Oddities and anecdotes from boxing legends of old
The column recalls early careers and mismatches of John L Sullivan and Jim McCormick, plus tales of Donaldson, Ruhlin, Heenan, and Monroe. It recounts a knockout, a judge’s verdict, and humorous misstatements about dog days and famed battles with playful, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinemnati
Fan Telle
Ona
Jonni L. Sullivan
John
John Donaldson
Donaldson
Sullivan
Sullivan Wee
John L
Fearby
Sports Of All Sorts A Snapshot Of Boxing And Football News
The column covers boxing gossip and signs of the season as stars like Moran and Atell surface, Madden accused by his wife of charting a racehorse as a two year old, and Croker denying turf retirement. It also notes Harold Crowe and Nelsons fights, Gans vs Nelson possibilities, and football coaching drills with Nebraska and Yost urging speed and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Madden
Applaune
Marion Club Bowlers Prepare for Season Opener
Marion bowling club members ready for the season start. Notable players include Lewlooper, MoLL Kran, Ban Reeens Rector day Leanard Quill, Charls Colitis, Harry Lee, William Borat Eebert chircames Mating, Marty Meadenare Wilam gardius, Albert Leap, SWilliam Basson, Panl Gani, HoT Heavey, Artur Brown and Charles Spabr. They belong to the Infilahapolis Bowling League and aim for high standings as the season opens Friday Sept 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardius
Albert Leap
Swilliam Basson
Panl Gani
Hot Heavey
Artur Brown
Charles Spabr
Ronier
Marning
Infilahapolis Bowling League
Woman jockey wins on Moorish Pam at West Liberty
The Gratien Massachusetts rider Mrs Dean steered Moorish Pam to victory at West Liberty in a running meet. She also rode the horse to victory at Albany with bettors having placed wagers on the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Dean
Gratien
Mass
Pam
West Liberty
Theisunda Birihosn
Paths to 11th national women golf title at Morris County
The eleventh annual women national golf championship, to be held at Morris County Golf Club the week of October 9, includes special prizes each afternoon besides the championship. Defending champ Miss Georgiana Bishop of Brooklawn GC Bridgeport. Opening October 9 features an 18 hole medal play round. top 52 advance to match play.
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New York
Sept
Morris County Golf Club
Uatsl
Georgiana Bishop
Brooklawn Golf Club
Bridgeport
Mutch
Morris County Links
Boston
Reserves to Play In Gianapolia At Washington Park
Y M I pennant winners of the Commercial League meet the Gianapolia Reserves at Washington Park Saturday with a 2 pm start. Lineups include Mansing, Lash, Hollingsworth, Firestine, Conklin, Roder, Whites, O’Brien, Jordan, Pierce, Shea and Campoen among others.
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Y. M
M. I
Gianapolia
Washington Park
Ieap
Mansing
Lash
Hollingsworth
Firestine
Buasman
Conklin
Roder
After a Game The Young Pears Take On Junior Rivals
A juvenile gridiron team called the Young Pears bragged they could beat any 35 pound squad in a city game. The report notes a photo and page reference 409 with unclear details.
Grafted Eyelid Surgery at Borfeaux Hospital
A physician near Borfeaux France attempted eyelid grafting on a burn victim. Lacking a nearby healthy donor, he took skin from the patient’s left arm and kept it in contact with the eye. The operation was described as a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Heefan
Heenan
Borfeaux
France
Ton Ge
Naps Pitchers Struggle Amid Poor Showings
The article critiques Cleveland pitchers and hitters, noting weak fielding, lost hits, and misplaced confidence. It argues strong players like Addie Jost and Rayn center Moore would benefit from better support, while Rhoades, Hess, and Meinhard also faced issues. It concludes that without improved help, the team risks underperforming next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Jast
Tarry
Moore
Panalue
Brespun
Rhoades
Hess
Bil Meinhard
Ronda
Trey
Cleveland Makers
Cleveland
Tigers Strong Show Infield and Pitching Outlook
Detroit reporters forecast a strong Tigers season with Armour improving the lineup. Belptyre, Crawford, Coughlin, and Warner anchor the field while Scillian, Donovan, Kitson lead a solid pitching staff. Mulla and Creotte show promise as the club eyes a rise toward third place next spring.
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Detroit
Mid
Armour
Tiger
Amok
Matty Belptyre
Bam Crawford
Schaefer
Ad O'Leary
Rit Coughlin
Lindsay
White Cobb
Jimmie
Aridson
Jack Warner
Tigers
Lew Drill Sughe
Deran
Scillian
Donovan
Kitson
George Mulla
George
Creotte
Mate Kood
Dinch
Tin
Joe Gans in Court Over Alimony and Wages
Joe Gans testifies in Baltimore court on alimony from his wife and support costs. He admits limited earnings, cites gambling losses, and says he cannot defend his lightweight title while claiming he is effectively broke. Witnesses discuss past fights and possible matches.
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Joe Gans
Waltimore
Mit
Jude
Aly
Twin’ Guiiean
Herford
Gans
Ders Ford
Hetora
Jos
Aldeo
Young Corbett
Nelson
Sly
Andyeet
Dennis
Waddell Shoulder Doubt Casts Shadow Over Series Talk
Philadelphia Sept 25 Fans discuss Athletics versus Giants with trade rumors about pitching. Debates center on whether Waddell will be ready to face New York as October approaches, with Plank favored by some and McGraw’s choice uncertain until game time.
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Tre Wi
Philadelphia
Athletics
Giants
Marnates
Mack
McGraw
Mathewson
Waddell
Rube
McGinnity
Taylor
Connie
Neltir
Tnt Waddell
New York
Granty’ Namirers
Eddie Plank
Plank
Waddel
Thursday's Games National League and American League matchups
Major league action features Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Boston with Chicago at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington and games across Beantown Chicago and New York. The Philadelphia Phillies split two against New York as Hatteries and Bresnahan duo lead in one game and Sparks and Abbott in another with Bresnahan catching.
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New New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Bray
Philadelphia
Cimcindall Eescreey
Boston
Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Eng
Washington
National League
Pitsburg
St. Louis
Phianeippie
Hatteries
Nichols
Dooin
Ames
Bresnahan
RC Philadelphia
Sparks
Abbott
Taylor
McGinalty
Wiltse
Beaton
Rab Botton
REES
Young
Needham
Scan Ion
Ritter
Wilhelm
Morani Dascher
Berren
RHE Chess
Cincinnati
TNA
BOM
Wieker, Brown and King
Check
Schiel
RED
Bernhard
Donahue
Clarke
al Rark
McFarland
Walsh and Sullivan
Patten, Wolfe and Heydon
Mughes
Criger
Tronley
Powers
Hogg and
Klein
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Jorbetta
The
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Jim McCormick
Jim
Mac
Rublin
Teffries
Jack Munroe
Ruhlin
Aithovenna
McCormick
Bullivan
Hurst
Tim Harm
Tim
New England
Farr
Mirety
HE Beravive
Bob Fitzsimmers
Peter Maher
Langtryes
Peter
Flix
Maher
Dee
Van
Jack
Jeff
Butte
Jovieice
Frieco
Vhis Crear
Bisons
Buffalo
McAllister
Kissinger
Ad Laporte
Hrockett
Joe Delehanly
McManus
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Weuht
America
Frankie
Ewin Ruljivan
Los Angeles
Abe Atel
Carbett Sh
Ergata
Theo
Breitenstein
Clark Griffith
Uoark Reid
Harvard
Palleing
Columbia
Margus Hurley
Cambridge
White Fitzgerald
Eddie Hanlott
Pacific
Richard Croker
Atta
Joe Walcott
Battling Nelson
Young Cornets
Corbett
Ahetpiese
Betait
Wis
W. Page
Walter C. Booth
Lincnin
Nebraska
Yost
Marion Club
Ing Benkwalter
Uso
Teague
Lefy
Ari Hurray
Niss AD
Fairgolferg
Tourney
NAPS
Barbaire
Poetic Prevy
Tigers Strong
Wardells
Denggis
Marvel
Aereia
Henry J. Ruder
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