Gameness and Fights of Old Time Boxers
New York observers compare three round bouts of today with the grit of 19th century fighters. Stories recall Eddie Kelly and Dan Daly, skin-tight gloves, brutal cuts, and a lip torn away that a father cut free to keep his son in the ring. The article recounts Crosby and Sharp fighting three to five hours amid darkness, torches, and trains, ending with Crosby’s knockout and two battered fighters carried away.
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New York
Ini
Louis Phere
Eddie Kelly
Tom Kelley
Kelly
Daly
Ant
Sharp Aml Crosby
Namepki
Crosby
Pastime Athletic Club
Sharp
Dal
Ome
Ward Likes Hanlon and Hanover's Start in Baseball
John M. Ward, a Brooklyn lawyer and noted baseball figure, credits Ned Hanlon with his early start as a successful pitcher. Ward recalls Hanlon’s influence at Rochester in 1873, urging him to sign and steering him to Providence and Cincinnati, shaping a lifelong friendship and partnership. Ward laments Hanlon’s departure from Brooklyn as he heads to manage the Reds, yet believes Hanlon will find greater success.
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Hanlon
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds
Superbas
John M. Ward
Harry Pulliam
Pulliam
Ward
Ward Tey
Hanson
Binghamtons
Jung
Rochester
Providence
Hanton
Ed Caskins
Caskins
Cincinnati
Grays
Kitty league poised to supply future major leaguers
Special to The Sus from Vincennes Indiana outlines how the Kitty league will supply at least half of next season’s players for higher leagues. It notes three to four of the recent kit players show promise and highlights key moves with Barbour Reddick Sehan Moore Plattendo Gandwin Clayton Wilkinson and others headed to American institutions. Johnny Duggan of Vincennes is drafted by the New York Americans after a strong season and may develop quickly under Griffin.
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Sus
Vincennes
Ind
Ste Tengus Js Beims
Ben
Jonnny Duggan
Vinecennas
Duggan
New York Americans
Chicago Nationals
Grifiths
Barbour
Vinccennes
Reddick
Henderson
Sehan
Keene Leads 1905 Turf Owners Such as Sysonby Top Year
James R. Keene, vice-chairman of the Jockey Club, dominates the 1905 U S turf earnings with nearly a quarter of a million dollars in winnings. Sysonby, his standout horse, went nine for nine including the Metropolitan Handicap, totaling 149 918 by season end. Keene’s stable also claimed multiple other stakes while Debi, Wild Mint, and Bosoms contributed notable sums.
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New York
James R. Keene
Jockey Club
lHe
H. WM. Dur‘yea
W. C. Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney
H. B. Duryea
Mr. Keene
Sydney Paget
Sysonby
Ici
Tne
Morton
Sheepshead Bay
Republc
Damlino
Keene
Sinner
Kingston
Twin City
Test
Seashore
Crotona
Debi
Brooklyn
Burokl
Brighton
Bohemia
Ten Years Of Training Produce Shot Put Record
The article recounts William C. Coe of Boston as the sole man to throw a 16-pound shot 49 feet 6 inches after ten years of relentless practice. It notes Coe began training in 1895, rising from a long apprenticeship to the strongest record, with mention of Rainny Hose as a rival and the era of rigorous discipline against tobacco and liquor.
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William C. Coe
Boston
Rainny ¢ Hose
California
Coe
Iis
Clum
The Rise and Fall of Marvin Thompson in Cleveland Sports
An Indianapolis observer recalls Marvin Thompson a tall strong contender once hailed by Duncan Ross as a coming champion. Thompson trained under Duncan Ross faced real doubt from the famed boxer Sullivan. An Armory bout in Cleveland ended without a fight and Thompson faded from public view.
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Duncan Ross
Cleveland
Fullivan
Duncan Roma
Marvin Thompson
Rosa
Sullivan
West
Angot
Itlahmam
Sue
Marvin ‘Thompson
Mar
Ness
Cleveland Aperta
Grounds Talk in Chicago Over Draft Rule Change
Manager Watkins of the Indianapolis Americas proposes using Southside grounds in Chicago for games outside the big leagues. Presidents Comiskey and Murphy of Chicago teams weigh the idea amid Sunday play laws. In Cincinnati, baseball leaders discuss new drafting rules allowing one player per club at $1, split in two payments, with minor league magnates and officials present.
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Sun
Chicago
INI
Watking
Indianapols Americas
Comiskey and Murphy
Indianapolis
Watkins
Ruschaupt
Cincinnati
Joanin
American Leagie
Pulliam
National League
High Baseball Court
National Association of Minor Leagues
National Baseball Committion
Discias
Citas
Hesidsa
National Association of Minor Leaguer
Rusie and Kean to Manage Wisconsin State League team
Amos Rusie once famed New York pitcher and Ea Me Kean former Cleveland star second baseman will become managers of terms in the Wisconsin State League for the 1906 season. In independent league play the Calis and Deweys split, the Oregons took five from the Rinky Dicks, and the Reliance beat the Social Turners. Mahlon McNutt of Roan filed for bankruptcy in U S court. assets far exceed liabilities, with $2,409.05 assets and $265.29 liabilities. He is security on larger notes and on 15 personal notes from 15 to 30 dollars.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Amos Rusie
New York
Ea Me.Kean
Cleveland
Borling
Calis
Deweys
Oregons
Reliance
Turners
United States
Mahlon McNutt
Roaun
To Form English Team For Rugby Query
A New York newspaper questions what football is played in this country and suggests forming an eleven of Englishmen to face a touring foreign team. It asks for clarification from New York authorities on the sport's status and identity.
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New York
New York Authority
Polo Drives Indians Face Railroad Lafayette Tests
The Indians are not scheduled to play this week. Thursday and Friday they duel the Railroad era at Fort Wayne, then meet Lafayette at the Auditorium on Saturday. Marion routed the Sycamores 8 to in a recent game, while the Foxy Five impressed with strong teamwork led by Dosherty and Iezas who starred in offense.
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Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Marion
Sycamores
Wadnesday
Foxy Five
Dosherty
Ieza
Afbay
WEDDED AT HOTEL MARRIAGE IN CHICAGO MEET
San Francisco resident Carel Lina A Girard wed Clinton coal mine operator John Shirkle at the Claypool hotel in the pink parlor at 5 PM on Wednesday after traveling from Terre Haute with her betrothed. In attendance was State Mine Inspector Epperson who sought a celebrant, with Justice of the Peace Stout recording the ceremony.
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San Francisco
Uwanmana Carellina A. Girard
John Shirkle
Clinton
Chicago
Biles Girard
Shirkte
Claypool Hotel
Terre Haute
Dariies
Hare
Shirkle
Epperson
Ice Hall Delivers One Safe Burden In Omaha St Joseph Clash
In a Western league clash Omaha pitcher Hall earned his sobriquet for coolness under fire. St Joseph, fielding amateurs and bush-league players, rallied late as Bobby Richardean of Gretna, Neb., shone at short. Hall misfired on a key curve, four runs crossed, and St Joseph clinched the game.
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Omaha
Ranke
St. Joseph
Hall
Rourkes
Hobby
Hage
Fee Hall
Bobby
Mulder
Fencn
St Joseph
Richarnson
May Investigate Waddell In Baseball Scandal
The national commission is likely to conduct another inquiry into the antics of Rube Waddell. American League magnates and president Gen B Johnson press for accountability as fans in Philadelphia demand scrutiny of Waddell and Connie Mack. Mack's leniency is blamed for the Athletics poor World Series showing against the Giants.
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National Commission
Pts
Hanis
Rube Waddell
Canlee
Gen B. Johnson
Waddell
American League
Philatelppia
Athletlex
Corbett Weigh-In Promises Weight At Threshold Fight
The Sun reports a tense weigh-in lead up to the match with Young Corbett denying a formal weight disclosure while insisting he is on target at 137 pounds. Herrera refuses to reveal his weight, but is said to have little difficulty making the limit and has pared training to maintain form. Betting on the bout is slow but interest grows as seats sell out for a potentially record crowd.
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the Sun
Loe Angeles
Jani
Young Corbett
Benning
Corbett
Herrera
Saloon to jewelry store switch and Cy Young notes
Sports brief covers Kid McCoy opening a jewelry store in New York backed by his rich third wife. Arthur Irwin eyeing NL stars for Altgond club while league teams resist. Termessen racing law challenged after indictments for a one day test cage. Cy Youngs in major leagues referenced for the coming season amid fan memory.
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Kid McCoy
New York
Cy Young
Central Polo League heavyweight talk and schedule notes
George Gardner discusses the heavyweight title, asserting Hart’s claim after past fights with Kool while noting his own wins and losses against Hart Verdund and Eltzsimmons. The column also lists standings and Thursday games: Lafayette at Logansport Kokomo at Danville Logansport at Lafayette.
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George Gardner
Marvin Hart
Kool
Hoo
Salt Lake
Fort Erie
Hart
LouisviMw
Boston
Bob Eltzsimmons
Frisco
Fitz
O'Brien
Father Time
Jem
Pugfists
Tedianapalia
Marion
Danville
Anderson
Fort Wayne
MD Kokomo
A. Logansport
Lafayette
Logansport
Kokomo
Weightlifting match pairing in Marion boxing scene
In Marion Indiana January 1 two lightweight boxers Sue Benue of the city and Tim Hanlin have been matched for a private bout. Billy Lats, a noted sportsman, is backing Schee to meet all challengers at 12 pounds, signaling a planned public weigh-in and clash.
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Sue Marion
Ind
Kid Benue
Tim Hanlin
Billy Lats
Beat Wild Cats as Harper's Goaltending Dominates
Special to Thespo Kokomo Indiana January 10 Indianapolis beat the Wild Cats 6 to 1 on the local rink. Harper stopped 40 shots to anchor the Hoosiers offense while Cunningham Roberts and Hart pressured the Wildcats defense. Kokomo, Indianapolis, and Harpers strong defense limited scoring as Wilder Cats failed to convert early rushes.
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Kokomo
Ind
Indianapolis
Wild Cats
Hoosiers
Higsing
Hart
Stevm
Tha Tocala
Wildcats
Cunningham
Roberts
Che
Yale Football association backs amalgamation with rules committee
Yale University's football body supported amalgamation with the New York conference rules committee. The vote followed a university term opening and aligned with the decisions of other universities in the old rules group.
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Yale
Haven
Conn
Tig
New York
Yale Football Association
Race Results Across New Orleans and California Tracks
Race results from Fair Grounds New Orleans include first race five furlongs with Vivuin winning. second race six furlongs Southern Cross tops. third at one mile Conavelo I leads Sea Voyage Latcky Charms. At City Park New Orleans, Bozeman wins five furlongs, Neatly Mary Anty tops two-year-olds, and Evander wins short course steeplechase. In San Francisco contenders Marion Kor, Phlanx, Sugar Maid compete in multiple events. Los Angeles hosts steeplechase and handicap races with Decimo Graphite Masterson Borghond and Good Cheer among top finishers.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
King's Gem
Southern Cross
Old Elta
L. Jonen
nandreap—Horserndian
Gewalli
Beldmoore
furlnnge-Gay Adelaide
Sewell
Te F Brhoharte
Ben Lear
Walsh
Mabel Simms
City Park
Bozeman
Munro
Karama
Nerely
Mary Anty
D. Avatin
Margaret Angele
Gentlun
Evander
Elison
Koerner
Happy Jack
Berrett
Helgerson
Woodshade
Atban Francisco
Marion Kor
Vif
Clark
Clement
Dime
Krepp
Batt
Tme
Wright
Rey del Mundo
Maxim
Dr. Gardner
Ie Willams
Lubin
Picgh
Syme
Gateway
Eixth
Fountain
Andrews
Cook
Rubys
Los Angeles
Decimo
Darton
Adams
Milas
Brooks
Neubert
Preservator
Chickadee
Masterson
Jrene
Borghond
Orchan
Hippocrates
Welthoft
Notter
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