Fitz Recalls Famous Battles of Dempsey and Jeffries
In a 17 year ring career Ford Fitzsimmons recounts clashes with Dempsey Jeffries and Corbett. He notes Dempsey as a great fighter with Irish grit, recalls urging him to quit in the eleventh round and the iconic 14th round knockout. He describes Corbett as technically superb and analyzes landing the solar plexus punch that won the title.
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Columbus
Tia
Navn
Bob Fitzaimmons
Nid Carer
James J. Jeffries
Gonelder Jeffries
Duck Dempsey
Pacific
Phi
Dempsey
Tuat
Australia
Jach Dempsey
Demiser
Brainy catchers are not essential in baseball
In Jacksonville, a sports observer argues that catchers are not essential, insisting the pitcher must think and guide pitch selection. He cites experiments where a clever catcher could not compensate for a dull pitcher, noting the catcher aids pacing with runners but final delivery and strategy rest with the pitcher.
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Jacksonville
Mare
Daid Migmiatr Kelley
Ellove
Bateman
Central League Polo Standings and Tuesday Results
Central League polo standings show Dupville leading with 57 wins, 3 losses, Lafayette and Marion close behind, and Indianapolis, Kokomo, Logansport, Anderson, Fort Wayne, and Terre Haute with varying records. Tuesday scores list Indianapolis 3, Kokomo 3, Lafayette 5, Logansport 4, Anderson 3, Fort Wayne 4, and Terre Haute at Marion with results incomplete.
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W.L. Pot
W. L. Pot. Dupville
Haute
Dss
Lafayette
Marion
Anderson
Ft. Wayne
Logansp't
Uy Koxama
Indianapolis
Kokame
Erre Maurer
Logansport
Fort Wayne
Legerette
No Bed of Roses on Baseball Spitball Controversy
Quoted remarks from Jack O'Connor warn that the warming season will be tough for catchers as managers seek capable players for money. The piece discusses Chesbro and the spitball, noting many pitchers in both major leagues use or try it, seen as a catcher killer amid the season approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Connor
Chesbro
Murely
Danville visit sparks hockey rink clash this week
The article notes Danville returning to the rink after a weeks absence to face the Indians and the vica team with Jean the French star. It mentions strong action from Notre teams and a two week season window with short salaries and ongoing Central league pole race intrigue.
Illustrated Billiards Strike and Red Ball Return
The instruction describes striking the cue ball low without drawing back, hitting the red bell to make it fall, and using sufficient force to return the red ball to the corner.
Great Leaders in Baseball's Managerial Era Debated
The Chicago Journal weighs how modern machine teams affect captaincy comparing Anson Comiskey and Ward to leaders like Tebea u and McGraw. It asks who truly commands and whether figures like Chance, Jones, and Teebea u still shape teams amid changing leadership styles.
Handicaps Set for YMCA Indoor Meet Events
Handicaps for the 44 yard dash and 40 yard run were arranged at a Tuesday committee meeting for the YMCA Indoor meet Friday night. Sheridan High School entries include several strong athletes, with a mile dual relay attracting city interest between Shortridge and Minneval Training School.
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Dann
Keeneke
Venn
Patton
Yars
Hollingsworth
Marion High School
Brewer
Dixon
Sheridan High School
Shortridge High School
Blaine Patton
Jesse Cline
Lemer Brown
Ray Bongsih
Bloor Renléppy
Minneval Training School
Walter Sehiel
John King
Carl Adame
James Crawford
Charles Demming
Tawerd Baten
Women Athletics Club Forms In New York Society
The Colony Club in New York, organized for social purposes and women’s athletic activities, is incorporated at Albany. Trustees include Mrs. Burden Marriman Mrs. Richard Irvin Mrs John Jacob Astor and Helen P Burney. The club aims to host commodore members for short city stays with a lounge reading library swimming pool and Turkish bath near Grand Central Station and Madison Avenue.
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Bocrippe-M' Rak
Association
New York
Colony Club
Alting
Togaday
Burden Marriman
Richard Irvin
John Jacob Astor
Russ Helen P. Burney
Commodore
Wagering Wakeup at Crescent City Track
A gambler recounts a fevered race day spree at Crescent City with 700 plus winnings on Sanction Tristan Shandy and Whorler, then a dramatic wake up to a near ruin after bets on Favonius and others. Also includes Lajoir recalling Corsicana betting brag and a tense showdown with Cantillon.
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Crescent City Track
Sonetton
Inez
Turoptl
Hart
Bat
Beckley's Parsimony Sparks Baseball Rumor
The report claimed Jake Beckley of St. Louis quit baseball to become a bookmaker after winning bets in Los Angeles. Beckley retorted that the amount joked about was a nickel, not a quarter, sparking humor from those aware of his tight purse strings.
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Beckley
Jake Beckley
St. Louis
Jake
Los Angeles
Hatch
Bhmself
Dad Clarke
Yne
Helin
Hanlon Signs Contract to Manage Brooklyn Dodgers
New York March 8 Ned Hanlon, manager of the Brooklyn club, accepted the terms offered by the National League team for the coming season. He agreed to a reduced salary but will guide the Dodgers as they chase the pennant. President Charles H Ebbetts of the Brooklyn club secured the deal, with figures not fully disclosed.
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Hanlon
New York
Mareh
Ned Hanlon
Brooklyn
Fins
Trolley Dodgers
Hanson
Charles H. Ebbets
Brooklyn Club
Ebbets
Ebbetts
Hanton
Brooklyns
Wildcats Ease To Victory Over Kokomo In Polo
Kokomo five controlled opening, but the Indians faded as Kokomo’s Cunningham Roberts and defense limited scoring. Lyons Baxir and Higgins exchanged goals. second period showed improved Kokomo rush, yet Indiana could not assemble a sustained attack. Referee Waller and small attendance noted as Wildcats dominated.
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Indiana
Tike
Cunningham
Roberts
Kokomo
Higgins
Justin
Cusick
Woughton
Hadley
Wood
O'Hara
Lyons
Baxitr
Indians
Vistors
Wildcats
Indianapolis
Puenton
Wakoma
Jason
Cunningham Uissins
Pruetto
Illustrated Billiards Shot Description
A cue ball struck below center and left side deflects to two cushions, sending it toward the red ball then leaving the paired balls close. The stroke should include a slight ear kick as the cue is drawn.
Historic house burned near Argamanilla in Mancha
Spanish reports confirm a major blaze at the historic house in Argamanilla district of Mancha, a site linked to Cervantes writers of Don Quixote. The incident, noted across Madrid, is described as a sweeping fire affecting a landmark connected with literary history.
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Madrid
Spain
Argamanilla
Mancha
Cervantes
Don Quixote
Vivid Race Meet Draws Clergy and Birds
A western city race meeting drew strong clergy opposition yet proved successful. A curious scene emerged as a parishioner urged the visiting priest to observe the event, leading to several visits. Amid the action, a robin nested on a rider’s stand inspired judges to feed young birds with worms to ensure their survival after the races.
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Teri
Luck Counts For Much In Winning Games
A Cleveland American team player Mauger Luble notes luck plays a role alongside teamwork in baseball. He cites players arriving at the right time with timely hits and moments where even skilled pitchers or fielders fail, while luck can tilt outcomes when perfect execution is present on both sides.
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Mauger Luble
Kame
Eaxy
Helders
Britt Nelson match falls through over terms
Special to The Sun from San Francisco reports manager Hily Now Lin of Hauling Nelson explains the Britt Nelson bout collapsed as Nelson refused to agree to Britt’s favored terms. Britt complained the deal would require concessions and Nelson would not back down, leading to forfeits and a stalled arrangement.
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San Francisco
Hily Nowlin
Nelson
Britt-Nelson
Britt
Tg Adiinaihg
Nelson Britt
Nolan
Witie Britt
Jimmy
Nelon
Vine
Wille
Britts
Jabez White
Ipats
Reopening plans for Missouri racing in doubt
Memphis reader report notes Barney Schreiber leading a push to revive horse racing in Missouri after breeders law repeal. He cites nearly 600 horses affected and aims to form a jockey club with Otto Stifel G Lacy Crawforty Holm Wella and others to resume racing as in former days.
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Memphis
Tenn
Barney Schreiber
Mimouri
Schrethar
Otto Stifel
G. Lacy Crawforty
Holm Wella
Jorkey
Enormous cannon ball made for czars fortifications
The 2600 pound cannon ball was made at Krupp works Essen for the czar government. The firing gun is the world’s largest, located at Cronstadt fortifications with a 12 mile range. Each shot is estimated to cost 1500 dollars.
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Krupp Works
Essen
Cronstadt
Sporting of all sorts from a crowded sports page
A jumble of 1900s sports notes covers boxing, horse racing, baseball, and otter athletics. Promoters, transfers, and contracts unfold with names like White, Jimmy Britt, Yarrow, Hodlne, and Galesburg figures. Trotting and harness racing details mix with minor league talk and notable bouts, including Mellody and McCarthy’s clash.
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Fitz
Jack Dempsey
Oregon
New
Reann
Troiland
New Yorty
Ile
Fila
New Orleans
Maher
Onis
Langtry
Tex
Peter
Eljan
Tomide
Morgan
Corbett
James J. Corbett
Peple
Tme
Corbet
Hia Menager
Billy Brady
Lila
Sim
Wednarday
Ac Chun
Ine Aians
Verre Haury
Vica
Tauraday Mighr
Danville
Jean
Bycaminos
Terre Hautes
I'np Larny
Rie Five
Farrel
Deutan Stars
Illustrated Billiards
England
Bor
Charles Comiskey
John M. Ward
Patrick Teheau
Ashe W. A. Photon
Chicago Journal
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Chicago
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Rentia
Junbes
Comiskey
Frank Chance
Frank
Anson
Chance
Larry Jajob
Cleveland
Larry
Patricio Tebesa
Troudom
McGraw
McGuw
Mr. Ward
Ward
Tebeau
Lajoir
Corsicana
Ted Doe Cuntiinn
Albvtar
Joe
Cantillon
Ls Feck Oy
Pnat Cnty
Match
Missouri
Papera
Pomtrath
Tor
Balling Seison
White
Nghe
Jimmy Britt
Fet Son
Yarrow
Hoosier City
Milwaukee Daily News
Infinnder
Red" Owens
Erstwnita
Arndt
Louisville
Cincinnati
Purdy Nee
Eddie Preston
Wil
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Galesburg
Juste
Gant
Jigs Donahue
Vatean
Grillo
Abe
Detroit
Firat
Rutridge
George Davia
Myeelt
Jack Cronin
Sone Real
Naney Mellody
Jerry Bie- Carthy
Totti McCarthy
C. W. Mark
Nettle Hineen
Bingen
Azema
Ty Vivie Belle Ie
Neahew
Homer Hilcbraod
Hot Springs
Kavanaugh
Southern League
Olmatead
Colmbus
Boston Allert
Macon
Shettaling
Phillies
Bavannah
Duggleby
Glanta
Ulag Jo
Titus
Phulandwhla
Toledo Baseball Club
Charley Zuber
Tom Torcoran
Will
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