Profitable Season Across Baseball Leagues
New York reports a highly profitable baseball season with most clubs in the American and National leagues earning money. Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and others show strong profits, while some teams like Brooklyn and Boston are noted as exceptions. Individual executives and teams are named with estimated gains, reflecting a season of heavy attendance and expenditures.
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Terry McGovern Battles Nelson Rivalry Set for December
Terrible Terry McGovern and burning Nelson, conqueror of Jimmy Britt, near agreement for a six round bout in December before a Philadelphia crowd. Negotiations proceed after terms were agreed, with possible purse or percentage depending on venue capacity and seating. Meanwhile, sports notes cite the Athletics and Giants in a double play laden game with Mathewson striking out 18 in 7 innings.
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New York
Terry McGovern
Burning Nelson
Jimmy Britt
Philadelphia Els
Nelson
Sowig
Billy Nola
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McGraw Retirement Plans Stir Chicago Sports Talk
Chicago report details John McGraw plans and comments about retiring from managing the world champions New York Giants. The piece cites Eisen and others discussing McGraw’s stance on future duties and a glimpse into his mind during tense moments. It also notes sparring champion Fal Voris and Indianapolis Gun Club events with several winners named.
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Chicago
Charlie Buison
Tuevany
John McGraw
New York
Eisen
McGraw
Ming
Sleemeus Ashe
Sporting of All Sorts In Broken Health and Rivalries
A chaotic article surveys boxing legends like Muehuel and Derren, noting boasts, matchups, and a fading era. It references Joe Mastin, J. Cariett, Maher, Fitzsimmons, and Pete Maher, plus yacht plans, car research, and international sports tensions.
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Muehuel FL Derren
Eleven in Haven Hidden in a Shared Yard
A mournful memoir fragment recalls a fallen squad and a survivor counting comrades in a shared yard. The speaker recalls trauma, a missing count, and a late realization that the group had dwindled to eleven, amid sorrow and memory in Milwaukee.
Wildcats defeat Wildcats in tight Kokomo opener
In Indianapolis the Polo crowd filled the Auditorium for the opening game with Kokomo. Indiana dominated most of the action, scoring 7 to 1 in the final tally as they withstood Kokomo's late push. Hart, Higgins, and Daly led the scoring while Roberts provided standout defense. Attendance topped many expectations despite poor weather.
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Indianapolis Could Join Third Major League
President Shibe of the Athletics suggests a new baseball circuit that would make Indianapolis a possible member. The proposal centers on creating a third major league and expanding the reach of professional baseball to the city.
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Athletics
Kaufmann Favorite in Woodward Pavilion Fight
Kaufmann favored to win over unknown challenger at Woodward's pavilion next Friday night. Odds opened even money. Sharfrann the favorite among bettors. Woldscrum, an eastern heavy, could upset if he wins credit and money, while Foley is a seasoned adversary to beat.
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Fight ends in a glare as Gardiner loses sight
In a Philadelphia bout between Gis Gard ner and Abby Penoywn of Hochester the fight ends when Gardner blacks out around the seventh or eighth round from eye injuries after drinking tea and is ruled unable to continue. Donavan is awarded the win as Gardner staggers away unable to see despite strong form.
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Tigers Triumph in Polo Clash at Logansport
An amateur polo outing featured Logansport defeating Fort Wayne 19 to 2 with Mitchell and Lagann scoring. Other matches included Lafayette, a Logansport rush by Wichmemd, and the Kriels beating Little Mun suns Toto 6 amid scattered play.
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McCormick recounts Jim Jones tale tied to Bears manager
McCormick narrates a Jim Jones story new to Jack Bears manager and reveals Jeffries character. He details Hart-Hart Reno fight, contract pressures, and a bank money transfer from Los Angeles related to the match. Hart won the title and Jeffries aided a fellow in the scam, illustrating Jeffries’s reputed generosity and sport persona.
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Tim Shibe Sees Third Major League Forming Soon
SPECIAL TO THE 8th city edition reports Benjamin Shibe, president of the Athletic baseball club, predicting a third major league next season. He notes Providence, Baltimore, Wilmington, Midlham, Worcester, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Buffalo as eager cities, with Columbus or Toledo as possible eastern city partners, while a national league drive is led by George Stillingw and George Tebeau in Buffalo and Louisville to organize a broad league of prominent places.
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Roosevelt Jr Takes Lead in Boston Boxing Club Merger
A garbled report indicates Roosevelt Jr and the Scripps group joining an athletic club near Boston with a focus on boxing. The event notes a Chelsea boxing elite presence and a controversial assessment presentation, but membership details remain unclear.
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Thealrra Roosevelt, Jr
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Dhafers
Burfords Take Lead As Litelorts Sweep Murotts
On Tuesday night the Litelorts won straight games over the Murotts. The Kate and Fletchers, who were leading to match, dropped three games to one against Ramdas, while Kinzine and Stranes stood out for the opposition. The Priaterg match ended in a mixed result with Texils and Comemoreluy noted in the coverage.
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Heed's Sarparilla Medicine Advertises Revival Claims
An old advertisement promotes Heed's Sarparilla by C. J. Hood Co claiming rejuvenation and vitality. It promises a plain package sent on receipt of money and details a one bottle story of marvelous results.
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