Corbett and Johnson May Face Off in Big Fight Challenge
James J. Corbett issues a second challenge to James J. Jeffries or Jack Johnson and posts a $1,000 stake with Al Smith as guarantee. Johnson in Chicago signals readiness to sign and accept, while Hoosier Foxy Four depart for French Lick Springs for a week of training and cross country work.
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Jack Johnson
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Chicago
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Marvin Hart and Mike Schreck Fail To Meet Again
In Columbus Ohio at the Capitol Athletic Club Marvin Hart arrived with a bandaged left hand and loose teeth delaying a scheduled bout with Mike Schreck for the third time. Hart's sparring partner Bert Schiller stepped in and was knocked out in the second round.
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Mike Schreck
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New Orleans
Bert Schiller
Louisville
Opera Star Boxed With Jack O'Brien Visitor Audience
Jack O'Brien boxing training in King of Prussia hosted by opera singer M Dalmores and Howard Shelly. Dalmores sparred with O'Brien for three rounds as Ketchell bout in New York nears.
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Langford Beats Barry in Sensational Ring Bout
Sam Langford the negro middleweight defeated Jim Barry at the Washington Sporting Club in Philadelphia in a highly exciting bout. Langford, fresh from a malarial illness, appeared to be in near perfect form and delivered rapid, powerful blows throughout the match.
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Philadelphia
Sam Langford
Jim Barry
Washington Sporting Club
Chicago
Langford
Bean Eaters Regulars Defeat Yannigans 9 to 3 in Hilarious Duel
The Bean Eaters Regulars beat the Yannigans 9 to 3 in a game marked by a comical deluge of errors and odd lineup shifts. Chappelle started at first with Ferguson at third, while Barrett from Terre Haute excelled in the outfield though hitting lagged. Dahlen was out with a cold and Chappelle played despite a morning illness.
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Augusta
Bean Eaters
Yannigans
Chappelle
Ferguson
Barrett
Terre Haute
Dahlen
Old Time Boxing Was the Best
Boxing legend Jas J. Jeffries argues the sport has declined due to money focus and short ten round bouts. He advocates return to finish fights and sensible laws to restore old style fighting, predicting New York as the future fight center.
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New York
Manhattan
Lumley's Long Drive Boosts Brooklyn Victory
In Jacksonville on March 18 the Brooklyn Shamrocks and Dachshunds faced off in a morning five inning game. Lumley hit a home run into the St Johns river. The regular Brooklyn team then defeated Jacksonville 6 to 1 in a one sided match after a day of practice and a longer double header.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Brooklyn
Shamrocks
Dachshunds
Brooklyns
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Trysting place for gentlemen at the Metropole
An advertisement highlights the Metropole billiards and pool hall on the second floor of the I O O F building with modern fixtures. Nearby listings include native herbs at 35 W Washington and The Gum Laundry offering family washings rough dry by the pound with ironing of flat pieces and phone service.
Denison Hotel Dining Plans and Sunday Music
Denison Hotel offers American plan dining in its dining room with Sunday dinners and a specialty. Live music will be featured, adding a music highlight to the inn’s Sunday program.
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Denison
American Plan
Ball Players Settle Education Rivalry In Park Game
In New Orleans two teams the collegians and the sparrows faced off to resolve whether college trained players or street pick ups are better. Nicholls made a bare handed stop and throw to first while Strunk fired a throw from right to third to prevent a college rally.
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Collegians
Sparrows
Nicholls
Strunk
Spring training notes from camps across the South
Baseball action from March 18 reports Phillies regulars beating the Yannigans 5 1 in Southern Pines. Cardinals beat the Colts 1 0 in Little Rock as Moore and Rhodes pitched well. Tigers edged San Antonio 12 9 after a late rally as Ty Cobb arrived. Nap regualrs defeated the Yannigans 9 5 in Mobile with Turner shining. Cantillon led a 10 1 win for the Irish on St Patrick's Day in Galveston. Giants hint at Ireland flair in Marlin byline. Browns beat Houston 6 5 in Houston with Schweitzer and Griggs standout. Clark joins Pittsburg in Hot Springs as Young Cy Young is not with the club. Yannigans lose to Oakland 6 1 in San Francisco while White Sox topple Vernon 12 5 in Los Angeles. Red Colts outpace Vets 3 2 in Atlanta with Griff pitching late.
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Texas
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Detroit
Ty Cobb
Bill Donovan
San Francisco
Cal
Oakland
Yannigans
Los Angeles
White Sox
Vernon Club
Sutter
Smith
Sox
Atlanta
Griffiths
Red Colts
Colts
Vets
Griff
Framme Pushed
Washington Park Spring Training Begins For Youths
Washington Park opens spring training with young players first learning conditioning. Real prospects must prove baseball ability to remain, while regulars arrive by mid month. Doyle reports Wakefield and Hooke to join soon, with Parker having treated Wakefield’s arm. Slagie and Graham also expected to report.
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Doyle
Cleveland
Wakefield
Chicago
Harley Parker
Parker
Bezenah to Face Attell at Dayton in 132-Pound Bout
Freddie Cole is scratched from March 2 Dayton card as he fights Julius Stein on March 4. Gus Bezenah of Cincinnati was matched to meet Attell in Dayton Friday night. The bout, 20 rounds to a decision, will be at 132 pounds and 3 o'clock on fight day. Abe Attell and Patsy Kline also headline at the Whirlwind club in New York tonight.
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Walter
Pitcher Graham
Freddie Cole
Dayton
Cole
Julius Stein
Attell
Gus Bezenah
Cincinnati
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Abe
Big Purse Offered for Johnson Jeffries Fight
In Cincinnati on March 18 W P Ready of Nashville offered an $80 000 purse for a Johnson Jeffries bout. He wired Johnson in Chicago and received a reply stating the fighter is ready to box at any time and suggesting Ready contact Jeffries to learn his plans.
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Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
W. P. Ready
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Chicago
Jeffries
Hogan and Burns split decisions in New Orleans card
George Kitson of New York and Kid Graves battled to a ten round draw at the Royal A. C. in New Orleans. In the eighth round Patson Hogan of New Orleans defeated Kid Burns of Atlanta in a ten round preliminary.
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George Kitson
New York
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Royal A. C
Patson Hogan
Kid Burns
Atlanta
Iroquois Formed By Victories Between Thinois and Wolverines
The Iroquois defeated the Mohawks in two games on Saturday, winning 13 to 3 and 11 to 7. A new contact number 7123 was issued for game inquiries.
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Wolverines
Iroquois
DeSota Stars Win Open in International Bowling Championship
Three teams representing the National American and Middle West bowling associations opened the international championships in Pittsburg. The DeSota Stars of St. Louis led with 2 635 in a chilly hall, followed by Brunswicks 2 604 and Bonds of Columbus 2 615. Nine games per event as top players and pairs prepare for later rounds.
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DeSota Stars
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Brunswicks
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Columbus
Peitz Leads Colonels in Spring Work
In Louisville on St Patrick’s Day frost bitten fans watched Hugh Tate, newly acquired by Heine Peitz, prove his power at Eclipse Park. Dick Kaufman and Jack Halla arrived from the southwest. Halla plans to compete for a top pitching spot and potential promotion to the major leagues next fall.
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Eclipse Park
Hugh Tate
Heine Pietz
Colonels
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Tate
Dick Kaufman
Jack Halla
Halla
Waco
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