Gans Set to Fight Nelson as Bout Talks Continue
Negotiations unfold for a second bout between Joe Gans and champ Nelson with tentative bets and venue plans. Promoter Tex Rickard offers $10,000. Nelson eyes even money, while Pollock and associates mobilize to secure signatures in Indianapolis. Gans faces a possible matchup at Empire City if talks advance, with Ketpon as potential rival if earlier agreement spirals.
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Joe Gane
the Empire
Anciout
Battling Ketpon
Goldfield
Blg Nolan
Nelson
Abs Pollock
Indianapolis
Rorious
Gens
The
Empire
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Pollack
Tex Rickard
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Matt
Nelwon
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Biter
Goldfeld
Pollock
Jimmy Britt
Imamy Britt
Terry McGovers
Monster eel lands aboard propelled boat near Port Jervis
Charles McCay of Port Jervis trapped a 15 pound eel at Wescoleng Lake after a tough battle. Unable to haul the fish by hand he hammered it by the head to the stern of the boat. The eel dragged the craft to shore, the biggest on record in the area.
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N. Y
Och
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McCoy
Premier's Sale seals vast auto deal by Owen & Co
TM Owen & Co forms new arm to gain exclusive control of Theo cars output and takes a large share of Premier models for next season. The arrangement promises a new sales channel with a consultor of motor cars mediating between manufacturer agent and public, aiming to improve trade.
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Tm, Owen & Co
Theo
RM Owen & Co
Paris Green in Apples Causes Local Poisoning Incident
Special to The Sun from Wineten Conn reports a mysterious poisonings case as Paris Green is allegedly placed in apples along Ray Note Bridge. George Black, already struck by losses including two cows and a series of misfortunes, faces further danger as his buildings were burned his herds harmed and he was hospitalized after injuries from a runaway incident.
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Paris
Raynote Bridge
Paris Ereen
George Bwack
Stage fears Indiana lads meet both Indiana and Purdue
Chicago coach nervously faces Purdue and Indiana as he plans to field a line with scarce usable linemen. He cites plentiful backfield material but weak protection for backs under new rules. Only two Diet-class Unsmen available to mold a capable forward wall against stout opponents.
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Chicago
Stone
Purdue
Bistae
Negro Never Won Preliminary Mill
Jon Gans reflects on his boxing career noting he never won a preliminary fight before advancing to main bouts. Born in Baltimore he sparred early with losses by narrow margins, but finally beat Dave Armstrong to begin lasting success and wonders how different his path might have been without that chance.
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Jon Gans
Baltimore
Dave Armstrong
U Taut
Armatrong
Thige
Worm Frost
Wagner triumphs in Ardennes 100K race on European dirt road
Wagner drove a car finely suited to the course. He won the Ardennes 100 kilometer race in August at an average of 72 kph, the fastest time on a European dirt road. His four speed car, anti skids, short wheelbase, and quick rim changes aided his victory amid sharp corners and winding turns.
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Wagner
Ardennes
Wasnar
Pittsburg Readies New Race Course Initiative
Pittsburg plans a new race track modeled after a Sheepsherd Bay design near Moalliday's Cove in Hancock County West Virginia. Key supporters include Col Matt J Winn, Congressman Joseph J Rhinock, and George J Bianett, with $300,000 capital to be raised locally in smoky city circles as rail lines promise frequent service to the proposed venue.
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Washington Park
Pitteturg
Moalliday'’s Cove
Hancock County
West Virginia
Wheeling
Steubenville
Latonia
Wheeling and
East Eiverpool
Pennsylvania
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Union Depot
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Japanese Runner Faster Than Duftey
A Japanese athlete from the Imperial University of Tokyo, Adnori Full, set a 100 meter dash record of 9.24 seconds using electric timing and cleared 12 feet 7 inches in the pole vault. The feat surpassed Arthur Duffey’s 100 yard time of 9.35 seconds, though Duffey previously held the mark.
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Imperial University of
Duffey
Fujii
Canada
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Weigta
Veteran Driver Geers Leads In Purses Won
Not less than $300,000 has been divided among harness drivers this season. Ed Geers heads the list with purses totaling $27,755. Myron F. McHenry, Ira Crabtree, and A. L. Thomas follow with large sums. Other leading drivers include Wo Murphy, Brittian Girl Jack Curry, and Knapp McCarthy. The article lists numerous drivers and amounts won, highlighting Geers as the top earner in this circuit.
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Ed Geers
Myron F. McHenry
Ira Crabtree
A. L. Thomas
Syracuse
Flair
Wo Murphy
Associatians
Brtittant
Jack Curry
Fearly
Knap McCarthy
John
Hermann's Man to Oppose Pulliam in National League Race
Cincinnati attorney Thomas F. Cogan emerges as Harry Pulliam's opponent for president of the National League. The report notes a possible candidacy amid pressure from club owners and ongoing power dynamics in the league with Herrmann and others influencing the outcome.
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New York Gants
II I
Cogan
Cincinnati Club
Jobo T. Brush
Herrmann
Pulam
Coan
Jim Hart
Thomas F. Cogan
Alsa
Cincinisti
A0tar Pulliam
Cincinnati
Harry
Pulliam
National League
Ton
Cigar Ignites Auto Crash in Chicago
Special to The Sun reports a Chicago accident where Dr Ralph Cepler driving with his wife and 7 year old son was struck by a touring car driven by a man smoking a cigar. The impact occurred as the other car swerved while the driver held a cigar, causing injuries to the Cepler family.
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Chicago
Ralph ©. Cepler
Cepler
Cubs Triumph Over White Sox In Second World Series Contest
The Cubs defeated the White Sox in the second game of the series on a breezy South Side field. Ruelbach hurled a wild but effective performance, allowing two hits as Chicago outplayed and outscored their rivals. The Cubs stole bases, bunted cleverly, and played error-free defense behind Kling, while Johnny Evers and Tinker sparked two decisive rallies. White Sox starter Don White exited after three innings as Chicago built a comfortable lead and held off a late threat from the Sox.
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Bouth-aide
Harry Steinfeldt
Don White
Eften
Billy Bultivan
Hofman
Doc White
Ruelbach
Chance
Ruesbach
Jones
Johnny Evers
Johnny
Aperror
Roulbach
Alwas
Tueada
Wih & Eupeeme
Fielder Jones
Nicholan Alttock
Ed Walsh
Dr. White
Jimmy Rheckard
Elrcuit
Ryelbach
John Kling
Hahn
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Sheckard
Jimmy Tad
Roche
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Digmitt
Felder
Jigge Donohue
Tannehall
Rabe
Sulivan
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Tannelli
Joe Tinker
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Tinker
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Steinfeldt
White
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Everaar Ing Bleinfeldt
Tinker'n Bunt
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Merchante
Urrow
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Cuba
Ovary
Kling
Evers
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Roke
Donahue
Dougherty
Tannehill
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Seers
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Uneman
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Kiing
Hanes
Ruebach
Gwen
Hy Rurbach
Witt
Ausbach
O 'White
Rame
O'Laughlin
Jabostane
Pennant Winners in all Leagues Pennant Winners in all Leagues
League winner list from multiple regions and cities including Chicago National American and several county and state teams. Names appear across uneven OCR text with many misspellings. key entities include Cedar Rapids Central Grand Rapids Iowa Connecticut New England New York Virginia State Lynchburg Ohio Pa Chicago Western Topeka Hudson River Paterson West Virginia and Pacific regions.
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Chicago
Amer. Ansy
Columbus
Eustern
Duffajs
Western
Tien Alaines
Bouthern
Birmingham
Three-Eyes
Cedar Rapids
Central
Grand Rapids
Iowa
Connecticut
New England
N.Y
Clemens
South Texas
Austin
Burlington
Norwich
Hudson River
Paterson
Topeka
Esses
Applications for Licenee in Indiana Ward One
Notice to citizens and voters in Center Township Marion County that John Brown seeks liquor licenses for on premises at 40 Virginia Ave Ward 1 Indianapolis and for a pool table, with sale for on premise drinking of wines malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons. Also notice for a second license in Twelfth Township Marion County for malt and spirituous liquors under five gallons on premises fronting Pearl Street.
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Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Canter Townsh County
Indiana
John Brown
Marion County
Board of County Commissioners
Trent Room
Pearl Street
St i
Raf Prarl Street
New Men Emerge as Backfield Prospects Rise
Jonas Andwrace and Kelly lead the group with strong physiques for time work though varsity readiness remains to be proven. Jones and Anderson show promise at guard and center, while Watson and Tenn er vie for spots among the backs. Walker returns quickly, Buffen excels at eight halfback, and Merriam Tidings Rhode Metford display form, suggesting a rapid start to a stronger backfield for the team.
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Jonas
Andwrace
Kelly
Jones
Anderson
Wattson
Scrubs
Tener
Harris
Freachman
Enapper- Wack
Une Benge
Beckfield
Walker
Buffen
Ecker
Hee
Mare Fhaltfeld
Merriam
Tidings
Rhode
Metford
Woman burned to death in home fire near Brechanicsburg
Special to The Sam Greensburg Indiana October report states Adolph Mouton and wife perished when a house burned. The husband died weeks earlier leaving the woman to live alone amid misfortune. The fire was started by pouring kerosene from a can, then she reentered the home and was cremated. A daughter, Mrs Jack Branley, lives in Indianapolis while the son’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Greensburg
Ind
Adolph Mouton
Brechanicsburg
Mra
Moulton
Jack Branley
Indianapolis
Question of Salaries Hurts Brooklyn Teaching Staff
Brooklyn schools face a shortage of about 100 teachers as salaries lag. The scarcity stems from Brooklyn paying less than surrounding districts, deterring qualified instructors from taking positions.
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Brooklyn
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