Hayden Hopes For Strong Season With Indianapolis Club
Dentist Jack Hayden, right fielder of last year’s Indianapolis club, reports early to training at Waco with high hopes and praise for manager Carr. He cites a strong pitching staff, solid catching, and a top outfield, predicting a grand season built on 1908 form and confidence in the team’s on-paper strength.
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Jack Hayden
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Carr
Waco
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Bryn Mawr
Denison
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Murch
Sullivan Opens Tour in Dublin Ireland
John L. Sullivan former heavyweight champion opened a three months United Kingdom tour at Theater Royal Dublin yesterday. He received an enthusiastic reception alongside sparring partner Jake Kilrain. After Dublin, Sullivan visits Belfast Queenstown Glasgow and other Scottish cities before appearing in London.
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Ireland
John L. Sullivan
United Kingdom
Theater Royal
Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
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Queenstown
Glasgow
Scotland
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White Wins Over Dixon In Eight Rounds Bout
Charlie White of Chicago defeated Tommy Dixon of New York by decision in an eight round boxing match at the Phoenix Athletic club in Memphis. The bout occurred last night with a fast pace and controversy over the scoring.
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Memphis
Tenn
Charlie White
Chicago
Tommy Ixon
New York
Phoenix Athletic Club
How to Cure Colds and Coughs with Quinine Method
A prominent physician touts quinine for colds and grippe, recommending two grain capsules every two hours and three at night, plus Haag's Liver Pills to aid digestion and antiseptic action. For coughs he suggests painting the chest with iodine and notes Haag's drug stores offer purer, cheaper quinine capsules.
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Legendary boxers rise from obscurity in early rivalries
The article recalls surprising underdog bouts in boxing history, naming Ad Wolgast Nelson Welch Dempsey Fitzsimmons Corbett Ketchel and others. It notes how public familiarity often lagged behind skill as legends formed from unlikely defeats and breakout performances.
Fisher Goes East to Bid for Big Auto Show
Carl Fisher, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, travels to New York to bid for the outdoor auto show next fall and to attract manufacturers to Indianapolis. He aims to secure balloon and aviation events and may bid for the Labor Day racing date. Moross accompanies him for speed event plans and other bids.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
New York
Indianapolis
Detroit
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E. A. Moross
A. A. A. Contest Board
Lowell
Mass
H. O. Smith
Chalmers Motor Car Manufacturing Company
Tetreit
Alls Woman and Ends Life with a Bullet
Chicago March 1 Frank Marsh son of a Dillendale family shot Grace Hall in a Wabash avenue rooming house and then killed himself. The tragedy ends a romance that began in an Ohio town where the couple were sweethearts. Marsh came to Chicago to plead for marriage after she refused him and learned she took other suitors. Marsh’s mother is reported to be in New York.
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Frank Marsh
Dillendale
Grace Hall
Wabash Avenue
Ohio
Marsh
New York
Pittsburg NL Club Signs Edward Abbatticchio
Pittsburg reports twenty four players signed with the National League club as of March 1. The latest contract received is from Edward J. Abbatticchio, a versatile infield utility player.
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Pittsburg
Edward J. Abbatticchio
Savage Buys George Gano In Macon Sale
Announcement from Macon reports the sale of last season’s winning pacer George Gano for $20,000. The buyer is M M Savage of Minneapolis Minnesota. The sale occurred March 1 as part of an auction noted in the local column.
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George Gano
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Mr. M."m. Savage
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Harlem Tommy Murphy Wins 20 RoundTitel Fight in Dreamland
In San Francisco, Eddie Smith names Harlem Tommy Murphy winner after 20 hard rounds with Owen Moran. Moran protests the decision as he weighed 133 pounds with Murphy, both men on their feet. Murphy’s camp promotes a possible Wolgast challenge with Moran betting $5,000 on the side. Prelims saw Tony Earling beat Dick Murphy and Charles Riley defeat Kid Harrison.
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Eddie Smith
Harlem
Tommy” Murphy
New York
Owen Moran
England
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Dreamland Rink
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Tin Kreling
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Littl Murphy
Tony Earling
Dick Murphy
Charles Riley
Kid Harrison
Bluff and Courage in a Poker Metaphor
The speaker extols the thrill of bluffing in gambling and sports, noting the tension and pride when others fear the bold raise. It contrasts winning moments with losses from failed bets, admitting the sting when a bluff is called and luck runs dry.
Dane's Decline Faces Wolgast Challenge
The Dane Nelson shows wear in a bout, fading from his peak form. He enters the fight with sparkle yet proves weaker as rounds pass, finally wilting under a flurry of blows. Jim Coffroth notes past champions could beat him, while Packey McFarland warns Nelson to fear Wolgast as a tougher adversary.
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Dane
Frisco
Spider Welch
Welch
Kid McCoy
Tommy Ryan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
New Orleans
Australia
Tere
Jim Coffroth
Gotch Defeats Esson in Easy Wrestling Bout
Chicago March 1 Frank Gotch disposed of Jimmy Esson to retain the claim as champion of Scotland in a Coli seum match last night Esson pressed but could not break through Gotchs top lock for 11 minutes 2 5 seconds securing the first fall The second fall lasted 13 minutes with a chancery and crotch hold as Gotch won impressively.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Jimmy Esson
Scotland
Coliseum
Esson
Stagg Publishes Chicago Football Schedule for Fall
University of Chicago coach Amos Stagg releases the date gridiron schedule for next fall. Major games include Indiana at Marshall Field October 8, Illinois at Urbana October 15, Northwestern at home October 22, Minnesota October 27, Purdue November 6, Cornell November 42 at Marshall Field, and Wisconsin November 19 at Madison.
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Stagg
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William J Taylor Sets Half Mile Skating Record
William J. Taylor of the New York Athletic Club won a notable half mile race at the St. Nicholas rink in New York. A longtime speeder, he has been making new records for ice performances this season at the miners.
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New York
Taylor
Oyster Ad Reads Fresh Daily Oysters
A short classifieds line markets fresh oysters daily with the note Oyster Frank located at 113 Alabama Street.
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Badger Bowlers Jump 10 Front In Tournament
Detroit March 1. Sensational play in the tenth annual A B C tournament saw the Colonials of Madison Wisconsin take the lead in the five man event with a total of 2808. Otto Wahl Cleveland topped the singles with 636 while J Gruber Cleveland second at 626. Eleven double centuries highlighted the afternoon as twenty one two man teams began the two man event.
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Johnny Dohan Defeats Joe Seliger in 15-Round Fight
In Baltimore before the Monumental Athletic club Johnny Dohan of New York earned a well earned decision over Joe Seliger of Denver in a 15 round bout marked by slashing exchanges and a tough back and forth pace.
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Monumental Athletic Club
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Summers Heads to Hot Springs for Spring Training
Eddie Summers of the Detroit Ameri can s pitches on his way from Ladoga Indiana to Hot Springs for two weeks of warm weather work before joining the team in San Antonio Texas. Summers reports his arm is in good shape and ready for the season.
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Salt Lake Banker Proposes Big Bonus for Fight Move
Joseph Nelson of Salt Lake offers Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason $25,000 to move the Jeffries Johnson bout to Salt Lake City and a separate $15,000 buyout for Gleason, plus a plan to buy out both promoters and run the fight on the original purse, paying $80,000 to Rickard and Gleason while preserving their picture interest.
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Joseph Nelson
Salt Lake
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Jeffries-Johnson
Salt Lake City
Gleason
Moving Pictures
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Buffalo Six Day Bicycle Race Opens In Dramatic First Day
The Buffalo six day race began at 2 pm with a sensational first day ending at midnight. Charley Stein led at the finish, Paddy Hehir was second, and Joe Fogler placed third as riders battled to maximize distance and speed during the opening 24 hours. The event runs daily from 2 pm to midnight all week.
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Charley Stein
Paddy Hehir
Joe Fogler
Nelson Seeks Fight Details With Thompson Named
Battling Nelson and manager Jack Robinson will open bids at the Alhandra theater to fix the venue possibly the date for the fight with Cyclone John ny Thompson. Nelson appears in a four round sparring match with his brother Arthur and Eddie Greenwald as part of the event.
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Johnny Thompson
Jack Robinson
Alhandra Theater
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Eddie Greenwald
Daly Defeats Wagner In Bantam Bout
Johnny Daly and Joe Wagner, both local bantamweights, fought ten rounds last night in New York. Wagner closed strong in the final two rounds, but Daly’s earlier work earned many observers to favor a decision for Daly. Daly will face Jimmy Walsh of Boston for the bantamweight title.
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Joe Wagner
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