Making of Fitz His First Fight at Eleven Years Old
Fitz Simmons recalls fighting beginning in childhood in New Zealand and Australia. He describes early training methods, balance between wind and strength, and belief in practical practice over gym routines. He recounts early bouts, travel to America, and his lengthy career, noting 347 fights and shift technique.
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Bert
Aluys
Fitz
O'Brien
Tamuru
New Zealand
Slade
Bullivan
Mace
Maco
America
Trever
Billy McCarthy
Ula Country
Gus Rubtin
Madison Aguaro
Faction Ousted as Griffiths Tebeau Quit Era Ends
In Chicago on January 10 the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs concluded its meeting with the Griffiths Tebeau faction losing influence. New executive board members include P T Power J Farrell W Kavanaugh Eugene Hert J Ed Grillo M H Sexton and M B Shively to curb player poaching farming and fake cures. A draft rules committee will seek formal adoption in Cincinnati.
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Sun
Chicago
Jil
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Bnyinees
Griffiths- Tebean
Mew
Trev Beau
Griffiths
P. T. Powery
J. Farrell
Auburn
Wiliam Kavaynaugh
Southern League
Eugene Hert
Pacific Coast League
Powers
Farrell
William Kavanaugh
M. H. Sexton
National Coroménsion
Cincinnati
Hetton
Ibe
Horse Race Results From New Orleans and West Coast Tracks
Race results from New Orleans Fair Grounds City Park and Oakland and Los Angeles tracks. Includes multiple races with names like Small Lady Intrigue Bullinck and Lady Vasnel, times and odds for each event, plus performers such as McGee Jones Perrett Daly and Zeigler.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Firet
McGee
Shun Pike
Bullinck
Dickson
Whinpoorwill
Macbeth
Blackhurn
tNoanes
Bertmont
Blackhand
Vasnel
Seweid
Dereszke
Ben Hadder
Firth
Letty
W. McGee
Bitterhand
Marvel
Millen
Merry Pioneer
Jones
Jerry Lynch
Harmakis
Desty
Azelina
Monet
H. Smith
A To
Gun Holdron
Astarita
Villa
Havey
Perret
Clifton Forge
Belden
Nun
Wishard
Star
Don Fonso
Minnehaha
el- Mott
Daly
Careless
Adesso
San Francisco
Oakland
Frank Futimer
Shade
Volme
Fred Bent
David Boland
Fountain
Royal Rogue
McBride
Yosnn
Pickaway
Ramatile
St. Willams
Inétrdetoy
Bwaln
Golden Buck
Powell
Bologna
Preston
Tom Riley
Leach Rooms to Third Base Amid Trade Rumors
Pittsburgh star Tommy Leach contemplates returning to outfield next season as third base opens. Conroy to Highlanders. Fultz retires. Griffith shakes positions with Wilamy, Le Porte, Hahn, and Delahanty. Donlin hailed as baseball king of New York amid market chatter and sport gossip from Savanna.
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the Sun
New York
Tommy Leach
Pittsburg
Tommy
Fred Clarke
Griffith
Jimmy Willamy
le Porte
Hahn
Delahanty
Delehanty
Oscar Miller
Mike Donlin
Bily Gibert
Harlem
Miller
Trouble in Boston Ranks in American League Reform
Jan 10 Buffalo report on Ban Johnson and Dennis Mack clashing with Jimmy Collins as Boston Americans threaten reorganization. League support for Collins grows while Taylor faces ouster or sale of his Boston stake. A capitalist pool reportedly offers Taylor 15000 for his baseball property amid tensions.
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Sun
Buffalo
Ban Johnson
American Baseball League
Dennis Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmy Collins
Boston Americans
Megula
American League
Boston
Collins
John S. Taylor
Bostons
Callins
Taylor
Boston Club
Star Store
W. Wanhitletanenst
The Scratchiest Home Run Ever Told in Des Moines
An odd Des Moines vs Colorado Springs game features Jos Quinn hitting a remarkable home run through a gate in the outfield fence. An outside bystander pushed the gate as the ball sailed over, making the lone score of the contest and prompting vows it may never happen again.
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Jor Quinn
Des Moines
Jaws
Conrado Springs
Quinn
Suns
Jos
St Salehy
Granville
Hoy
Joe
Grand Circuit Trotting Season Opens in Detroit
The Grand Circuit trotting season for 14K was announced in New York with Detroit hosting a two week meet starting July 23 and ending August 4. Races continue at Buffalo Poughkeepsie Readville Providence Hartford Syracuse Columbus Cincinnati with other tracks not listed vying for dates. A committee will study racing plans and report to stewards, with the presiding judge and starter for the season to be named at a future meeting.
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Detroit
Buffalo
Poughkeepsi
Readville
Providence
Hartford
Syracuse
Columbus
Cincinnati
New York
Poughkeepsie
Rendville
Boston
Memphis
Cleveland
Empire City
Satarter
Tough Corbett Set To Box Herrera In 20 Round Los Angeles Fight
Former champion Corbett faces Aurelio Herrera in a 20 round bout in Los Angeles. Weigh ins set at 133 pounds though Corbett previously weighed around 144. Herrera, a topnotcher with knockout power, profiles as a dangerous foe likely to test Corbett’s punch and defense. Corbett trains on the coast three weeks ahead of the scheduled bout.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dan
Young Corbett
Wight
Will
Trainim
Denverite
Calbert
Herrera
Corbett
T'nk
Russell
Faveelt
Tolltceger
Cornetta Minug
Roseell
Herren
Danny Maher
Eaya
Ifar Am
Herreras
Richt
Fares, Fights, and Prospects in Boxing Turned Tables
A fragmented boxing summary notes 3 cent fares and four KO wins by Herrera, a lengthy 74 fight record, and four opponents knocked out by Herpera Nan. It highlights Abe Attell and Battling Nel as notable foes, mentions Louis Long, Reany Yangerty, and Corbett among Chicago and streetcar era fighters, and hints at an upcoming Britt bout and a developing rivalry with Jim.
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Herrera
Herpera Nan
Ichua
Abe Attell
Nel Nen
Louis Long
Hick Waa
Long
Reany Yangerty
Moat
Frente
Dimmy Britt
Bim Jim
Indiana Defeats Butler in 42 to 11 Basketball Win
Special to The Swan Bloomington Indiana January 106 Indiana beat Butler 42 to 11 as Indiana outplayed Butler at every point. Harmeson led scoring with 4 made fouls and 5 field goals while Maxwell Ritterskampf Kingsbury appeared strong for Indiana. Referees Mourer Umpires Teter and Hendricks called the game at DePauw with timekeeper Christian.
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Bloomington
Ind
Ind Hana
Butler
Indiana
Harmedon
Mugging Ritterskampf
Way Maxwell
Ukingsbury
Eaonerae Quinn
Kingsbury
Freeman
Burfords Move Ahead in Bowling League Standings
Burford's team leads after sweeping three games from the Indiana National Bakers Tuesday in the Commercial Bowling League. The Hyfrords gained three wins to top Fletcher’s for third place as the Rams and Ningans each won two matches against Plewher, Stmuss, Liebers, and Progress.
Terre Haute signs Joe Boyle to manage team
Special from Terre Haute Indiana reports Joe Boyle, first baseman with Tolmn in the American association, has been signed to manage the Terre Haute team. President Heenan wired Chicago officials with the news as Boyle, once highly regarded, is expected to lead the club with solid offense and leadership.
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la Terre Haute
Ind
Jack Boyle
Cincinnati
Tolmin
American Association
Terre Haute
Eam
Heenan
Chiccago
Ely
Boyt
Te Bule
Whistler
Doyle
Philadelphia Nailumils
Sports Headlines and Player Hopes Across College Circuits
A torrent of names and teams surfaces as college athletes seek bigger contracts and future in the sport. Abe Atel and Ed Bard figure among rising stars while Jimmie Britt and Sinra Nelson push for prominent roles. Rumors swirl of a Malloy era and a possible cross town move with games eyed for Sunday under police absence.
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Abe Atel
Jimmie Britt
Sinra Nelson
Malloyera
Britt
Attell Tooks
Automobiles Could Circle World On Florida Beach Race Pace
A newspaper note discusses fast cars and a Florida beach test with speeds near thirty miles per hour and plans for a global trip by auto. It speculates a world circuit in days, mentions Jules Verne, and envisions rapid travel aided by fast steam connections, hinting at speeds of roughly two miles per minute on the sands.
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Laeh Dinimare
Rowden
Dustin
Ormond-Dastonn
Evetrele
Vine
Florida
Jules Verne
Geraghty Lands Job With East St Louis Waghe Team
Coach Geraghty severed ties with Rushville and will take charge of the East St Louis Waghe baseball organization. He plans meetings with league managers in St Louis to perfect the setup and bring in players including pitchers and infielders named Ditchers, Eimer, and Dugan. Other players linked to trials include Windy Morgan and Wiser.
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Geraghty
Rushvilde
Tan
Damen
Hwanger
Rushville
Eli
Jan
St. Louis
Seamon Seeks Upset Over O Brien At Holy Wager
Tenn reporter notes Jim Seamon trains against the best middleweights and aims to defeat Philadelphian Jack. Seamon expresses strong confidence, claiming recent earnings and preparation support his bid for victory in Australia style fight scene.
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Tenn
Jim Seamon
Ittshore
Mitdewsight
Australie
Philadelphic
Jack of
Erten
HimMett
Raid at Louisville Poolroom Ends in Jumbled Note
Fragmentary telegram style report from Louisville describes deputies attempting to aid Coles in a raid on a poolroom. Confusion and commotion followed. someone was taken out, a victim skidded, and wires went down as operators fled. No clear names or outcomes are confirmed in the readable text.
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Louisville
Cemnty Paticeman
Coles New
Emutrons
Cirhont
VAIL
Atte Behultz
Rainy legal fights and a hard polo game charted in news
The report mentions Bob Fitz and Maj. Miler in a legal dispute over alienation of affection and alimony, plus a Pennsylvania auto license law taking effect July 1. It then shifts to sports, detailing Kokomo at Indianapolis in a polo match with rapid action, fast local play, and a decisive Indianap olis win over the visiting Wild Cats, with players listed and penalties noted.
Polo Drills Indians Face Wildcats in Kokomo Clash
The Indians travel to Kokomo for a Wednesday night contest with the Wildcats. The Sycamores beat Anderson 10 to 4 at Lafayette Tuesday, with Coggshail starring and Wootke and Mallory keying the win. Wayne was crushed by Logansport 14 to 0 as Leven’s defense held the Railroads. In the amateur game at the Auditorium, the KrieTa beat the Duesseldorfers 5 to 0. Duesseldorf scored once but lost.
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Indians
Kokomo
Wildcats
Sycamores
Anderson
Lafayette
Coggshail
Wootke
Mallory
Vort Wayne
Logansport
Sits
Railroaders
Dleven
Link
Tushine
Leys Don
Canavan
McGrath
Krieta
Thy Duesseldorfers
Duesselsartara
Central Polo League Standings and Wednesday Games
Central Polo League standings list teams including Indianapolis Marian and Danville with scores shown. Wednesday games feature Indianapolis at Kokomo and Lafayette at Marion with venues across the circuit.
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Indianapolin
Kokomo
Lafayette
Marion
Three Cent Street Car Fare Fight In San Francisco
Supervisor elect George F Huffey of the Union Labor party will introduce an ordinance this month to set three cent street car fares from 8 to 9:30 am and 5 to 7 pm. Duffey backs the plan as benefiting workers, while opponents say the measure is invalid and will face strong opposition. Also appears an ad for oversized linen towels at The Star Store.
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San Francisco
George F. Huffey
Union Labor Party
Duffey’s
Hema
Nic
Duffey
Ateeet Faleway
STAR
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Od Fitz
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Roger Brenneman
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Boston American
Oig Salm
T the Star
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Robert Sess
Indianapolis
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Polo
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Loganaport
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Conta Laboratory
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