Tenny and Neil to contest bantamweight title next Friday
San Francisco reports a strong bantamweight bout set for February 27 at Mechanics Pavilion. Valiant challenger Tenny clashes with champion Neil after a prior 25 round decision, with promoters racing to stage a full 20 round battle amid boxing trust tensions and fan interest.
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Frankie Neil
Harry Tenny
Will A
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Simmy Caffreth
Big Four
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Gans Details Alleged Britt Fight Fix
Joe Gans claims the Britt fight was prearranged to favor Britt up to round five then fake a KO. He alleges Hereford arranged split of receipts, pool winnings, and a reduced share for Gans if he won by knockout. Gans says Britt and Hereford planned to boost Britt’s reputation regardless of outcome.
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Britt
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Cal
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Joe Gans
al Hereford
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Automobiles Stirred as Clubs Unite for State Action
Winthrop Re states a critical moment in automobile legislation with clubs urged to unite against indirect high taxes on cars. The American Automobile Association plans spring campaigns to organize state associations and contrasts local interest in American cars with imported models. Strict attention to domestic products grows as Pierce-Arrow faces strong demand after the Golden Tour win, with buyers seeking lower maintenance over 1000 miles.
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Winthrop RE. Scarritt
Automobile Club of America
Fred Marriott
Florida
American Automobile
CH. Sulterl
H. B. Franklin Cry
W. B. Metzger
Cadiline Co
A. Wardle
New York City
Totorstate
Automobile Clearing Cempery
Qusteen
New York
Pearl of the Mediterranean motor boat race around Sicily
The Paterma festival committee in Sicily announces a motor boat race around Sicily titled the Pearl of the Mediterranean. The winning boat owner will receive a pearl valued around £2 and shares of substantial cash prizes.
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Paterma
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Atelly
G- Bregste
Six Teams Remain as Polo Forfeits Posted
Magnates meet to set schedule amid polo controversy as Champaign withdraws. Forfeits posted, managers resignations accepted, and players free to move. Upcoming week features matchups across Indianapolis Anderson Kokomo Logansport Danville Marion and more.
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Jimmy Manning Recalls Egypt Baseball Game
James H. Manning of Kanaan City recalls a 1889 exhibition in Cairo titled Baseball at the Pyramide. The Chicago and All America teams played on Feb 8 under the Sphinx with camels, donkeys, and Bedouins watching as the match ended with the All America team prevailing.
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AJ Americas
Britt Denies Gans Fight Was Fixed in Heated remarks
Referee Gilint comments on a controversial mix up on the ring floor and Jimmy Britt dismisses Joe Gans claims as lies. Britt vows he will never fight Gans again, accusing him of falsehoods and false accusations amid noisy exchanges.
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Twirlers Have Gotten Better, Says Boston Manager
Boston manager Collins says major league pitchers are markedly improved and deeper in talent. He notes teams cycle through multiple starters, confusing batters, and claims pitchers today are about 30 percent better than a decade ago due to science, strength, and smart maneuvering.
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Sports Mix of Contests and Promoters Across The Nation
The column surveys varied sports scenes from Waddell’s arm recovery and Hoppe Vignaux drama in Paris to the brass of police, gamblers, and fighters. It notes Mique Grady’s temper, Kid Herman vs Yanger prospects, and Nelson’s sparring woes. It also covers Loyola debates, Weimer’s season fate, O'Rourke promoter tensions, and Butler’s salary dispute with Brooklyn.
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Henry Yanger
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Elimination of Babyish Play Praised by League President
Harry L. Taylor, president of the Eastern League, argues for removing a is bunt heavy two strike approach as a reform. He cites spectator response and the impact on base running and stealing while urging redrafting of rules to reduce ambiguities and improve the game. He remains optimistic about a competitive Eastern League season with strong teams and tightening finances.
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Cleht
Delegates Chosen toRepresent Local Bowlers at Big Tournament
Four delegates will represent local bowlers at the bowling congress in Louisville. Delegates named at Marion club include L. G. Buddenbaum, J. E Mill ler, Adolph Seldaneticker, and C. J. Smith from four leagues. Alternates are Brinkmeyer, Koster, Decker, and Peterson from respective leagues, with Bob Bryson of the national executive committee joining Indianapolis delegates.
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Loct Association
Tha Marion Club
L. G. Buddenbaum
Independent League
J. E Millyler
Commercial League
Adolph Seldaneticker
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C. J. Smith
Elks’ League
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E.R. Decker
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Bob Brynson
Indianapolis
Central Polo League Standings and Manager News
Indianapolis appoints Danville manager as Mattoon Charlestown club signs Niles from the city. Billy Niles brother of the veteran Billy Niles of the National League. Upcoming season details include Kokomo versus Danville and Monday games featuring Todianapolis at Andaraon and Kokomo at Danville.
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Apecal
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Vwader
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Denvilla
Prize Fighters I Have Never Met Nelson and Family
A fragmentary sketch mentions Oscar Matthew Ratting Nelson and Battling Nelson with odd details about uncles, family, and a wandering lifestyle. It describes Nelson as 23, never married, living on Hegewisch, and styled as a boastful pocket edition pugilist with pink necktie.
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Matthew Benjamin Wetley
Lars Hiram John Joseph
Battling Nelson
Nolan
Hegewisch
Mr. Nelson
Nelson
League Leaders Predict Bright 1906 Baseball Season
National League president Marry C. Pulliam predicts a banner year with strengthened teams and balanced competition. He cites post season gains and world championship significance as driving forces for renewed interest. American League president B B Johnson concurs on a strong, evenly matched race amid favorable weather and quality play.
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How Willie Hoppe Won the Championship
The wizard of the cue demonstrates shots in billiards with lenaux and Wignaux dispute over a close eighth inning cue shot. The referee rules in favor of American.
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Lenaux
Wignaux
Return of a Pitcher: Manager Watkins recounts Schmitty tale
Manager Watkins recalls a former St Paul Western League pitcher nicknamed Schmitty who fell on hard times, asked for money, and returned to form after grooming and a Turkish bath. Watkins notes Schmitty’s later pitching improved beyond his earlier promise and comments on his character.
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Indoor meet draws wide college interest in state
Enthusiasm grows for an indoor athletic meet at Tomlin ton hall on February 22 with broad participation planned from colleges, big schools, and athletic clubs. Purdue and Indiana are expected to send strong teams. events include sprints, hurdles, jumps, distances, relays, pole vault, and intercollegiate and military mile races.
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Ghoriziige
Muscular talks fuel Terry Governs Nelson bout hype
Brooklyn fighter Terry Governs declares he is in prime shape and will sail in against Battling Nelson at Nelson, aiming to win quickly if possible. He discusses past opponents like Corbett, Santry, and Hanlon, notes he is not worried about the outcome, and asserts his plan to seize the title if he can endure early pressure.
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Hanlon
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Polo Drives Indians and Marion in Key Games
The Indians travel to Anderson Monday night while Marion plays at the Auditorium tonight. Marion aims to win the gate to stay in the championship chase after beating Logansport at Bremen last Saturday. Bannon and Stone starred for Marion, McGrath impressed for Logansport, Kokomo defeated Anderson at home, Jessup led Kokomo with strong scoring.
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Bannon Wen
Stone Wall
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Keakomo
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Kaxos
Superbases Lined Up for Brooklyn Baseball Team
Special to the Sen Brooklin N Feb. 12 Signed contracts are arriving in every mall by President Ebbits of the Brooklyn National Baseball club from players to join the coming season. The latest contract is from Jimmy Casey former third baseman of the Chisago cubs who will handle third base for the Brooklyns. Other players include Catchers Bil Bergen and Cutler Infielders Hammell and Al Jarman Outfielders Malay and Batel. Ebbets expects further contracts within a week or ten days at the most.
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