Nelson Dominates Corbett in Grim Ring Clash
San Francisco coverage notes Battling Nelson decisively outboxing Young Corbett. Despite Corbett’s vigor, Nelson’s defense and countering prove superior as Corbett’s star fades. Promoters eye Britt rematch as Nelson’s weight challenges persist and Hart, Johnson, Snailham plan Vallejo bout. Greggains, promoter and former challenger, remains a central figure in Pacific coast boxing lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
March
Corbett
Battling Nelson
Denver
Nelson
Mig
Alex
Jack Jennyon
Marvin Hart
Britt
Gotch Making 1000 A Week In Wrestling Feats
Special to The Sun Cleveland reports Gotch the world wrestling champion pursing money from high stakes bouts. He notes earnings around 37 to 30K weekly while conceding workouts and tactical escapes matter, mentions Jenkins Wittmer and a desire for a rematch with Tom Jenkins with a $1000 purse set to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Marenk—Wrank Gotch
Tom Jenkins
Galden
Pugilists Snapshot Highlighting Irish Lineage and Global Champions
A historical survey notes that many near to the United States boxing champions are of Irish extraction. It mentions Gus Bonin, a Swiss origin contender, and Dane Mutuing Nelson as a standout born in Copenhagen. Other linked names include Joe Wincott from Barbados and Welsh or Australasian fighters. the piece stresses mastery of law and resilience across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
United States
Thin Ivy
Gus Bonin
Honore
Jack
Huot
Huhemian
Isa Tey-Notcher
Nelson
Copenhagen
Joe Wincott
Kite
Atmmons
New Zealand
Woman Breaks Record In Bowling Competition
In Omaha Nebraska Mrs. Huns ter bowled a remarkable 16 and a half pound game using full weight to establish a new Western record. The last of four successive frames produced a score of 18, hailed as one of the best by a woman in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suripps-M'Rae Press Association
Omaha
Neb
March
Hunster
Law
Enso
Reds Leave For South For Spring Training
Cincinnati based report says the Reds under Manager Kelley, 22 strong, departed for Florida on Wednesday morning to begin spring training. All players are in good physical shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
South
Cincinnati
Feds
Kelley
Atrong
Florida
Pugs Full of Confidence and Big Fight Preview
Report covers boxing preliminaries and main event night at the Auditorium. Includes names Young Sharkey si Lyles diramy Caseyva Branavit and Dick Fitzpatrick aiming to defeat Bulky. Also notes a lively polo game and Lafayette vs Indianapolis basketball with Jason scoring late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Sharkey
Si Lyles
Diramy Caseyva
Youn Branavit
Dick Fitzpatrick
Prineils
Chicago
Averal Priénds
Batty
Jong
Wahinaton
Tyler
Indianapolis
Dyson
Walse
Lafayette
Higgins
Juiuphion
Uwe
Jason
Houghton
Corrigan
Inter
Lynne
Sidlangpolis
Poxlinn
Rine
Rine, W Ehret Ruehe
Warner Houghton Jugon
Galt
Haute
Menten
Wey Woods
O'lora
Devlin
Garrigan
Thbhattes
Pibanferenee Aarper
Renee
Lwkom Reaper
Warner
EL Shinmary
Indianapalia
Ty Lafayette
O Connors Retirement Ties To McAleer In Baseball Bond
Longtime catcher Jack O Connor announces retirement from professional play but plans to help McAleer if needed. The two legends, tied since Cleveland Spiders days, shared fiercest seasons and now renew friendship at local Auditorium event while O Connor shifts to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Avonnor
Ant
St. Loury
Intel
Smemmerd
O'Connor
McaAtrer
Smcateer
Utea
McAleer
St. Louis Americas League
Battery A
O'Commore
O'Conor
Yonra Conner
Jack
Cleveland Spiders
Sms
Cleveland
McAleot
O'Conndr
Jimmy
Raicher
Saint
Gepvive
Dover
Rabbons
Indians Skip Rink Match Amid Unclear Skirmishes
The report notes no Indians game this week while players prepare at the ringaide in Dusty Pitzmirick Hehe Auditorium to study boxing differences. It mentions Mallory scoring for Anderson in a 3 to 6 loss to Terre Hate, and references several other teams and players with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednraday
Pitzmirick
Mallory
Anderson
Terre Hate
Herd
Montromery Balk Rule Sparks Umpire Debate
Special to The Sun from Montgomery Alabama reports President Johnson clarified balk enforcement to umpires. The note stresses strict adherence with no bags runners and no battery after any pitching position change. Managers contemplate if pitchers may use preliminary motions under the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montromery
Ala
March
Johreen
Isserser
Brte Wa
Grifith Hhn- Brit
Johnson
Wiehing
Rurnore
Toledo bowler rolls 300 in home game
Fret Albrecht of Toledo Ohio became a noted recruit to the few 300 bowling club members by rolling 39 in a recent home game. Reports say every ball was perfect though some pins fell due to hard, clean hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Albrecht
Fret Albrecht
Toledo
Albrecht
How They Stand Clues From Tuesday and Wednesday Games
The scores show Indianapores 3 Lafayette 2 Danville 3 Loganaport 6 Anderson 3 Terra Haute 2 Marion 8 Kokomo 3 Tuesday night results. Wednesday figures list Terra Haute 2 Marion 8 and Kokomo 3 with Terry Haute at Lafayette and Marion at Kokomo.
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W. L. Pet
Danville
Haute
Lafayette
Marion
Anderson
Kokomo
Laganap'rt
Wayne
Indianaporte
Loganaport
Terry Haute
Lafevette
Marion St Kokomo
Watty Refuses Loan as Detroit Pitcher Drama Unfolds
Special to the Sun describes a Detroit ball club incident in which Lt Raymond pressed pitcher Watty for $100. Watty offered $50 then $10, claiming he had none. Raymond refused and argued over repayment, leading to an awkward exchange about payroll before Raymond departed with the Detroit payroll lingering in doubt.
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SUN
Detroit
Mich
Marcha
Raymond
Hay Sen
Jackson
Mise
Watkins
Minneapolis
Ike
Wally
Watts
Illustrated Billiards Instruction Tip Card
A compact cueing guide explains aiming from the red ball to the second object ball. It advises rising the red ball into the corner with two white balls and using a follow stroke, cautioning against striking too hard for a clean play.
Kiss and Gathering Shot Risers in Unclear Play
A fragmented billiards note describes a kiss shot with the cue ball above and right, the red ball nearly full, and the shot to be made with force. The description mentions an asleep ball not touching the cushion and emphasizes a hard play.
Hubbard Lands A Job With Springfield Central League
Joseph Hubband signed to manage the Springfield team in the Central league. He previously led Marion Indiana last fall and signed a large roster including Shannon Curtis North catchers and many infield and outfield positions. Panorama line from New York Central describes a 440 mile observation panorama from Genesee to Mohawk Valleys and Albany Capitol with Adirondack foothills and Hudson Pallantes.
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Hubbard
SUN
Springfield
Joseph Hubband
Marion
Ind
Shannon
Curtis
North
Merryman
Meyers
Armstrong
Bummers
Willis
Collins
Albin
Grimes
Boles
Theed
Johnson
Carviveau
Easton
Munuel
Haye
Hugher
Cameron
McGrew
Love
Preffele
Huse
Belbvri
Cooley
Blair
Infieldera
Plummer
Shaw
Kain
Post
Gibbs
Coln
Dewey
Brosius
Outfelders
New York Central
Genesee, Black River
Mohawk Val-leya
Haseon River
Adirondack Mountains
Capitol
Albany
Hudson
Metropolis
City of
New York
Fitzsimmons Claims Hidden Power Surges in Fights
Bob Fitzsimmons asserts that true strength comes from accuracy rather than raw distance, recounting dramatic blows against Maher and Corbett. He recalls landing a decisive solar-plexus shot on Corbett and a sharp right cross that felled Maher, emphasizing his adaptable punch reach and the audience’s reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Maher
Languy
Tex
Peter
Atetack
Mr. Corbett
Corbett
Chia
Vitasimmons
Old Mule
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Pitesimmons
Jne Choynsk
Sporting Notes From The Era Of Colorful Promises
The article compiles a stream of sports gossip and personnel moves across boxing, harness racing, baseball, and cycling. It mentions Mike Wirt and possible replacements, promoter Taylor and the Boston Americans, a veteran dog show, and bids for racing and boxing figures. It also notes retirements, transfers, and various social happenings surrounding athletes and teams.
Finance in bad way at Milwaukee Bowling Tournament
Milwaukee March news reports steps to appoint a receiver for the Milwaukee Bowling Tournament Company. Directors demand a thorough investigation amid accusations by some against officers. President Mot and Secretary Langtry consent to examination, noting past receipt shortages blamed on staff. several employees discharged for withholding funds.
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SUN
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee National Bowling Tournament Company
Organisatice
Berlons
Charles F. Mot
A. L. Langs
Langtry
Noma
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Ralston
Hart
Dehuson
Taos
Jabroon
Hobby Johnson
Billy Snailham
Franke Nea
Vallejo
Suod
Ales Greggains
Grecrains
Ble Fichta
Pacife
Dan Creedon
Raby
Theig
George LeBlanche
Greggains
Fiont
Buffalo” Costello
Coney Island
Rose
Ralph Rose
Danbury
Conn
University of Michigan
Ralph
Ann Arbor
Cornell
Gotch
Thal
Bert Charley Wittmer
Wittmer
Pugs
Rolla Swing
Jerry Murphy
Martin Duffy
Fitziatrick
John Marr
Radbourne
Loganyport
Unpingham
Mansfield
Hefferman
Lewis
McGilvray
Sarton
Kakoma
J Ted
Dogherty
Watty
Gathening
Fitz
Bob Fitzsimmons
Chamson
Ms Ting
Snl
Choynski
Ksasaumazoo
Mike Wirt
Guo Seto
Mikea
Muws" Meladden
Taylor
Boston Americans
Wl Qo Renth
Trai
Seiltvante
Detroit Ls
Robert
Village Farm
Nathan Strauss
Jim Steiutrewil
Rodgers
Boston Nathomala
Hib
Krettner
Montreal
Loafter Back
Lajefe
Kid Taylor
Tom O'Rourke
Tom
Subway
Tommy Murphy
Testiaman
Peter Johnson
Great Western Circuit
Gus Macey
Country Jay
Washington
Farttn
Senators
Joshingtons
Luther Taylor
McGraw
Mathewson
Peter Jackson
Baltimore
England
Beott McCoy
Gasote
de Ridder
Trotter
Chireaga
Poult
Nero
Frank Medlanus
Faw Ramos
Brooklyn
Way
Jersey City
New York Americans
Wit Suivvon
Anston
Blale Richmond
Mechinteinn
Tomus
Thomas
Jniba
Hintey
Che Enn
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