Master of the Foil to Fence in America Opponents
European fencing icon Lucien Merignac arrives in New York to meet top American and Canadian swordsmen, including Charles Puvest and George Huth, after touring Havana. The Paris international champion of 1904 aims to challenge leading United States fencers and plans to cross swords with famed instructors at the New York Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Merignac
United States
New York
Tan
Cimer
Triumps
Lucien Nde
Paris
America
Cuba
Ramon Fons
Havana
Antilles
M. Merignac
United Stree
Hrle
Signor Puvest
Roosevelt M. Gousty
New York Athletic Club
M. Bonac
M Vauthier
Mure Phy
Merignac
Canada
Gousty
Pupacy Edenari de Rothschild
M. Edmond Jane
Prince ‘Ersting
Prince Murat
Te Ce Gremberghe
George Huath
Thilo
Nice
Signor Fescina
Repeal racing law sparks fight in Missouri assembly
Jefferson City Jan 11 One of the first bills in the new Republican Missouri House would repeal the breeder law license bookmaking pool selling and the racing monopoly Ed ward H Bickley of St Louis introduced the measure Western Jockeys backers rally to save St Louis tracks and a fierce fight to block repeal or craft a new law A compromise may allow horse racing and pool selling at one track for 47 days a year instead of nine under current law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Republican House of
Missouri
Edwand H. Bickley
St Loui
Puntry
Ives
St Towle
Dewry
Vbtea
Corbett Retires From Shanta Yosemite Partnership
In San Francisco dated January 1, James Coffroth and Harry Corbett, co owners of the Shanta and Yosemite data clubs, dissolve their partnership. Corbett states he will withdraw from club ownership and there are no hard feelings, as both parties have simply ceased their ownership relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Corbett
San Francisco
Cal
Jamee Coffroth
Shanta
Yosemite
Cottrech
Maurice Thompson Star Gathers Local Hype
Mavelee Thompson of Butte Bent is hailed as a rising lightweight and a source of pride for his native state. He is regarded as a future star in the lightweight ranks and could bring notable success to his career if he continues on the current path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Thompson
Mavelee Thompson
Butte, Bent
Britt's Fight Earnings Tallied Across 1904
Briton boxer Britt earned $53,500 in 1904 from a mix of bouts and ventures including wins over Young Corbett, Joe Gans, and Battling Nelson, plus theatrical appearances and betting profits. net totals show $9,500 from the Corbett match on March 25 and $3,780 from Gans on October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmy Britt
Jimmy
Young
Corbett
Fouleur Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Tolas
ROOT MAY FIGHT HART IN CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY
Chicago reports Root, a tight heavy weight, likely to fight Marvin Hart in California early in February for the world title. Promoter Al Greggains says terms will be met if both boxers agree. Hart says he is well matched and confident he can beat Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Chicago
Dack Root
Wright
Marvin Hart
California
Nuit
Hert
al Greggaing
Reot
Greggains
Hart
Hus
Deileva
Gond
Great Marte
Toot
Jemmon
Macduff successor to run in Memphis handicap
Memphis Tenn Jan 11 Metthenney the great song of Macduff will debut in the Montgomery handicap at Memphis. Hildreth believes there are value in the horse and hoe will run in the race. Chesney's entry received as entries close. Other entries indicate New York colors will appear on the local course for the first time in years.
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Memphie
Tenn
Metthenney
Song of
Macduff
C. Hildreth
Hoe
Memphis
Chesney
Greet
Baseball players of present day are high men and thrifty
The Sun reports baseball players now seek wealth beyond the game, with many investing in real estate and businesses. It notes figures like Al Spalding, Donnie Richardson, and Nedanion among wealthier players, while others like McGraw and Wagner are cited for money and investments, contrasting past eras of purse and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
New York
Jar
Baseball
Tojoy
Mika Kelly
Hardy Richardson
Jack” Rowe Amd
Dar” Brouthers
Detroit
Dicharhoy
Wenout
al Spalding
G. Spalding & Brothers
Sporting
al Theach
Athietics
Dane Brouthers
Wappliger Falls
Tun
Hudson River
Roger Connor
Enouch Real Este
Waterbury
Conn
Tim A
Aish
Weil
Nedanion
Bromsyns
Raltimore
Pitthbore
Greater
Wile” Heeler
Jack Cheshra
Prytone
Frank Sewerman
Hae
Michigan
Jae Mecinnity
Giants
Pittsburgers
Fred Clarke
Clarke
Fang
Kansas
Beacon Philitw
Dakota
Lerch
Hitchey
Aig
Hans
Brush Sails For South With Giants Aboard Arapahoe
New York baseball president John T Brush sails on the Arapahoe with secretary Fred Knowles visiting St Augustine and Ormond Beach to witness public races before joining Johnny McGraw and the Giants in Savannah for training camp. The trip promotes the club and aims to prevent the grip with a Brome Quinine cold remedy advertisement accompanying the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
SUN
New York
Jon. W
John T. Brush
Knowles
Bavannah, Ga
Johnny McGraw
Hie Collection
Champion Giants
Champion William Hogenson Sets Freshman Sprint Record
Chicago University freshman William Hogenason claims interscholastic titles in 100 yard dash and 1x4 and AAU events. He records 10 seconds for 100 yards, 20 yards and breaks records in the 2 yard dash. Regimental marks noted for M45 category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hogenson
Chicago University
A. A
Billings Buys Major Delmar For 36 Dollars
C K Billings purchased Major Delmar for 36 dollars. A price comparison with listed champions shows Delmar far ahead of rivals like Dexter, Goldsmith Mat, Sunol, Nancy Hanks, and Abbott in speed, suggesting strong performance for private driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. Bilings
Delmar
Jak
Dillon
Priess Dexter
Goldsmith
Barus
Mic
Maud
Sunol
Nancy Hanks
the Abbott
Detmar
Nexworth
Anson and Fevers Spark Late Infield Rally Tale
A garbled recount of a dramatic baseball late innings moment focuses on Anson, Nichols, and Teaney from a Chicago versus Boston game. The crowd, personalities, and vivid field actions dominate the fragment, with a bustling polo grounds scene and a curious spectator bargaining for a ticket as the action unfolds.
Murphy and Nelson clash over boxing money dispute
Ted Murphy, manager for Battling Nelson, faced a public dispute after a front with Britt. Murphy and associates, including Gentry, were arrested in Stockton and taken to San Francisco. Murphy avoided arrest by reconciling with his partner and sharing funds, amid a 99,000 sum contested by Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tho Murphy
Britt
Ted Murphy
Nelson
Jekt Town
Eddie Santry
Murphy
Gentry
Gtocktoin
San Francisco
Indians Run Danville Off Court In Cold Auditorium
The Indians defeated Danville 2 0 in a rough but exciting Tuesday night game at the Auditorium before about 1,200 fans. Higging and Houghton sparked Indianapolis while Devlin and O'Hara anchored defense as Moran officiated amid a chilly crowd. Danville’s Gus Campbell scored late but Danville couldn’t overcome the fast Indianapolis attack and almost shut out the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvilles
Auditorium
Dolly
Danville
Referes Moran
Thasday
Danvilla
Indianapolie
Higging
Houghton
Devlin
O'Hara
Moran
Hefferman
Higgins
Gus” Campbell
Hardy
Murtaugh
Indianapolis
Figgins
Figgins Firat
Ruah
Dely Hoazhion
Campbell, Devlin
Murtnagh
Mena O'Hara
Holtback
Hardy Marper
Wefferman
Neriod
Higeing
Migabe
Loughton
Higeins
Campbell
Dan- We
Daty
Rarper
Heffermann
Morgn
How They Stand Central and Western Leagues
Tuesday and Wednesday night scores show Danville Fort Wayne and Logansport leading the Central League with Indianapolis and Kokomo close behind. In the West, Richmond and Muncie trail Kokomo and Anderson near the top as Fort Wayne and Lafayette split key games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denville - T. Haute
Lafayette
Richmond
Fr. Weyne
Anderson
Rokoma
Loganap't
Central
Indianapols
Danville
Jerre Haute
I. Wayne
Loganeport
Kokomo
Ft. Wayne
Lafayetta
Western
Martos
Prize For Walkers Special To The Sty
Pittsburg January 11 The city’s weekly pedestrian race for eight hours daily opens under Lew Moore. A large field is expected with a special prize for breaking the seven hour record and additional prizes for covering various mileage in the first three days. Regular prizes scale from 35 to 4 percent for the top eight finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chansins
Bern
Lew Moore
Alan Wordas
NEIL MAKES OFFER TO MEET RING RIVALS IN ONE NIGHT
Special to the Sun San Francisco boxer Franky Neil bantamweight champion promises to fight Tommy Murphy Tommy Mayore Hughey McGovern Harry Forbes and Billy Moore in a single night The boast claims he can finish Murphy within five rounds Forbes in about four McGovern in four Moore with one punch The challenge rests with the opponents and the public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Jatti
Ted Son
Tommy Murphy
Franky Neil
Harry Forbes
Tommy
Mayore
Hughey MelGovern
Nell
Murphy
Xeepa
Forbes
McGovern
Moore
Passing of Village Farm marks end of era in trotting
Village Farm owner Hamlin, famed for Mambrino King and Chimer offspring, retires in East Aurora after a storied career shaping the harness racing world. The dispersal sale of all Village Farm horses is planned in New York later this month, with about 900 head to be sold at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Hamlin
Gleero J. Hamlin
East Aurum
N. 3
C. J. Hamlin
Harmess Horse
Ed Geers
Hamlin
Kentucky
Village Farm
Econd
East Aurora
Vilage Fatin
Geers
Rac
Tiare Devi
Abbot
Monk
Lord Derby
Vilage
Lady of the Manor
Hele-at-Law
Fantasy
Bright Regent
Die
Nianivnew
Bette
Tey
Barty
Merry Chimes
Tisig
Mare Devil
Ed Eastin
Battleton
Cem
Sears
New York
Andy
Vase Farm
Ebbetts A Candidate For National Bowling Tourney President
In New York the June meeting of the committee arranging the national bowling tournament is expected to nominate Charles J. Ebbetts of Brooklyn for the presidency. A Milwaukee session will decide, as New York readers await the big 1901 event with a strong local delegation planning to travel to Milwaukee to press Ebbetts’ claims. The Buffalo vote previously split eastern and western camps, with Ebbetts favored by eastern clubs and Frank Pasdeloup of Chicago representing the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
New York
Charles J. Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Lectin
Milwaukee
Wille
Mil- Waukee
Buffalo
Mr. Ebbetta
Frank Pasdeloup
Chicago
Charman Taughenes
Queetiona
Conegresa
Qurahracni Cluha
Alor
Bookwaller
Fie Alenapels
Oly
Rose
Indians Hold Off Logansport In Rough Net Game
Indiana high school action features Moran, Whipple and Hinson in a hard fought match. Terre Haute visits Thursday at the auditorium and Saturday. Anderson defeats Muncie in a rough game with Hart playing through injury and Cashman retiring. Lancers, Marion, and Loganport also feature in a tense day of play as teams vie for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Danville
Tonlon
Audiorium
Terre Haute
Dickey Pierce
Ft. Wayne
Whipple
Wayne
Tueaday
Hinson
Anderson
Muncie
Organization of semiprofessional league in Missouri and Kansas
A movement to organize a semiprofessional baseball league aims to include Nevado Webb City Granby Joplin and Serarmon Co lus in Missouri and Kansas towns. A meeting is planned in Joplin for the purpose of organizing and determining action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioplin
Souttweat Missouri
Kansas
Nevado
Webb City
Granby
Joplin
Serarmon
Colus
Kas
Illustrated Billiards Shot Described for One-Cushion Play
The excerpt explains striking the one ball on top and rifling toward the bet, with the red ball struck once. A wall shot is made by one cushion, using a fellow and pet tan hard as the cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q Fellow
Siy
Pet Tan
Futurity to Open at Fall Meeting Under Kentucky Breeder Fate
Special to The Sun reports the Kentucky Tracing Horse Breeder Association directs Mary Wilson to open the Kentucky Futurity for 188 at the Alle id renewal of the fall meeting. The stake, worth 21.0, requires a $5 subscription fee per mare. The stake was trotted Fret in 1998 when Ora Witkes won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Tracing Horse Breeder’ Association
Seei Mary Wilson
Ora Witkes
Milwaukee bout ends in heavy luckless match
Johanie Reid protests a dispute with Maurice Thompson over a wrestling or boxing display. Reid claims his side, including Fitzgerald, faced a heavier opponent and poor showing, making it hard to conduct business or settle the match with Maurice Thompson of Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwapkee
Johanie Reid
Faroget
Whey Fitzgerald
Kame
Maurice Thompson
Butte
Shem
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Yockey
Root
BIG Mac
B. W. Gevve
Pop Ansan
Briggs “Ile
Init
Dwn
Boater
Arsen
Nichols
Cie Tenney
Hoston
Anson
Teaney
Pencey
Oman
Fontiry
Polo Grounds
Alt Mtr
Walkers
Neil
Four Moon
Ebbetts
Rane
Mansfeld
Marion
Sta
Evans
Perry
Amas Tellis
Burgess
Battery A
Illustrated Billiards
W. & Vanderbilt
K. Vanderblit
Halda
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