Famed boxing chronicle recalls Gans vs Lewis 1906 classic
A Tad era boxing review recalls the Joe Gans versus Lew Lewis battle at Madison Square Garden on May 28, 1906. The article details the fight's action with Gans applying steady pressure and Lewis countering with sharp jabs and cautious defense. It notes Lewis won the decision amid a grueling, tactical contest and reflects on the era’s boxing stakes and personalities.
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Tad
Sistielsbury
Joe Gans
Mantis
Wales
Lewis
Joe
Agee
Old Master Leads Bears In Tough Houston Tilt
The Bears salvage a tough game against Houston in a League Park doubleheader. Despite Ward’s strong eighth, Houston’s bats and timely plays push the visitors to a decisive late lead. Najo and Secrist spark the offense as Bruin defense struggles with the opposing lineup.
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Bd Coucuman
Pears
Mitze
Bears
Peski Bisons
Flonstar
Claude Davenport
Ken Penner
Joe Matiies
Hig
Houston
Bi Ward
Share Jarabug
Bulls
Ward
Jacobus
Tesas
Dinky
Leo Najo
Pipkin
Krovold
Crass
Flashkamcher
Bruin
Naio Finel
Ree
Bodie
Naiw
Powell
Lee
Secrist
Pune
Gelvin
Red” Kearns
Flashhumper
Naju
Jumbled OCR Note Reflects Unclear Names and Places
Fragmentary text shows scattered proper nouns and codes such as Ward, Es Santage, Antonio, Bins, 39, and K J Besriet. Content is garbled with no coherent events, dates, or actions. no identifiable person or organization forms a clear news item.
DeMolays Start Annual Net Meet Opener
Tobin wins the opening match as DeMolays initiate their annual net meet. The event features multiple rounds with players labeled in sparse, partially garbled notes. Other details include Morale Merce and references to taps and coin counts among participants.
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Tobin
Fragmentary notes on rural event and names
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions a person and location but details are unclear. The text references a person named Roan and a fielded group, with scattered terms like date, visitor, hall, and a cinema context. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the readable words.
Washburn 15 Swapped Off Port In Fevers Note
A garbled note reports Washburn 15 swapped off port amid fever concerns. Mentions George Lar First and Teague with unclear ties to Roxey- EMule Washburn. Contains unreadable phrases about a fish club and President Vurnre.
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George Lar
Dorthind
Php
Teague
Roxey- Emule Washburn
Dy Nee
Vurnre
Reston Postponed Event Sparks Local Interest
A disrupted schedule at Reston led to postponement of a key gathering. Officials from the hosting organization urged residents to stay informed as new dates are coordinated. The page notes a backup plan and advises checking notices for updates.
Phillies Lose to Athletics in Tight Early Season Tilt
In a rough edged early season game at Philadelphia, the Athletics edged the Phillies 2-1 on a late rally. Battling conditions and erratic batting dominated the page with scarce offense from both clubs.
Jones Chief Attraction at Scioto
In Columbus Ohio the Scioto Country Club prepares for the opening event of the national apex golf championship a best ball match of 15 holes between amateurs and pros. The start was set for 2 30 p m but rain delayed practice and some players sheltered at the clubhouse. Bobby Jones arrives with teammates while others join the field in a large foursome lineup.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sciote Country Clos
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Athnea Parton
Watts Gana
Walter Salad
Willie Macrane
Mal Marston
George van Elm
MacDonal Smith
Harry Cooper
Chick Eva
Johnny Roland
D. Clark Corkran Rrell
Jen Diegel
Nekengie
Keufe
Bil Meithorm
Sotinaron
Denemers Sante
Robby Cruickshank
Trek
Grizzlies Rally Face Busy Ninth Inning Lift
The New York team edged ahead in the ninth with two outs as a hitter delivered a left field hit, lifting the club into late drama. The game featured comments on Malaria illness and a manager’s reaction, with several players noted in the dugout and on the field as the crowd followed the tense sequence.
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Paddy Siglin
Featherweight champ Kaplan retires from boxing
Lois Kaplan of Meriden Conn after a year halted by health training limits. cleared to retire at 126 pounds. New York State Athletic Commission notified, decision follows a recent knockout loss and pending division entry as Kaplan plans a return to amateur status in Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Lois
Hidy Kaplan
Meriden Conn
Tsi Featherseight
Vesienon
Lawn Fm
Dave
Denny
Knapdan
New York State
Madison Square Garden
Amat
Feathers Hills
New York Commission
Biter
Dave Shade Gets Nod Over Chester in Welterweight Clash
Newark report outlines a welterweight bout where Dave Shade defeats Chester in a pivotal match. The recap notes Shade's advantage and describes the contest as a decisive victory in the California ring scene.
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Dave Shade
Chester
Newark
Sally Tie Pave Shade
California
Paddy Gigiin Debuts for Pineblitt Bear Wality
Paddy made his bow Tuesday as a Pineblitter with a slice, ready to fill in if injuries hit the Bear Bene infield.
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Paddy
New Bear
Texas League Bonscories Texas League Bonscories Big lead burst
Shreveport defeated Fort Worth after a six win surge in the fifth inning as Wee Smith hit a bases loaded homer. An earlier strong showing by Fort Worth faded in the sixth, enabling Shreveport to take control and secure the win.
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Cais
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Wee Smith
Tou
Shraveport
Agworts
Ener “Lipared
Tuedor Adkins
Tiple
Kirke
Bones Wilder
Shrevepork
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Fussell Sails to Narrow Dallas Victory in Tight Match
Fussell’s team edged Dallas 3-2 in a close contest as Hires delivered a key hit. The scoring sequence shows a balanced attack with multiple players contributing, including late runs and essential innings to secure the win.
Beaumont Thriller Delayed by Rain in Narrow Win
Rain interrupted a tense Beaumont game as Fenomont faced pressure but managed a 2 to 1 victory after three innings. Key moments included risky baserunning and close hits, with the bullpen stalling the rally and Wareham contributing a defensive highlight.
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Beaumont
Fenomont
Ing
Barba Defends Flyweight Title Against Rivers
Videl La Barba of Los Santos defends the flyweight crown tonight in a 10 round title fight at the Olympic Auditorium against Georgie Rivers, his San Byseo challenger. Odds favored Barba 19 to 6. Expected crowd about 15,500 with potential receipts near 445,000.
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Los Angeles
Videl la Barba
Los Santueles
Olympic Auditorium
San Byseo
Georgie Rivers
Litleholdse
Lywice
Laz Bar
Teudanes
Guapan
Sandlot Siftings and Local Baseball Wrap
The Charistepées post a season record of sixteen wins and nine losses with doubleheader sweeps. Manny and Wardwell bolster the pitching and defense as the team edges through league play. Nearby clubs like the Guerra Ambulance and Alamo Heights also feature in mixed results as rosters shift and travel plans loom. Meanwhile regional travel talks mark upcoming games against West Side Stars and Boerne White Sox, with Beerne trip prep and schedule notes amid travel and monsoon delays.
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