Champions Of The World Wrestler The Russian Lion
Champions of the World charge Hackenschmidt known as The Russian Lion is acknowledged by experts as the king of the Irzeco Homan wrestlers. The big Russian is such a drawing card he was offered 31.5 a week to appear. In America for a season he earned 42,500 a week in Australia. It is said he has earned a fortune in the wrestling game.
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Charge Hackenschimidl
Lion
Werk
Npben
America
Hickensohmidt
Many sports notes span across college and pro scenes
A roundup of sports happenings covers Buck Ewing’s golden anniversary, early racehorse movements from Montgomery Park, minor league and major league shifts, player trades, Nebraska football coaching, Harvard and Michigan athletes, boxing prospects, and boxing plans in Boston. It notes injuries, contracts, suspensions, and potential administrative changes, with focus on Wilson, Rose, Hart Johnson, and local officials shaping upcoming sports actions.
Foot Crushed by Car at Roundhouse Incident
Toni Koukl, 10% Werman-ave, had his left foot badly crushed Wednesday afternoon at the Hig Four roundhouse on West Washington Street. He was cleaning the track when a string of cars backed down on the switch, before he could get out of the way. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.
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Toni Koukl
Werman
How They Stand in Suburban League Action
Wednesday night scores for the Western League and West Coast peers show mixed results as teams like Pew Durwilles and Marton post wins while others struggle. Thursday night fixtures feature key matchups and potential shifts in standings as teams prepare for the next round.
Keeping Skates Sharp For Young Skaters
A terse guide explains sharpening skates by removing uppers from a spare pair of shoes to cover the blade, clamping the skates, and pulling a file along the blades from tip to heel. It warns of edge rounding but promises a true flat runner for sharper blades.
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Jim
Horne to remain at Indiana as athletic director
Horne will stay in Bloomington as athletic director for another year after reconsidering his plans. He praised Mendenhall and indicated no strong preference among candidates while noting Mendenhall’s return this term after missing last year. The 1905 captaincy election and committee discussions are under way with Hay and Long mentioned among candidates.
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Yoason Mendenhall
Indianapolis polo team eye repeat on Lagans rink conflict
The Indianapolis polo players aim to repeat their midweek effort as Cohen signs Daciity for added center strength. Dickey Pierce may join from the West, while Coggshall remains a utility man amid talks of Central and Western league amalgamation.
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Indianapolis
Mansger Cohen
Coggshall
Shortstop Giants Big Leagues The Shortstops of Baseball
The article surveys major league shortstops from a historical era, praising players like Abbatichio, Freddie Parent, Ware Bauer, and Jae Tinker, while noting stars such as George Davis, Dahlen, and Ebberfield. It weighs fielding range, speed, and throwing, contrasting veteran greats with contemporary talents and asks if today’s shortstops can surpass legends like Jennings, Wagner, and Williamson.
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Bridwell
Columbaa
Minde
America
Tommy Corcoran
Phivers
Rostan
Nationals
Abbatichio
Freddie Parent
Ware Bauer
Chicueo
Tae Jae Tinker
Iam
Telhat Hawt Aw Om Yeas
Uw Ting
George Davis
Wamiskey
New York
Ebherfield
Clark Granth
Dahlen
McGraw
Philadelphia
Juleitt
Mentz Cross
St. Louis
Ovien Pont Cunasteret
Tienen
Rubh
Brook WY
Tara Carentan
Yvetarin
Ehort
Reda
Claus Wagner
Hanan
Angeand
Ghevelandt
Cork
Dethalt
Westington
Hughey Jennings
Jennings
Wagner
Qrickerness
Williamson
Ward
Glasscock
Herman Lung
Hart Johnson Bout Promised in San Francisco Fightcard
The San Francisco Examiner reports plans for a Hart Johnson bout near January 27. Manager Pierce canceled a Gans Gardner match at 18 pounds, citing ongoing fight pulloffs, while fans expect a Gans Britt style showdown and wonder how Gardner will fare against the veteran challenger. Nelson leaves for a hunting trip after severing ties with Ted Murphy.
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Reewane Dlly Pleven
Bastah
Marvin Hart
San Francisco Examiner
Hart
Jack Johnson
Pierce
Gans
Gardner
Erin
Nelwan
Ted Murphy
Exiled Graham Seeks Return After Embezzlement Sentence
In Chicago on Wednesday, exiled former board secretary Graham, who stole 340,000 in school funds in July 1998, faces a recommendation to enter a nolte pran to the Indictment so he may return from South Africa and try to move on from the past. One trustee dissented.
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Schipps-M'Rae Press Association
Cimcago
Jan
Citeago
Holucavan
Graham
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Nolte Pran
South Africa
Mikado Hosts New Year Luncheon For Diplomatic Corps
In Tokyo the Mikado presided at a New Year’s luncheon for the diplomatic corps after a supplementary agreement between Turkish and Japanese commanders at Port Arthur. Officials who did not serve as volunteers are to be released without parole, and the Mikado toasted rulers of the world during the meal.
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Iscripps Morae
Tokio
Jun
Port Arthur
Indians Top Logansport In Bold Front Effort
The Candis, from the disbanded El wood tram, beat Logansport 7 to 2 with Devin dominating the attack. Higgins sped across the floor while Whiting and Grimth resorted to fouling as Logansport rushed to respond. Sigeins and Houghton starred for Indianapolis as the home club showed championship form through the night.
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Elwood
Ul Center
Candis
Logansport
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Logans
Spencer
Lincoln
Higgins
Whiting
Gmth
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Houghton
Ves
Indians
Indianapolis
Ansport
Higging
Linenin
Graith
Devitt
Stope
Tarper
Berrydy
Moran
Sloan to jockey Sloan in Chicago confrontation with Corrigan
Jockey Sloan signs to ride in Chicago amid a brewing dispute between Edward Corrigan and the Western Jockey Club. Sloan's entry prompts a meeting with Tommy McGee and a securing of riders by Corrigan. The arrangement also signals a new clash in the Turfman's world as Binan arrives in Chicago.
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Tod Sloan
Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Jun
Ted Sloan
Edward Corrigan
Wilfwed Binan
Tommy McGee
Corrigan
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Hawthorne
Sloan
Western Jockey Club
WILL NOT MEET FITZ SPECIAL TO TILE ATX CINCINNATI
Jan 5 report on Bob Pitzsimmone and Jim Corbett shows Corbett retiring Fitzsimmons offer and remaining noncommittal in pursuit of future title shot. Corbett signals possible retirement if fighting again not certain. News wires note Chicago backing and 1920s era boxing tone.
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Bob Pitzsimmone
Jim Corbett
Corben
vonsWler Fitzsimmona
Ana
Corbett
Hi Tevire
Pheri Wit
Ano Wardd
Ioimenia
Carnec
Chicago
Tosi
Jas. J, Corte
Giants to Play Here Spring Tour Details Revealed
Special to the Ben New York. Secretary Knowhow of the New York Nationals completed the itinerary for the Glam spring tour. Players report in Washington in March, join Matiger McCew, then travel to Savannah Georgia, Birmingham and other cities ending in April. Contracts signed by McGinntty Taylor Wittme Hower Bresantan Guibert Daher Devin Euiin Mortex Krowne. Thorpe plans to purchase the franchise soon.
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New York
Jem
Gradyank
Vahville
Mageh
Kauiaville
Apette
Undummapetis
Avelle
Columbus Condition
Apelie Wheeling
McGinntty
Scandal at Ascot as Hildebrand barred from racing season
A report from Los Angeles outlines a warning to jockey Hildebrand for foul riding at Ascot. The measure suspends him from appearing this season, with critics and track officials disputing Judge Batuiltog’s ruling. Jockey Lawrence also suspended amid ongoing concerns of influence by operators.
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Lawrence
Pompous youth sparks chaotic game in Hot Springs Park
In Hot Springs Park a pompous youth challenged Tater Tebeau during a practice season in Mississippi, demanding an outfield trial to show how to rate fly balls. A double steal attempt failed, angering Tebeau as McAlear stayed anchored at first, sparking a heated exchange with the youth over a misread play.
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Hot Springs Park
McAleer
Nother Teheautte
McAltars
Witivess
Owas
Beau
Thala
Theo
Patty
Illustrated Billiards No 16 Across the Table Shot
A billiards tip explains striking the cue ball on top and to the left so the red ball is driven with two or three cushions into the corner. The shot should be played quite hard to bring the balls into position.
Man Fatally Struck by Yard Engine While Coasting
Robert Mary, o was killed while coasting on Thursday afternoon as he crossed the Webash tracks. He was struck by a yard engine near Ind. Inn 6.
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Robert Mary, O
Kansas Colorado Irrigation Suit Reaches U S Supreme Court
Special to the Sun. Topeka January 3. A dispute between Kansas and Colorado over Arkansas River water rights reaches the U S Supreme Court. The case centers on irrigation for vast arid lands along the river with crops like Kougy ford melons and sugar beets. If Kansas prevails, extensive irrigation networks across the region could be jeopardized.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Colorado
United States
Arkansas River
Great American Desert
Rocky Montana
New Kansas
United States Miprem
Years of a Time Capsule in Brief Headlines
A retro review notes events spanning a century: Mr. Livingston on state business to Rome, 75 years ago riot over labor-saving machinery in southern England, 50 years since the Victoria Bridge on the St Lawrence collapsed, 40 years since the Chicago Stock Exchange began under J C Hilton, 30 years since Tilton v Beecher court action opened, 20 years since English papers called for Gladstone ministry changes, and 10 years since Bishop Knickerbocker’s funeral at St Paul’s.
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Mr. Livingston
France
Jeff Paris
Rome
Bishop Knickerbocker
St. Paul's Church
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