Chinese Featherweight Boxer Eyes Indianapolis Match
An early 20th century note highlights Ching Tong, the only Chinese boxer in the United States, living in Cincinnati, eager for a featherweight bout in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis athletic association is urged to match him with a local opponent to showcase Chinese boxing skill. Several Indianapolis featherweights could provide a competitive test.
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Indianapolis
Epilanapolia
Tome
Ching Tong
United States
Indianapolis Athute Association
Ching Fong
Cincinnati
Fitzsimmons and Sharkey Speak on Jeffries Corbett Fight
Sailor Tommy Sharkey and boxing star Bob Fitzsimmons share views on the Jeffries Corbett bout. Sharkey predicts a stomach blow or neck shot could KO Jeffries, noting his strong jaw. Fitzsimmons travels to train Jim Jeffries while eyeing a 163 pound limit and promising to back any man against Jeffries.
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Thomas Sharkey
James J. Jeffries
Mr. Sharkey
Jeffries
Jim
Tom
Tommy Ryan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Chiesgo
California
Jim Juffines
Jim Corbett
Fitz
Reganty
Jack Root
Rob
Jeffries-Corbett
Jett J
Corbett
Pompadour
Jeff Long
Carbett
Chicago
Jeffries Camp
Wienplethe
Boxing and wrestling card to headline Empire show
Modern Woodmen present a boxing event at the Empire featuring Sam Young vs Leslie Henninger in a main bout from Indianapolis. Lively undercard includes Kia Saperstein vs Louie Alo, Koerner vs Carroll, and Parker vs White. A two-out-of-three wrestling match Sam Prine vs Bob Reardon and a six-man battle royal add local excitement in Bucktown Indianapolis.
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Sommittee
Vaude Ville Ahawr
Empire
Kia" Saperstein
Louie Alo
Madison
Koerner
Carroll
Parker and White
Sam Young
Leslie Henninger
Indianapolis
Gach
Cision
Sam Prine
Wilkesbarre
Bob Reardon
Bucktown
St Louis derby draws betting on nine entries for $12,000 prize
Chance for clean racing at the St. Louis derby on Saturday sees nine Western entrants listed for a $12,000 prize. Notables include Sioux Chief and Monsieur Bequedirs among favorites, with Jack Young among likely starters and betting odds shown for each horse and jockeys.
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Louis
Jack Young
Grawn
Monsieur Bequedirs
Enles
Jockies
Belting
Au Trevoir
Coburt
Booucaire
A.V
Claude
Daly
Salux Chief
Sheehan
Bas D'Or
Troxter
Manru
PN Lips
Lendin
Kamintek
Dale
Deutachland
Kelly
Durden
Obstreperous Baby Joe Led Off Field By Law Officer
Milwaukee manager Cantillon and the Brewers faced a chaotic scene at Washington Park as Baby Joe Cantillon was escorted from the field by an official amid a bench dispute. Umpire Cunningham flagged violations, Cantillon was ejected, and the game against Indianapolis was threatened after a 15 minute delay.
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Baby Joe
the Law
Baby Tee Cane
Milwaukee Baseball Tam
Washington Park
Joe
Brewers
Iran Woods
Tilion
Cantillon
Saad
Hale
Cantilion
Nus
Hue
Suen
Nooz
Tawi
Henen
Watking
Milwaukee
Dun Wavy
Dungan
Hogriever
Milwaukee Chauffeurs Threaten to Shoot If They Feel Gay
A Milwaukee man, A Witherbee, warns he will shoot automobile drivers he perceives as endangering his horses. He cites lax traffic laws and enforcement, claiming drivers increasingly threaten horse teams on Milwaukee streets. He vows to protect himself even if it requires force as he works horses for the winter season.
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Cental League
Milwalkee
Bivanaville
Espensee
Marlon
Fort Wayne
Pam
P Weber
Automobiler
Dayton
Terre Haute
Iain Geing
Milwaukee
Shane
Pav' Sheedy
Missouri
Carda
Desier
Mr. Sheedy
Qualifying Plan For Summer Golf Match Play
A fragment outlines stroke play over two days to determine sixteen qualifiers for a match play championship. It hints at balancing field size to preserve a possible title, with notes on tournament methods and entry expectations for the summer series.
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Guifer
Howe
Five mile and pursuit race program details
The race program lists events for a mile and longer distance meets with names such as George werd and N Kiser. It outlines open heats for distances including five miles and a pursuit, with participants like Barney Cliffeld and Voogeros. It notes trust and second prize, plus a third and final match race if needed.
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Civsy
George Werd
Eerl Kiser
Leon Het
Voogeros
Barney Cliffeld
Mimners Aude
Dive Mies
Evansville triad Rags Maino 10 Terre Hame 6
Evansville triad Rags Maino clocks 10 as Terre Hame 6 leads Fort Wayne Dayton four South Cend Wheel.
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Evansville
Triad Rags
Maino
Fort Wayne
Dayton
Wheel
Where They Play. American Association and leagues schedule
American Association games list Minneapolis at Indianapolis St Paul at Louisville Kansas City at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo. American League Chicago at Washington St Louis at Boston Detroit at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia. National League Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis Central League Grand Rapids at Evansville Marion at Terre Monte Wheeling at South Bend Fort Wayne at Dayton.
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Milwaulter
St. Paul
Tudhimapolta
Banana City
Minneapolis
Abe Lautaville
Toledo
Hien iii
Faust
Beyert
Rowton von
Los
St. Laut Chicago
Pat New Yors
Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
St Louis
American Association
Indianapolis
Loulavite
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Aes
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphisee
Chitago
Cincinnati
St. Louk Oe
Grand Rapids
Evansville
Marion
Terre Monte
Wheeling
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Dayton
England and America Exchange Golf Styles Debate
England and America clash over golfing formats as the Royal and Ancient Golf Association adopts Britain’s match play for amateur championships, while some favor keeping stroke play for the open. American golfers voice concern that abandoning stroke play hurts the game’s balance and title prestige. A new proposal from London hints at a fantasy nine holes format.
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England
America
W. H. Way
Cleveland
Great Britain
United States
WillHITE and Holloway Win Marion Club Prize Bowling
Whitty and Holloway captured the Marion Club bowling tournament first prize of 2150 with a combined total 5478. Graff and Mueller placed second with 5073. Robert Uryson won a special prize for the top average, averaging OW 3-3. Wilhite posted the highest individual score, Wan ZS. Brightwood seeks a game with the team asking the sporting editor for a Sunday match.
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Whitty
Holloway
Graff and
Mueller
Robert Uryson
Wilhite
First Class Tales of Champion Fighters and Jokes
A San Francisco critic spins tall tales about Gus Rubiin facing Champion Jeffries and Billy Madden urges restraint as Jem lands hard blows. The piece also recalls Tom Sharkey's chest tattoo and a Staten Island sparring visit, plus Jeffries and Dunkhorst anecdotes and a poker joke from Sheedy about a fatal four-ace hand.
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San Francisco
Big Gus Rubiin
Gus
Jeffries
Billy Madden
Tle
Jem
Gii
Madden
Akron
Irish Names Drive Milwaukee Boxers to Embrace An Irish Image
An analysis argues boxing culture favors Irish names and heritage, noting top pugilists like Sullivan Dempsey and McGovern shaped fan perception. The piece recounts observers praising Irish-born or Irish-named fighters and recalls a crowd remark about a boxer being more likely to attract attention if he had Irish blood or an Irish surname.
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Milwaukee
Dan Dannetly
Ireland
John L. Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Terry McGovern
Dempsey
of McGovern
Sullivan
Mickey Mclugh
Tim O'Brien
Hiram Goldstein
William Archibald Kirk
More Than Two Thousand Players in First Class Leagues
Professional baseball players number in the thousands across many leagues. The piece lists 17 major and minor circuits, noting teams average 15 to 18 players, with about 136 teams and 2400 players set to sign contracts before spring. It also mentions numerous semi pro groups outside league play.
Life of the Athlete and McGovern Echoes of Boxing Era
A faded fragment recalls boxers and money in the sport’s heyday. Quotes from Louis Houseman discuss athletes life limits and the lure of wealth. Mentions McGovern, Connolly, Jeffries, Corbett, and old rivalries with references to Cincinnati and Indianapolis basketball events.
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Orhe
McGovern
Saya Louis Houseman
Chicago
Sullivan
Corbett
Jeffries
Terry
Jimmy’ Connolly
Mculiffe
Jackson Resta
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Watkins
Tani Mnitan
Dal Chine
SAM Pet Hats
Geta Ina
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Vinnie
Hive Arinen
Ioe
Pethey
Peer Gat Lees
Tieagy
Rond Heath
Taubhern
Weyers
Willhite and
Brightwood
Sporting Editor
BUN
Tom Sharkey
Ain Traineng
Staten Isind
Jim Jenkes
Jeff
Ed Dunkhoret
Urgin
Jack
Allenhurst
N. J
Jefferes
Aumerons Wa
George Dixon
Sam" Tuckhorn
O'Leary
Commissiong Hadti
Bs Cleary
Matsted G. Objorgqo
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