Restive boxing scandals sweep California sport scene
Special to the Sus reports a wave of boxing scandals in California following Harry Tenny's death from a double knockout. The piece links rising controversy to prior cases like Gans-Hritt and Britton Combs, noting crusading sentiment against gambling and corruption in boxing. Financial and official disputes roil the sport as figures such as Britt, Coloma, and Fitzgerald are discussed alongside past champions and challengers.
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San Francisco
Harry Tenny
Frankleell
Gans-Hritt
Alec Doyin
Coimi
Fight Trust
Camas
Tamel
Los Angeles
Posse
Prize Fighters I Have Never Met
A portrait of James J. Corbett as an actor and pugilist, noting his San Francisco birth in 1803, famed bouts with John L. Sullivan, marriage reducing idol potential, and a life split between theater work in New York and reflective ties to the West. Corbett writes humorous pieces, amasses a growing bank account, and muses on politics while retaining nostalgia for Sutro Heights.
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James J. Corbett
Mr. Cortett
San Francises
John Lawrence
Sullivan
Corbett
Pers
Hr. Corvett
Sutro Heights
San Francisco
Mr. Corbett
Bernard Bhaw
New York
Corbetta
Ghost 4
Brooklyn Club to Abstain From Entering Ball Players
Special to The BROOKLYN N. Y. March 9 Brooklyn club will refrain from entering ball players in future. Local management does not believe in the scheme used by major league clubs to protect stars of minor leagues in winter for spring return. Since Baltimore players were covered many minor leaguers released by the local club now fall under that head.
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Brooklyn
Baltimore
Doubtful Contest Looms For Sullivan Gans Rematch
Joe Gang has signed to return to fight Mike Sullivan in Los Angeles. Sullivan believes he can beat Gang next time on merit, while Gang dominates opponents and has claimed he can defeat all challengers. The bout is framed as a true test, with city rivalry and boxing reputations at stake.
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Joe Gang
Los Angeles
Mike
Sulligan
Gang
Sullivan
Gans
McCartney Leads Tie Between Horse Review and Ya-Moahapolla
Associate editor of the Western Horseman, a recognized harness expert, saves the Ya- Moahapolla publication this week to be connected with the Horse Review published in Chicago. McCartney plans Dayton headquarters and will oversee interests of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana for the Horse Review.
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Horse Review
Donn
McCartney
Western Horseman
Beecome
Chicago
Weiter
Iita
Dayton
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Hildebrand Reinstated After Jockey Club Action
Special to The Sun reports in New York that jockeys faced sanctions amid controversies at the Jockey Club. Hildebrand’s license was revoked for unsatisfactory saddle work but later restored after a corrective decision. W A Dovress, who had raced previously on outlaw tracks, was elected.
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Sun
New York
Jockey Club
Tuntebt
Eugene Tidebrand
Hildeprand
W. A. Dovress
Riak
Louisville to Host Biggest Bowling Tournament Ever
Louisville will entertain the top bowling event in American history with prizes totaling 80,000 raised by bowlers themselves. The bid focuses on Louisville's ability to host the 1908 event, with eight solid gold medals and substantial cash prizes for teams and individuals, as St. Louis and Philadelphia vie.
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Spectalto the Sun
Louisville
American Bowling Congress
Prisen
Cleveland
Milwanines
Ough
Louis+vile Bowling Tournament association
Spaal Jewelers
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Mound City
United States
Gov. Beckham
Barth
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Newalbany
Col. Haager
Samuel Karpt
A. C. Annon
M.A Phillips
Cal. R. W. Brown
F. Smitthers
F. L. Pandeloup
Charles J. Kartman
Coroner's Jury Blames Manager for Failing to Have Fighters Examined
In San Francisco the coroner's jury returned a verdict on the death of Harry Tennebaum after a boxing match at Machanes pavilion on Feb 28. It found death caused by blows from Frankie Nell and faulted the organizers for not medical screening the contestants as required by law. District Attorney Langdon declined to press murder charges against promoters or participants, citing the verdict.
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San Francisco
Harry Tennebaum
Tenny
Franke Nall
Machanes
Frankie Nell
Phymlalan
Tennebaum
Langdon
Daria
McGovern Brothers in Fury Ahead of New York Bout
Terry McGovern preparing for a six round clash with Nemon while brother Hughey McGovern, a rising fast fighter, has faced strong opponents in short bouts in New York. Hughey shows speed and cleverness and hitting power rivaling Terry, though lacks the ring craft of the “terrible one.” The photo was taken before Terry left New York to begin training for the fight.
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Terry McGovern
Nemon
Tan
Hughey
Promias Hughey
New York
Terry
McGovern Brothers
Torey
Horse Race Results Across Multiple Tracks
Race results from Hot Springs New Orleans Los Angeles and San Francisco detailing first through seventh place finishers with horses riders and times for each listed event. Multiple tracks include City Park Fair Grounds and Anglhee venues with numerous horses and odds noted, reflecting early 20th century straight-track results.
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Hot Springs
David Stahl
Garwood
Miss Leeds
Odd Elin
Ure
Trea Jol
Radiko
Ming Murtha
Willcox
Etrena
Cherry
Bitter Hand
Proteus
Tadallow
Hennessy
Ide Kearney
Mies Jordan
Aelting
Dumale
Koerner
Fox Hutting
Feasley
Pet
Rur-Longe
Livingston
Iy Helmuth
King's Gem
Bmirth
Morris
Ahenandoan
J. Martin
Tab
Securnty Hella
Winkfred
Fullonga
Pally Prim
Teary
J. G Clem
Don McKenna
Moreland
Baragparilla
Owanes
Katle Powers
Hayend
Daniel C
Horenala
Los Anghlee
Ancot
Firat Rhea
Myrila White
Daniel
Sav Tutten
Fred Parklyon
Callilon
Harrig
Flunpola
Freeslus
L'Am Gilroy
Fisehor
Eawin ‘Y. Fryert
Hedrick
Harria
Chimney Bwaep
Marshal Ney
Pitth
Workman
Jake Sanders
Bleth
Varde
Srventh
Hibarnardino
Miller
Prince Ching
Atban Prancisco-Tiret
Lisoro
L. Willams
Achimont
Dick Wwileons
furlonge-Mimdale
Clark
Lugano
Lessen
Ambiguous racing card fragment with mixed odds and times
A partial horse race listing shows several entries with odds such as 7 to 1 and 8 to 1, names like Wennet Laila Hullins Major Tenny Rough Rider Tayknnes and Wada, and times around 1:56 to 1:74. The text is garbled and lacks clear results or complete event details.
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Graham
Wennet
Laila Hullins
L. William
Major Tenny
Wwaterours
WW Smith
Tayknnes
Frank Finer
Frank Finer; Time, 142% Sixth, &% furlonge--Callaghan, HO (L. Williams
Bidding Spirited At Lackey Horse Sale In Cambridge City
Enthusiastic bidding marked the Lackey horse sale in Cambridge City with 79 head averaging 480 dollars. Notable prices included Argo Halle at 1850 to Tuoman Harria Kokomo Ind Martha B at 01006 to David Warren Crawfordsville and Mindletac at 560 to J J Care Cleveland Ohio. The sale featured pacers trotters and saddlers with numerous bidders from Indiana Kentucky and New York bidding up prices.
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Cambridge City
Argo Halle
Pacer
Tuoman Harria
Kokomo
Ind
Martha B
Jule
E. Williams
Cinelhati
Fao
W. H. McGrath
Montpe Wer
Maude Ch. m
Brown
New York
Jon Duncan
Bik
John Thurbond
Philburg
John Byrne
Mike Moran
Dayton
Noble
Henry Rigeley
Waterbury
Conn
Alpha
W. T. MacFadden
Philadelphia
W. McGinty
Taylor
B. x
H. Rigelay
Fred C
Br. G
J. W. Carr
Brocton
Masa
Hugh Nicol Joins Purdue As Baseball Coach
Hugh Nicol, former Cincinnati NL player, arrived in Lafayette Indiana to coach the Purdue University baseball team. The squad numbers 20 men and Nicol last year managed a Peoria team in the Three-Eye league.
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Hugh Nichol
Purdue
Lapayette
Ind
Hugh Nicol
Purdue University
Nina
Nicol
Peoria
Modern Catchers Have Easy Time in Baseball Echoes
Ex catcher Charles Bennett reflects on old time player George Darby and how the game has changed. He notes the pitching box, the fading foul, bunting hurting baserunning, and the shift to bigger gloves. Bennett recalls injuries, lack of protective gear, and players continuing despite pain.
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Charles Bennett
George Darby
Washington
Detroit
Anson
Prina
Darby
Hennett
Mr. Bennett
Bennett
Indians Beaten Foxy Five Lose to Wildcats
The Gehenites delivered a subpar performance as McGilvray starred with five goals, leading the Wildcats past the Foxy Five. The Indians failed to reach their usual form in this contest.
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Foxy Five
Fabt! Wildcats
Gehenites
McGilvray the Shining Star
Griffith Depends On Chesbro In Coming Season
New York March 1. Clark Griffith of the Highlanders says his main pitching hope for the next season rests with Jack Chesbro. Critics doubt the plan with several other candidates like Hahn Clarkson and Newton in the mix while Griffth contends Chesbro could still yield a top performance after a rough previous year.
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Sun
New York
Clark Grimt
Highlanders
Jack Cheebto
Darville
Indians Fall In Dramatic Double Header At Auditorium
Danville defeated Indianapolis 5 to 1 in the late game as the Indians suffered a rough showing. Kokomo beat Marion 3 to 1 in overtime, with Cunningham Jr scoring the decisive goal and Lyons drawing several penalties. Attendance neared 1,700 as fans filled the Auditorium for a night of high drama.
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Cohenttes
Redskins
Senate
Indians
Hokomo
Marlon
Foxy
Wildcats
McGilvray
Higgins-Hart
Andiantpolis
Algeiis
Hart
Minter
Carrigan
Pal
Harper
McGilvra
Roberts
McGilvray Sc
McGimpay
Perteus Hart
Miller
Hardy
Jean
Stape—Mullen
Moran
Kokomo
Marion
Ramon
Jessup
Atatr
Vic
Cunningham, Jr
Rod Kokomo
Bone
soFitat
H'M
Doherty
Devin Lyons
Cameron Jessup
Renvon Flrat
Cunningham
Serond
Harkin Cunningham,Jr
A Cunningheim Jr
Lyons
Bannon
Denver Bars Boxing and Society News Blend
A rotary jumble of sport notes from boxing to billiards and auto laws. Reports on Denver cracking down on boxing venues, Breitenstein’s revival talk in the south, New Jersey auto taxation and licensing, New York billiards entrants, and race and boxing chatter with Terry McGovern and Tommy Burns.
Hoosier Hustle Demanded by Pepper Manager
Indiana coach Wattie Watkins insists Hoosiers must hustle every minute this season at Washington Park. He criticizes past complacency, warns players who loaf risk losing jobs, and stresses energy, aggression, and willingness to win as keys to a successful campaign. Mike Grady has reported for duty with the St Louis Cardinals.
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Pepper
Wattie
Agevesalveness
Cay Ra
Jaeger
Jas
Wattis
Indianapolle
Mike Grady
St Loure
Cardinals
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