Corbetts draw in Chantilly tale hinges on deal
A boxing-era column recounts Corbett versus Sullivan at Chantilly France where a supposed draw was offered by Sullivan's camp to Mitchell. The bout ended abruptly after Mitchell's second refused to continue, with talk of underhand betting and strategic maneuvering by managers. The piece also touches on Kid McCoy, Joe Gans, and Dixon highlighting ring lore and fighter temperaments. It includes ads and notes on Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
J. Corbett
Priga Association
White
Yonn Te Sullivan
Tunoun
Pusilist
Sullivan
Mitchell
Chantilly
France
Harry Phillips
Crew
Phillips
Jack Baldock
Baldock
Ag Wood
Machen
Ratdock
Jim
Kid M'Coy
Bid McCoy
Indiana
Joe Gans
al Herrera
Jakira
Inashich Gang
Gans
Britt
Big Winnings at Los Angeles Horse Races Record Payouts
Los Angeles racing day saw 272,550 dollars in stakes paid to 186 owners across 408 winning horses. M Williams led owners with 14,035, Barney Schreiber 12,965, and TL Holland 11,020. Purnell and Rimwood Farm also cleared six figures. Jockey Puddin McDaniels tops riders with 7 wins from 292 mounts. Miller second with 6 wins from 299. Trainer Wittinme leads with 2 1/2 wins credited, Regan second with 6 1/3, McCaffarty, suspended, third with 24, Boats Darnell fourth with 22.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Reaney
Puddin” McDaniels
TZ Wing
W. Miller
McDan~ Jole
T. OC. Wittinme
Frank Regan
J. McCaffarty
Boats
Darnell
Tommy Burns Talks Vaudeville Promise After Heavyweight Title
Special to The Sam from Los Angeles reports Tommy Burns, claiming world heavyweight status, outlines a vaudeville 16 week engagement and a planned vacation. He dismisses most challengers, says he desires a fight with Jack O’Brien, and asserts he will defend his title against any who prove worthy.
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Los Angeles
Tommy Burne
Marvin Wart
Burne
Jeffrea
Ron
Jack O'Brien
Belove T
Hart
O'rien
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Barry Is Whipped In Terre Haute Boxing Bout
Mike Schreck dominated Barry in Terre Haute on Friday night pushing Barry to nine counts twice. The eight round finish saw the referee stop the bout as Barry failed to recover, with Schreck landing decisive lefts and rights, despite both fighters being out of peak condition for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Mike Schreck
Dave Barry
Schreck
Barry
Iefte Soon
Barry Krogay
Notre Dame Lady Offers Home Rheumatism Cure
An appeal from a Notre Dame woman promises a home treatment that allegedly cures rheumatism and related conditions without climate needs. She claims the remedy clears blood impurities, loosens joints, and improves overall vitality, inviting sufferers to write for details and testimonials.
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Bex
Notre Dame
Curtain 10 Rise Giants Open Exhibition Season
The Giants plan an early season opener once snow melts and grounds dry enough for practice. Coaches will announce player orders when conditions permit.
Exhibition Games Schedule Mentioned for Giants and Others
The notes list exhibition dates for the New York Giants and several teams including Chicago Nationale and Cleveland. Games span April with locations such as Detrali and Wohasts College, and other venues like Buffalo and Peoria hosting April matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giants
Chicago Nationale
Indianapolis Club Delays Spring Training Amid Cold Weather
Weather delays push back Indianapolis baseball training as snow and cold sap strength from grounds at Washington Park. Manager Wetlinea opts to keep players away until warmer days, citing high costs to host and the risk of injuries. Exhibition schedule remains ambitious with Giants Cubs and others lined up for warmups in a season hampered by a late spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.J. Kelly
Wetliniea
Indianapolis
Washington Park
Indianapolia
Tees
Ue Xeason
Rallvirds
Louisville
Norwood Inn
Cincinnati
Sagk Cheadro
Sith
Cuffer Aike
Watkins Hug
Giants
Chicago Cube
Téim
New York
Cubs
Lijote
Clevelanders
Napoleona
Lajoie
Armour
Detroit
Feld Town
Duésseldorfers
Wabash Colicky
Tate Crotmley
Ihm
Indiana
Buffata
Congent
Pesra Deess
Watts Will Entrusts Fortune to Pets and Charity
The eccentric George C. Watts leaves most of his estate to charity while funding annuities for his dog King and horse, with King a 20 year old fox terrier and other pets named in the will. Executors filed probate as Watts’s bequest covers large sums and a portion supports a chorus member and others in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tzary
Hix
Sil
Leleure Nour
Byron
Tiny
Bay Yard
Fuaed
George C. Watts
Board of Trade
Watts
George Hot BI
George Watts
Watt
J . T. Spafford
Austin
Ty Watts
King
John
Spafford
Mn Onan
Chideeth
Wrecks Auto to Save Lives in Pittsburg
Spectator report from Pittsburg Pennsylvania on March 4 details young engineer Aaul son I. Arthurs driven to protect pedestrians as his car lost control near Smithfield and Fifth avenues. He steered to avoid crowds, collided with a street pole, sustaining severe injuries while attempting to shield others. He lives at 744 Lehigh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Aaulson I. Arthurs
Ciel
Smithfield St
Fitthave
Arthurs
Lehigh-ave
Grant St
Wagona
Manuto
Purdue Defeats Chicago in Fast Exciting Game
Purdue clawed the basketball station here to defend Chicago in a fast exciting game. The score was 27 to 2.
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Purdue
Chicago
Beedal
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana Wins Indoor Meet Over Bloomington High and Purdue
Indiana University dominated an indoor track meet at Tomlinson Hall on Friday night beating Bloomington High School and Purdue contenders. Max Emmerich of Marion Club led in the 60 yard dash and shot put while Wabash and Manual Training contributed points. Bloomington struggled despite strong form from their sprint group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
U. Mlc
TomUnson Hall
Cale
Eavy
Buc
Callegiait
Bloomington
Pleasnhipy
Triton
Triton Made 41 Points. ‘Their Nearest Competitor Was Manual Training New School
Bloomington High School
Emmerich
Max Emmerich
Marion cl
Mann
Indiana
Conville
Purdue
Wabash Calles
Shortridge
Allerdice
Manswal
Bloomington Inds
Toent
Bloomingion
Wabash
MocKinney
Tun
Mily
Carr
Howsth
Tmuma
Thompson
Johnson
Michaels
Em- Morich
Marion Club
Hickman
Manual
McKinnay
Bonatd
Johnnson
Orcharda
Yaleh
Mileler
Hampee
Oxle
Indianaparty
M.C. A
Meturland
Hoo Mer A. C
Pierson
Adame
Heckman
Deming
Sharp
Dodds
Carpenter
Wylie
Tims
Arlay
Indianapolis
Hetehh
Kinamigton
Convitte
Ray
Dietange
Indiananolia
Freaty Marion
Thos
Madden at Washington
New York report says E Madden, a renowned horse agent, has left Gotham for Whedlington to manage her racing interests for several days and will return for the summer season. He has been in the city for two days prior to this departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hahn E. Madden
Anchor
Gotham
Whedlington
Cubs Won't Go Southward Amid Weather Break
A Chicago Nationals baseball squad vote to travel south was vetoed and the team stays in Champaign for an expected weather break. Players King and Hofman are absent. the group will train in the gymnasium and armory until conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Champaign
Chicago Nationala
Chicago
Race results from major tracks with multiple horses listed
Horse racing results from Hot Springs New Orleans and San Francisco events show numerous horses with times and odds. Entries include Nena W Front Rall Bella Scott King Wilda Mirthlees Spider Web Gold Bearer Kioga Gem Louise Moorland and many more with detailed distances and times from each race. The text also contains a legal notice from Indianapolis 1906 seeking permission to sell alcohol in a public building with business details and location.
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Hot Springs
Nena W
Front Rall
Bella Scott
Radtkey
the Bear
Biter See
Lowell
Kings Emlsworth
Pontoloe
Mily
Martine
Callas
Piekles
Mme
Itt
King Wilda
Herrin
Rely
Deeedens
Fern Rock
Falkland
New Orleans-City Park
Dt turtenga-Tee Beach
G. Shilling
Spider Web
Maiaj
Mime
Orcas
Gural
Tambeau
Rick
Jéy
Ume
Eiliot
Tre Latte
Creo
Ettarrigan
Manochord
Thora Lee
Bixth
Ben Volto
Nicol
Piorizel
Grace Wagatt
D- Hennesay
Capt. Bush
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Rob Augustine
Macey
Scandal
Commodore Thein
Bocand
Turtons
Pride of Woolstock
Freeman
Bam
Globe Runher
L. Smith
Lemon Girl
Mile
Aesting
Louise Moorland
McGee
Brvertte
Brvertte, Celebration; Mine, 1402-5. Fifth, 614 Furlonks, Xeiting
Taaly Behel
OW. Mellew
Adduro
Stannelly
Mite
Erilin
Panee Mushy
Me Wohaansend
Daniel C
Tima
Ban Francisco
el Pitoni
Sopom
Wee
Rice
Ethel Thatcher
Frank Filtner
Shady Lad
Clark
Evony Golden Buck
Pegey O'Nei
miley—Craphite
Preston
J. R
Briarthorpe
Fitch
Laura F. M
Fountain
Tom O'Shanter
Hovercroft
Prinates Wheeler
ExAmera
Holloway Stars Tuthill Off Bowling Turf in East Meet
Louisville dispatch reports Holloway of Indianapolis dominating the bowling event, with Tuthill ruled off the turf by the Eastern Bowling Association amid broader moves toward forming a national body. Bryson leads after eliminations, Vandersyde and Schwebke place, and discussions of a 10000 prize fund for the next tournament loom as Detroit, Cleveland, Toledo and Buffalo align with the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Bowie
McLean
Steare
Chivaie
Wis
Walter Tetchill
Brooklyn
Americam
Turhfil
L, Myers
Detroit
Vandersyde
Chicago
Re Holloway
A. Schwebke
New York
Levieville
Cleveland
Toledo
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Newark
Washington
Paterson
Wilmington
National Dowling Congress
Cody
Pilueger Brother
Cinam
Columbus
America
Gertrude Kull
Mise Ritdie Kern
St Lews
Hew Y Kern
Mre Hull Clatene
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Mitchell. Sullivan
John L
Corbett
Tre Chantilly
Sul SuLlivan
Otto
Murphy
Mowatt
Nelson
Herrera
Herman
Dixon
George Ixon
Hood
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Marecely
Dectrabie
Iis
Iron and Woods
Cersamills
Industrial Department
Tommy Burns
Sponge
Notre Dame Lady’s
Spolls
Indianapola
Hotel Ribbles
Southern Tripp
Unat
Gamex
Tentwalt Tx
Samson
A. A
Leake
Ia Moating
Honsher Plazere
Cromtey
Fisher
Sommers
Kellum
Creotts
Brinker
Comingur
Batetern
Martin
Barty
Quipager
From
Cristman
Kehoe
Weaver
Howley
Tedden
Parrell
Beaver
Kelly
Murray
Kraft
Cominger
Grim
Friet
Friet, Outfalders
Thoney Brece
Perry
Unvue
Murphy and
Holland
State University
Madden
Imantel
Ren
Stoddard-payton
Ford
Monat
Cereaulia
Ite
Prietors Hood
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
McCauley
Kleinsmith
McCauley-sts
Henry Spackbe
Watd Ommany
Ray and
MecCarty
Marian County
Ail Dninainie
Holloway
Tuthill
Robert H. Bryson
Bryson
Congress
Tao
A. W. Bryson
Decker
Milter
Belden
White T. Carter
Holloway - Greatopkins Matinek
Matlock Keeter
Holiowa
Worley Decker
Bogert
Carter
Miller
Bt i
Dresparetn
Jalatereeted
Sola Bap
Marvel
Mex Convestant
B.J. Huder
Yh Ark
P.O
B. Cate
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