Boxing Era Highlights and Ring Shakeups of 1905
A San Francisco dispatch reflects on a tumultuous 1905 boxing year marked by heavyweight upsets and shifting champions. Notable matchups feature Marvin versus Johnson and Root, with Fitzsimmons briefly returning. Welterweight action centers on Walcott and Gardner amid suspicions of fouls, while lightweights see Nelson clashing with Britt. Terry McGovern’s upset over Tommy Murphy signals rising new contenders as the division braces for fresh dominants.
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San. York
San Francisco
Cadelphia
Marvin
Pte Negra
Jeck Johnson
Jack Root
Mighty
Jae Walcott
Buidy
Jimmy Gardner
Gardner
Mike
Sullivan
Ward Brill
Abttiing Nele
Tong A
Mike Sullivan
Nelson
Srangha
Britt
Hegeswich Ie
Acure
Corbett
Terry McGovern
Tommy Murphy
Kia
Chicago
Huei Fetanton
Ronjdender
Uelow
Collins Solid at Boston Helm Article Debunked
Special to the Sun reports Boston outfielder and captain Collins will return next season. Taylor denies friction with Collins and Ban Johnson, rebuts rumors of selling the Bowden team, and confirms Cortina will also remain. Boston plans a spring trip starting March 2 with trainer Macon, Ga. and pitcher Ralph Ze from Dartmouth, with Savannah settlement reached.
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Sun
Boston
Bass
John J. Tay
Collins
Himsoif
Bowen
Taylor
Cortina
Johnson
Macoh
Ralph Ze
Dartmouth College
Savannah
Compion
Ton
Mare Is Sent East to Whitney for Breeding
The noted broodmare Enchantress by Longfellow from Encora by Cymbal, owned by Belmont of the Nursery, is sent to the Harry Payne Whitney breeding establishment in New Jersey for a spring foal.
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Enchantress
Longfellow, P
Encora
Cymbal
Ia Belmont
Atud
Harry Payne Whitney
New Jersey
Indiana athlete honored in Fox Police Gazette feature
John B. Bygel of Tipton stands as the sole Indiana figure cited in the Jag physical culture section under Richard K. Fox. The muscular performer, praised for his physique and strength, now showcases a public exhibition where he breaks iron spikes and bolts with apparent ease, gaining acclaim in national contests.
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Indiana
Richard K. Fox
Police Gazette
John B. Bygel
Tipton
Fox
America
Bygel
Atal
International horse imports and team notes in sports roundup
The United States imports more horses from France than any other European country, with last year England supplying 30 and France 99, mostly Percheron drafts for breeding. U S racing figures show winner Cox and riders like Shaughnessy on the ropes. prison terms and spring training plans for teams and managers are noted, including Connie Mack considering new infield players for the Athletics and potential early season lineups.
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United States
France
England
Well Paid Baseball a Business for the Ambitious Players
College men who play the game gain unique study opportunities, Joe Quinn defends baseball as a profession. He credits his own path through McGrath & Quinn and urges youths toward baseball as a viable career with earnings surpassing many clerks, plus chance to reach top echelons like McGraw and Wagner. The piece notes transfers, managers, and upcoming bouts, reflecting the era’s view of baseball as a lucrative, prestigious profession.
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ST. Louis
Joe Quinn
McGrath & Quinn
Joe
Rothgeb
Quinn
Washington
Paltimore
Washington University
Awell
Taljole
McGraw
Wagner
Wallace
Mathes Bon
Grifith
Cheshra
John Montgomery Ward
Einere Taylor
Hugh Jennings
Billy Sunday
Mark Nakhwin
Dee Bushong
Dozet
Othra
Acqualaetners
Central Polo League Monday and Night Games Listed
The Central Polo League schedule lists afternoon matchups Kokomo at Marion Amerson at Indianapolis Lafayette at Danville Fort Wayne at Logansport with night games Kokomo at Marion Indianapolis at Anderson Danville at Lafayette Logansport at Fort Wayne. An old nurse at children and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething is advertised with claims and a poetic reminiscence about ball players education honesty and finances in a broad cultural aside.
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Kokormo
Marion
Amerson
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Danville
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Kokomo
Anderson
Wabash Tourist Sleeping Cars to Los Angeles
Ticket promotion details for Wabash tourist sleeping cars to Los Angeles with discounts up to 60 percent. Mentions departure from St. Louis at 9 p.m. on December 39 and subsequent trips every fourth day, plus an opening Delaware Cafe at 165 North Delaware Street.
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Los Angeles
Wabash
St. Lovin Toh
P.m. Dee
Polo Drives Indians Matinee At Audittorium With Anderson
Polo leads the Indians in a Monday afternoon matinee at the Audittorium with Anderson starring in a holiday program. They will then travel to Kokomo for the evening game, slated for 3 o'clock. Kokomo beat Ft Wayne 5 to 4 Saturday, Devlin and Lyons shining in team play while Cusick limited drives. Ft Wayne's offense was off color. The Ol Workers defeated the Buckers 6 to 0 at Marion Saturday, with Lewis and Cunningham strong on offense and Doherty and Cameron's defense stifling Danville. A tonic ad product claims to strengthen the stomach and cure indigestion, with Brighton's W.O.W. promoted as a quick relief remedy.
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Audittorium
Anderson
Kokomo
Ft. Wayne
Kokomoa
Devlin
Lyons
Cusick
Ft. Weyne
Marion
Sto
Lewis
Cunningham
Doherty
Cameron
Danville
Hood
Fighter Denies Jealousy in Maj Miller Affair
Bob Fitzsimmons testifies he was devoted to his wife and followed her to Park but denies jealousy toward anyone except Maj Miller her exiled lover. He recalls a quarrel ending with a pistol incident while arguing over Winifred Goff’s supposed opera career and plans to send her to Paris for study.
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Fighter
Maj
Miller
Sun
SAN Prancisco
Jan
Ana
Bob Fitzsimmons
Park
Bob
Winifred Goff
Goff
Baris
Logans Lose 10 Indians in Polo Night Fray
Logansport fell 7 to 10 at the Auditorium as the Indians began strong with two quick scores. Hart and Higgins clicked for the visitors while Logan struggled to mount a reply and shuffled players on the rush line and backfield. Coggeshall and Mitchell starred for the Indians, with Milles sidelined.
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Logansjort
Indians
Auditorium
Logans
Cohealtex
Hart
OBrien Succeeds Bennett as Indiana Plant Manager
Jan 1 report from Felwood Indiana states Thomas OBrien becomes manager of all Indiana plants for the American Sheet and Tinplate company succeeding Charles W Bennett. Tenvelt moves to Pittsburg as first assistant to the president. Erdman of Anderson becomes O Briens successor as superintendent here.
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Felwood
Ind
Thomas O'Brien
Lstely
Charles W. Bennett
Indiana
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Tenvelt
Pittsburg
Erdman
Anderson
O'Brien
New King Enjoys Cycling Amid Royal Hints Of Sport
The text notes the Norwegian new king is keen on outdoor sports and nautical interests, with a fondness for horses and cycling. It mentions health in a bicycle context and hints at a youthful sailor temperament shaping his character, contrasting with Queen Maud’s more reserved preferences.
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Hasthon
Norway
Columbia
Maud Ix Alka
Hadley Opposes Black In Appellate Judge Nomination
The contest for the nomination for appellate judge pits Cassin C. Hadley against incumbent James Ks. Bleck. Hadley, a resident and longtime lawyer, is seen as a strong challenger with extensive legal experience. Bleck was appointed after the bench opened and won the seat in a prior election before a Democrat defeated him.
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James Ks. Bleck
Cassin C. Hadley
Black
Xeus
ING
Tip Wis
Pas
Hadley
Omer
President Roosevelt Invites Fitzsimmons After Christmas Letter
The article reports President Roosevelt invited boxer Bob Fitzsimmons to call on him in Washington after a letter Fitzsimmons sent. The letter reportedly contained only Christmas greetings and no discussion of future fights or earnings. White House aides note the contents may have leaked and mention Fitzsimmons’ earlier defeat, with speculation about his motives to align with boxing ethics.
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Serinpa
Cy Jan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Roosevelt
Fitz
Jack O'brien
Bern
Christman
Fite
White House
Kentucky Girl jilts big Tom Shevlin in lovemaking game
A Kentucky woman Elizabeth Sherley attracted attention during a visit to Baltimore while Tom Shevlin, famed Yor athlete, faced interference from other men. Shevlin objected as the party blamed, gifts were returned and the contest declared no contest.
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Kentucky
Big Tom Shevlin
the Sun
Louisville
Jan
Tom Bhevlin
Yor Ahlete
Mies
Elizabeth Sherley
Ted
Shevlin
Staind Pon
Bex @hertey
Baltimore
Aliss Huerley
Local Retailers and Departments Catalog in Dense Ad List
A long scanned ledger-like listing details numerous Chicago area stores and shops. Entries name Ayres & Co., Garritt A. Archibald & Co Outfitters, Badger Furniture Co, D H Baldwin & Co piano organ dealers, Beston & Langen, Wray Pars Bliss Swain, Bobbs Merrill Books, Feeney Furniture, Iske Bros furniture, Krausa clothing, Kahn Tailoring, Lily & Stalisker cutlery, J J Maratt shoes, H Lieber Co pictures and art supplies, Mayer & Co The Gift Store, Messenger furniture, Morrison Co trunks, New York Store dry goods shoes carpets furniture, Peoples Outfitting, Rink’s Cloak House, Model Mens Outfitters, Sander Becker Furniture, Star Store dry goods carpets, Strauss Co Engie clothing, Taylor Carpet, Vonnegut hardware, Walk & Bon diamonds jewelry, Wasson & Co nery carpets, When Clothing Store.
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L. 8 Ayres & Co
Garritt A. Archibald & Co
Badger Furniture Co
D Peries
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Beston & Langen
Bliss, Swain & Co
Theress
Kahn Tailoring Co
Lily & Stalisker
George J. Maratt
H. Lieber Co
Charles Mayer & Co
H. Messenger
L. E. Morrison & Co
New York
People's Outitting Co
Rink’s Cloak House
Fura, Baks & Co
the Model
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Julius C
Walk & Bon
H. P. Wasson & Co
Ken
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Lar Cross
Connie Mack
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Brunswick Balke-Col-tener Company
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Paris
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Boc” Hillebramd
Stahl
North Dakota
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Gene Bezenah
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Central Polo League
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