Young Corbetts Defeat a Lesson in Boxing Pride
A lengthy reminiscence by a veteran boxing writer contrasts Young Corbett and Battling Nelson, arguing Corbett lacked vitality and proper discipline while Nelson demonstrated greater natural ability. The piece also warns against yellow fighters, recounting an anecdote of a courageous but exhausted opponent and hinting at a Nelson Britt clash to come.
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Bonnest Views of Sporting Topics by Joe Kelly
Indianapolis sports notes preview a busy season with manager Barrow guiding the Hoosiers. Outlook covers new park plans, player trades, and efforts to secure McGee and Hogrever while outlining exhibition games with McGraw’s crew and Chiskey’s Chicago Americans.
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Bonnest
Joe Kelly
Central League Polo Scores and Weekend Results
Friday night scores show Danville 5 3 2 7 Marion 3 9 3 6 with Lafayette and Logansport high in the tally. Saturday games list Anderson at Indianapolis, Fort Wayne at Kokomo, Lafayette at Marion with notable lamps and standings across the circuit.
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Anderson
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Endianapolis
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Folk Signs Repeal Bill Dealing Blow to Bookmaking Law
Jefferson City March 1 Gov Folk argues the breeders bill repeal would kill the existing statute prohibiting bookmaking and pool selling except at racetracks. He notes Missouri has a specific law against bookmaking and pool selling and that without a new bill, healing can be prosecuted only under general gambling laws.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Prison Term For Yonkers Robbery Brawl
Dick Moore prizefighter pleaded before County Judge Platt at White Plains and was sentenced to Sing Sing for two to three years for the robbery of Frank Gilmore's home in Yonkers. Kid McCoy was involved in the rink confrontation noted in the report.
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New York
Dick Moore
Peizefighter
Kid McCoy
Platt
White Pining
Frank Gilmore
United States Government Bonds Offered With Bonus Stock
A notice claims High Grade Six Per Cent Gold Bonds are deposited in trust to secure the Investor. Bonus stock in a money making enterprise is included. Those interested should send their address to BOX B 22, cure the Indianapolis Son, for full information.
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Indianapolis
Do Missed the Boat Special to The Sun
Tom O Rourke to manage Jabba White Engtlat lightweight and Jem Hawker bantamweight champions arrive in New York. A cable from Charley Mitchell says they missed the tempo and will board the Cedric at the White Blur line, reaching port next Wednesday. An agreement to pair White with Britt and Hawker with Frankie Nell is planned.
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Ne Bilerests
Jabra White
Jem Hawker
Waa
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Cedric
O'Rourke
Netiplex
White
Britt
Bowker
Frankie Nell
Fire destroys Lafayette Artificial Ice storage houses
Fire erupted Friday night in Lafayette Ind devastates three storage houses belonging to the Lafayette Artificial Ice company. Firefighters fought the flames through the night with extensive damage reported and investigation underway.
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Lafayette Artificial Ice Company
Wonderly Seeks Comeback Amid Hot Springs Racing
Hot Springs Ark March 11 jockey Otto Wonderly, once a top rider on eastern tracks, hopes to regain peak form after a two year decline. He faces a field including Odom, O Connor, Carns and Viters, with observers noting swift return potential if he maintains current mounts. Betters and peers watch his spring arc as reports say his riding talent could lift him back toward top positions.
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Phingere
Steve Lheimmoedtn
Whitey Langdon
Joe Yeager
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Okugibere
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Clute Weueks
Jeak
Hese
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Hast Genaon
Tare
Wild Charley Farrell Leads Rough Night In Anderson Tilt
In a rough pre season clash at Lafayette near Terre Haute, Wild Charley Farrell sparked the Anderson lineup as Daly led scoring highlights. Doherty was ejected after a scuffle with the referee, leaving Anderson with four men as the contest ended.
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Loganport
Farrell
al Gergon
Esa
Lafayette
Jude
Barney Doherty
Marton Center
Terre Haute
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Noferee
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Gnard
Merion
Finnu cane win on foul in Chicago bout
Mil waukee report says Bitly Flue cane of Chicago defeated by foul call in a prelim bout at Chicago. The match featured O Leary of Milwaukee and Turtle from Chicago as the other noted participants.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Priday
Iis
Yong O'Leary
Milwaukes
Milwauke
Wrestler Hackennehmidt Promises Fortunes in U S Visit
Special to the Sun notes Russia Live wrestler Hackennehmidt, famed as a top mat performer, will arrive in early April from England. At three feet tall and about 180 pounds, he is described as agile and strong, likened to American champ Frank Gotch. The piece details his rise, past bouts, and comparisons to Sandow and other giants, including a Turk wrestler noted for his size and unusual habits.
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Russia
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Australia
Saya Robert Edgren
Hack
England
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Uackenachmidt
Ike
Frank Goten
Randay Lion Ins
Sundow
Sandow
London
Nowroulan
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Sourowith
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Halll Adal
Kouilenin
Mioghs
Sharkey Wins Bout In Wresting Underscored Match
Special to The New York paper reports Tom Sharkey defeated Leo Pardello in a wrestling match Friday night at Saengerland Hall. The bout followed catch-as-catch-can style with emphasis on grappling holds and counters.
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Bmw York
Tom Sharkey
Leo Pardeilo
Saengerlwnd Hall
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Gotch Triumphs Parb Solal Rivalry Showdown
Wrestler Gotch defeats Parb Solal in a March Monday night match at the arena. The bout featured tight holds and a decisive fall, with strong action from both competitors as the crowd watched.
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Prank
Cate
Suhampion
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Joyer
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