Sullivan to Lecture in Chicago Boxing Icon Visits Town
John L. Sullivan World's Champion and famed philanthropist arrives in Chicago to present a feature at the Waverly theatre. He will show moving pictures and discuss life, boxing, and fortunes, with gloves donated and a charity lecture to benefit. The veteran star speaks of earning a million and spending it wisely, promising updates from travels across the country.
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John L. Sullivan
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Waverly
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Jena
John L
John Woks Jt
Sporting of All Sorts in Early March Racing and Baseball Notes
A chaotic roundup of sports chatter notes Hugh Jennings in Haltinare with four partners in the Jaw business. Pirates pick up Washer from West Virginia and AL Thomas to manage Wheaton, Illinois. Street referees major bouts. boxers and jockeys receive attention. Corrigan takes charge of New Orleans track as racing plans unfold. Buffalo Automobile Club admits new members. Mull Bowser and Harney Strapp set for an Akron meet. M. L. Mayman leads money wins at New Orleans as racing circuits gear up for spring action.
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Hugh Jennings
Haltinare
Pirates
University of West Virginia
AL ‘Thomas
Wheaton
Joe Cantillon
Larry Schlafley
Oakland
Cantilion
Schrafley
Eddie Franey
Lavigne
Walcott Doc Street
Memphis
New Orleans
Hammond
Sus
Chicago
Parry
Ty Mann
Harryville
Tion
Exeberg
Dane
Pieniig
Goteh
Jenkins
Corrigan
Horsemen
Gil
Atlanta
McMahin Ig
Mac
Welford
Automobile Cliy of
Buffalo
Willam Sfaxon
Frank L. Bapst
Seymour P. White
J. Jameson
Frank Winch
Laniel Burgmaster
Arthur Lautz
George M. Heintze
J. Bidy
EC Bald
Charles H. Kenyon
Edward
Kenyon
Edward TH. Retiling
Ray H. Derdorff
W. G. Whitlock
Fuller
Ascent
Tate
M. L. Mayman
G C. Bennett
Mull’ Bowser
Harney
Akron
Mack
Est Mayers
Younesters
Tote
Plank, Bender
Jens Fey Tre
Teisetall
Central and Western League Standings Mixed Scores
Saturday night games feature Central League action with Kokomo beating Lafayette while Indianavalis and Torre dante post wins. In the Western League Marion tops Anderson while Richmond falls to Manele. Monday night results include Logansport over Danville and Lafupatte defeating Bart Waste.
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Lafayette
Indianavalis
Torre Dante
Marion
Anderson
Richmond
Manele
Logargport
Danville Lafupatte Ag Bart Waste
JETT WINS BIG FOR DANNY MAHER IN EAST CLARE
Danny Maher, the American jockey, rode in the East last season. He finished with 104 engagements for the Blackwell stable and 4 wins from 462 mounts, a percentage of 249. He completed the season without an accident.
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Jett
Blackwell
Hart Has The Goods Special To The I1 Chicago
President Hart’s cInermr hints at a cleas bracing move against Jack Taylor as legal stakes rise in the National and American leagues. Comiskey returns from Cincinnati denying Taylor support while Hart remains on trial. The exchange centers on alleged crookedness and the loyalties of league leaders amid oaths and court legitimacy.
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Chicago
Jan
Hart
Jack Taster
Weatenide Baseball Clu
Taylor
Qomiskey
Cincinnati
Amercan League
Itelf
Comiskey
Comsesey
Garry Herrmann
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Sint Milwaukee
Josep de Ou
Milewaukee
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Ain
Caleaga
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Frerein
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Wright
Havenor Mresut
Iid
Tage
Pole
Saul
Ds O'irin
Muvenar
Watking
Hyce
Ruchape
Edna Abele
Northwestern Keeps Baseball For Another Season
At a Northwestern University athletic board meeting on January 16, baseball was retained for another season. The decision followed student protests after the earlier announcement that baseball might be dropped. A coach will be hired next week and practice is planned at Central Field.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
Jt Wan
Heaxbal
Centra
G. A. Symnagivin
Wonderland boxing saloon trains East End slugger stars
A London East End training camp powered by a Wonderland boxing saloon on Whitechapel Road aims to develop young fighters into England’s top performers. The lively, ambitious setup echoes New York’s pro scene with weekly shows designed to boost local boxing talent and community support.
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London
Jas
Wonderland
Great Bria
Clux
England
Whitechapel Road
Costerdam
United Kingdom
Missouri Marathon Race To Be Held In April
A special Sun report notes the Missouri Athletic Club plans a marathon in April at St Louis. C W Bassett, the club’s musical director, leads arrangements. The event aims to attract top runners including Thomas J Hicks of Cambridge MA and others from the United States and Canada.
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Tule
C. W. Bassett
Musteal
SG Louis
Ananish
Missouri Agrieuc Club Suarters
Agshig
Amin
Amerie
Thomas J. Hicks
Cambridge
Sam Meter
Tikim
Tee Oh
Cambridgeport
Mass
Gymnasium
A. J. Corey Ang
Date
Felix Gurvajal
Che Culuar
Madaurt Athletic Dlub
Indy Beats Terre Haute In Rough Auditorium Hockey
Indianapolis victory over Terre Haute 6 to 5 as Houghton was knocked down after a punch from Hadley. The game featured a rough, up-hill effort with Indiana scoring four goals late to secure the win. Frank Wodtke of Anderson left for the East due to his mother’s illness and will not return soon.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Houghton
Hadley
Indians
Frank Wodtke
Rush
Anderson
Skaters Join Under National Amateur Skating Association
Amateur skating organizations nationwide unite under the National Amateur Skating Association of the United States at the annual meeting. The move adds nearly 10,000 skaters to the fold, building on early work by the late Father BM Curtis. Affiliation of the American Skating Association and the Bluewater Athletic Club of Chicago expands the federation, uniting East and Canada under one governing body.
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National Amateur Skating Association of
United States
Bm" Curtis
American Skating Association
Bluloner Athletic Club
Chicago
East
Canadien Skating Association
Yale Captain Seat Debated as Yale Man Picks Leader
Yale football captaincy hinges on eligibility rulings for quarterback Rockwell and rival Shevlin. Rockwell faces questions over a prior season's play while Rockwell and Shevlin emerge as top candidates after Harvard and Princeton games. Athletic committee will decide eligibility before formal selection.
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Rockwell
Brooke declines Penn football head coach post
Philadelphia January report states Brooke, recently elected head coach of the University of Pennsylvania football program, refused the job after committee had chosen him to replace the resigned Dr. Carl Williams. He cited business duties preventing full commitment to coaching.
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Philadelphia
Troree H Brooke
University of Pennsylvania
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Massmova
Carl Williams
Vlkyven
Both High Schools Lose In Weekend Basketball Showdown
Butler defeated Shortridge 36 to 4 while Y M A made a decisive win as the two local high schools lost Saturday games. Boilermakers star White was reinstated by Principal Emmerich for the match.
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Butler
Shortridge
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Emmerich
Prospects Poor At Yale Baseball Team
New Haven Jan 16 Morgan H Bowman Jr captain of Yale base ball nine outlined coaching plans for the coming season Walter Camp will be general head coach and Williem L Lush left fielder of the Cleveland American league will field core Will remain here until the college baseball season closes Bowman considers the material mediocre
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New Haven
Conn
Morgan Hf. Bowman, Jr
Yate Baseball Nine
Walter Camp
Williem L. Lush
Cleveland
Western Polo League Defunct and Contested Merger Searc
A garbled historical report describes the defunct Western Polo League amid confusion over proposals, voting, and regional alignments. It mentions teams, figures, and venues with scattered references to Central, Marion, and Fort Monte as part of a contested restructuring.
Earlham iSpecial to the Sun Outlook Highlights Strong Team
The Earlham College athletic outlook is bright with a stout basketball squad aiming at the state title. Purdue, Rose Polytechnic, Maiwaiversity, Wittenberg and others shape the schedule. Track mentions A. E. Kuhn, new from Frinkfort, ex Hyde Park star, and promising sprinters Lawrence and a Vermillion Grove newcomer.
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A. E Kuhn
Frinkfort
Ind
Flyde Park
Whim Eckersadl
Chicago
Hyde Park
Kuhn
Lawrence
Vermillion Grove
Kelly Bes of All Ball Players Idol of Fans
A longtime idol in baseball circles, Kelly captivated fans across the circuit with skill and charisma. The piece recalls his dramatic fielding plays, media attention, and the 19th century era fans and magnates revered, including rival stars and city loyalties. It notes his notable clutch moments, public perception, and enduring legend among fans and players alike.
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Pullin
Kevin Beetly
Johnmny Ward
Roger Connor
Tiny Keere
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Ned Hanlon
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Ableroua
Tee McGraie
Jen Bites Masher
Leeles
Otling
Grenness
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Chiraga
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Skating Champion Dominates Humboldt Park Meet
In Chicago on Sunday Leonard Christofersen of Norway swept the western state races at Humboldt park, winning the championship after four heats across distances and then defeating five rivals in a three mile final for the governor’s diamond medal. Miss Helen C. Frost won the women’s mile event.
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Humboldt Park
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Deneen
Tite Tha
Mise Helen C. Frost
Pittsburg Phil Dying and the Great Mystery
Fragmentary OCR text hints at Pittsburg figure Phil dying amid cryptic lines about a mystery. May reference a book and a frightful Weekiie a LN context, with scattered names like George B. Smith and Audition. Specific facts remain unclear.
Obscure early baseball notes mix players names and garbled quotes
A ragged clip recounts a memory of early baseball lore with mentions of Clarence Le Roy Wit and Lee Viau. The prose slides between names, positions, teams, and dramatic crowd dialogue, creating a fragmentary portrait of a bygone game and its marred recollection.
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