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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1905

Page

7

Nelson Corbett Prize Ring Battles Predicted Big Pay-Per-View

The Indianapolis Sun reports another anticipated clash between Battling Nelson and Young Corbett, with insiders predicting a major financial success. Corbett plans to improve after a prior defeat while Nelson accelerates training, and observers expect a sensational title bout packed with fan interest across the Midwest.

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Sporting of all sorts opens with scattered baseball chatter

Philadelphia National League scorers wrestle with Doolin and Deion at second base as Newark and others rebuild rosters. Yale stalwart Wilshire, boxer Gwen Zeger, and fighters like Patsy Maley of Duluth appear in lively notes. Franklin-season gossip covers managers seeking players, boxing results, and upcoming meet plans amid a flood of names and teams.

Rivals Prepare For Key City High School Clash

Shortridge and Trauning school prepare for a decisive hall game amid season tension. Butler and New LIF leaders join the lineup as both teams, led by Geisel Murrow Bornardee and others, seek a strong finish and bragging rights in a long rivalry.

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Dunn Backs Spring Series Between Giants and Red Sox

Special to The Bunt New York says John Dunn, a utility player for the New York Giants, favors a spring series with the Boston Americans for the world championship. He argues a split revenue would suit both clubs and that spring games would avoid the wear of a long season.

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Pittsburg Phil Knew Special To The Bun

Philadelphia January 3. Much is written about George Smith Pittsburg Phil famed for nerve. A single incident shows his boldness at the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight in Carson City. With Corbett bleeding he shouted I take you and the backers replied Do it. Smith later recalled betting ten thousand dollars in the moment.

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Gotch Set for Mot Springs Bout as Hackenschmidt Looms

Special to the Sun reports Frank Gotch plans after his Cleveland trek with Tom Jenkins to move to Mot Springs to meet Jud Molloy and discuss possible boxing viability. Gotch weighs future matches with Hackenschmidt weighing on options, with talk of a Greco-Roman clash and prize fighting prospects.

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Shortridge Girls Rout Covington In Basketball Match

Shortridge High School girls swept Covington High School in a Friday basketball game. The Shortridge second team defeated Covington’s mentors 2 to 1. Notable players listed include R Dunlap, Cadwallader, Watson Coffin, and Hutchinson as forwards and captains.

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Joe Kelly analyzes current boxing prospects and bets

Joe Kelly discusses prize fighting trends in New York and California, naming Jack O Brien and Young Corbett as key figures. He notes regulatory moves, public interest, and upcoming bouts while highlighting financial stakes and promoter strategies shaping the sport.

Donovans Backing Shapes Corbett Pact and Rise of Watson

The article recounts Mike Donovan securing backing to back Corbett in a promotional pact, detailing connections with Walter Watsen and Professor Watson. It notes Donovan’s influence in promoting Corbett, the Olympic Club link, and the boxing scene around New York, St. Louis, and Chicago with references to era figures and venues.

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Columbus Gets Players from Major Leagues Trade

In Columbus on Friday, catcher Jack Rywn of Kangas City American Association joins the Columbus American Association club. Shortstop Hulewitz of the Philadelphia National League trades to Columbus for catcher Abbott, formerly with the Cleveland American team.

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Indians Lose In Close Game At Terre Haute

Special to The Sun describes a hard fought contest at Terre Haute where Indiana met an intense challenge. The Indians fell 3 to 2 as both teams matched pace and skill with crucial plays late in the game. Attendance was strong, and the near miss underscored a tightly contested baseball clash between the rivals.

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Local basketball scores and upcoming games overview

A fragmented report outlines Friday and Saturday night results with Marion, Danville, Anderson, Kokomo, and Richmond figures. It notes Wayne defeating Kokomo 6 to 3, rough play, and mentions Marian team, Whiting, and other local clubs preparing for upcoming matchups.

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