Hart and O'Brien in candidacy for world title
A 1900s sports column discusses the championship dispute between Hart and O'Brien with Corbett and McCaffrey cited as tough rivals. It notes Hart's claim remains debated after past bouts and mentions public sentiment favoring O'Brien, plus commentary on Fitzsimmons and scheduling implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
Enterprize Association
Yottries
Marvin Hart
Nevada
Louisville
Jack Root
Hart
Binca
O'Brien
Fitz- Bimmons
Philadel*phia
O'rien
Fitz
Five boxing heavyweights teased in rumor mill sparks talk
The piece tracks ongoing chatter over a potential matchup among Hart O'Brien and others, with speculation on opponents like Ryan and connections to Jeffries. It notes Wattie’s Indiana Hoosiers managing stance, potential new signings Barry Redden and Denny OBrien, and hopes for Fisher’s return, plus Columbus additions Flaherty and Robertable as strength gains for the pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Ami O'Brien
Tommy Ryan
O'Brien
Ryan
Hart
Tory
Jock
Gans Wins Bout in a Thrilling Fifteenth Round
Special to The Sun from San Francisco reports Joe Gans defeated Afike Sullivan in the fifteenth round in a fight praised as one of the greatest. Gans mixed two handed attacks and tactical changes, then controlled the bout with precise, powerful crosses. The narrative notes Sullivan’s late resistance and praises Gans for adapting his approach to win.
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the Sun
San Francisco
Joe Gana
Afike Sullivan
Sullivan
Gane
Gans
Mike
Sulli'van
Joe
Sullivan Fights Gans In Rough Polo League Card
In a Central Polo League headline bout Mike Sullivan battles Jack Gans with fierce exchanges and heavy blows across rounds, culminating in Gans scoring a late knockdown and Sullivan counting out. Ad spots follow for Mood's Sataparilia and various local ads, including Hubd's Pills and Indiana Marble.
Joe Curtis Stayed In the Game as Michigan Star Guard
A boxing and sports column recounts Joe Curtis, Michigan U's famed guard, detailing how he initially resisted football, met coach Yost and Dan McGugin, and eventually joined the Ann Arbor team, reporting for practice at Ferry Field at 3 PM daily and continuing for a final season.
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Joe Curtis
Michigan U
Walter Eckergall
Ann Arbor
Wrestes
Curtis
Michigan
Pueblo
Heanling House
Dan McGuern
Willis Heston
Yost
B McGugin
Ferry Field
Baseball League Presidents Map 1910 Schedules
Special to The Spa. New York Jan. 00 President Harry JC Pulliam of the National League and President Ban Johnson of the American League conferred in New York. They reached general agreement on playing schedules for the coming season. The American season opens east April 14 and west April 7. The Boston American League team will start in New York before moving to Boston on Lexington Day. Only three conflicts expected, two on Labor Day in New York.
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New York
Harry JC. Pulliam
National Baseball League
Ban Johnson
American Iregue
Stan
Ltso
East
West
Johnson
Boston
Lexington
Memoirs and memories of baseball leaders and losses
The passage recalls Arthur Irwin drafting an autobiography with chapters on baseball life and Andrew Freedman. It notes a heated exchange with Freedman after a Cincinnati defeat, quotes a sharp telegram response, and reflects on early baseball wars, aging venues, and a grim river mystery headline read by Frank Bancroft as he muses on lumber and progress.
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Arthur Irwin
Andrew F Reedman
Cincinnatis
New York
Freedman
John T. Brushy
Irwin
Cincinnati
American Association
Pendleton
Cincinnati Gymnasium
All Association
Bancroft
Sedamaville
Race Results Across Various Tracks in Early Meet
Race results from New Orleans Fair Grounds and other circuits list multiple events with times, odds, and placements. Notable names include Desoa Terhus Alma’s Pet First Premium and Captain Bob, with trainers and jockeys referenced in scattered notes. Hidden quotes recount baseball anecdotes about Mike Kelly and a quoted Dickensian reflection on ball play.
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New Orleans Fair Grounds
Harry Beott
Anderson
Desoa
Terhus
Alma
Bewell
Ransum
Jardiniere
Goldsmith
J. Martin
Bitter Hand
Captain Bob
O'Neil
Merry Pioneer
Turlonga
Ruth Wy
J. Jones
the Ram
Dr. Heard
Rather Royal
Sewell
Sincerity Belle
Dromto
Mandma
Hy Lythedla
Auditor
Wishard
Jack Adams
Judge Nolan
Miller
Redlands
Fiorizel
Griffith
Daring
Ecleetriz
Attila
E. Lowe
Padre
Gold Mate
Mery Ant
Begunia
Nunz Tlie
San Francisco
Oakland
Stace
Puturky courme-Allee Carey
Clark
Nimon
Albemaine
Dusty Miller
Graham
Frank Woods
Rip Per
Ray
Farnum
Rice
Bain
Sherman
Hime
Hammeraway
Eldebero
Los Angeles
Nolte
Narvez
Decimo
Casadortha
Chudlin
Stoessel
Wiley
Tha
New York
Nodelto
da- SpringAald
Muse
Edinborough
Ilka
Dougherty Will Be Busy In Milwaukee Boxing Card
Milwaukee fighter Jack Dougherty the total welterweight who beat Martin Duffy at Indianapolis is booked for the Milwaukee show next, to meet Buddy Ryan. He has also fought 10 rounds with Kid Bridges in Peoria and may box Gene Bezeoah in Cincinnati after Milwaukee. The key bout is Dougherty versus Ryan at Panorama building. Both sides signed and forfeits posted. weigh-in around 140 pounds at 3 pm.
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Sam Milwauker
Wis
Jack Dougherty
Martin Duffy
Indianapolis
Prom
Milwaukee
Buddy Ryan
Kid Bparks
Louisville
Peoria
Fred Schollg
Dougherty
Gene Bezeoah
Cincinnati
Panorama Building
Hoppe Challenges World For $10,000 Billiards Series
Young billiards champion Wille Hoppe says he will play any fighter in the world for $10 000 in a five or six night series at the 1 inch balk line with one shot balk and a cross shot rule after the break The challenge follows his victory over Maurice Vigneux and is not yet formally issued It signals bold ambitions and a daring display for a rising star in billiards.
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Boston
Harry Dolan
Saya
Munger
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Tenney
Moran
Chicago
Pat
Pfeffer
Abbaticchio
Tme
League
Abby
Kaneball
Herrena
Herrera
Corbett
Frisco
Jimmy Britt
The
Sun
New York
Jan
Wille Hoppe
Naurice
Hoppe
Hilliard Isia
North Sides Star in Indianapolis Bowling League Race
The North sides ease through Friday night action taking a 4 game lead in the pennant race. The Imperials and Mahong split, Washingtons beat Turners five games, while Columbines and Nationals split honors.
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Crescents
Imperials
Mahong
Washingtons
Turners
Columbines
Nationals
Battery A Victorious Over Crawfordsville High
The Battery A basketball team from Indianapolis won Friday at Crawfordsville High School by an unknown score. The contest was rough with several fouls and substitutions noted in the sparse readable text.
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Battery A
Spreial
Crawfordsville
Ini Jan
Indianapolis
Crnfordsville
DePauw Defeats Hanover In Narrow Victory
Special to The Soo from Greencastle Indiana reports DePauw basketball team edged Hanover 41 to 10 as Hanover struggled at both ends. Priday led DePauw with clutch play while Hanover failed to mount any sustained offense.
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Defauw
Hanover
Greencastle
DePauw
Priday
Wau
Worker Dies At Gea City Glass Plant In Indiana
Marion Indiana January reports a Thompson Glass factory employee Frank Simmerman collapsed at work and died from a hemorrhage while on duty. The accident occurred at the Gea City plant, with details about the cause still being clarified.
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Syreims
Marion
Ind
Yeaterday
Frank Simmerman
Thompson Glass
Gea City
Football Reform Looms as Football Remains Main Sport
City desk report on a sixteen hour consultation by Nine members on Athletic Reform. No definite action announced yet. Prof Jones of Minnesota confirms belief that football will be the principal college sport and opposes abolishing Indianaautos. Stock car racing in Florida foresees a busy meet with 23 entries totaling 166 events. Fisher Allison and Indianapolis interest linger as plans for Ormond Daytona races unfold.
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Sun
ChicaGo
Fig
Jones
University of Minnesota
Ormond-Daytonay
Ceme
Florida Beach
Carl Fisher
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Autoisis
Pinher
Jas
Allison
New York
Fisher
Ormond-Daytona
Florida
Americans Pin Their Faith Four Cars-Europe's Best Drivers Will Strive For Speed Crown
Indianapolis sportsmen may attend as America eyes faith in four cars. European drivers compete for speed crown with top contenders from multiple nations.
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Europe
City Manketoan league games at Shortridge court
In Saturday night games at Shortridge high gymnasium the North Gidera faces the reorganized Butler quintette and the Manele 3try challenges the German house team. The matches are expected to be spirited with Butler likely to upset the Rusky Teutons. Hohnstadt, hindered by Butler, will miss the Uncup for the collegana, giving the Bhoraldge boys a tougher path.
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Shortridge High School
North Gidera
Butler Quintette
Manele
Rusky Teutons
Hohnstadt
Butler
Collegana
Bhoraldge Boys
Higgins Delivers in Indians Win Over Anderson
Special to the San. Indians defeat Anderson 4 to 2 in a fast, exciting game. Eddie Higgins starred, scoring all four local goals with three periods featuring strong plays. Wootke out sick. Farrell, Harper and others noted for solid defense and offense. Attendance 5,000. Also notes Capital City Indoor Baseball league opener at the YMCA gym with All-stars vs Giants, plus postgame events.
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Anderson
Indians
Abderson
Eddie Higgins
Fittie
Wootke
Houghton
Pierce
Farrell
Harper
Poolton
Indianapolis
Merce Farrell
Gardner
Mallory
Trushes
Higgins
Harner
Weferte
Hadiay
Bezenah Loses Decision In Milwaukee Bout
Charney Neary of Milwaukee defeated Andy Bezenah of Cincinnati by decision at the end of eight rounds. The bout, described as whirlwind from start to finish, took place Friday night in Milwaukee.
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Bezenah
Milwaukee
Wis
Charney Neary
Miwaukee
Andy Bezenah
Cincinnati
Reteran Hogar
Atart
Finteb
Polo Drives Logistics in Indiana League Showdown
In a Saturday night matchup at the Auditorium Loganport faces Indiana with Nick McGlivray on the lineup after playing Friday night. Lafayette edged Loganport 5 4 in overtime as Gavitt tied the score then scored the winner in OT. Railroaders fell to Kokomos 7 to . Bone and Cunningham starred for Wildcats while Carnivan led Najiroaders. Fans react to Lincoln’s departure as Lafayette attendance rises.
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Logansport
Indiana
Nick McGlivray
Logan
Lafayette
Ecora
Gavitt
Railrouders
FS Wayne
Kokomos
Bone
Cunningham
Wildcats
Carnivan
Najiroaders
Lincoln
Lafayetts
Moving Spirit In Auto Racing Game
Foreign cars will lead the field with 200 and 250 horsepower entrants. The United States aims for four cars from Vanderbilt, Stan ley, Ford, and Christie, with Coey also entered. European stars send Lancia and Cedrina from Britain, Hamery from France, English driver Arthur L nine 43g, and Walker Clifford Earp from England. Despite strong foreign entries, American drivers Vanderbilt or Stanley appear favored to win the speed crown as races open Monday and run through the week.
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United Stated
F. E. Stanley
Boaston
A. G. Vanderbilt
New York
Hans Ty Ford
Detroit
Walter Christie
C. A. Coey
Chicago
Italy
Vincenzo Lancia
Long Island
Emanuel Cedrina
United States
France
Hamery
Arthur L @nine
England
Walker Clifford Earp
London
America
Engsand
William Hilliard
Napier
Hillard
Washington
Isat Joly
American Autolats
Vanderbilt
Stansley
Mons Dey
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Jack O'Brien
Dominick McCaffray
Pittsburg
Selder
Wattie
Feyan Woul
Kinrelay
Philadelphian
Pete Seal
Jeffries
Fitz+ simmoons
Watkins
Millers
Wattle
Walt
Wate
Fons Uke
Leutenant
Falen
Fang
Aucéesa
Barry
Kansas City
Redden
Denny O'Brien
Salt Lake City
Flaher—Thors
Johnny Fisher
Hitle Noblesvilla
Feat Company
Hot Springs
Arkansas Health Resort
Columbus
Toledo
Robertable
Flaherty
Clymer
Grillin J
Ed Grillo
Griflo
Grillo
Philadelphia
Torry
Nelnon
Battier
Mike Sullivan
Jon
Gang
Ag & Role
Pitteburg
Pittaburg
F. McCaffrey
McCaffrey
Manhattan Athletic Club
Sts
Central Polo League
Wen
Tps
Gma Poub
Srsereie
Seers
Aturday
Falayotts
Beslasiabole Rei
Coane
N. Dialawareat
Main
Cantioga
Haterprice Foundry Co
New Your
Terry
Brooklyn
Nelgor
Nelson
McGovern
Dexenoh
Yaneer
Benny Yanger
Merton
Stevest
Pulliam and
aLimmer Tanna Bee
Mike Kelly
Jon Quint
Gama
Bomton
Feron
Alamond
Kelly
Gaffney
Kelly Dofe
Duffy
Willie Hoppe
Vignaux
Ndianapolis
Y. Md. A
All-stars
Giants
Weater
Polo
Rouen
Moving Spirit
Pernt Vos
K. Vanderbilt, IR
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Saranpartis
Eno
Van
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