Fighters Born Not Made Strength Through Hard Work
A historical feature argues that champions are formed by years of hard training and discipline. Boxers such as James J. Jeffries, Peter McGovern, and others attribute success to intense routine, road work, calisthenics, and consistent practice, with personal anecdotes on early fitness and dedicated preparation shaping championship physiques.
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Pullures
Iff
James J. Jeffies
Robert Fites
James J. Corbett
Taek O'Grien
Deloys
Britt
Usses
Nelgon
Lina
Young Corbett
Terry” McGovern
Bas Hell
Roy Habby
STERS WILL PLAY ra ad in THE SUN'S for sale fin eewing machine for sale, e.
STER S will place an advertisement in The Sun for selling a sewing machine. The torn text is incomplete but indicates a for sale listing with a sewing machine.
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Roosevelt 10 Be A Wrestler Instruct Roosevelt Family
Special to the 80 Atlanta Ga Jan 30 3 J Dwyer a catch wrestler now with Atlantic Athletic Club will soon depart for Washington to instruct President Roosevelt and his son in boxing and wrestling Dwyer will write to the president and await a reply noting Roosevelt’s athletic training under former governor Leon Hardt and the potential to perform well in wrestling signing off as Secretary to the President William Lobb Jr
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J. Dwyer
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Atlantic Athletic Club
Washington
Roosevelt
Dwyer
Washingston
Bex Ag
William Lobb, Jr
New York
Rnverior
Leon Hardt
Bowker Not Coming to Amartes in Season
Jem Bowker the bantam champion will not visit Amartes this season. He is now matched to box Pinky Evans of Yonkers before an English hit on May. The bout is 20 rounds at weigh in 2 o'clock on the day of the event. Evans has everything to win and little to lose if defeated, Bowker stands to gain only the purse. Kwong is also tipped by some as able to challenge the Briton.
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the Sun
New York
Jem Bowsker
Amartes
National Sporting Club of
London
Bowker
Box Pinky Evans
Yonkers
Weguante
Evans
Rik
Wing
Kwong
Butler Wins Pennant In Fierce Local Basketball Match
The Butler team overwhelmed Shortridge in a hard fought game on Saturday, finishing 26 to 16. Despite the loss, Shortridge showcased strong defense and steady play, with key moments down the stretch. The contest highlighted a season of intense city rivalry and clutch performances from both sides.
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Shortridge
MTL
Thim
Corbett Praises Jeff as New Ring Chance Unlikely
Evansville report says James J. Corbett, former heavyweight champion, praised Jeffries as the finest in the world. He stated that if he ever returns to the ring it would be for the championship, but he believes Jeffries is unbeatable and unlikely to fight again.
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Corbett
Jeff
Evansville
Ind
James J. Corbet
Chip
Jeffries
Illustrated Billiards Apr 3 Wale-Follow Gathering Shot
The note explains a billiards shot where striking the cue ball on top and left yields a one cushion outcome. The red ball is aimed about half a tune, causing the red to influence the white ball in the corner. It should be played with a follow stroke.
Water Polo Captain Links Typhoid to Green St Louis Pool
Lois De B. Hanley, captain of the New Yorks Auilene water polo team, dies after typhoid linked to polluted practice water. Budd Goodwin and others ill as reports blame foul pool conditions in St Louis for the deaths of Dave Bratton and George Van Cleat. The team, Olympic champions, faced severe illness amid claims the water was green and stagnant.
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New York
New Yorks
Auilene
Lois de B. Hanley
D. Mennen
Dice Bratten
George
Budd Goodwin
St. Louis
Goodwin
Wore
Cimpere
Dave Bratton
George van Cleat
Humorous Legends of Arlie Latham and 19th Century Baseball
Anecdotes recount Arlie Latham’s wit during a Central Falo league game and a tale of Andrew Freedman near a Philadelphian pennant chase. Descriptions include Latham’s playful jabs at Johnny Duffy, the baron’s strike, and Freedman’s demand to remove McGee as heat and fatigue affected players.
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Arlie Latham
Uixte
Fla
Arieisda
Aimiete
Johnny Dally
Baron
Pedmont
Choreley Smith
Cleveland
Minahan
Latham
Duffy
Arie
Saturday Night's Games In Indiana District Standings
Indiana pairs show results with teams including Indianapolis Lafayette and Logansport. Saturday Night's Games list scores with Anderson 4 1 Towns in the region. Monday Night's Games schedule Kokomo Danville Logansport Fort Wayne Tadlanipolia Andreae.
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Danville
Lafayette
Logenept
Oko
Marton
T. Haute
Anderson
Ind
Indianapolis
Part Wayne
Logansport
Kokuma
Kokomo
Fort Wayne
Tadlanipolia
Andreae
Fullback to be crippled by injury in Tiffin clash
Charles Souder star fullback of Hagerty's Colts at Tiffin will be crippled for weeks due to injuries from a game last November. His broken ankle was expected to heal, but the condition worsened, keeping him from continuing play.
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Tiffin
Charles Souder
Hagerty
Colts
Beason
Tme
Indianpolis Polo Players and the Indians Rush
A fragmented account describes the Indianapolis polo scene with reference to Attur floughtoy and a mix of players known as the Indians. It highlights Houghton as a veteran rider famed for toughness, the team’s push in rough play, and the late emergence of new Westward players.
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Atthur Floughtoy
Aerappy Lee Rush
Tow
Mass
Huciness
Erie
Ann
Hoghten
Houghton
Fighting game ended in town that birthed pugilist Monroe
Special to The Sun from Butte Montana reports boxing in the city fading as promoters cite poor finances, high costs, and insufficient revenues. Sir Jerome Clifford notes fighters won’t come for small percentages, with tickets, police, and travel expenses draining profits. He predicts no future Nabts boxings here unless a sponsor steps up.
Ideal weather boosts trials ahead of Monday's 10 mile race
Ormond Beach racing reports ideal conditions as garages aboard the beach and inland roads prepare for Monday events. Sunday saw speeding on the long course and practice by drivers for the W. K. Vanderbilt trophy race. Tuesday offers a full program with Wednesday expected to host world record attempts while Thursday features a motor boat carnival at Palm Beach. A separate item notes a pugilist shot during a brawl in Louis.
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Ormond. Fin
Enust
Western Jockey Club Relinquishes Racing Dates
In Lexington Kentucky the Western Jockey Club relinquishes dates May 4 to 16 amid a shift to a new schedule by the Cornmint organization led by Thomas McGee of Chicago. Kenwurky Racing Association Secretary W Scott confirms no racing on the Lexington track under the club, as local horsemen await the new timetable and board picks McDowell and Brown.
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Western Hockey Club
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Kenwurky Racing Association
Corntann
Thomas McGee
Chicago
Ed Corrigan
Wetten
McDowell
Brown
Japanese youth clashed with New York police in street incident
A Japanese youth in New York was accused of assaulting a policeman after resisting arrest and attempting to strike again. Magistrate Whitman reprimanded the prisoner, noting intoxication and lack of harm.
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Jaen Kube
Geluine Inu Duiversign
Wifaiginal
York
Ville
Satexter
le Waranty
Polleeman Dambrecht
Borg
Amb Ubenme Roth
Mercits
New York
Prizoner
Whitman
Rivals to meet Chicago in fall football showdown
Early reports say Michigan will play Chicago in a marquee football game next fall for the first time in years. The Megatron era game depends on an arrangement between college powers. A Northwestern appearance is also rumored as part of the schedule with November target date.
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Illinois
Michigan
Chicagoil
Jan
Minols
Bersteen Hitoig
Chicago
Vilavas
Maroons
Moebigen
Fearless Italian Driver Sartori in Vanderbilt Race Claim
Sartori, the Italian driver employed by AL Vanderbilt, is described as a prominent figure in American automobile road racing. He was touted as a winner in Vanderbilt's coed race last spring but withdrew due to an evident ear issue, with the report noting his bold reputation and wheel skills.
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Paul Sartori
Sartori
AL Vanderbilt
Indiana Cities Admitted Special to the Sun
A Kentucky led league reorganized here Sunday under the Kentucky Intermas Ram of the Haselah league. The new abseil league includes Hadite rah Henderson and Hopkinsville Cairo UL Vinesanes and Princeton with officers elected: president Charles Brown and treasurer GL Gosnell.
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Kentucky
Inslane
Tennessee
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Henterson
Hopkinsville
Cairo
Vinesanes
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Via
Reneident
Charles Brown
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Vineeny Tu
Tae Birds Over Dagville In One Sided High School Girls Game
Veedenshurg January 30 The Teal High School girls basketball team defeated Dagville by a wide margin in a one sided contest The Teal team remains unbeaten this season as they move to four straight wins led by Ras Wet hur and Mies RHO in a strong season stretch by Tae High Kehoot girls.
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Tod
Tae Birds
Teal High School
Dagville
Haa Net
Shost- Tae High
Kehoot
Atica
Geist
Pitchers and Players Stir Up a Busy Baseball Scene
A flood of names fills this midseason note as teams from Cincinnati to Chicago reshuffle rosters. Trades and drafts send players like Evans, McGregor, and Evans across leagues, while managers plan spring lineups and discuss star pitchers. Public notices include meetings and move to add trucks, with racing and horse talk mingled among club changes and court of public opinion on baseball policy.
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