Gov Durbin misinformed on prize fights in Indiana
The piece mocks Indiana governor Durbin over prize fighting, noting he mislabeled fights as boxing exhibitions. It mentions Kid McCoy, Durkin, Sid McCoy, Sharkey, Sullivan, and local figures, while lampooning attitudes toward ring sport and public support for boxing events.
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Cleveland club changes hands as stock company takes control
The Cleveland baseball club has been taken over by a stock company with McAleer retained to run the team. Improvements are planned. Reports note Hymera defeating Sullivan and Fox experimenting at the plate in the Milwaukee arrangement.
Bezenah Stops Monroe After Lethal Cut Eye
Gus Bezenah defeats George Monroe in round 13 as Monroe is knocked through the ropes and sustains a deep gash under the eye from a press table. He returns to the ring but Bezenah lands a brutal straight punch driving Monroe to his knees.
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