Nelson M McGovern and Lavigne boxing talk in Frisco and LA
A dated preview debates whether Nelson McGovern matches tougher than Terrible Terry McGovern and if Big Lavigne outshines him, while predicting the Britt Herman fight in Los Angeles May. The piece weighs fighters’ punch, speed, stamina and preparatory rounds, noting Britts layoff and Brit’s chance to regain form as the bout approaches.
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McGovern
Nelson
Terry
Brooklyn Tercor
Ruby Ape Prang
Fating
Wim
Sullivan
Corbett
Jeffries
Diva
Fitzsimmons
McAuley
Dempsey
Bottweas
Ismy
Lavigne
Ing Epler
Nelaun
Paw Meyer
Dorner
Big Lavigne
Tle
Britt
Herman Ficht
Sporting
Los Angeles
Herman
Hanlon
Herrera
Lipton to Race for King’s Cup at Newport
Sir Thomas Lipton plans to compete for the King’s Cup this summer with Shamrock II in the Newport race during the New York Yachting Club cruise. Lipton, a member of the club, is likely to see the entry waived to allow American yachts only. The club may sail Columbia or Constitution against Shamrock II, with Glacova as rendezvous.
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New York
Thoms Lipton
Mg Edward
New York Yachting Club
Lipton
New York Club
Newport
Glapcova
Yacht Club
Columbia
Constituttes
Ramrock II
Investigation 18 Begins In San Francisco Club Case
Preliminary examination started for Frankie Nett Mark Ghaughnnessy Win Roche Spider Kally Johanie Frayn and Thomas Hyland over alleged theft of Harry Tennbaum during a girl at Mechanics Pavilion on Feb 3 before Police Judges Cabinalas.
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Seecun
Amc Pum
Bowling League Roundup Thrown By Unclear Names
A Thursday bowling night yielded straight wins for two teams, with reported scores and matchups unclear due to fragmented OCR text. Names and exact teams cannot be reliably identified from the readable segments.
Fiene May Go Back to Toledo
Special to The Jam reports Louis Fiene Toledo's top pitcher may return to the Toledo club after being sold to the Chicago Americans. Charley Comiskey states Toledo could land him if waivers from the White Sox are granted. Fiene faces stiff competition with five seasoned players ahead of him.
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Norwood Inn
Louis Fiene
Toledo
Fiene
Chicago Americans
American Association
South
White Sox
Grillo
Charley Comiskey
Chisago
Commy
Catalene
Toule
Comiskey
Owens
Altrock
Fatterton
White
Battle for a Girl Ends in School House Knockout Duel
In Naugatuck Connecticut on March 24 a bare knuckle five round fight for Miss Mary Bunce's hand drew about 200 spectators to the Salem school building. Elvert Jackson and William Gransons, from Waterbury, fought while Miss Bunce, 19, watched. Police halted the bout as Jackson was knocked down near the end of the fifth round. he was jailed on $30 bail. Gransons fled with friends. Jackson declared the arrest an outrage and said he fought for the love of the girl.
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Naugatuck
Conn
Wil
Salem
Elvert Jackson
Wiliam Gransons
Waterbury
Mary Bunce
Miss Bunge
Jackson
Uniontown
New Haven
Tralley
Arele
Orensona
Dee
Run
Gransong
Hangerford
Hungerford
Debate Over Forfeit Halts New York Fight
March S. Tom O Rourke refused to post a seven dollar guarantee for a bout between Battling Nelson and Terry McGovern at Tuxedo Park club near Philadelphia Nolan demanded the amount on behalf of Nelson, but O Rourke would not post more than one dollar.
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Nelson-McGovern
Pottge Melphia
Terry
Nelaon
Terry McGovern
Palma
Dixon
White
Riehle
Nas
Coe
New York
Tom O'Rourke
Battling Newon
Ais Tuxedo Park Club
Bhlindelphia
Nolan
Nelson
O'Rourke
Racing Bill Defeated in Senate Amid Dodging Members
Columbus March 2 A vote of 18 to 1 in the Senate defeated Pollock bill to legalize selling pool at trotting horse races as members dodged the Isl aud. Rumors of trouble persist and Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as a cure-all for ailments. Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup advertised for teething with claimed relief for guma and diarrhoea.
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Opecal
Tnesan
Columbus
Senate
Pacific Coast Travel Deals and Local Ads
Travel fares highlight a Pacific Coast route via multiple lines with round trips from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Victoria Vancouver and other Pacific destinations. Low rates, guided tours, and two person berths offered on certain coaches. Also local ads for dye works fresh fish fare and city services appear with contact prompts and price cues.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific
North
Western Line
Aula
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portand
Tacoma
Beatle
Victoria
Vancouver
Pacific Geast
Olive Paints
Portland
M. Breese
Cincinnat
Smith Dye Works
Reform in College Football Training Across East and West
Eastern smaller colleges push reforms to football training with stricter study requirements and supervision. Princeton Yale Columbia and Harvard mirror moves to limit time spent on practice, shorten schedules, and demand better academic performance, while smaller colleges implement oversight to avoid overemphasis on athletics.
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Columbia
Atti
Columbiuu
Tarvard
Volumbia
Orelret Aumions
Amiherwt
Martinouthy
Hamilton
Colgate
Horse Race Results From New Orleans and San Francisco Meet
Race card results list multiple thoroughbred finishes across venues City Park New Orleans and Oakland San Francisco. Winners include Mannie Cohen at 6 furlongs and Gold Rose at 6 1/2 furlongs, with other placings noted for Pontotoc Haughty and Meadow Breeze among various stakes and selling events.
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Efrings
Luculius
Dennison
Charla Thompson
Water Mirror
Wing Ting
Harris
Aifeman
Mike Suletor
Sewell
Pontotoc
Thee
New Orleans
Mannie Cohen
Tie
Neal
George Duescherer
Splon
Ume
Dracy
Finm
Red Ruby
Olver
Une
Liddan
Nicol
Rendo
Kadiey
Furionge
Meadow Breeze
Prince Brutus
Norwcod Gila
Furiongs
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Jont
Gumara
Mme
Ture Longs
Meling
Pat Bulger
Dealy
Adgra
Bragnton
Uma
Luz
Perroniere
Anna Smith
Gold Rose
Escutcheon
Fenian
Lucy Marie
Livingston
Helmuth
Runnam
Salling
Torm Mankins
W. McGee
Vannons
Bedell
Elaath
Uttle Scout
Perrine
Bleanonworth
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L¢ Miles
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Li Paul
Prince Salvay
Miten
Aching
Consuela
L, Smith
Mavigny
Canyon
San Francisco
Oakland
Garzoeza
T. Sullivan
Capt. Burnett
Avonella
Sylvia Talbot
Clarx
Cardinal Barto
Turlonge
Ripper
Clark
Harker
Black Thorne
Miles
Woonrick
Minder
Harbor
Nina
Spat
Firth
Gon
Stobinsay
Ocona Shore
Gatowa
Theo Cane
Amherst Barred Freshmen From College Entry Rule
Amherst Mass March 2 faculty of Amherst College announced a new rule prohibiting any member of the freshmen class from entering the college during the term, enforcing a ban to restrict attendance by first year students.
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Amherst
Mass
Orer College
E. A. College
Mathewsons From a Family of Athletes
A Marvard senior in the Mathewson family writes of Christy Mathewson and his brothers Henry Hank and Nick. The piece highlights Hank’s early start in baseball at grammar and prep schools, his rise with the New York Nationals at 18, Nick’s strong pitching, and a sister who excelled in basketball. The writer notes the family’s athletic prowess and predicts Mathewsons may become better known in baseball.
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Marvard
Mathewson
Christy
Lowan
New York
Christy Mathewson
Henry
Knight
Pathadelphia
Pennsylvania
Matheweon
Harry
Henk
Atili i Grammar School
Academy
Ifo
Ory
Matty
New York Nationals
Nicholas
Hank
Delehanty
Éofay
Chelsey Bemael
An. Mga
Pitoning
Barry and Schreck set for a tough contender bout
Verre Haute Indiana reports on a forthcoming boxing main event between Dave Barry and Mike Schreck, both views of a strong camp, with Barry dropping to 16 pounds for the eight round affair. Chicago Light followers expected. undercard features Barry’s sparring partner Rolls vs Timonney. Also notes on Williams College baseball squad selections and Harvard basketball captaincy.
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Verre Haute
Ind
Dave Barry
Mike Schreck
Barry
Schreck
Burrs
Mits
Aittle Uetter
Barry Ya
Chicago
Dave Rolls
Frank Timo Uney
Sehreck
Sports Items From The Journal Fragments Incomplete
A garbled sport column notes Trinda Athletic club sailors travel to Milwaukee for an amateur event on March 15. Mentions Conkiey and the Athletics seeking peace, pitcher Conkiey en route from Florida to Montgomery. Daoln of the Phillies hospitalized after an injury in exhibition play. Discusses revived football rules in the Big Nine and Chicago University Senate reaction. Griffith uniforms questioned. New York Americans to revert to black drawing and white stockings. Queries about George M. Flint and Pennsylvania basketball leadership for next season.
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Conkiey
Pipe of Peace
Florida
Montgomery
Griffith
New York Americans
Ackerman Triumphs In Fast Lightweight Bout
In Lima on March 2 standing room only witnessed Mix Wiley of Rochester challenge Al Ackerman in a headline heat match. Wiley claimed the light weight championship but was defeated in the first fall after two minutes and two seconds of rapid action. The second fall followed in one minute and six seconds.
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Ackerman
Spccial
Lima
Mix Wiley
Rochester
al Ackerman
Wiley
May Button to defend English tennis title in July
Miss May Button plans to travel to London in July to defend the English championship, joining the American challengers for the Dwight-Davis Cup. Mossy Sutton, Californian champion, defeated D K Douglass to win last year and will also visit London, with sisters Florence Sutton and Mrs Bruce likely competing in eastern tournaments before sailing.
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Speier Inesi
York
Miss May Button
Alder
Tawten
London
Mossy Sutton
Migs D. K. Douglaus
Ven Noe
Sutton
England
Florence Sutton
Bruce
Hashed potatoes and water method note
Instructional fragment describes preparing hashed potatoes by soaking, mashing, and cooking. It mentions filling a dish with potato pieces, boiling water, adding salt, and stirring in a small amount of ingredients before serving.
Fragmentary overheard dialogue from a 19th century scene
The readable lines capture a hesitant exchange where a speaker mentions a daughter and a house nearby. The text presents garbled phonetics and partial phrases, suggesting a conversational vignette rather than a fully documented event. No clear names, dates, or actions emerge.
Notices to sell intoxicating liquors in Indianapolis wards
The notice cites Fritz Biterler and Fred Adolay applying to Marion county Board of Commissioners at April term 1901 for licenses to sell intoxicants in limited quantities for onsite consumption. Business locations include 250 Virginia Ave and a Madison Ave property in Ward No 12. Also a notice for Commerce Insurance Company balance sheet and state auditor certification included.
License Application for Alcohol Sale in Indianapolis Ward Three
A notice to citizens of the Third ward Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana announcing an April term 1906 request to the Board of County Commissioners for license to malt fermented, vinous, malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with permit to allow on premises to drink. Location described as front room 10 by 20 feet on first floor of two story building facing Senate Avenue Jet No 3 Block 7 Drake's addition No 1114 N Senate Ave Ward 3. CHARLES HUNT.
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Didianupolis
Center Low
Marion County
Indiana
Virginineave
New Jorneysut
Virginia Ave
New Jersey-al
Indianapolis
Center Township
Marian County
Virginiaave
Fritz Btierler
Nereny
Board of Commissioners
Tate
Madison Ave
McCarty
Ely
Thing
Madinon-ave
Sama Toom
Fred Adolay
Board of County Commissioners
Pearl St
Haven
Indianapolla
Marion
al County
W. Pearlot
Warren Bigler
W. J. Bradley
Third Ward
Senate-nve
Drake
Centen Itowanship
Indiana University odds reflect strong indoor meet hope
Indiana University aims to top the fifth annual indoor meet in Tomlinson Hall on Friday night with a deep slate of top athletes from college and high school. Bloomington high school teams and the Purdue contingent are among entrants, with notable figures like Sarapse of Indiana and others in charge of officials and field judges.
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MC. A
Tomlinson Hall
Indiana University
Indiana
Strang Bloomington High School
Indiana University Gymnasium
Bloomington H
Pnvive
Purdue
Sarapse
Middle West
Eabals
de Renter
Gamer
Jones
Airrctor
Rames
McCee
McCee; Reteres, D. D. Haines Af Wabash; Starter, Ketley
Stakesberry
Blan ‘Ual
Rusternalz
Fersyine
Shortrige
Ruther
Turners
Fisher
Clas. Lenger
Tall
Manual
Dye
Marion
Ecorer
Riddle
Y. IM
Guead
Theta
Cayou
Stokesberry
FG. Laird
W. W. Jrnker
Frank Kenney
Blaine
Meee
W. B. Dye
J. Clark
Umpire Assignments Named for Kitty League
Prent Hent Gosnett of the Kitty League announced umpire appointments for the league. Ed Hackett of Kansas City Missouri, G C Bush of St Louis, and W W Veach of Indianapolis were named as umpires.
Still No Peace Efforts To Placate The Malcontents
Report notes ongoing stalemate as authorities fail to calm unrest amid malcontents. Officials pledge continued pressure while protests persist, with no immediate concessions offered.
Bowling Leaders at Century No 1 Meet in Chicago
The Bowling Congress faced protests as eastern clubs threatened to bolt the national body during the Chicago meet. Walter Tuthill of Brooklyn set a high individual score, while teams from New York and Cleveland contested schedule changes. Attendance records fell as the tournament ran late and officials grappled with rule clarifications for exceptional entries.
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Chicago
Lelsey
Peoria
Flrat
Pflueger Brothers
Cincinnati
Li Bhoxren
Vandersyde
ChicapoLue Schleman
Woentshom
Walter Tuthill
Brooklyn
Meyers
Detroit
Louisville
A. B.C
Enix
New York
Jina
Joseph J. Ryne
Cleveland
Rowe
Pratest
Lesseys
Whale
Philadelphia
Checknati
cPicera
B.C
Executive Committee
St Louis
Agian
Tuthill
Ter Tuthill
Bis
Brunswicky
Permissble
Smithers
H. Brinkmeyer
L. Buddenbaum
Betsey Ross House Purchase Marks Flag History Center
The Betsey Room house in Philadelphia where the first American flag was made has been bought for 25 000. Contributors include over a million parsons, mostly schoolchildren. A flag day is planned and government action could yield a flag house linked to public buildings of the company.
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Betsey Ross
Betsey
Philadelphia
Betsey Ross Howe
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