Fitzsimmons Back Aims to Crush with Massive Shoulders
The article extols Fitzsimmons as a world champion with immense shoulder power behind his knockout blows. It cites fights with Maher Sullivan and Hall, claiming his back and shoulder blades generate the force that ends fights, while noting critics doubt his skill may be secondary to luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Saime
Jim Pall
New Orleans
Riordan
Syracuse
Firesimmons
Earth
Wileh
Corbett
Thomses
Murphy Defeats Work in Westminster Kennel Club Match
Edgar Murphy won by two birds in a 20-bird trap shoot at Babylon. Murphy, a Scranton figure, topped George Work of Carteret, claiming another victory in a long rivalry dating back four years. Weather hindered scoring, making the result seem inconclusive to Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Murphy
Westminster
Babylon
Carteret
George Work
Murphy
Scranton
Work
STILL LIKE ZIMMY Australian Enthusiasts Claim
Australian cyclists debate the defeat of Zimmerman on his recent tour noting renal superiority did not decide the races. Walker and Harris beat Zimmerman, provoking amused reactions from the Australian crowd and pride in their own champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Walker
Harris
Clement
Martis
Toronto signs catcher brother of George Carey
A roster note lists Buffalo players and positions as Buffalo approaches the season. Pitchers Wadeworth Ebender von Swarteell Gannon Gaffney are named along with catchers Urquhart and Alex Smith. Outfielders Clymer Hottenus Stable Goalenough and infielders Leewer Bam Wise W. Greminger plus substitutes Huhland and Ritchie Wadsworth Clymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
George Carey
Suir
Rochester
Syracuse
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Kuntesch
New York
Philadelphia
Buckles
Huwkley
Bigs
Toungeters
University of Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Wadeworth
Ebendervon
Swarteell
Gannon
Gaffney
Urquhart
Alex
Smith
Jiminy Fields
Bam Wise
W. Greminger
Leewer
Clymer
Hottenus
Stable
Goalenough
Huhland
Ritchie
Wadsworth
Alge
Orange Wood
Theodore Hreltemsk
John J. Rogers
Taylor
Carsey
Orth
Nash
Scranton Bicycle Club News and Local Developments
The Scranton Bicycle Club scene includes a Brooklyn Cycle Show opening March 4 with Mayor Wurster, a goal for a first-class velodrome at Berkeley Oval, and the New York Division enrolling 150 members. Attendees include Eddie Matt riding for Harnes Cycle and plans for a regional organization, with college relay entries and a prominent sports trade show in the region.
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E.R. Peckens
Wurster
Brooklyn
League of American Wheelmen
J. W. Qukford
Columbia
Wathee
Vonnelly & Wallace
New Victor
Herkeley Oval
New York
Yom Cooper
Howe
Keller
Whee
Whellers
Ben
Eddie Matt
Harnes Cycle Company
Byrwolse
Nis
Scranton Bleyele
University of Pentevivonte
Conner
Flyers
Hid Tung Soranton
Mal. Bittenbender
Hitenbender & Co
Dharwar
Pennarlvania
Georgetawn
Yaleane Princeton
Alvles Gibbore
Aylvania
Wl Saan
Scranton Bicycle Club
Alvlee
Professay Lhidkay
Racehorse Training Moves Amid Stable Changes Across Tracks
Tyron Medelland and Wolf Wallan send horses to Lanneville while Bigeman stable interests relocate to Brighton Beach for Tuesday workouts. Knight Phoebus contracts feet impacting spring duties. August Helmott shifts horses to jump trials at Crate-country. J. Furlong ships Dixie stable mounts to Sporte man park with a multi-horse consignment including Fagin and Tancred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyron Medelland
Wolf Wallan
Lanneville
Aber Ihate
Bigeman
Beolee
Brighton Beach
Thesday
Charles McCafferty
J. C Monafverty
Knight Phoebus
Stockton
Morris Park
James Furlong
Philadelphia
Dixie Stable
Arthur Worley
Sporteman Park
St. Louis
Fagin
The Reward of Devotion
A dejected man claims the woman is a fake and recalls saving Willard money to fund an opera and supper for a young woman. He proposed, but she doubted his ability to be a good husband due to extravagance as they discuss the episode in a social setting.
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Indianapolis Journal
Womun
McLean
Melfun
Diadain
Billy
Mac
Pirates Tale of Palmer O Neill and Sunday Release Trick
The New York Sun reports Palmer O Neill, famed Pittsburg NL leader, told a tale of selling Billy Sunday’s release to Colonel Rogers in Philadelphia. He describes fielding six players, bringing Peek-a-Boo Veach, and a win that funded their pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Rogers
Billy McLean
J. Palmer O'Neill
Pittsburg
New York Sun
Pittsburgs
Philadelphia
Peek-a-Boo’ Veach
Billy Sunday
Nowers
Harry Wright
Colonel Hogers
Perfecto Cigura
Quakerville
New York
Brotherhood
Arthur Irwin
New Yorks
Hilly McLean
McLean
Irwin
Boxing News Rings Loud With Mouths and Matches
A jumble of boxing notes, fighter nicknames, and proposed bouts spans London to Boston. Corbett, Slavin, Maher, Fitzsimmons and Dixon appear in talks of title chases, seven or eight planned bouts, weigh-ins, and management feuds across cities and clubs.
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Corhett-Sullivan
Pitasimmons
Sullivan
Jim Diath
Pivesimmions
Mall
Fussimmons
Toon Hall
Hall
Fitz
Mitzsimmons
Eivine Bolta
Ionk
Fants Bliaws
Fitvstimons Hineelf
Pita
Ane
Martin Julian
Vitz
Fite
Nero
Zim
Wilkes-Barre
Marke
Wilkes- Barre
Tis “Pal
Sehddan
Edgar Murphy
Zimmy
Palmer O'Neill
M'Lean
Griffo
England
Chicago
Goss
Brne
Julian
Jack Everhardt
Horace Leeds
Minglatd
Spindie Shanks
Cilraffe
Carbett
Slavin
Mugsimmons
Chane
Denver
Holingbroke Ebb
London
Whiner Haight
Port Huron
Mic
George Dixon
SCC
Dixon
Hichard K. Fuk
Hon
Jim Corbett
Mussian Cones
Jack McAuliffe
Kid Lavigne
Madison Square Garden
Maureh Th
Sam Fitspatrick
Laviene
McAulitve
R. Parker
Washington Avenue
Anteed
Tion
Queen of Hearts
Runiors
Stearns
Barnes
Falcon
Fenton
America
Temple Court Building
Spruce Street
Riding Academy
Wyoming Avenue
W. E. Bittenbender
W. A. Kemmerer
D. J. Slowe
C.M. Florey
C. M.C. A. Building
Wiliams & Bro
Richmonds
A. W. Jurisch
Spruce St
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