FITZSIMMONS DESCRIBES TRAINING FOR DEMPSEY TITLE FIGHT
Robert Fitzsimmons recounts his Australia to America journey to meet Jack Dempsey at the Olympic Club Bay St Louis training camp. He details sparring, weighing in at around 162 to 164 pounds, his disciplined diet and routine, and his plan to force Dempsey to run the ring. He credits body blows and corner work for his eventual victory and offers future sparring with Dempsey.
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Olympic Club
Bay St. Louis
Dempsey
Jack
Wade
Lean Dempsey
Bowen
I Will Meet Smothers Or Backers At The Dispatch Office
A terse agreement proposal outlines meeting at the Dispatch office on an evening convenient to Smothers or his backers. The speaker seeks a fair race and invites any reply through the Dispatch.
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Smothers
Cleveland Club Seeks Stovey and Plans for 1880 Infield
A special dispatch from Cleveland reports the club to pursue Stovey to stay in the East, with Soden signing, strengthening Pittsburg's Bierbauer claim. Cleveland will keep Tebeau, contemplates an infield of Virtue Childs McKean and Tebeau, and considers Buckley or Clarke as a catcher. Burkett reportedly desires a Cleveland berth and old signatories now have league contracts. The Cincinnati muddle should clear at Chicago's upcoming meeting.
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Dispatc
Cleveland
Stovey
West
East
The
Hortons
Soden
Pitusburg
Bierbauer
Pittsburg
Miller
Tebeau
Alvord
Tebean
J. Palmer O'Neill
New York
Buckley
Clarke
Virtue
Childs
McKean
John BK. Day
Burkett
Cincinnati
Chicago
Australian boxers issue Fitzsimmons challenge in Chicago
Barney Allen and Joe Harris, Australian bookmakers in Chicago, deposit £1000 and issue a two week challenge to Fitzsimmons for a finish fight under Marquis of Queensberry rules. They back Jim Hall, 6 ft 1 in, 161 pounds, 24, seeking a $10,000 purse and side bet, with Parson Davies as agent. Hall travels from Australia.
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Curiaco
Barney Allen
Joe Harris
Chicago
Jim Hall
Hob Fitzsimmons
Australia
Fitzsimmons
Marquis of Queensberry
Fitsimmons
Hall
Parson Davies
Harris
America
Fussimmons
New Orleans
Chambersburg Iron Failure Threatens Vast Loss
The Taylor Manufacturing Company collapse in Chambersburg brings a $350,000 debt burden with $100,000 mortgage. $250,000 stock wiped out. About $20,000 owed to workers, and directors face personal liability from endorsed notes. A receiver is expected to be appointed next week to reorganize and resume work amid halted engine orders.
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Dispatce
Chambersburg
Taylor Manufacturing Company
Coke Region Strike Begins After Wage Scale Rejected
Scottdale Feb 7 The Scale Committee of the United Mine Workers refused the smaller operators proposal to keep operations at current wages until March 1 triggering a general suspension of work in the coke region Tuesday. If operators sign the new eight hour scale with weigh scales at tipples and non union hands dropped miners will stay out until a settlement. Many plants shut down as miners of H C Frick Coke Co mined their last coal and prepared to remain out. Labor officials aim to strike at W J Rainey’s works despite his willingness to pay current wages.
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Coke Region
Scotpdale
The
United Mine Workers
H. C. Frick Coke Company
W. J. Rainey
Farrell Tries To Secure Belt In Proposed $1,000 Match
Backers of Pat Farrell of this city plan to post a $100 forfeit with a challenge to fight Bob Fitzsimmons or any 158 pound rival for $1,000 a side and the Police Garrett middleweight belt. The move follows William Harding’s view that Fitzsimmons must defend the title or Farrell earns the belt. Harding notes Dempsey’s prior $1,000 fight as precedent. Farrell’s fate hinges on acceptance before multiple clubs with the largest purse.
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Pat Farrell
Police Gazelle
Pittsburg
Bob Fitzsimmons
William Harding
Fitzsimmons
Farrell
Mr. Harding
Dempsey
Heapon
Gavel of Lookout Mountain Laurel Root Presented
A telegram from Zanesville reports a gavel carved from Lookout Mountain laurel root will be given to John Brown Post G A R by Jobo Bangin. The story recounts a hungry boy later known as the child of the Ninety-second who found his way north after the war and traced relatives in Chatta nooga.
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Zanesville
Lookout Mountain
John Brown Post
Jobo Bangin
Atlanta
J. G. Round
Summerfield
Chacttanooza
Irishman Maher Knocks Out Lambert in Record Short Fight
At the Pelican Club in Loxpoy on February 7 John Maher the Irish champion knocked down Gus Lambert the Canadian champion in a ten second bout lasting Fy minutes. Maher won as Lambert failed to rise after the third fall. Lambert receives medical attention but is not seriously injured.
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IBY Dunlap
Loxpoy
Pelican Club
Canada
John Maher
Ireland
Maher
Lambert
Lambart
Scull-Greevy Contest Ballots to Be Examined
Beprorp Feb 7 Counsel in the Scull Greevy Congressional contest asked the court to preserve and return ballots from Beaford and Somerset counties so the Commissioners and clerks can review ballots and papers amid fraud allegations from the last election. Judge Baer issued the order after a lengthy opinion directing election officers to comply.
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Beprorp
Beaford
Somerset
Congress
Carney and Burge boxed for lightweight title in May
The lightweight championship match between Jem Carney and Dick Burge has been ratified. They will fight at 134 pounds with small gloves by mid May for £500 aside. Carney is the favorite. George Bennett paid his entrance fee for the Homewood shooting handicap set for February 21 with rules to be strictly observed.
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Loxnos
Jem Carney
Dick Burge
Carney
George Bennett
Homewood
Beardshaw
Saloon Opens at Benton Ridge. Vandalism Follows
A saloon opened in Benton Ridge eight minutes west of the city by Bishop Williamson amid citizen protests. Early this morning an unknown person entered the saloon, poured out all liquor and destroyed fixtures. An attempted explosion followed, with a report heard in the city.
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Findaay
Benton Ridge
Bishop Williamson
Northern sportsmen on special train to contest Southern trapshooting
A party of 90 Northern sportsmen boarded a special Illinois Central train at Carriaco on February 7 to compete with Southern trapshooters in New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola for a national championship trophy. The Northerners, the best shots from both regions, are split into two teams representing the North and the State of Illinois.
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Im Ao
Sinois Central
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Illinois
Rochester Field Club Hosts Live Bird Shoot
Beaver Falls, Feb. 7. The Rochester Field Club of Rochester will hold a live bird shoot on their grounds Saturday February 21. A number of crack shots are invited from Pittsburg Salem New Castle and other places.
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Dispatch
Beaver
Rochester Field Club
Rochester
Pittsburg
Salem
New Castle
Ver Falls
Duquesne Kennel Club Adds More Special Prizes
The Duquesne Kennel Club adds a new batch of special prizes to the already published list for the upcoming dog show. The new additions are as strong as the earlier specials, and organizers report the event is progressing smoothly with very bright prospects for the show.
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Duquesne Kennel Club
Pittsburg Football Club formed by Three A's players
Local football players formerly known as the Three A's met at the Hotel Schlosser to form an independent club named The Pittsburg Football Club. Elected officers include President Pred Goodwyn Captain John Z Horne and Secretary Treasurer Thomas 3. Smith with Macpherson Boyes Chil as executives. First Western League games set for next Saturday with Pitts vs East End Braddock vs Eureka Lawrenceville vs Home stead and McKeesport vs Sioner. Secretary address listed as T J Smith 5 Yourth avenue.
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Pittsburg
Pred Goodwyn
John Z Horne
Thomas
Smith
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Allegheny Thistles
Pitts
East End
Braddock
Eureka
Lawrenceville
Homestead
McKeesport
Sioner
T. J. Smith
Yourth Avenue
Priddy Proposes Race Challenge to Brownsville Runner
Local sprinter Joseph Priddy offers Brownsville’s Smothers a 100 or 135 yard race with a hat and a $250 side bet or a direct stake. Priddy claims he will race within a reasonable time after signing articles.
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Joseph Priddy
Smothers
Brownsville
Priddy
Thas Concinace
Sporting Notes from a Dim Echo of Pasts
MIKE WILKES, a pacer with a 215% record, is dead. Dixox and McCarthy may fight early this week. MCCLELLAND and Nikirk train daily. Fitzsimmons and trainer Carroll split. Fitz has money now. Pittsburg names are uncertain. C TCHER BERGER will wed Miss Auntie Isberry. J Hammill and J Ward rowed five times with varied placements. Earle Wagner bought Elton Chamberlain’s release. Sharsig travels to Buffalo. DUNELEY claims willingness to wrestle Fred Alibacher for the purse. W Williams from England seeks Suttaceete. matinee sees side: ms near a 71,000 side.
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Mike Wilkes
Dixox
McCarthy
McClelland
Nikirk
Fitzsimmons
Carroll
Fitz
Pittsburg
J. Earle Wagner
Elton Chamberlain
Columbus Club
Sharsig
Buffalo
Dm Duneley
Fred Alibacher
W. Williams
England
Matinee Sey
Left Home While Insane in Meadville Ex-Sheriff’s Wife Missing
Special Telegram from Meadville reports the wife of ex-Sheriff S. C. McDowell vanished during temporary insanity. She was last seen leaving the New York limited express bound for Jamestown New York. The husband boarded the Braddock train the same day to search, while the Braddock wire mill strike continues with new workers arriving who lack experience in rolling iron rod.
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Meadville
C. McDowell
New York Limited
Jamestown
N. Y
McDowell
Brappock
Braddock
Tot the Miners Pet Opera Company disbands in Jeannette
Special telegram from Jeannette reports the Tot the Miners Pet Opera Company disbanding after the Windsor Hotel proprietor seized their useage. Two trunks and some scenery are the only possessions. Collateral items note railway death near Penn Friday night and ongoing rescue in Mammoth mine with total fatalities at original estimate ten.
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Pet
Windsor Hotel
Houcy Ebrains
Pittsburg
Sueenay
Penn
Former Insists on an Answer in Sullivan-Corbett Talks
In Americas sporting circles the Sullivan Corbett talks drew attention. Slavin and Mitchell visited the office to push their stance. Slavin demands Sullivan acknowledge his offer of $5,000 to fight six rounds and backs a $6,000 wager that he can knock Sullivan out in six rounds. Both say Corbett has no right to challenge any top class fighter.
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THE
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Jack Dempsey
America
Australia
Jem Ha
Sa] McCarthy
San Francisco
Halli
McCarthy
Sydney
Hall
Larry Foley
Athletic Hall
Jack
Eran
Dempsey
Mpsey
Palice
Robert Fitzsimmons
WE Dispatch
Lorpon
Sullivan
Corbett
Americas
Slavin
Mitchell
Cure for Baby eczema in Texan mother testimony
Mrs Bettie Birkner of Lockhart Texas writes that her two month old baby suffered severe eczema with sores on head arms feet and hands. After trying many treatments she used Cuticura Remedies and saw rapid improvement within a week. She urges other mothers to trust the Curicu la Remedies for cure and health.
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Bettie Birkner
Lockhart, Tex
Cuticura Remedies Claim Skin Cure for Children
The advertisement touts Cuticura remedies as a universal cure for skin and scalp issues in children, claiming permanent results when treated in childhood. It promotes CUTICURA Skin Cure, Soap, and Resolvent with prices, preparation by Boston company, and an offer to send a 64 page booklet with testimonials.
Baby's face raw cured in a month by Cuticura remedies
Mrs Cyrus Prosch of Coytesville Fort Lee N J testifies that her six week old baby developed a severe facial rash spreading across cheeks and chin. After trying various remedies without relief, faithful use of Cuticura remedies led to full remission in one month with no recurrence.
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Coytesville
Fort Lee P. C
Prosch Manufacturing Company
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New York City
Curticula REMEDIES Offer Instant Relief for Child Eczema
Mothers warned of children suffering itching, burning skin, eczema and scalp diseases. A single application of Curticula REMEDIES is claimed to bring instant relief, restore sleep, and provide a quick, economical cure, urging immediate use for skin and blood health.
Running Sores Covered His Body and Head
A brief medical note from 1800 reports a patient with extensive running sores covering the body and head bones, relieved after use of cutiura remedies. The record notes cure following the treatment and dates to July 7, 1800, indicating early dermatological therapy and remedy use.
Mortar Spotted Skin Cured by Cuticura Remedies
GEO COTEY of Merrill Wisconsin recounts a long battle with eczema and psoriasis that covered his body with scales. After trying doctors with no relief he bought Cuticura Remedies from a druggist and in four to five weeks was entirely cured. Mothers with children report similar improvements.
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Geo. Cotey
Merrill
Wis
Tim
Waterbury
Cure for Eczema Recalled by Personal Testimony
A Chicago man recalls severe eczema starting in infancy and lasting 17 years. After trying many doctors, he reports Curicura Remedies cured him in six to eight weeks with lasting relief as of 1857, boosted by endorsements from W. J. McDonald and William Charleman.
Remarkable skin cures praised as speedily permanent remedies
Words convey little of the esteem for these skin cures blood purifiers and humor remedies held by thousands who claim immediate relief and a speedy permanent economical cure for skin scalp and blood diseases that once caused disfigurement and great suffering.
Curicora Remedies Promoted as Daily Skin Cure
An advertisement extols Curicora Remedies claiming unparalleled daily cures for skin, scalp, and blood diseases. It urges long suffering readers who trust doctors and medicines to try the Curicora line, touting it as the era’s greatest purifiers and humors remedies.
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Mediciine
Curicora
CUTICURA SKIN CURE PROMOTION FOR SALE
Advertisement lists CUTICURA SKIN CURE and CUTICURA SOAP as skin purifiers and beautifiers with prices 5c and 1.00. Mentions Coricora SVENT as a blood purifier and offers a booklet “How to Cure Skin Diseases” with pages, illustrations, and testimonials. Includes promotional language about remedies and celebrity claims.
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Petrex Diva
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