butler travels to Crawfordsville to play Wabash tonight as Coach Gipe says the team can beat the Scarlet crowd with its best basketball. The match-up highlights the Tigers season as both sides seek a key win.
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Butler
Crawfordsville
Gipe
Waterloo cup final crown goes to Heavy Weapon
In Liverpool on February 18 the Waterloo cup coursing derby concluded with Heavy Weapon, owned by Hill Woods, defeating J. W. Fullerton’s Full Steam in the final round.
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Liverpool
Heavy Weapon
Hill Woods
J. W. Fullerton
Freddie Cole Faces Kid Brown in Fortville Showdown
Freddie Cole could clash with Kid Brown of Fortville before Billy Schobder's club at Broeq Ripple. The matchup hints at a competitive display with local interest high and spectators buzzing for results.
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Freddie Cole
Kid Brown
Fortville
Billy Schobder
Broeq
Ripple
Fem
Independent basketball tourney plans trip for Feb 3 4
The Independent basketball team schedules a northern trip to play Wabash and Greentown on Friday and Saturday Feb 3 and 4. A Feb 24 game with Kokomo is under planning by manager Paul Stark. Team lineup includes Turner Malarkey as forwards Carson at center Thienes and Feeney as guards.
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Wabash
Greentown
Kokomo
Paul Stark
Independents
Turner
Malarkey
Carson
Thienes
Feeney
Crutcher Seen as Key Prospect for Indianapolis Team
Crutcher the Frankfort Kentucky pitcher sought by Manager Carr for terms, likely to join Indianapolis. Once a Kansas City Blues standout, he overworked there and broke down, but has recovered fully in Blue Grass league. Carr praises his talent and pace, noting he could play in faster circuits.
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Crutcher
Frankfort
Carr
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Blues
American Association
Andy Rheinhardt
Ryweinhardt
Brighton Beach
Zteserves
Billy Hindle
Pat O’brien
Y M C A Team to Tangle With DePauw in Dual Meet
The Y M C A track squad selected by Physical Director West will face DePauw tomorrow night in a dual meet. The team is described as well trained and capable of a stiff challenge to the collegians. Entries include runners, jumpers, and swimmers with multiple events for Huckmeyer, Monroe, Whitlock, Fox, Bates, Bosson, and others, plus relay and swimming lineups.
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Christian Fesociation
de Pauw
West
Collegians
Huckmeyer
Bosson
Monroe
Bright
Hamilton
Whitcen
Bates
Fox
Whitlock
Frazeur
Hedden
Daniels
Craigie
Thompson
Pheasant
Poland
Whitten
King
Venn
Huckemeyer
King and
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