Child of Fate Environment Made Fight Out of Aurelio Herrera
Special to the Sun from San Francisco reports Aurelio Herrera a Mexican fighter from Bakersfield who rose amid harsh surroundings to become a noted boxer. After knocking out Young Corbett, Herrera faced bouts with Terrence McGovern and Battling Nelson, earning a reputation for dropping opponents. The piece traces his rough upbringing, early training under Frank Carrillo, and time as deputy marshal, including postfight street violence and a famed confrontation with outlaw Jim McKinney, where Herrera helped trap the gunman while armed with a Winchester.
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Sun
San Francisco
Aurelio Herrera
Young Corbett
Jack London
Herrera
Bakersfield
Cal
San Joaquin Valley
Mojave Desert
Aurelia
Mivuro
Bakerslelt
Marquis of Queensberry
Frank Carrillo
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Youre
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Jim Mmckinney
Tulare County
Jim
Fead
Boon
Young Pitcher Delivers View Of Gotham Slumming Night
West from Burlington visits New York during the last eastern trip and, curious about the city’s slums, tours the Italian quarter. He is struck by the crowded streets, shabbily dressed crowds, and the bustling waterfront, reflecting on the contrast with his rural background and noting the notable boxing figures in the scene.
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Hi" West
Burlington
Naps
New York
Gotham
Young Corbett Seeks Return Fight Against Britt
Special to The San Francisco Chronicle in January reports Young Corbett arriving in the city crestfallen yet defiant. He says the defeat did not end his run and plans to ask Jim Coffroth to arrange a rematch with Jimmy Britt, disputing the previous verdict. Coffroth is not inclined to heed the request amid a crowded field of contenders.
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Jim Coffroth
Jimmy Britt
Britt
Coffroth
Corbett
Association Announces Early Spring Racing Dates at Essex Park
The American Turf Association announced the dates for the upcoming season with Essex Park opening March 15 to April 1 and continuing at Nashville April 14 to April 20 Lexington April 3 to May Louisville May 3 to Bay Latonia May 0 to July 4 Windsor June 18 to July 7 and Fort Erie July 16 to Aug 28. Jockey changes included reinstatements for Russell and McClure and a denial for Terrouncement. The Essex Park dates came at the association’s request amid a potential agreement with rival Ho e Springs, signaling a possible end to the fuel war in New Orleans shifting to Arkansas City.
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Essex Park
Nashville
Lexington
Louisville
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Bay
Windsor
Fort Erie
V. Foy
Sheldel
B. Russell
D. V. McClure
Joseph A. Murphy
Hoe Springs
Arkansas City
Infant boxing prodigy in Homestead weighs forty pounds
Pittsburg January 18 Conrad Wilson son of a former pugilist known as Spars with Son began boxing as a toddler. At five years old he already displays hardened muscle and quick boxing skills under his father's coaching, training daily with gloves, a punching bag, and Indian clubs to build a future as a top athlete.
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Homestead
The
Sun
Pittsburg
Tittle
Conrad Wilison
Conrad
Tug Wusau
Lef
Ltte
Polo Drives Indians Rally Through Weekend Schedule
The Indians reset Thursday night as Cohenlites play at Anderson Friday and meet Lasans fort on the local rink Saturday. Charley Ross missing from Central league polo allegedly stays away west. Fort Wayne lost to Anderson Wednesday night as Railroaders won 10 to 2. Houghton Jessup Ko komo lineup helped Whidcats crush Logansport 10 to 2 with Cunningham.
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Cohenlites
Anderson
Lasansfort
Fort Wayne
Tool
Roberty
Pierce
Canavan
Houghton
Jessup
Kokomo
Whidcats
Logansports
Cunningham
Abolish Gate Money at Yale under reform plan
The Yale academy faculty at New Haven discusses abolishing gate money for athletic events. A near-term aim is to reduce gate receipts by up to half or reform admission fees by about 50 percent. Debate showed deep division with no vote, and the motion may be modified to implement reduced admission charges.
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Sun
New Haven
Conn
Yale Academy
Yost to wed Tennessee girl in Benedict ceremony
MEMPHIS Tenn Jan 18 Harry Fielding Yort to become a Benedict after wooing a pretty Tennessee girl from an old family. Announcement by the bride’s parents will follow shortly. HANOVER WINS Appoint to The Sun TERRE HAUTE Ind Jan 1 Indiana Stars Normal lost to Hanover 24 to 24 in a tight battle.
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Tenn
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Michigan
Tennessee
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Hanover
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Stars
Reds Salaries Cut Reflect Tightening Team Budgets
Cincinnati January 18 The Reds announce salary reductions for several players next season with no major protests expected. President Herrmann says some contracts were trimmed to reflect equity while others received modest increases. overall payroll likely up about six percent from 195 to 195.
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Neermann
Cincinnati Chuh
Inn City
Wilary Hee
Mauser Hanlon
Aato ur.Herrmann
Barty Signs Trial with Indianapolis Baseball Club
Pitcher Barty once with Kansas 10 ty and Inez season sought a trial with the Indianapolis Management. His contract arrived at the Indianapolis Baseball club office. Once a bright prospect, he struggled for form after leaving Kansas City. Barty hopes improved health and opportunity will revive his career with the new club.
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Inez
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Baseball Club
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Kansas City
Xpecial
Nome
Pinehurst
Hhat Momatt
Hockengack
N. J
American Golf Association
de Hins
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J. ©. Fawnex
Picgsburg
Plieher
Dickey and Osteen
Springfield Cep
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Watking
Chicago
O Rourke Struggles to Seal Opening Show in New York
Promoter Tom O Rourke, once a Lenox and Broad way Athletic Club matchmaker, can't land a fight in New York. He offers big purses to attract opponents like Young Hirne and Aurelio Herrera, who all decline. Herrera refused fights with Erne and Battling Nelson despite high purses and offers.
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New York
Tom O'Rourke
Philadelphia
Lenox
Broadway
O'Rourke
Young
Hirne
Quaker City
Aurelio Herre
Young Corbett
Herrera
Erne
Rourke
Nelson
Mathewson Brother Signed by New York NL Club
New York National League club yesterday signed Henry Mathewson brother of Christy Mathewson. He was recommended to manager John McGraw and played independent ball in Pennsylvania and at Bucknell where Christy Mathewson starred. Henry resembles his brother in size and pitching talent.
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the Sun
New York
Dan
New York National League Baseball Club
Henry Mathewson
Christy
Mathewson
Manweer McGraw
Hag
Pennsylvania
Ef Bucknell
Faithfulness Rewarded in Railway Mail Service Promotion
John J Btantey is installed as chief clerk of the railway mail service based in Indianapolis to succeed C E Wattw who becomes assistant superintendent. Btantey has spent 23 years in the railway mail service and the promotion recognizes faithful and competent service.
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John J. Btantey Haa
Indianapolis
C. E. Wattw
Lost Heir Seeks Victor Thurston Aid From Emma Brown
Mrs Emma Brown of Greenup Illinois seeks help locating Victor Thurston believed to be his father’s heir. Last heard in April in Indianapolis. Timeframe unknown but property may pass to other relatives if not found.
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Emma Brown
Greenup
Victor Thurston
Indianapails
Funeral for Renner Held at Crown Hill
The funeral of Renner, who died Wednesday at his apartments 4108 Now Jersey at, will be Friday afternoon, with burial at Crown Hill. Renner had been ill for one week and was one of the best known keepers in the city.
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Jeraey-at
Crown Hill
Renner
Toledo Mud Hens to Build New Park for 1947 Season
Toledo plans a $50,000 steel grandstand and a modern park to open in 1947. New acquisitions include Otto Krager and Rim Clarke to bolster a lineup aimed at improving on last year’s performance. Training will begin at Norwood Inn in Cincinnati in March as directors expect a stronger team with enhanced facilities.
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Indianapolis
Grillo
Henville
Teledeltes
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Gritia
Nalid
Simnus
Steat
Iere
Otto Krager
Moriarly
Rim Clarke
New York Giants
Atedo Unifaem
Frank
Hilly Clingham
Gene Doumont
Waty Lea
Bacr
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Abedatz
Pep” Clarke
Land
Cannell
Jon Clarke
Billy Nancy
Knabe
Totedge
Norwood Inn
Cincinnati
Sutton sisters loom in world tennis cups collection
A Sun report from Los Angeles describes the Sutton family, led by England champion May Sutton, aiming to capture major world tennis titles. Her sisters Florence and Violet are rising contenders, with a hoped national four-woman squad in the future. Their Pasadena home near Mount Lowe stores about 700 trophies in a dedicated cup room.
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Cal
Sutton
May Sutton
England
Wee
Mim May
United States
Miss May
Httle
Florence
Violet
Pacific Coast
Tennies
May
Pionship
Mount Lowe
Pasadena
Mra Bruce
Pennsylvania rowdy quarterhark faces faculty veto on captaincy
Sports notes mix college friction with boxing and racing rumors. Vincent Stevenson vows to stay on the team despite a faculty veto on captaincy amid his punchy boasting. Kilrain, aging but wealthy, reflects on past rings and Sullivan. Battling Nelson eyes Herrera and Herman as lightweight prospects loom. The 1906 racing season forecast predicts record entries across major handicaps. Denver Fred Russell arrives in Philadelphia seeking a match, while a potential Walcott return hovers.
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Vincent Stevenson
Pennsylvania
Rowdy Quarterhark
Eaya
Tomball
Imake
Central Polo League Standeg of the Clubs
Unclear clipping notes Ireland to be represented at the Olympian games under royal patronage in Greece. New Jersey site eyed by Vantec Real New York automobilists for a ground to build a facility related to racing. concern voiced over automobile racing on mile tracks. Thursday games listed Marian at Logansport and Anderson at Danville. Local ads mention Hood’s remedies and industrial supplies.
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Nome
Glarse
Greece
Vantec Real New York Automobilists
New Jersey
Lafasetle Iy
Columbus Receives Star Pitchers For Summer Club
January 19 news from Columbus reports Flaherty and Robertailie, pitchers from last season's Pittsburg team, will pitch for the Columbus club this summer after a telegram from President Drey Tus of the Pittsburgs confirms the transfer.
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Flaherty
Robertailie
Pittsburg
Drey~ Tus
Pittsburgs
Indians Rally Past Marion Six to Win 6 4 at Marion
In Marion on Wednesday night the Indians defeated the Marion five 6 to 4 in front of the largest polo crowd ever seen in Marion. Marion led 4-2 after two periods as their offense clicked early, but the Indians surged in the final minutes with two quick goals to tie and take the lead. Eddie Hha ging and Hart drove the decisive late goals while the Marion attack stalled. Attendance reported at 2600.
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Marians
Therford
Ike
Marlon
Stoda
Incalm
Eddie Hha
Ging
Mure
Samy
Hart
Ineltinapolis
Papitlan
Piratrah
Levies A .Odecotd Raph
Saintly Racecard Results From City Tracks
Race results from New Orleans Oak Park and San Francisco venues list multiple event outcomes. Horses such as Pirot, Northwind, Leman Hay, Ida Davis, Major Tenny, and Nine Spot are noted with times and odds across first to sixth races. The report also mentions university actions on intercollegiate sports and a football schedule amid the event coverage.
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Sewell
Northwind
McLaughling
King Ella
University of Chicago
Rell
Guiding Star
O'Neil
Chance Iline
Miiee
Hayer
Rames
Itz Sincerity Belle
Lox Angeleno
New Orleans City Park
Leman Hay
Julia M
Bohle
Ry Chantey
Oliver Aer
Thom Lee
Drekel
Thintle Bo
Ambertta
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Troxler
Grace Wagner
St. Tammany
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Tawasentha
Knapp
Janice Marlan
Our Anna
Elma
Lorastinate
Radtke
Marie Kiime
Tenny
Robinsons
Cardinal Sarto
Mies
Jake Sanders
Bob Rangon
Bannock Belle
Fantoso
God A'Or
Thing
Mansa
Goodchild
Iise
Los Angeles
Ascot
Wiley
Davis
Siiver Sue
Prior
Ralph Young
Gilpin
Walsh
Botey
Northyiffe
Turlonga
Swain
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Carvilly
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Malan
Mitro
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Ka” Abel
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Charley Ross
Rusher Warner
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Robert Fitzsimmons
YALE
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Yost
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Isa Marvel
Baby Fighter
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Wattie
Makin
Jake Kilrain
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Aurelia Herrera
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Joe Walcott
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