Gans Not Alone In The Faking Ring Of Boxers
A historical look at Joe Gans and other boxers involved in staged or fake bouts. The piece recounts incidents from 1890 to 1904 including Fitzsimmons, Hall, Sharkey, Corbett, McCoy, Maher, and O Brien, detailing how promoters and gamblers manipulated fights for money and the resulting outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bod Fitzammons
Tim Hail
Australia
Fitz
Jem Mace
Hall
Pitz
Tom Bharkey
Wyate Earp
New York
Marlborough AC
Yoo Walcott
Tommy West
West
Walcott
Vic Uma
Kit Garden
Jima Corbett
Ida” McCoy
McCoy
TaWong
Broadway A. G
Gans
Erne
Gana
Smith
Andy Walsh
Jimmy Handler
Handler
Maher
Kid” McCoy
Feter Maher
Coney Island Sporting Club
Billy Brady
Brady
Houay
Billy
Brody
Peter
Tom O'Rourke
Jan Ware Apts
Jack O'Brien
Philadephia
Tratty
O'Brien
Tommy Ryan
O Brien
Bowling results from Rotall Syelat league night action
In Monday night play the Whene captured straights from the Boke and the Blacks and Wassons. Pattis took two of three from the Gitar Store, Kabas No. 2, and the Ayres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotall Syelat
Whene
Boke
The
Blacks
Wassons and
Pattis
Gitar
Kabas No. 2
Ayresem
Colored boxers ready to fight in Realty boxing card
The managers announce a Friday evening boxing event at 315 W. North St. Ed Byrd and Kid Ballenger weigh down to 1% and set for ten rounds with Byrd aiming for a decision over the veteran Ballenger. A six round bout between Oscar Ho Tan and Phil Swab closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. North St
Ed Byrd
Kid Ballenger
Loulaville
Ike Barrett
Byrd
Ballenger
Billiards and Race Meet Results Across Major Tracks
Race card reports from Hot Springs New Orleans and Los Angeles detail first through sixth races with horses such as Misk Btrome Broomhandle and Belle Scott High Tide. Jockeys and trainers are noted along with times and betting odds. notable entries include Samelson, Hoppe Jockins, Toney Monet, Grenada, and Sea Voyage.
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Hot Springs
Turfonge
Dr. McCarthy
Scoville
Samelson
Tom Bone
Misk Btrome
Radtke
Belle Scott
Anrap J
Broomhandle
Mayor Yohingen
la Thorpe
D. Hall
Annie Ruskin
Charley Ward
Sobel
Poorlands
Dionely
Tur- Toney
Monet
OD. Smith
Minnie Adams
Joseph Time
Grenada
B. Smith
Kora
Levi Duffey
Ous
Sylvia Talbot
Meada
Ban
Chablin
Gronte
C. Miller
Judge Pringess
Wheeler
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Moreland
Erstepiitz
Veranda
Jmille
Telen Lucas
Aubuchon
Friction
seling—Lancas
Perrine
Roue
Gay Adelaide
Logiatilia
W. Ropbins
Hollowmas
Captain Bob
Tom Mankins
WY. McGee
Gallant
Glen Gallant
Hayes
Keston
Marvin Neal
Los Angeles
Aecot
Kiter
Wrenne
Mazonia
Horner
Josie's Jewel
Furlouss
Wilda Gregg
Kent
Miehiewa
Bun Mark
Sunday Shaving Report At Central Labor Union Meeting
The Central Labor union heard delegates report to Mayor Bookwalter and Prosecutor Benedict on behalf of barbers seeking Sunday closing law observance. A vote on a Panamatana work eight-hour bill will be requested. E A Parkina of the Indiana Federation of Labor asked for a committee to pursue favorable legislation by the next general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Sea
Bookwalter
Indiana General Assembly
Local Fighters Battle in Peoria Event Tonight
Local fighters head to Peoria Illinois Tuesday night with George Koerner meeting Tony Capon in a key bout. Capon, a Chicago Italian, is a top pro, while Koerner aims to prove himself after a Labor Day clash at the fair grounds. Also on the card are Young Brannon and Jerry Murphy in preliminary rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Jamey Ry&t
Pearis
George Hoerner
Tony Capon
Chicago
Capons
Koerner
Indianapolis
Kearner
Capon
Fair Grounds
Havng
Young Bronnon
Jerry Murphy
Tommy Ete
Prize Fighters I Have Never Met
A garbled reminiscence places Marvin Hayt, aged about 22, in Hatnweky and recalls a violent altercation with a fellow countryman. The speaker hints Hawt’s fighting prowess and mentions past encounters in Louisville and across the pacifistic arena, suggesting a broader conflict with prominent local fighters.
Indians Defeat Danville Suckers in Fast Polo Clash
Indiana's Indians topple Danville 4 to 0 in a lively polo night game. Farrell stood in for Campbell amid injuries, while Roberts and the front court pressured Harper’s defense. Crowd attendance noted, with lively exchanges as McNee Biggin and Higgin rushed plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Indianapoite
Denville
Polo
Farrell
Campbell
Anderson
Roberts
Harper
Indiana
Indianapolis
Rober
McNeee Biggin
Bocard Rush
Mart Seeeenniees
Teird
Hart
Hart Jesse
Farrell - Beare
Manville
Higglin
Roberta
Staj Harper
Mullin
Parrett
Miller
Lawry
Russell Hung On In Rough Ten Round Clash
Special to the Son Kalamazoo Mich March 2 Jack Root of Chicago won a ten round decision over Fred Runeell of Denver in a rough unsatisfying bout Russell hung on with long arms around Root’s body to survive the distance Root rocked Russell in round seven with a right wing punch that snapped the jaw and sent him to the floor for a seven count. Russell remained rugged and fought to the end in a close finish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Jack Root
Chicago
Fred Runeell
Denver
Russell
Root
Rot
Polo Drives Danville at Auditorium Tuesday Night
Antonio defeated Logansport 7 to 2 in a Monday night clash in the former city. The game stayed close through two periods before Anderson’s offense broke through in the third, giving Polo the win at the Auditorium.
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Danville
Antonio
Loxansport
Anderson
Logansport
City League Shortsits To Six Teams
The city baseball league board limited membership to six teams after eight were in the organization. The decision follows discussion by league officials and aims to streamline competition and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STIX
City Baseball League
Jack
Clarke Names Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Club
Fred Clarke has announced the Pittsburgh Pirates will take 25 players to Hot Springs for spring training in two weeks. The roster includes catchers Teitz Smith Gibson and Carisch. infielders Currie Clymer Ganley Beaumont. pitchers Willis Leaver Loach Case Philllive. and others such as Ritchey Leach Wagner Newmeyer Moskiman and Oberlin. The trip aims to ready the squad for the championship season with warm-up games planned in Arkansas Tennessee Indiana and Missouri.
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San
Tittsbung
Fred Clarke
Springs
Teitz
Smith
Gibson
Carisch
Flichere
Leever
Lynch
Phillippe
Willis
Letfield
Case
Hillebrand
Moaksman
Obeslin
Newmeyer
Kargar
Ukaly
Leaver
Loach
Casa
Philliove
Pittsburg
Moskiman
Hot Springs
Nealon
Sheehan
Oberlin
Fort Jayne
Denver
St. Louis
Selfield
Let
Pirates
Pittaburgers
Central Polo League Standings Impair Low Quality Fragments
Special to The Sum Kokomo reports Kansas City and Indiana teams in the Central Polo League standings. Frank Gatch of Logansport defeated an English opponent in a recent match, with a 4250 prize noted. Tuesday games featured Danville at Indianapolis and Baton at Logansport, with results hinting at developing standings.
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Tidianapolis
Mayon
Kokomo Ps
Kansas City
Frank Goteh
LoRansport
Nun Convention Hall
City
Jim Parr
England
Gatch
Polo Attracts Larry Lajoie In Cleveland League Move
Tarcy Lajoie aims to tame the nine and push Cleveland to join the Interstate and Central Leagues. William Foot of Indianapolis, president, leads the push and believes a Cleveland franchise will boost winter sports interest. Foot is seen as a key organizer for the new league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Lajoie
Tarcy Lajoie
Naps
Lauly Bech
William Foot
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Teiple
Foor
Pomdom
Ape Tries 10 Kill Missiles Mirror Escape In Camden
Special to The Son reports a mirror incident in Camden New Jersey where Geo Kruck sees an orangutan break from a reinforced cage and attack him with a heavy paperweight. The family flees as firemen arrive and Mrs Kruck calms the animal, ending the danger.
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Camden
N. J
Geo, S Kruck
Mra Kruck
Krucka Tenga
Kruck
Itaelf
Theamily
Hs Father
Mrs. Kruck
Nat
Hén
Spike Shannon Introduced To Golf Links Tale
An account recalls Spike Shannon, famed St Louis Nationals and St Paul American Association figure, visiting a St Paul club. New to golf, he briefly fumbles at a practice session with sticks and gutta percha balls, drawing amused cheers from young caddies before a humorous misstep ends and he leaves without scoring.
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Spike Shannon
Spike Ebancon
Plainox
St Louis Nationals
St. Paul
Balney
Suike
Spike
Noms
Pike
NimAslf
Shannon
Gulf
Hoosiers to Wear Bright Uniforms and No Trainer
Hoosier players will sport white home and gray road uniforms trimmed for style as manager Watkins rejects a trainer. Wattie Trainer will not coach conditioning, with emphasis on keeping cleats clean and players in good shape, though past injuries hampered Miller’s club.
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Wattie
Hoosiers
Watkins
Kipling
Epera
Charles Ruschault
St. Rutchaup
Weehington Park
Spaulding
Ilrestore
Iainen
McGraw
Cleveland
Doe
Warthing
Wattle
Wrestle Seemed Afraid of Luttbeg in Drawn Match
A three hour catch can bout between Max Juttbes and Sam Murbarger ended in a draw after the referee ruled no fall occurred. Spectators noted Murbarger avoided holds, claiming Luttbeg would not lay down, while backers faced losses as the match failed to produce a decisive winner.
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Svrelal
Sam Cincinnati
Max Juuttbes
Sam Mure Barger
Fl Bréndamour
Murburger
Murbartger
Luttbeg
Murbarger
Landlord Receives Rent Amid Hotel Demolition Plans
A fragmented notice describes the city of Madlansapolis collecting rents from saloon keeper Charles Munnterschoen, proprietor of the St Charles hotel, during the Jackson Place opening. John Faehr no longer owns the hotel, the city held the property for sale, and Muellerschorn will pay about 1200 for four months' rent as the building faces demolition in June.
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Orry
Madlans
Apolis
Charles Munnterschoen
St Charles
Whith
Rlanda
John Faehr
Dune
Muellerschorn
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Jim Hall
Xd McCoy
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O’brien
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Bill Dineen
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Mike Kelly
Minneapolis
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Dan Stuart
John Maddigan
Houston
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Rmy Delaney
Grand Hatts
Mich
San Francisco Fight Trust
Jack O’brien
Ruhlin
Berger
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Olympic Club
Jimmy Britt Haw
San Francisco
Willie Lewis
Jimmy Gardner
Philadelphia
Sloan
Willie Hoppe
Cus
Sams of
Vieusux
Beforse Comers
Sun
Hoppe Jockins
Tella Central Labor Union
George Koormer
Tony Caponia
Marvin Hayt
Sas
Trusken
Esr
Val
Mistah
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Marvin Hart
Mar
Suicines
Innor
Seager
Clarke
Him
Laide Rock
Ark
Tenn
Nashville
Evansville
Ind
Terre Haute
Springfield
Decatur
Nt Ine
Central Polo League
Danvilla
Baplon
Yogansport
Gotch
Parr
Poly
Aia of
Ent
Ape
George Bruck
Missile
Conkle
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