Corbett Nelson Title Fight Looms In San Francisco
Promoters plan a February 28 bout at Woodward's Pavilion between James J Corbett and bantam Nelson, touted as a peak in the era's championship battles. Corbett trains hard, hopes for Britt after a possible law change, while Nelson trims to reach 135 pounds, aiming to reclaim glory and a Britt rematch.
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Ban Francisco
United States
Young T Corbelt
Batting Nelson
Woodward
Secomd
Ralston Wilber
Cor
Nelwon
Britt
Mac
Nelson Temains
UAL Ho Ie
Nelson
Corbett
Education and class spirit rise among early boxers
The article notes a shift from bareknuckle toughness to educated boxers, highlighting pioneers like One-Eyed Jimmy Connolly, Tommy White, Jim Corbett, Jimmy Britts, and Jim Jeffries. It traces how amateur clubs and schooling began shaping fighters who once mocked education, with cases of O'Brien studying law and Berger defeating Casey.
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Rally
John L. Sullivan
Corbett
P Cice
Boxlie
Ue Howiy Wowaboys
Boothlacks
Jimmy Connolly
Tommy White
Chicago Board of Trade
White
Jim Corbett
Jimmy
Britts
California
Jim Jeffries
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Im Casey
Ford aims to lower mile record to 30 seconds
Henry Ford plans an official test in early March at Florida with American Automobile Association officials to push the straightaway mile record toward 30 seconds using the Medturts Hetig Apparatus. Previous attempts at Daytona were halted by a broken crankshaft and a 324% second claim cited by Herbert L. Bowen.
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Henry Ford
Barney Oldfield
Ince
Ford
Herbert L. Bowen
Mercides
Wee Ford
Florida
Welles to Return to Training for Final Season in Kentucky
Dick Welles, holder of the one mile world record, plans a comeback training for a final season. Sister Anna, bred from Imp Bt George lines, has joined a colt by Ornament at Woodlawn. Distillers Handicap nominations include Erie and Tea's Over, Broomatick, English Lad, McChesney, Colonial Girl, Alut-g-Dale, and other noted performers.
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Louisville
Lick Welles
Eric
J. B. Respons
Alessis
Baler & Gentry
Lexington
Respess
Woodlawn
Sister Anna
Imp
George
Apaedy Ocron Tide
Anna
Wood-lawn
Leaington Frm
Ingaidahy
Mrr
Reapess
Binter Anna Ae
Erie
Distillers
Teh
Old Lexington
Broomatick
Engilah Lad
McChesney
Hermits
Alut-g-Dale
Wittul
Recaryatian
Dalvay
Conch Beats Colfer In Ten-Round Detroit Bout
Harry Conch of Buffalo earned a decision over Charley Colfer of Brooklyn in ten rounds at Detroit Wheelen's club Thursday night. The bout was reported as a feature under special coverage from Detroit.
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Cobb
Detroit
Harry Conch
Buffalo
Charley Colfer
Brooklyn
Detroit Wheelen
Peaches O Neill Picked To Coach Purduas Baseball Team
Purduas baseball squad selects Peaches O Neill former Notre Dame catcher to coach. He will arrive in Lafayette within two weeks to take charge of the team. O Neill played for Cincinnati next year will be with Louisville.
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Lafayette
Ind
Peaches
O'Neal
Notre Dame
Purdua
O'Neill
Cincinnat
Louisville
Detch Stars Rally Past Y Mt 1 Team at Auditorium
The Detch Stars defeated Y Mt 1 team in an amateur game at the Auditorium on Thursday. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but the Stars secured the win on a late performance.
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Detch Stars
Y. Mt. 1
Auto clubs unite under new national racing policy
The American Automobility Association meeting in New York adopted a vigorous plan to unify national auto clubs and promote standardized speed competition. It aims to provide member benefits, reciprocal club privileges, and a bureau of information on laws routes and racing matters.
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New York
Ormond Beach
R. Lincoln Upplit
National Racing Board
Nasoclay Var
Nasockilion
Automobile Clubs of
United States
Good Rouda
Central
Meng
Ite
Bureau of Information
Merger And O'Hara Fight At Auditorium
Indianapolis names Higgins and Jason shine in a polo win while rough play flares between Jack Mercer and Capt. O'Hara. Referee Waller intervenes as Mercer and O'Hara exchange blows, both sent to dressing rooms to consider their actions. Final: Indianapolis 3 Anderson 1 with multiple fouls and standout goals from Jason and Mercer.
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Jack Mercer
Anderson
O'Hara
Indianapolis
Waller
Mercer
Cagl
Indians
Higgins
Jason
Cunningham
Gardner Vere MatTory
Manafield
Foula
Indianepolis
L Rushts
Janon
Hock of
Wodtke
Mans
Pees Fadley
Gardner
O'Haran
Brops
Harper
Mallory
Referes
Fight Talk Sparks Duel Between Fitzsimmons and Jeffries
The St Louis dispatch quotes Robert Fitzsimmons boasting of a possible bout with Jeffries and a $5,000 Boston forfeit. John L Sullivan weighs in, offering to meet Fitzsimmons or any top challenger with a readiness to back himself. Both fighters trade barbs on prize fighting and football comparisons as they plot future matches in the era.
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Fitzsimmons
ST. Louis
Robert Fitcsimmons
Imperial
Chicago
Jeffries
Jef
Han
Navy
Cohen
Hall of Players
Sullivan
John L. Sullyven
Robert Fitzaimmone
Boston
Fitzsimmons Destres
Helida Rae
Hie
Garantee
Firesimmons
Jet
Hallman To Be A Hodlier In Indiana Deal
Williamsport reports Hallman has accepted terms from the Indianapolis Hoosiers and plans to join the team as captain. Manager Barrow confirms the offer is acceptable and Hallman remains committed to organized baseball. A March 3 report date is anticipated as players report.
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Pectaal
Williamsport
Peb
Max GL. Lindaumer
Tameport
Bia
Billy Tallinn
Indianapolis
Hallman
Hia
Willamsport
eAthomagiie
Barrow
Hoosiers
Indians
Argichnu Ptayn
Central League Standings and Friday Night Scores
Central League standings show Danville at 6 27 with 68 points and Lafayette at 4 25 with 52, plus Indianaplis 32 33 50, Kokomo 33 38 50. Thursday night results include Indianapolis 4 Anderson 1, Danville 6 Fort Wayne 2, Terre Haute 0 Logansport 4. Friday games schedule: Danville at Auburn, Logansport at Fort Wayne, Marion at Lafayette, Indianapolis at Terre Haute.
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Lafayette
Fis
Marlon
Indianpla
Anderaan
Waynes
Loganap
Ah Kokomo
Indianapolis
Anderson
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Logensport
Danvilla
Audegeon
Logansport
Marion
Inditoupella
Terre Heute
Dwyer Defeats Munroe in Catch-Can Bout
Atlanta report says M. J. Dwyer of Atlanta defeated Jack Munroe, a famed boxer and wrestler, in a catch-as-catch-can match at the American Athletes Club on Thursday night. Munroe took the first fall, but Dwyer won the next two to claim victory.
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Dwyer
Munroe
Atlanta
M. J. Dwyer
Jack Munroe
Clothers
Monroe
Kupfer Takes Early Lead In National Bowling Meet
In Milawa, Kupfer surged to the front during Thursday night action at the national bowling championship inside the exhibition building. He posted totals of 237, 29 and 178 for a combined score of 644 as Indianapolis bowlers led by EB Mattock and Buddenbaum trailed with scattered figures amid a crowded arena.
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Kupfer
Tailing
Imiianapalia
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Dene
PHC
AL Cers
Errrer
Buddentaum
Iy Sheeeen Ras BE
Terms Agreed On Sale Of Grand Rapids Club
South Bend Ind Feb 2 It was announced that sador Mautner owner of the Fort Wayne and Grand Rapids Central Baseball League franchise had agreed with John Ganzel on terms for the sale of the Grand Rapids term to Ganzel Mautner went to Grand Rapids to complete the deal Phil W Arnold of Louisville associated with Ganzel the Central league turn at Springfield may be transferred to Lima or Canton because of a threat to prevent Sunday baseball at Springfield Directors of The Central league will meet at Prim Field Ohio on March 9 to discuss the situation and adopt the schedule
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Ind
Sador Mautner
Fort Wayne
John Ganzel
Grand Rapids
Ganzel
Mautner
Grand Retiés
Phil W. Arnold
Louieville
Gannel
Central League
Springfrial
Lima
Canton
Springford
Mprimrfield
Nelson and Britt Agree On Fight Arrangements
Nelson and Britt have agreed to meet in a boxing bout in early March with a 2 percent drawdown before the fight. They will split 55 percent of the gross receipts, with no referee yet chosen and negotiations including potential third parties.
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Britt
Jabez White
Ispecjat
Ban Francisco
Val
Ting Nelson
Harry Corbett
Nelan
Ml Nelson
Referra
Huntt
Hitdie Griars
Nelson
Maier
Amooth Genta
Walthour Seeks Clemency for Cycling Suspension
Hobby Walthour asks the National Cycling Association to reinstate him by changing a one year suspension to a fine. Friends push to lift the ban for quitting the all day race. Others seeking reinstatement include James Moran Otto Maya James Bowler and more as petitions move before the association annual meeting.
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New York
Hobby Walthour
Natonal Cycling Associaion
Board of Control
N Oc. A
Walthour
James F. Moran
Chelsea
Otto Maya
James Bowler
National Cycling Association
Nat Butler
Jed Newkirk
Bennie Muneroe
John Bedell
Hugh Mclean
Menna Bedell
Indians head to Terre Haute to face former stars
The Indians travel to Terre Haute to challenge the Hottentots as Pridar TWest and Hadley clash with old teammates. Central league race tight for third among Tychinopolis Kokonun and Fort Wayne. Officiating and fights mar recent games as Murphy debuts with Logansport and clashes arise with Farrell and Hipson in a heated scene.
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Terre Haute
Pridar Twest
Hottentotx
Hadley
Hls
Tychinopolis
Kokonun
Fort Wayne
Murphy
Logansport
Sporting of all sorts of chaotic horse and baseball talk
A chaotic sports column spans horse racing with Ranson's Fairys and Me Alister, notes on Michigan basketball and Lew McAlester, baseball in Alaska, boxers, jockey Winnie OConnor heading to Europe, and trainer changes. It also mentions Frank Bancroft, Benny Munroe, and Christy Mathewson writing a novel, plus umpire changes by President Pulliam.
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Harry Pulliam
Risg
Kiem
Heuswine
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