Ketchel regains middleweight title with Papke knockout
San Francisco November 27 Stanley Ketchel the Michigan whirlwind rebounded to win the middleweight championship by defeating Billy Papke the Illinois thunderbolt by knockout in the eleventh round at Coffroth arena Papke was knocked out after a stomach shot and a final blow to the heart Ketchel is credited with the knockout in the seventh round under prize ring rules and Papke appeared dazed as time counted down The Michigan fighter dominated from start to finish while Papke showed endurance but lacked Ketchel’s power and timing
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EJ W. W. Naughton
San Francisco
Stanley Ketche
Michigan Whirlwind
Billy Papke
Illinois Thunderbolt
Michigan
Papke
Thunderbolt
Welsh
George Harting
Ketchel
Los Angeles
Illinois
Good pitching makes low batting averages in the league
The article notes superior pitching in the A A last season and explains why batting averages were low. It highlights unbeatable pitchers like Wood and Marquard, mentions ten hitters over .400 including three Hoosiers Siever Hayden and Carr, and identifies Jack Hayden as the league’s top hitter.
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A. A
Joe Wood
Marquard
Durham
Hoosiers
Siever
Hayden
Carr
Jack Hayden
Indianapolis
Fighters Speak After Los Angeles Fight
Billy Papke writes that he dominated the bout and claims his opponent had no effect on him. He doubts his condition during the Los Angeles defeat, hints at a possible return with Ketchel, and leaves future plans to O Connor.
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Los Angeles
Papke
O’connor
Billy Papke
Welsh
Ketchel
Omash ed Italian Fiat Car Triumphs in Prize Cup Race
Wagner won the prize cup race in an Italian Fiat car with Hemery and Nazzaro finishing second and third. The event covered 402 miles in 370 minutes, completing a dramatic circuit plunge.
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Wagner
Hemery
Nazzaro
French Driver Wins Grand Prix on Fiat Car
Winning driver Wagner of France atop a Fiat from Italy completes about 402.08 miles in 10 hours 27 minutes at an average 4.9 miles per hour. Nazzaro in a Fiat finishes third in 6 hours 18 minutes 47 seconds at 64 mph. Hemery in a German Benz is second in 6 hours 11 minutes 27 seconds at 64 mph. Over 200000 spectators witness foggy start and perfect course. Winner gains about 4000 dollars plus gold cup. Seymour in a Simplex is first American.
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Wagner
France
Fiat
Maly
Nazzaro
Hemery
Benz
Seymour
Butler and Rose Poly play to 6 6 tie at Washington park
In a close secondary championship clash at Washington park Butler and Rose Poly battled to a 6 6 draw after a tense opening half. Rose Poly nearly won late as Beckman and teammates drove to Butler’s goal, with Backman and Grier scoring for Butler and McKay and Pritchard kicking goals. The game featured frantic exchanges, a safety controversy, and a final Rose drive that fell just short as time expired.
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Rose Poly
Twain
Washington Park
Irvington
Pritchard
Rose
Oval
Grier
Thomas
Beckman
Baker
Standal
Eldridge
Pritchad Thomas
Hadley Batton
Childs Smith Hartley
Offut Cruse
Seeees
Eubanks Loukhart
Standall Stiffler
Curry MecWay
Bradford , Strauss and Grier
Webster Garriott
Baker, Horftmar Stewart
Backman
McKay
Davis
Princeton
Porter
Cornell
Iinesman—Siler
Illinois
Wagoner wins Grand Prize in dramatic 402 mile race
Louis Wagoner in an Italian Fiat secures the $5,000 gold cup and the international championship, setting new American records by finishing 402 miles in 370 minutes 31 seconds at 65.1 mph. Victor Hemery, Felice Nazzaro, and Rene Hanriot trail, with Nazzaro briefly leading before final lap chaos.
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Savannah
Louis Wagoner
Automobile Club of America
George Robertson
Victor Hemery
Felice Nazzaro
Rene Hanriot
Lucian Hautvast
Clement
Louis Strang
Renault
Rigal
Fournier
Depalma
Fiat
Nazzarro
America
Walian
Homery
Wagner
Nazzaro
Football and racing notes from around the nation
Martin Carter of Irvington collapsed dead at ringside after Ketchel knocked Papke out in San Francisco. Warsaw High and Winona Academy split a 5 to 4 football result in Indiana. Crawfordsville high school claimed two football wins 4 to 0 and 1 to 0 over Ladoga and Brazil. Yonkers hosted the Yonkers Marathon with 142 starters won by John F. Crowley. Brownburg High beat Greenwood 7 to 6. Indianapolis FA club beat Andersen’s English eleven 3 to 1 at Brighton Beach. Notre Dame beat Marquette 6 to 0 in Milwaukee. Holmes won handicap billiards at Board of Trade 175 to 151 then 175 to 171. Harry Baker and Teddy Maloney headlined Philadelphia boxing at Broadway AC, six rounds ending even.
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San Francisco
Cal
Martin Carter
Irvington
Ketchel
Papke
Indianapolis
Andersen, Ind
Brighton Beach
Holmes
Board of Trade
Sands
Philadelphia
Harry Baker
Teddy Maloney
Broadway Athletic Club
End of Carnival Boxing Fight in Savannah
Tommie Carey of Philadelphia and Frankie Madden of New York fought 15 rounds at the Southern Athletic Club, concluding the week's boxing carnival. Madden was awarded the decision.
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Savannah
Tommie Carey
Philadelphia
Frankie Madden
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Madden
Tommy Lee Draws With Jimmy Dunn in 15 Round Bout
In Springfield Colorado, a 15 round boxing match between Tommy Lee of Indianapolis and Jimmy Dunn of Newcastle, Pa ended in a draw per Referee Davidson. Lee showed well while spectators thought Dunn had the slight edge. The Denison barber shop is the best.
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Springfield
Tommy Lee
Indianapolis
Jimmy Dunn
Newcastle
Davidson
Lee
Dunn
Gridiron Stars of Year Picked by Bill Edwards
Bill Edwards selects top gridiron stars of the year noting Princeton captain Siegling and center MacFayden as standout players. He cites Yale, Harvard, and Navy talents. praises Princeton outside kick and defenses, names Hallenbeck, Scarlett, Draper, and Schulz among strongest at their positions.
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Gridiron Stars
Bill Edwards
Singluff
Reifsnider
Northcroft
Navy
Siegling
Princeton
Horr
Syracuse
Varsity
MacFayden
Waller
Booth
Pennsylvania
Scarlett
Draper
Hallenbeck
Schulz
Michigan
Bill Edwards Dominates Annual Football Contests
Bill Edwards, famed Harvard-Yale arbiter, presided over key games this season including Harvard Navy Harvard Williams Harvard Carlisle and Yale Harvard. York names Faw, Cutler, Ver Wiebe, Kennard and White praised for head work, while Yale’s Andrus and Yale’s Brides singled out for top defensive and versatile play. West Point’s season hints at the Army Navy classic with strong linemen and fast backs, and Cornell’s Captain Walder noted for elite fullback play. Carlisle stars Wauseka Hauser and Balenli shine as season records loom.
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America
Faw
Harvard-Navy
Starvard-Williams
Harvard-Carlisle
Harvard
Cornell
Philadelphia
Cutler
Ver Wiebe
Kennard
White
Yale
Nourse
Fish
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Andrus
Brides
Capt. Dillon
Tibbett
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Pullen
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Tigers
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Navy
Wauseka
Hauser
Ucodner
Balenli
Carlisle
Mayhew
Brown
Dennie
Schildmiller
Pishon
Dartmouth
Boxing matinee draws huge crowd in Philadelphia
Thanksgiving day boxing at the National Athletic club packed the arena. Headlining bout featured Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence Massachusetts against Tony Cavoni of Chicago. Sullivan pressured Cavoni every round while Cavoni fought on the defensive.
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Philadelphia
National Athletic Club
Tommy Sullivan
Lawrence
Mass
Tony Caponi
Chicago
Sullivan
Cavoni
Roller Marathon Race Winner At Chicago Event
C Carlson of Madison Square Garden won the first annual roller marathon held by the Rink Managers association through the Streets yesterday in 3 hours 6 minutes. Harry Palmer of the Coliseum finished second ten seconds later and Charles Maegdelfessel took third in 37 minutes 44 seconds.
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Chicago
C. Carlson
Madison Square Garden
Harry Palmer
Coliseum
Charles Maegdelfessel
Edward Ford to face another court hearing in January
Bloomington Edward Ford, accused of killing Joel McCoy and Frank McCoy, will be given another hearing at the January term of court. He believes he will be acquitted.
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Bloomington
Edward Ford
Joel McCoy
Frank McCoy
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