Fighting instinct in boxing legends and rivals
In a discussion of the O'Brien Fitzsimmons bout and other greats like Terry McGovern Tom Sharkey Battling Nelson Jeffries Corbett Sullivan and Hanlon the piece extols the fighting instinct as a defining trait. It notes Fitzsimmons McGovern Nelson and others fought on bravely amid heavy punishment, driven by a deep love of the sport and unyielding will to keep punching.
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York
O'Brien-Fitzimmons
Fits
Bob
Fitz
Messurs
Pitesimmons
Jeffries
Corbett
McCoy
Attic
John GL
Sullivan
Battlins Nelson
Young Corbett
Qweller
Terry McGovern
Josing
Terry
Nelson
Fitzafomous
Getali
Mwe
Bells
Fite
Carson City
Nelvon
Edgie Hanlon
Martin Canale
Britt
Han
Salary limit unchanged in Southern league
Memphis Tenn Jan 15 President Kavanaugh after meetings of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues and the National Commission says the 32700 salary limit with a maximum of 14 players per month will remain in effect for the Southern League under special Class A legislation. Despite push for reduction, many in Southern baseball circles expected a lower limit and an inferior player pool.
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L Gems
Nus Sou
Memphis
Tenn
Kavanaugh
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
National Commission
FIGHTERS AT WEIGHT READY FOR WEIGHING IN
Dougherty arrived in Indianapolis as a guest at The Claypool and is under police heard weigh in at 6 o clock. He and Duffy expect to weigh in successfully for the main event while both claim confidence. Local stakes include Cullen and Yoder for the semi windup and two four round preliminaries featuring Durphy and Doyle.
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Jack Dougherty
Milwaukee
Welterwright
Martin Duffy
Indianapolis
Dougherty
Jack O'Brien
New York
Duffy
Harts
Chicago
AIM Wankee
Jack Cullen
Billy Yoder
Cullen
Yorter
Captain of Carlisle Generals Honored as Captain
Albert Exendino Kiowa, last year left tackle, has been elected captain. A banquet and dance for 40 football players and substitutes will be held in the gymnasium with 50 piece orchestra and their ladies in attendance.
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Dee Ee Ieee
Carlisle
Albert Exendino
Kiowa
Acho
Pacific Coast League raises admission to 35 cents
The Pacific Coast League raised admission to 35 cents last season and attendance fell. The thrift will be 26 cents this year. Umpire ballots must be in a regulation box with presidential stamp. Standing of the clubs remains unbroken. There are mentions of track development fears at Gravesend and various baseball and horse racing notes.
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Pacific Coast League
Cajia
Washington Park
Chicago
Oakland
Cal
Gravesend
Brooklyn
Triple steal shocks Minneapolis Kansas City game
In Minneapolis July 4, 190%, Wattie engineered a rare triple steal by the Millers against Kansas City. With bases loaded and one out, Schmidt, Freeman, Coulter and others advanced on a sequence ending with Freeman scoring on a throw and Coulter reaching third.
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Minneapolis
Kansas City
Hela
Kansas City Blues
Irwin
Millers
Bullivan
Afs
Bully
Inter
Freeman
Coulter
Schmidt
Forcel Sullivan
Bela
Watking
Tole
Munsey
Massey
Butg Jer
Schimidt
Hoinie
Jack Bonners
Butler
Wisconsin Names Parsings Star in New Track Squad
California athlete Charles Parsons joins the Wisconsin Badger track team amid renewed coaching and prep for indoor meets. Alvin Kraengrein will coach, with Parsons expected to contest sprints and the 440 yard dash while capt. Waller pushes the squad in early drills.
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Charles Parsons
California
Badger
Los Angeles
Cal
Capt
Waller
Parsons
Grobe and
Vreeland
Ridebut
Tmasbrocek
Meyer
Hean
Cooper
Huneftner
Quarles
Davis
Largon
Stroud
Gradley
Rice
Shorey
Floete
Inchem
Leste
Cooresen
Satinger
McMillan
Johnson
Messmer
Hamilton the baserunner legend and pitching tips rise
The account applauds Billy Hamilton as an elusive baserunner with speed and clever moves. It recounts crowd reactions at Griffith, recalls a standing order to avoid hitting Hamilton until he reaches third, and includes pitching guidance urging backing up, aiming wide to discourage opponents, and cautioning against allowing certain players to hit.
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Billy Hamilton
Philadelphia
Boston
Hamilton
Olwava
Hayllton
Tiem
Griffith
Baseball Coaching Wisdom From a Veteran Manager
A veteran manager stresses player strengths and weaknesses, cites bunt and steal strategies, and warns against hanging on with tired players. He argues signs vary by opponent and urges adapting to catcher throwing, bunt effectiveness, and base running when the game is tight to avoid a late collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bageman
Hagerman
Sycamores Beat Indians In Open Polo Exhibition
Indianapolis previews open baseball and exhibition games as Sycamores edge Indians 6 to 3 in a rough polo night. Lafayette’s Carrigan and Harper shine while Coggeshall serves as Sycamores center. looming Giants lineup from New York draws local interest for spring training. The slate includes Cleveland with Lajoie, Detroit, Buffalo, and Peoria exhibitions before the regular season.
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In- Alanapolis
Tengie
Lafayette
Sycamores
Anna
Higgins
Hart
Carrigan
Harper
Coggeshall
Playbie
John T. Brueh
New York Giants
McGraw
Mathewson
Bresnahan
Dahlen
Doolin
Devin
Indianapolis Ball Park
Vets
Colts
Cleveland
Lajoie
Hoosiers
Detroit Americans
Buffalo
Peoria
Koekomo Seeks Jessup As Goaltender Target
Koekomo pols team from the Central league interviewed Shorty Jessup in Richmond Indiana yesterday. Jessup is sought as a goaltender and previously belonged to the Richmond pennant innera.
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the Sun
Richmond
Ind
Kokomo Pols
Shorty" Jessup
Jessup
Mayor Whitlock Bans Boxing in Toledo and Aghttong Despair
The mayor has halted boxing activities in Toledo amid ongoing disputes. Citizens express frustration as coverage notes concerns over sporting events and local governance during his administration.
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Whitlock
Toledo
McGraw Plans Tryouts For Ferguson Prospects
New York January 3 Giants captain John J McGraw will test two minor league talents Ferguson and Flagerald for the major leagues Ferguson from Terre Haute Indiana is a tall promising pitcher with a sharp curve He helped Sharon Pa in the independent leagues last season and is praised by baseball men for potential play on the Giants roster
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New York
Pitevur Feri Guyon
Loulaville
Mauy Flagerald
Sharon Pa
Ferguson
Belne
Terre Haute
Indy
Cross Explains Move From Athletics To Washington
Special to The Sum Cleveland January 14 Cross says he bought a home near Wilmington Delaware and will stay there forever. He denies leaving the Athletics for ill will with Mack and explains a prior plan with Washington. He claims Mack gave permission for the deal and asserts he received excellent treatment in Philadelphia.
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Cleveland
Cross
Ittle Town
Wilmington
Del
Sam Wazlous
Kbulalon
Athletics
Washington
Mack
Erlands
Mre. Crosse
Washington Club
Athletic Club
Mke
Philadelphia
Manuals and Germans Triumph In Rough Local Games
In the BM T. H. 8 gymnasium the Manuals trounced the Collegians 39 to 9 while the Germans defeated the North-sters 25 to 15. Butler suffered without Captain Babnetadt, and Shortridge and Butler showed little chance against the sharper opponents. Kingsbury and Doudican filled guard roles as the North side struggled to contend.
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Boilermakers
Collegians
Teutons
Tha Dresh
Losa
Shortridge
Butler
Babnetadt
Polo Boxing Card Attracts Local Fans Monday Night
Indians sit out Monday but local boxers will be ringside for the Dougherty Duffy bout. Fort Wayne visits Tuesday as the Rail Roaders beat the Tigers 7 to 4 at Logansport. Danville defeated Kokomo 5 to 3. Marton Foxy Five edged Anderson 2 to 1 with strong defense noted.
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Anderson
Fort Wayne
Marlon
Danville
Dougherty
Duffy
Tigers
Logansport
Kokomo
Gama
Marton
Foxy Five
Defenae
West Coast stars seek tryouts with Pirates rivals
Joe Nealon a top first baseman from the Pacific Coast league is expected to earn a Pirates deal after trials next season. The list includes Frink Chones Hal Chase Sam Mericy Mike Denlin Elmer Stricklet Danny Shay and Orvie Overatt with Frank Lummy West drawing public attention.
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Theta
Mroult
Far West
California
Crows
Tere
Viet Frink Chones
Hal Chase
Sam Mericy
Mike Denlin
Elmer Stricklet
Danny Shay
Orvie Overatt
Outheldee
Lummy West
Nealon
Joe Nealon
Dassine
San Francisco
Pittsburs
New York Americans
St Louis Americans
Cineetinat
Fred Clarke
Atratesy
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Aga
Wagner
Pitsburg
Tommy Sheshan
Tacoma
Clarke Kittith
Jimmy Whalen
Roy Hitt
San Franciago
Bobby Keefe
Whalen
Mathewada
Ceat
Seals
Noinstay
Gox
Bla
Butler suspends star center amid athletic scandal
The Butler basketball team loses Bahnststadt after a faculty vote suspends him for the winter term scholarship awarded by Hilton U. Brown. The board denies the impact on academics, saying the prize violates athletic standards and ruins the Christians chances in the City league.
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Brown
Des in Path of the Car Fatal Crash on Senate Avenue
Edwin R Scholl 145 N Senate avenue died after a trolley struck by a northbound car near Prottst. He died at the city hospital an hour later. The car caught fire causing panic among passengers. Firemen put out the blaze. Scholl, an employee at Acme Milling, had been drinking and had visited a barber shop nearby before stepping in front of the car driven by Motor Man Hodson and Conductor Harris. A will and minor children are noted.
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Edwin R- Scholl
Senate-ave
N. Tlinole St
Scholl
Acme Miling Company
Ia Sa
Prout
Minoteets
Bennteuve
Gar No. X0l
Hodson
Harria
Movorman
Marriage at Midnight in Kingston House
Nicheter Van Patten of that village wed Miss Castle A Sheff a school teacher at Kingston house shortly after midnight after his sons blocked a clergyman journey to Manifos The sons objected to the marriage due to the father's advanced age.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Manifos
Nicheter van Patten
Kingsley House
Castle A. Sheff
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Tom Sharkey
Battling Nelson
Association OF Independent Clubs
the Claypool
Zanesville
Ohio and Independent Baseball Association
Committee On Rules
W. C. Anderson
A. C. Cook
Youngstown
Morrin Snyder
Ja Learned
Youthestown
Zanesvie
Akron
Newark
Lancaster
Mansfeld
Sharon
Nawenade
Erle
Homestead
Braddock
McKeestort
Rowheater
N. Yo
Niles
Warren
Steubentiile
Fast Liverpool
Marietta
Cambridge
Ceretain
Sun
Central Polo League
Ruba Waddell
Johnny Bell
France
Hin
Bernard Schraiber
Harman Ratke
Premiar Jockay
Schraiber
Behade
Azcal Park
Willie Toppe
Vianaux
Paris
Schaefer
Slosson
Hoppe
Thaan Wizards
Hood
Wattie
Wisconsin
Kraenzlein
Madison
Wie
University of Wisconsin
Vad Littla
Pittsberg
Jone J. Callahan
Wil Maky
Orher Hatamen
Gil
Presa
Indians
Giants
Koekomo
Gross
Polo
Barney Dougherty
Marion
Pirates
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Keefe
St Louis
Stila
Senafey
Portland
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R. Scholl
Sorvodasse
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