Chicago Humbles Illinois in Gridiron Classic
Chicago defeats Illinois 14 to 8 in a bruising Midwestern showdown at Marshall Field. Illinois battles back with hard effort as Ke lly and Worthwine score for Chicago while Page boots a long field goal. Yale then overwhelms Army 17 to 0 at West Point in the afternoon slate.
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Lipton and Jeffries Sail Lusitania to New York
London Oct 16 Sir Thomas Lipton and James J Jeffries were aboard the Lusitania sailing from Southampton to New York. They traveled by boat train to Southampton and Jeffries was introduced to an Irish baronet who warmly shook hands and said he is glad to meet him noting they both aim to do the sporting thing.
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Kane Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Court Corridor
Thomas Kane was found guilty of second degree murder for fatally shooting Fred Mohrle in the corridor of the court building where Mohrle faced murder charges. Kane received a 12 year penitentiary sentence.
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Johnson Beats Ketchel in Historic Ring Clash
The clash ends in round twelve as Johnson lands a decisive counter after Ketchel floors him. Ketchel suffers a fatal blow as racial tensions color the historic bout, with promoter Coffroth estimating receipts near $40,000 and the crowd reacting with stunned cheers.
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Ketchel Falls to Johnson as Blood Flows in Bout
Jack Johnson defeats Stanley Ketchel after Ketchel tires and breathes heavily on the floor. Johnson boasts of his power and requests a rematch while praising Ketchel as a strong puncher who can take a beating.
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Jack Johnson
Ketchel recalls a key punch and near victory
Stanley Ketchel describes a dramatic moment in which a lucky punch left his opponent dizzy in the final round. He says he was in better shape and believes he could have won if not for that single blow. The account reflects Ketchel's guarded but confident postfight assessment.
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Johnson Wins World Title Fight by Knocking Out Ketchel
In Colma California on Saturday afternoon Jack Johnson defeated Stanley Ketchel in the twelfth round of a brutal bout. Ketchel, who had briefly stunned Johnson earlier, was knocked unconscious and counted out after a savage exchange that lifted Johnson to claim the heavyweight crown. Ketchel showed grit despite being outweighed by twenty pounds and failed to rise after the ten count.
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Gin for the Kidneys Remedy Outline
Medical pamphlet advises gin based kidney treatment with six ounces gin, half an ounce buchu extract, half an ounce Murax compound. Mix and take one to two teaspoonfuls three times daily after meals. Warns early kidney symptoms include back pain and frequent scanty urination.
Estrada Lands Troops Near Managua in Nicaragua Invasion
Gen. Aurelio Estrada, elder brother of Juan Estrada, proclaims provisional president and lands a force on Lake Nicaragua shore. Troops move toward Managua as several lake towns fall to the resolutionists and fighting looms.
No matter how smart the baby is its mother knows people would never admit it
A proverb-like line suggests that people rarely praise others unless the child is their own, reflecting parental bias and social vanity in family circles.
Local Madison field meet honors three Camp Randall youths
At Camp Randall Madison a handicap field meet saw Stanley Harrison Allen Werner and Charles Bradish among local winners. Harrison tied for third in the pole vault 9 feet 3 inches Bradish took third in the 440 yard dash 59 seconds and Werner placed third in both the 120 yard high hurdles 18.25 seconds and the 120 yard dash.
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Sparta Defeats Elroy 40 0 In Season Opener
Sparta High School crushed Elroy High School 40 to 0 at the fairgrounds in the season opener. The 50 yard run by Ewers followed a forward pass for a 10 down stood out, while Walters scored three touchdowns. Sparta next plays Baraboo in Baraboo.
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