Fitzsimmons Retirement Marked by Time and Defeat
The veteran boxer Robert Fitzsimmons has fought his last match, losing to Philadelphia Jack O'Brien as Father Time finally claimed the Cornishman. James J. Corbett notes Fitzsimmons’ enduring skill, his enduring popularity, and the strong defense shown before the decisive rounds, while praising O'Brien's tactical edge and suggesting future marquee battles.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Nature
Jack Dempsey
Fitz
Father
Noppareil
O'Brien
Bob
Jack
O Brien
Jeffries
Marvin Hart
Boxing and racing notes from the era of big fights and bets
The article details Howard Smith of Elizabeth New Jersey as a top welterweight challenger, notes on featherweight title prospects, potential St Louis figure Mike Grady joining a team in Boston, and various boxing and horse racing anecdotes. It recalls John L Sullivan’s famous arm injury clash with Cardiff and other historical puncher lore across three states.
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John L
John L. Sylvan
Minneapolis
Pat Cardiff
Irisaman
Sullivan
Ring
New York
Rai
Split in Intercollegiate Fencing Splits Harvard Cornell
A split in the Intercollegiate Fencing Association leads Harvard Cornell and Columbia to form the University Fencing Association after Boston Tech is admitted to the new group. Charter members elect F. P. Lague of Columbia as president Arthur Tyng of Harvard as vice president and S. H. Cleveland of Cornell as secretary treasurer. There is talk that Michigan Chicago and Georgetown may join later.
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Sardot
New York
Harvard
Cornell
Columbia
Massachusetts Institute of ‘Technology
Bston
Princeton
Boston
New Reiue Club
Princeton Sigo
Biome
F. P. Lagé
Arthur Tyng
H. Cleveland
Micbifay
Chicago
Georgetown
Thoroughbred Race Results Across Major Tracks
Race results from New Orleans San Francisco Los Angeles include multiple events with horses such as Honnie Raining Leaves and Miss Hynes. results list placements, times, and odds. Key entrants include Creole Girl Grandada Granada Alma Dufour and Oak land entries like Macorico Hiles and Critical.
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New Orleans
Alfrey
Smith
Honnie
Bewell
Henry O
Mayne
Miss Hynes
Jack Hardy
Ben Heywood
McIntyre
Evaskill
Fiytas
Courer
Lione
Archibald
Lord Radnor
Redlands
Granada
Don Fonno
Kingemore
Niel
Polly Prim
Jack Dolan
Wirth
Manochord
Wisharg
Adare
Alma Dufour
Hall
seling—Critical
Radike
Ray
Angelica
Maseda
Wright
Royal Rogue
Gossiper I
Ditlett
Clark
Rosinini
Abe Meyer
Ruby
H. L. Frank
The
Mist
Los A Angeles
aAscot
Adams
Tully
Bites
Declantine
Evely Griffin
Vormner
Babe B
Manole Machi
Ime
Theo Chase
Henchman
Col. Bronston
Cutter
Wiley
Retrapaw
J. F. Donohue
Pitth
Sunmark
Miller
Bixth
Stoesse
McDaniel
Starling
Oxelan
Oldfield Debuts in The Vanderbilt Cup Stage Show
Hartford audience watches automobile champion Harnay Oldfield in The Van derbilt Cup on stage driving the green dragon against Tom Cooper. A treadmill like moving scenery creates a sensational act as Oldfield performs at full speed, and the play proves a success.
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Specinico
Hartford
Conn
Harnay Oldfield
Oldfield
Tom Cooper
Mahoney Earns Decision Over Grim in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Jan 6 Young Mahoney of Milwaukee won a decision against Joe Grim of Philadelphia after eight rounds Grim managed only a single clean blow in the bout Reflecting a cautious fight Mahoney controlled pace and landed the clearer punches through the rounds leaving Grim unable to mount a sustained offense
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Syevias Iy
Anc
Milwaukee
Young Mahoney
Joe Grim
Philadelphia
Grim
Plays For Players Shine On The Stage In Curious Card
An odd blend of baseball figures and theater hints at players seeking stage roles. Jim McGwire, Kill Gleason, Mathewson, and others are cited with proposed plays and titles, while Corbett trains in Los Angeles with Green battered and Montana Kid sidelined by injury. The piece mixes names, stage fantasies, and boxing news from January in a single column.
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Attie Latham
Billy Hallman
Dick Cooley
Anson
Mathewson
Richard Mansfield
Jim McGwire
Kill Gleason
Hana Wagner
Flying Dutchman
Pac Dougherty
Halhase
Sam Mertes
Eberfeld
Dobbs
Weins
Tennessee
Big Chief Bender
France
Dan Denna McGann
Tipperary
George Browne
Norman Eberfeld
the Yellow Kid
Jack Cheabro
Fallen Cat
Wid Conroy
Rube Waddell
Yale Loses Again to Chicago in Evanston Game
Yale suffered another defeat as Evanston defeated Yale 196 to 15. Fouls were charged to Yale players due to rules ignorance, with Anecini contributing to Yale's woes in this Western-style contest.
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YALE
Anecini
Chicago
Evanston
Bf. Co
Wrestlers Sign for Buffalo Heavyweight Bout in Lima
Special to The Sun reports that Will Oughby of Buffalo and Al Ackerman Northwestern Ohio light weight champion have signed to meet in a rate-as-catch-can bout at the Auditorium in Lima Ohio on the night of Tate US.
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Lima
Willoughby
Buffalo
al Ackerman
Ohio
Auditorium
Tate US
Holt Makes Big Purchases in San Francisco
Sterling R. Holt of Indianapolis is buying horses in San Francisco. He purchased 45 head sired by Sidney Dillon, signaling a sizable acquisition spree in California.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sterling R. Holt
Indianapolis
Sidney Dillon
Bitty League Affairs Tells Of Northern Club Meeting
A meeting of the K. F. League is called for Sunday in St. Louis to discuss expansion. Cities mentioned include Paducah Jacksonville Belleville Cairo Vincennes and Evansville with Terre Haute as possible entrants. Manager Lloyd seeks fast amateurs and plans to test at least three players for the upcoming season.
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Eyssist
Paducah
Jon
Charles Brown Han
F. Lesgue
St. Louis
Ernst
Louty
Jackonville
Belleville
Cairo
Vincennes
Ind
Evansville
Terre Haute
Lloyd
Mathews and Becenah Fight Declared Draw in Brooklyn
Matty Mathews of Brooklyn and Gene Becenah of this city fought a fast twelve round bout before the Riverside Athletic Club. The bout was ruled a draw if both men remained standing at the end. Mathews was badly punished during the match.
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Pease
Tim Hurst’s Bench Manager Career Recalled
The article recalls Tim Hurst’s tenure as a bench manager with the Cardinals, noting his role alongside Chris Von der Abd Ulli Jowned and the camaraderie of the team. Hurst reflects on famous dining habits, a daring challenge to major leagues, and his shift from managing to earning daily bread elsewhere.
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Tim Hurst
Timothy Wurst
Anatoly
Ilank O'Day
Myshine
Timothy
Cardinals
Whartima
Chris von der Abd Ulli
Sedis
Hest
Chris
Lennon Must Pay Up to Free Noonan for Sign Elsewhere
Special to the Sun reports the National Commission ruled in favor of catcher Pete Noonan against the St. Paul club over promised salary and bonuses after owner Lennon and manager Kelley clashed. Noonan, drafted by the Chicago Nationals, becomes a free agent if St. Paul does not pay.
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Sun
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Lennon
Mike Kelley
National Commission
Pete Noonan
Kelley
Noonan
Athletics
Lenenon
Chicago Netonals
St. Pant
Becmes
Reform in Western College Football Held Next Week
Special conference in Chicago gathers professors from the Big Nine to discuss athletics abuses with focus on football. Invited by University of Michigan President James H Angell, the meeting aims at radical reforms after the latest season.
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Secial
the Sun
Chicago
James H. Angell
Caiyeralty
Michigan
Chicago Beach
Angell
Annual League Meeting in Savannah Sets 1905 Schedule
The South Atlantic Base ball League held its annual meeting in Savannah yesterday afternoon with reps from all clubs. Charles W. Boyer of Hagerstown is likely to be re elected president. Louis G. Wood of Columbia and HH Morrie of Augusta are candidates for secretary. The 1905 schedule calls for 120 games, running April 16 to September 3. Savannah franchise to be sold to a syndicate led by George Lehwald.
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the Sun
Savannah
Jane
South Atlantic Baseball League
Charles W. Boyer
Hagerstown
Louis G. Wood
Columbia
S.C
HH. Morrie
Augusta
Association
Savanneh
Sayndicate
George Lehwald
Bowling results from Indianapolis games recap
Friday night bowling results show North Side and Imperials winning five of the eight games against Columbia and Wash. Marions and Nationals each took four from Turners and Crescenta.
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Imperials
Marions
Nationals
Turners and
Crescenta
Central Polo League Standings Show Club Rankings
Readable lines show standings for the Central Polo League with teams such as Indianapolis and Marion listed among others. The fragment notes positions and win loss markers but is incomplete, leaving several team names and records unclear.
Peace in sight for minor leagues fight in American association
Walter Queisser a Indianapolis hopeful is praised by manager Watkins as battles over leadership in the American Association continue. Pat Powers, ex-Eastern League president, downplays ominous signs as majors eye spring practice. Queisser’s spring prospects improve under Warne, with Goar urging Watkins to keep the young pitcher. A National Polo League could rise next year as Midwest cities gain interest, while wrestler Sat urday night sees Sam Murburger challenging Frank Whitmer in Cincinnati.
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Pat Powers
Pat Powery
Providence Club
National Association of Minor Leagues
Grand
Highek
Managee Watkins
American Association
Powers
Tom Tageart
Queisser
Walter Queisser
Indianapolis
Warne
Quelaser
Watkins
Quelsser
Jet Goar
Connersville
Quelisser
Hitnie Berger
Columbus
Comneravitla
Cincinnati
Gene
Goar
Witi
Wattle
Harry Cowen
Indians
Cohen
Nexanstan
Indiana
Aurmer
Middle West
Murburger
Wittmer
Frank Whitmer
Murbarger
Darker
Williox
Wrestler Murburger Tops Growth in Three Months
Reports show Murburger gaining in form over the past three months with strong performances in the ring. Nelson remains active in advertising and training as bouts in Philadelphia loom, while rival fighters including Terry McGareth and Briawents are mentioned in preparation for upcoming rounds. The piece notes potential matchups and selling points for future events.
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Nelson
Veterin
Mort Terry McGareth
Philadelphis
Tax Accord If Speed Limits Taxed on Highways
Special to ALBANY article notes proposed speed based taxation for autos using highways. State Head Commander Edward Atuchinson of New Jersey cites annual report to Gov. Butts urges inclusion in next week’s legislative measures. Commissioner warns armored tires chain tires and blowers damage roads and provoke agitation statewide.
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Edward
Atuchins Son
New Jersy
Prizes Wife Love Ties to Gladiator Feud and Flight
In Sioux City a boxing figure admits a stormy marriage with Julia, not O'Brien, as the cause of his fight night distress. He recounts a farewell note, a Paris visit to study music, and rival Major Miller's alleged interference while detailing plans to recover diamonds and the depth of his affection for his wife.
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Sioux
City
Jao
Bob Fitesimmens
Sioux Falla
Wien Arms
Dulia
JuMa
O'Brien
Friedman
New York
Miler
Louie Friedman
Shreck
Paris
Miller
Bartholdi Hotel
Tall
Polo Drnie Indians Suckers Loom Big Friday Night
Polo Dr ives The Suckers visit Audilltarium for a crowded game featuring Mang McGilvrry and the Danvilles. Fort Wayne and Danville clash in Port Wayne while Anderson suffers a rough night. Gliveny and Sut ton star for Fort Wayne, Doherty is fined for profanity.
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Fort Wayne
Danville
Port Wayne
Indians Fall To Lafayette In Scrappy 7 6 Affair
In LaPayette Indiana Friday night the Indian Amateurs, missing Eddie Sliggins, were edged 7 to 6 by Lafayette. Earl Miller starred at halfback while Corrigan at center and Harper making key stops helped hold a strong Lincoln and Gavitt offense. Final score 7-6 with a late game swing in Lafayette’s favor amid injuries and a patched lineup.
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Tum
Lapayette
Ind
Eddie Sliggins
Indians
Lafayette
Wintelly
Miller
Corrigan
Ant
Harper
Gavitt
Lincoln
Coggshill
Rayne
MiRten
Indianapolis
Positon
Hart
Firac Rush
Lincoln BR. Miller
Gait Coggahalt
Ene
Devlin Harper
Aart
Ceeesee
Aceda
Tad
Deren
Gusitt Co
Btope Harper
Tinttmty
Aruta
Iden
Thich Perlog
Big Match Race Set For Capitol Speedway Monday Afternoon
Arrangements for a Monday afternoon speedway race on Capitol Ave feature Fred Kline’s American Belle versus Wesley Stout’s Iron BR in a best two of three heats. Charles Mayberry drives American Belle. Other entries include R Jones's Catherine M and Rod Longfellow’s Nancy L, with additional horses from Ben Sanders Peele Brown and Frank Young.
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Capitol Ave. Speedway
Fred Kline
American Belle
Wesley
Johnny
Frank Young
Jay Boy
Ben Sanders
Peele Brown
Teams clash in annual game at Tomlinson Hall
Shortridge meets Manual in a heated rivalry Saturday night after a halfday rest. Both teams practice hard and are in good shape, expected to draw a large crowd and a spirited contest in the gym. Butler faces Social Turnore with hopes to humiliate the Germans with a strong start post holiday. Victory for YMI notes a separate local win as the All-Star eleven loses to the T.B.M. squad to Zh.
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Tomlinson Hall
Butler
Teutong
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