Nelson and Gans boxing match controversy in Indianapolis
Nolan accuses Frisco gang of fixing fights and press control after Gans loss to Nelson. He claims footage and officials show Nelson fared better and challenges a rematch with $10,000 stake. Nelson tours Chicago and Indianapolis with bouts and film success amid a controverted decision and press influence.
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Nolan
Nelson
Crook Cop
Gane
Siler
Gans
Alm
Frisco
Indianapolis
Gana
Risco
Chicago
Ais
Gayety
Joe Galligan
Unk Rusaell
Jso
Kid Herman
Fin Beany Yonger
Freddie Cole
Ray Bean
Nolen
Race Results Across New York and Louisville Tracks
Race results from New York and Louisville detail numerous stakes and selling races. Maosy Jr. and Givern Balerio lead mile events with times around 1.99, while Ballot dominates 18 furlongs in the patrol stakes. Filly events feature Adoratinn and Fantastic with times near 1 44.6. Additional results include Jerome Handicap and Arimo with multiple runners. At Louisville, Laura and Leicester race in selling events, with Patric and Whippoor-Willy among finishers. Free steeplechase goes to Creolin with St Yo claiming 2:52.5, and Miss Leeds finishes near 1:14 in a separate purse race.
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New York
Ona
Maosy Jr
Englander
Balerio
Runnels
Patrol
Furlonge
Radtke
Okensea
Hickory
Matron
Adoratinn
IW Giller
Fantastic
Pape Joan
Ironeldes
Radike
Altuda
Trexler
Arimo
Merrill
Bart | News
Knapp
Blartin Doyle
Jongie Imp
Louisville
Laura
Leicester
Auritor
Morarity
Pactic
Willy Fime
Asota
Creolin
Marrinan
St. Yo Fmme
FIM
Miss Leeds
Nicol
Airship
Prank Bil
Bad Season for Great Matty Fades in 1917
Special to the Sea from New York reports Christie Mathewson, once the famed World Series ace, ending a disappointing season. He reflects on poor health, weight loss, and struggles as he contemplates a comeback next year amid fading public cheers.
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New York
Mathewson
Fang
Nokate
Matty
Christie Mathewson
New
Trotting Races and Entrants Listed in 2:24 Class Card
The record shows a detailed entry list for trotting in the 2:24 class with numerous horses and handlers including Ayoiltan R, Phantom, Flexo, and Briliant Girl among others. Times range near 2:00 to 2:10, with purses cited at 31,000 and 1.20 per unit, plus various owners and drivers such as McDevitt, Walker, Benyon, and Carpenter.
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Ayo— Iltan R
Bom
J. Tetas Uta
McDevitt
Cnuesis
Collette
Cahn
Czarina Dawson
MecCure BO
Ovavanere Parysveree
Blaney Carton
Jones
Als Crocus
Br H
Gordon
Aia Thomas Bi
Cincelloy
Pate Sleig
Threatn Vo Or
Frasse
Trallo
We Ryer
Grattan Bellz
Bob
Be- Cargo
Stieeneee Thazaga
Charley T
Curry
Reynolds
de Maresty
Free Batt
Helman
Lavette
Douglas
AE Moors
Murphy
Bosary Earl
Geera
J. B. Vanlon
Fea
Derbert H. B m
Boucher
Ruby Lacey
Telimabugue
Black Patehon
Hogan
Bowerman
Dodge
Rex R
Owe
Grand Elder
Stonewall
G McDowell
Ch m
Hesston
Claes
Puras
Pat ‘T
Bog
Patterson
Hent
Sweat Marie
Fontime
Poeie
Dan Patch
Tom
Dine
Rival football reform sparks mixed views across colleges
The piece surveys reactions to evolving football rules, noting Harvard and Yale figures weighing in. It highlights Coach quotes on player selection, team readiness, and the fragility of the 19th century game as reforms spread.
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Philadelphia
Quinnis
Cardinals Beat Browns in Postseason Series Opener
The local American League matchup saw the Cardinals defeat the Browns in the first game of a seven game series for city pride. Pitching and batting details are incomplete but batters Howell, Spencer, Karger, and Noonan are named among contributing players.
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Ladouie
National
Huntington youth named attendance officer after sports injury
Lawrence Gilderleeve of Huntington L I, once a promising athlete, has begun duties as attendance officer at Huntington High School. His neck was broken in a football scrimmage four years ago but he now participates in sports he once played.
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New York
Peta
William A. Decoing
Brooklyn Pewaboy
Jockey Club
Whitneya
Vanderbilts
Deming
Fifthave
Ninth-st
Lawrence Gilderleeve
Huntington, L. 1
Huntington High School
Gildersleeve
Gildersleave
Pickpocket Infestation Reported at Vanderbilt Cup Courses
Special to The Bus in New York reports that during last Saturday’s Vanderbilt Cup events the courses were infested with pickpockets. Over 100 suspects were apprehended by police and arranged for clintody processing.
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New York
Kent Baseball Romances Ends in Buffalo Wedding
Kent left fielder Jon Denning, a 15 year veteran, married Miss Emma Randall of Kent, daughter of Simeon Randall, in Buffalo on Sunday. Denning, last survivor of the old Kent regime, will reside in Buffalo with his bride who admired his playing and the romance blossomed into marriage.
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Kent
Jon Denning
Emma Randall
Simeon Randall
Erie Railroad
Buffalo
Denning
Bowling results show uneven play in Manufacturers' league
Poor bowling dominated the women of the Manufacturers league Monday night. The American Cang defeated Atlas, which has yet to win a game. National Autos, Folks, Laycocks and Premera each won two of three from their opponents, with Fair backy Mores suffering a setback.
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Atlas
National Autos
Folks, Laycocks
Premera
Opening Fight for World Honors Crowds to Break Records
Opening game sets the tone for a Cubs versus White Sox showdown at National League Park with Tuesday afternoon start. The series follows a best of seven format as crowds flood Chicago and local fans travel to witness pennant winners clash. Cubs favored by pundits for pitching offense and defense, Sox need strong start to stay in contention.
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Cubs
Chicago
Watkins
Charles W. Murphy
Wents
National Commission
Thazaands
Belters
Comiskey
Chanca
Sox
An Fur Ae Inniga
Var and Davis Duel for Shortstop in South-udlers Lineup
George Davie may not play shortstop for the South-udlers due to back muscle rheumatism. if he sits, Tannehill moves to shortstop with Roche at third, while Davis’s status remains uncertain today. Sullivan with a sprained thumb may limit throwing, and Allrock, McParland, and Nick’s templar back in, as Cubs announce Timmy Plante sidelined by heart weakness with Hofman moving to center.
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George Davie
South-udlers
Davis
Lee Tannehihy
Davia
Tannehill
Whortstop
George Roche
Sox
Bill Sullivan
Sully
Allrock
McParlang
Nick
Templar
Cubs
Timmy Plante
Hofman Witl
Blagle
Ag Artin
Two Elusha Pennants Won by City Teammates
The item notes a rare baseball pennant double by local players from the same city, with Casey Patton of the Washington club earning $600 for twenty wins this year. It also mentions Merla Adking quitting baseball for medicine, training for a bout, and other boxing notes plus Lew Dritt becoming athletic director at Hamline University to lead football, baseball and track teams.
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Casy Patton
Washington Club
Noyes
Chicago
Lew Dritt
Georgetown
Barkstop
St. Paul
Hamline University
Minnesota
Wil
To Coagh at Stanford News Clip
X Man Murphy of New London Connecticut will coach the Stanford crews next spring at Stanford University California. Murphy telegraphed acceptance of the Cardinal terms but will not commence work until January. Wisconsin and Harvard made him fluttering offers, which he declined.
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Stanford University
California
X-Man Merrphy
New London
Stanford
Murphy
Nia
Wisconsin
Harvard
Managers Confident Ahead of White Sox Cubs Clash
Chicago managers express strong confidence before the series with Cleveland and the Cubs. Frank Chance says the Cubs are in good form and ready to fight, while Comiskey predicts a decisive White Sox victory, emphasizing strong hitting, base running, and pitching.
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Chicago
Comiskey
White Sox
Clevelands
Rlace
Cubs
Nerse
Aeros Cleveland
Sox
Jones
Ol Noman
Murphy
Chance
White Stockings
Frank Chance
Dingle
Alelding
Hauthaiders
Lewis Succeeds Ham in Lexington Racing Post
Nashville report states Wil Lewis, the Lexington horseman, has been named to succeed George Ham as trainer after Ham’s license was revoked. Lewis is now preparing the Gerst yearlings at Lexington for upcoming training.
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Lewis
Ham
Sun
Nashville
Tenn
Wil Lew ‘Fa
Lexington Horseman
Renrge Holle
George Jtam
Lexington
Fire Destroys Parts of Los Angeles Chamber Building
A fire swept the Upper floors of the Chamber of Commerce Building in Los Angeles on October 9, pouring water over exhibits and destroying valuable collections on the second and third floors. The Los Angeles Herald plant sustained about 150,000 dollars in losses, with total estimated damages between 150,000 and 320,000 dollars.
Applications for License Notice in Marion County Indiana
Citizens of Center township's ward No 12 and ward No 4 are advised that CHARLES W PAPE and HERMAN NEWMAN will apply at the Marion county Board of Commissioners November term 1900 for licenses to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirited liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges in specified rooms of two story brick buildings facing Maryland and California streets and Indians Avenue Indianapolis. The described locations include 102 South California Street and a front room 18 by 58 feet in the southwest corner of the Maryland and California street block, plus other parcel details in Ray division square 10 and Miz feet on Indiana Avenue.
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Pwellth
Center
Maryland and
California Streets
Ruchter
Ta Tlanapolis
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
South
California Street
Aisa Five
Charles W. Pape
Board of Commissioners
Indians Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Missouri Street
Ray
Dianapolis
Initiacis
Hodeen
Sovania
Avenue
Herman Newman
Marino County
State of Indiana
Senate Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Meatory
Wright
Drake
Indianapolis
Senate Ave
Carl Fliegenschmidt
Notich
Mallon County
Ora
Meridian Street
Cine
Nicago Ri R. Co'e
Towncounty
Knuth Meridian Street
Deland
Local boys lack real class in boxing prospects
A reader questions whether Indianapolis locals like Bronson Moras Murphy Sharkey and Mickey Ford can rise to major championship status. The writer argues the youngsters are too young and limited, noting historical figures who found success younger. He concludes the local talents have little chance at world prominence.
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Sporting Department
KY McCoy
Nerappern
Mickey Ford
Indianapolis
Bronson
Moras
A Welter
Murphy
Bharkey
Ford
Mickey
Indiana
Pugilistia Meccas
Sind
Benridiesa
Nelson
Hepson
WW Ohe
Ane Attell
Benny Vanser
Young Corbett
Kid McCoy
Tommy Ryan
Sam Berger
Hid Herman
Norf
Unk" Teusael
Haya
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