Endurance Fights Stir Boxing Interest in 1900s
Boxing historians note a shift toward finish fights and longer rounds as promoters revive old formats. In California New Orleans and Coney Island experiments, 5 and 6 round bouts rose, with famous early matches shaping opinions on endurance boxing. Reno plans finish mill clashes headlined by Marvin Hart and Jack Root, while promoters seek miner patronage and a return to decisive early finishes.
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Fork
California
Tom Bharkey
Jim Jeffries
Coney Island
Gus Rublin
Peter Maher
Lennox A. C
Httle
Nelson
Ife
Jimmy Britt
Hadsritt
Quita
London
New Orleans
Coney
Newton
John Y. McKane
Reno
New
Joe Eagan
Kid
Jim Corbett
Marvin Hart
Jack Root
Hart
Root
Ryan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Ihs Wasi
Eagan
Jim Tetrries
Tommy Ryan
Philiadelphia
Jandie
Curt Gosswell to Ship Team to Lima for Campaigns
Curt Gosswell plans to ship seven of his thirteen horses to Lima within days and run several there before expanding east. The note details players, boxing offers, racing plans, and mixed sports chatter including Jimmy Britt’s offer to fight Battling Nelson, and notes on Sam Crawford and Keeler in baseball standings.
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Curt Gosswell
Lima
Jimmy Britt
Battling Nelnon
Philadelphia
Thursday's Games In American Association and National League
Schedule details for major leagues with matchups including Minneapolis at Indianapolis and New York at Cincinnati. Highlights batter pairings, scores, and venues across AA and NL listings with notes on Louisville Kansas City and Cleveland games.
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American Association
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Paul
Columbus
Milwaukee
Canada
Kansas City
Louisville
National League
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
St. Loui
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Paladelnis
Louieville
Scott and Shaw
Kilroy
Butler
Louiaville
Ferguenn
Shaw
Francs
Stoner
Taledy
Rue Miwaukee
Tale
Columbus Tana
St Paul
Toledo
Pitaburs
Philadelphia Ners
SL. Louis
Mamta
Andy Ve
American League Brief at Philadelphia
At Philadelphia the Philadelphia batter may feature Ric Cleveland and Moeres Bemis Plank and Behrreck in a sparse league moment with Battersley Moors.
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Philadelphia
Ric Cleveland
Batterley-Moors
Bemis
Plank
Behreck
Funny take on pitchers from Phillies manager Hughey Duffy
Phillies manager Hughey Duffy muses on the unpredictable nature of pitchers. He cites Bert Duggleby as a hard worker and strong talent despite recent rough luck, noting that form shifts quickly and decisions must balance risk and opportunity in the race. He praises Sparks for solid form and acknowledges uncertainty about Pirates plans against Duggleby.
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Hughey Duffy
Phillies
Burt
Gil
Pirates
Duggleby
Pirates Pitcher Struggles with Early Losses
The article discusses a Pirates pitcher facing tough luck early in games, losing control in the first inning, yet receiving chances to turn it around. Teammate Mika Lynch is noted for similar woes but coaches highlight his hard work and potential to gain command with more starts.
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Mika Lynch
Pirates
Mike
Lynch
Giants Have No Cinch On The Pennant
Special to The Sun from Pittsburgh June 2. Brooklyn pitcher Mal Eason says the New Yorks do not have an easy path to first place, despite their spring form. He notes McGinnity and Mathewson faltering, Ames improving, and Dummy Taylor in top shape only as the season progresses. He argues the Phillies and other clubs could win, and that New York does not hold a guaranteed lead.
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London
John L. Sullivan
Billy Madden
Madden
America
Sup
Harry Kill
Hous
Pittsberg
New Yorks
Mal Eason
Brooklyns
McGinrlty
Ames
New York
Taylor
Ths
Semacn
Two Games Thursday Doubleheader in Hoosier Millers Clash
The Millers and the Hoosiers schedule a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon. Manager Barrow will field Reidy and Cyrdia, while Manager Watkins sends Slovak and Blevers.
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The
Millers
Hoosiers
Thuratay
Barrow
Reidy
Cyrdia
Watkins
Blevers
Luck Smiles On Hoosiers In Tough Win
Cromley pitched through a thin hitting game as Indiana edged the Millers in a tense contest. Hoosiers scratched out nine hits, mostly in the opening frame, while Thomas held them to minimal support and kept him in the game until a late push secured the victory. Friel opened with a line drive, Bruce sacrificed, and McCreery doubled for a key run.
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Tate Cromley
Thomas
Lagen
Cromley
Cromley II
Friel
Sirile
Bruce
McCreery
Osteen
Millers
Greminger
Fox
Oyler
Jones Indiana Peta
AL. Friel
Bruce Re
Cateman Farrell
Roth
Craham
Minneapolis
Sullivan
Freeman
Coulter
Q Schmidt
Grevalnger
Jane & Oyler
Tolana
Indianapolis
Pocogna
Balla
OM Cromley
Trembase
Letton Bears
Haskell
Attendanes
College Boys Have Made Good In Big League
A long-quoted essay traces how college graduates broke into major leagues, naming players from Brown, Georgetown, Penn, Princeton and others. It notes education aiding baseball intelligence, lists future stars and potential lineups, and cites Brown and Syracuse-like success stories. A separate Hot Springs hotel fire scare involves Alfonso Lefty Davis, rescued after a threatening telegram.
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Iota
Sinhl
University of 1
Ninole
Washington
Homer Hillerbrand
The
Pirates
Princetonian
Mike Lynch
Brown
Christy Mathewson
the Giant
Bucknell
Carl Lundgren
Selee
White
Georgetown
Bender
Athletics
Phil Lewis
Brooklyn
Fred Tenney
Boston
Charley Hickman
Detroit
University of West Virginia
Abbaticchio
Bt. Vincent's
Clarence Beaumont
Hot Springs
Halle
Garata
Alphonso Lefty Davis
Pittsburg
Ine
Lefty Davis
Ark
Ferry ‘Worden
Fargo Baseball Club
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