Age Limits and Father Time in Boxing’s Greatest Feud
A scrambled reminiscence recounts the Jeffries Corbett era, detailing their long and public clash for the world heavyweight title. It notes Corbett’s edge, Jeffries’s endurance, and the dramatic twenty-three rounds that carried the title toward a decision as Father Time loomed over the era’s champions.
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James J. Joffries
James J. Corbett
James J. Corbet
Bob Fussimmons
Careon -City
Tg Teller
Maker
Corbett
Jeffriay
Brady van Snot
Ring Nine
Willam A. Bruse
Grady
Meade
Mrady
Bastle
Tridy
Corbet
Corbett Knocked Out by Jeffries in Historic Fight Rivalry Ends
The report details Jeffries crowding Corbett into a neutral corner and delivering a decisive uppercut that felled Corbett. The blow marked Jeffries’s first clean landed punch after a long exchange, ending Corbett’s comeback attempt as age and weariness faltered his performance. The piece hints at Tess Willard vs Jack Johnaan scheduled for March 6.
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Torol
Corbett
Jefles
Linge Corbett
Tess Willard
Jack Johnaan
Polo Games Feature at Fort Sam Houston
Polo matches at Fort Sam Houston Sunday afternoon featured two shortened games. San Antonio team beat the Third Cavalry 2-1?4 and the Third Field Artillery defeated the Freebooters 11-4?1. Lt s Johnson Newman Hennessy Hammond Bristol Habori starred. Lapham Meadows officiated civilian game. crowd from Infantry Post attended as Winter League basketball was postponed.
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Porl Sam Hound
San Antoni
Third Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Lapham
Meadows
Johnson
Newman
Hennessy
Hammond
Feld Arters
Saint Bristol
Habori
Mans
Infantry Post
Duckpin League Forming in San Antonio This Week
A six team Duck Pin League will be inaugurated in San Antonio within days. Secretary George Armbrust of the Commercial Tenpin League reports three players per team with two to three substitutes. Games are planned three nights weekly. interested teams may contact Crockett 825.
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San Antonio
George Armbrunt
Armbrust
Crockett
Dundee and Mandot Fight Set in New Orleans
The boxing match between Dundee and Mandot is scheduled for February 14 in New Orleans. A subsequent date for a bout between Mandot and Ad Wolwast was referenced, following a previous break in negotiations.
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Chicago
Jehny Dandee
Toe Blandot
New Orleans
Mandot
Ad Wolwast
Armbrust and Quinn Win Special Match
Livin Special tenpit teamed game Sunday afternoon on Grand alleys George Armsprum and Hit Quinn defeated Ben Pinker and Hardy J to win the match by 28 pins. Quinn starred with a 950 series and a 28 in the fourth, while Armbrust reached 200s in several games and Pinkus and Howard also posted solid scores. The event features members of the Commercial Tenpit Veugue hailed as city’s best bowlers.
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Livin
George Armsprum
Hit Quinn
Ben Pinker
Hardy J
Bi Quinn
Revree Armbrust
Niaxaniee
Pinkus
Howard
Capiots
Margy Boward
BU Quanter
Armbraat
Quinnt
Armbroat Los Arc
Ute
Pinkie
Ratnae
Cahille
Fisher Signs Three Year Deal With Yankees
In Middlebury Feb 7 Ray J Fisher, pitcher for the New York Americans, signed a three year contract worth 318,500. The club’s next season roster shows five players with signed deals Marty McHale Lennard Kingole Daley Aragon Kingman among those confirmed. McHale expected to move to the Federal League due to salary demands.
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Middlebury
Ray J. Fisher
New York Americans
New York
Rayce Tedeces
Ryan Team Withdraws From Race After Illness Delay
The Ryan team with drew in Chicago late Sunday due to illness among riders Martin Ry and Wubbrah. Eleven teams remained, six leaders were tied after 1892 miles and one lap, trailing the record by 36 miles.
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Chicago
Feu. i
Martin Ry
Iryan
Wubbrah
Player Limit Rule Debate At AL Owners Meeting
The American League owners meet to discuss a player limit rule, mirroring the Nat Honr League, and possible abolition of the aratt rule from all class AA, plus adopting a schedule for next season. If the draft rule is abolished, the Nat League may follow. South Flores Nine Wine open season with a doubleheader win over Prospect Hill nine, 12-40 and 6-3, with McCarty Well Canrade and Hobrecht contributing. scoring paused late.
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Net Honor League
Han South Flores
South Flores Etree Baseballrea
Prospect Hill
McCarty
Well
Canrade and
Hobrecht
Itham
Zauth Moyes
Hemphill's Return Sparked by Baseball Trade Talks
Hot springs chatter centers on Charley Hemphill a former American League outfielder who after a turbulent 1912 season and a spell in New Orleans clubs now eyes a comeback. He recalls Chicago White Sox Comiskey era interest Atlanta failed deal and hints at Federal League options while noting climate and hitting remain strengths.
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Hot Springs
Are
le Chirley
Hemphill
Spa
Ewig
Youngatown
Ohlu
Che Tub
Tania Dos
Manintainn Ai Algo
Whittington Park
Pittsburg Pirates
Mark Hall
Detroit Hurler
Dat Greiner
Carddinals
Eimer Coyle
New Orleans Pelicans
Charley
Mut Springs
Erik
New Orleans
Pelicans
Harler
Pelleana
Engar
Chicago
New York
Pinmale
Frank Call
Am Farrell
Comlalkeay
Atlanta
Roman
Bull
Commie
Charles
White Sox
My. Comiskey
North
Mr. Calloway
Feds
Esreatt
Turks Suffer Greatly in Lebanon and Palestine
Associated Press dispatch from Cairo reports extreme winter cold causing severe sufferings among Turkish troops in the Lebanon and Palestine. Three deaths from exposure were reported by December 26, with fighting at several points and Bedouin tribesmen killing Turks near Deereheba. A Turkish caravan of 490 camels prompted a failed price dispute, triggering a desert march by tribesmen and costly defeats for soldiers sent to recover the animals.
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Associated Press
CAIRD
Egypt
Redpuing
Smith Flynn Heavyweight Title Bout Hinted In Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on February 12 Toat Smith and Jim Flynn vie for heavyweight honors in a 10 round no decision bout. Reports note both men show conditioning and aim to press, while local commentary hints at a tense crowd and potential title implications amid disputed form and crowd energy.
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Cincy
Cincinnati
Toat Smith
Jim Flynn
Dionday
Major baseball clubs barely profit from ownership
A Chicago era analysis notes that few large teams average more than a 1 to 7 percent return on investment over eight years. Giants are highlighted as drawing power with 16,000 to 12,000 daily attendance, yet even with profits around 80,000 annually, many clubs net only modest returns and risk losses when not contending for pennants.
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Nfay Tork
Iit
Pubis
New York Lants
Giants
Cece
Sra Roe
New York
Wall
Lesg
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Naps
St Louis Browns
Brooklyn Dodgers
Glanta
Naps
Philadelphia Philies
Tas Cardinals
Hill
Fang
Feragd
Golf Fans Turn Out In Numbers Sunday
San Antonio golf fans packed crowds at a sunny Sunday event between rivals Nicholson of Chicago and Nicholson of San Antonio. Tourists signed up at the Mussacheeage and Country Club as locals praised the course, while new members prepared for permanent seating and new leadership at the Mussachee Club.
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GOLF
Pest
San Antonio
Mit
Nicholson
Chicago
Boa
Sin Anconio
Norwood
Mnare Han
Stattos
Excellenien
Corse
Minuy
Menilern
Fuld
Mussache
Taek Burke
Wellonmbra
Neveral Orlere
Apyilentions
Bershin
Tians
Wade
Complex early 20th century rail timetable fragment
A fragmented OCR list shows train routes and schedules with multiple destinations. It includes references to Kerrville Kerrsile Kerrville, Houston, San Antonio, San Benito, and Dal Bie Nel, with various times around morning and afternoon hours. The text resembles a dense passenger timetable with numerous abbreviations and city names.
Marines Go to Haiti in Response to Turmoil
A U S Navy report states 608 marines from the Atlantic Fleet were dispatched from Guantanamo Bay to Port-au-Prince to safeguard American interests. Rear Admiral Caperton commands the cruiser squadron in the Atlantic. Washington and other ships moved as conditions worsened. The revolutionary forces led by General Goldstein threaten Port-au-Prince as tensions rise after Cape Haitian fall.
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Washington
Ember Stinians
Atlantic
Bt Guantanand
Parteau-Peince
Livi
Nawy Department
Capertan
Beere
Porton Lnee
Aidmiral Aperton
Flaaly
Wiehington
Cap Naattion
Porta-Prines
Shane Wheellig
Sua Mare
al Quen
Vapering
Godlktinie
Preshlert Thendure
Avcandi
Wasaington
Althe
Batley
Lihat
Cape Heltien
Crete
Steamer to Bremen Sails As War Affects Cargo
In Austin Texas on February meeting notes reveal steamer Guilt Jig to sail from Toany for Bremen with seven thousand ton load ex ships freight and insurance costs affected by the war. Legislative committees members of the State Bureau of Old and Animal Protection plan Wednesday morning session at Hu mene Society quarters to discuss pending legislation impacting the organization.
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Esta City
Germany
Amy Laawell
Connie
Austin
Tex
Feb
loooThe
State’ Bureau of Old and Animal Protection
Humene Society
Winter League Fans Disappointed By Postponed Game
The San Antonio Winter Brayball Leaguers faced a rain soaked Sunday as postponements loomed. Fans stayed hopeful while teams Moose and Meastuuariers terms and Tara Whold Arailere prepared, but conditions forced the delay and postponed contests remained unresolved into the afternoon.
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San Antonio
Take & Tyme
Aphiy ‘Post
PVR Gewaw
Bares Vent le
Tengal
Moose
Meastuuariers
Tara
Arailere
Tinst
Klatpe
Hiveetore
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Jeffries-Corbett
Billy Brady
Dectaan
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Champlovamp
Jeffries
Wight
Aransas Pass Railway
Corpus. Christi
Jantonia
Corpus Christi
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Rockport
Houston
Touston
Pteudard Gleepers
D. Kilgore
Internadterel
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Waco
Offine
E. Houston
Mutt and
Jeff
Bud” Fisher
Nba
Clokk
Fort Sam Houston
Duckpin League
Dundee
Quinn
Pinkus-Howard
Fisher
Whitt Donovan
RYAN
Alness
Lebanon Mountains
Smith VS
Flynn
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Bien
Ory
Steve Sepntig
Thi Anwe
Faihr Pool
N.Y
R. M. Nicholson
Huisache Links
Kenedy
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Piaew
Arran
Tink Tawi
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Taylor
Perth
Marty Ko
Hearne
Mexico
Poe
Katy
EE Davis
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Aeriye
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Roma New Ofern Ees Sing Fire
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Ban Mrandigo Eos
Ti Sonnet Limited
Can Wrenelscown
Reesain Br
Dee Aia
SaVaat
CNPP
Teandees Sree
Sien Reek
Atham Nevi
Haiti
Army Post
Diamond
Kitnes
Lincoln
Conrus
Thwden Jeske’s
Almmo Plaza
Wright Bros. Electrical Contractors
Kcing
Main Ave
Maverick Clarke Litho Co
Office Man's Department Store
Soledad Street
Gunter Hotel
Orerestry
Les de Eur
Charlotte Steindel Wlettatee
Percy Tyrrell
Ugr
ST. Anthony Hotel
the Baker Hotel Company
Te Bexar
Alfred Sanner
Prop
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Travelers Hotel
Nagel & Wyest
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