Davenport Melee Looms Packy McFarland Versus Kid Herman
Local interest centers on Davenport where Packy McFarland and Kid Herman, both Chicago youths, clash Thursday night. Herman’s old steam questioned after a layoff. McFarland touted as faster and more showy. Other week bouts include Blackburn vs Lewis in Philadelphia and Murphy vs Keyes in New York with Moran vs Neil in San Francisco and Papke vs Connolly elsewhere.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Bert Keyes
Jack O'Brien
Bill Haveron
Columbus
San Francisco
Owen Moran
Frankie Neil
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Attell
Bill Papke
King of the West
Bart Connolly
South Bend Will Stick to Central League Franchise
South Bend, Ind., Nov. 19 special to The Sun. Local baseball men deny rumors the South Bend franchise will move to Zanesville or Youngstown. They say South Bend will remain in the Central League but likely under private ownership rather than the 140 business men’s association of the past five years.
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St Paul Drafts Mike Lynch as Manager and Left Fielder
President Lennon of the St Paul baseball club drafted Tacoma manager Mike Lynch and will offer him the manager and left field duties. National Association secretary Farrell informed Lennon that the draft had been allowed.
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Indians in bad way for Chicago game
Mount Pleasant, the fleet Carlisle quarterback, may not play against Chicago after breaking small bones in his right hand in the Minnesota game. Island would start at QB for the redmen. Exendine has a floating rib but is expected to play. The Indians, shaken by Minneapolis, had light practice and will scrimmage Lake Forest later this week.
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Weston Then and Now Photo Tour Between Rochester and Batavia
Exclusive photo feature contrasts Weston now with a historic image captured on the road between Rochester and Batavia New York. The piece highlights local context and regional setting using the single picture and brief caption.
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Bowling Night Dominated by Fox in Manufacturers League
Fox of the Centurys posted the top score with 222 and added 214 and 199 as part of a high class display Monday. Pritchett of the Popes and C Beyers of the Parrys tied for second with 2% apiece as league action continued with Centurys sweeping Kahns and Parrys edging Laycocks. The Bedmakers rose to third while the Popes dropped two to the Jenneys and the American Dana faced the National Autos in a three game set.
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Officials chosen for Manual Shortridge game
Easter line from Purdue referees the contest with Wadsworth of Chicago as umpire and Butch of Yale as head linesman, the officials selected for the matchup.
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Hoosierdom Not To Carrs Taste Ends Indiana Return
Carr declares he will not return to Indianapolis next season even if majors waive claim. Allan Majors, former club secretary, notes Carr plans to settle in Cleveland with a sporting goods business run with Bil Bradley. Health of Mrs. Carr is cited as a factor, and Majors sees no IL return likely.
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Fearless Fighters Versus Outside Ring Cowardice
A New York writer notes prizefighters show fear off the ring while in the arena they display bravery. Joe Gans and Jeffries are cited as fearless inside, yet anxious outside. Boxers like Jack O'Brien and Corbett’s old master are described as wary or prone to fear in public.
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John L Sullivan Still Remains Clever Boxing Icon
John L Sullivan, famed London prize ring champion, reflects on his career and views on modern boxing fraud. He recalls early fights in Boston, tenure as champion under London rules, big purses with Corbett, and critiques today’s purses and agreements. He headlines a show with Kilrain and Kid Cutler, delivering entertainment and a window into classic boxing.
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Belfast Chicken at 82 Challenges 80-Year-Old to Fight
St Louis Nov 19 Few men reach four score mile stones yet Bill Clark known as the Belfast Chicken of the old London ring rules challenges any 80-year-old man to a catchweight bout. Clark, famed for grueling prize fights, now lives in St. Louis and reflects on a career that spanned turbulent days in boxing history.
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Sun
ST. Louis
London
Bill Clark
Belfast
Shamrocks Clip Rooters in Elks League Standings
The Shamrocks won three games against the Rooters in the Elks' league on Monday night. Erdelmeyer posted the high score of 19 in the series, with the other game scores not fully listed.
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Cornell Eyes Scrapping Swarthmore From Schedule
Ithaca reports "excellent authority" expects Swarthmore to be dropped from next year’s slate after a rowdy display in the latest meeting. Concerns over Swarthmore eligibility and repeated rough play are cited, with injuries to Cornell players O Rourke May and McCallie noted.
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Cornell
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May
Cobl
McCallie
Swarthmore Bunch
Tip Watson
Van Haltren Sparks California Base Hit Habit
Old George Van Haltren continues to hit safely and run the bases boldly in California, inspiring younger players with memories of his Giants days. Talks of a November fight bill include Frank Carsey vs Kid Taylor at 124 pounds before the New Orleans Athletic Club, with prior draws and a foul decision. Also eyed are Donahue and Goodman from Boston for a Winnisimmet clash, while Sayers vs Neary is off due to weight issues at Milwaukee A C Thanksgiving. Giants fans expect a major deal after the holidays.
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John Johnson Says Jeffries Quit In Protest
Chicago, Nov 19. Heavyweight John Johnson laments Jim Jeffries quit the color line and vows to seek a win to claim the title. He notes public belief Jeffries would beat him and hints at a possible rematch while recalling Corbett Sullivan.
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Fight parcels post at trans-Mississippi congress
C Bee Keene, acting for Postmaster General Meyer who backs parcels post, attends the eighteenth annual trans Mississsippi Commercial congress in Muskogee Oklahoma. He seeks the parcels post resolution to be sent to the national Congress as western delegates vow strong opposition.
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Records by A A U authorized at meeting
A U officials approved numerous marks including M W Sheppard 900 yard in 2 14 3, George V Stonhag four mile in 20 1115, J S Hill 100 yard hurdles first six flights, S C Northridge, W R Dray Yale 12 5 pole vault, M J Sheridan 28 feet, M J McGrath 16 pound hammer 173 7, L F Talbott 190 9, J J Flanagan 36 8 56 pound weight, Ralph Rose shot put ranges, C M Daniels swimming records from 25 yards to one mile, James E Sullivan re elected president, Maj John J Dixon secretary treasurer, and vice presidents John J O Conner H G Penniman Dr George Orton Everett C Brown.
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H. G. Penniman
George Orton
Everett C. Brown
Frankie Neil Stages Vigorous Oakland Boxing Exhibition
Frankie Neil boxed at the Reliance club in Oakland before a large crowd and Owen Moran drew a crowd at his San Rafael quarters. Neither plans further boxing before their Friday night fight. Seat sales began yesterday.
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Burns to Stay in United States for Next Year
New York November 19 Tommy Burns the American jockey who rode in Germany last season will remain in the United States next year. Burns just back from abroad says he can ride at 105 pounds without trouble and at that weight will find plenty of mounts to keep him busy here.
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John L Sullivan Day Observed in Indianapolis
Wednesday marks John L Sullivan day in Indianapolis with Sullivan editing the Sun’s sporting page. He will meet friends on the Sun office second floor between 11 and 11:30, then hold a half hour public reception. Early editions will carry Sullivan’s fight dope and column content.
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Friends Joke John L About Palmer Story
A humorous exchange questions John L’s memory about boxing history. The text notes that Gunner Moir never beat Pedlar Palmer and Pedlar Palmer was never in the ring with Jack O’Brien, while Palmer is described as a third-rate heavyweight. The piece mocks how names spark debate in boxing lore.
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Punts and Passes in College Football Scrimmage News
Alumni stars help Miller whip the eleven into shape for Manual's Blacksmiths featuring Stagg who returns to football amid academic striving. Purdue and Notre Dame loom with injuries as Coach Barry warns of strength, while Dartmouth and Harvard prepare for key clashes and Carlisle Indians expect gate receipts near $90,000 from major matchups.
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Shortridge Faces Defensive Woes Before Nov 23 Game
Shortridge coaches evaluate weak defense ahead of the annual showdown with prospects blue. Coach Miller aims to fix the backfield and may start Jarvis Kastner and Gregoire. Hancock’s interference has lagged this year, likely moving to left end to bolster the line.
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Burns to Meet Roche If He Beats Moir in London
Detroit heavyweight champion Tommy Burns says he will not return to America immediately after beating Gunner Moir. He plans to stay abroad to fight Ben Roche, the Tri n champion, believing a Roche bout would bring a wagon load of currency. Johnson will have to wait.
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