Nelson's Great Gameness Defies Ring Count Claim
Ringsider reports Battling Nelson insisting he was not knocked out in a title bout despite a late stoppage. The article notes a camera snapshot suggesting a late rise and criticizes referee Ben Selig for not raising Nelson’s arm. Nelson acknowledges a first knockdown left him briefly unconscious, yet stays adamant he could continue, praising his gameness amid public disagreement.
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Nelson
Ringsider
San Francisco
Cal
Ben Selig
Joe Gans
Pacific Coast
Bat
Notable Sports Figures Highlight Dated Ponderings
A collage of sports names and events mingles with candid gossip on boxing, football, and pool. Mentions John Arthur Johnson and Wolgast amid chatter on city teams, promoters pushing billiards, and implied forthcoming Moran vs Wolgast signings.
War on carp urged to save game fish and habitats
Tip Wright critiques capt De Nyse for seining Prospect Park to remove carp, arguing the species is a pest that poisons waters and crowds out bass perch and pickerel. He urges a government led extermination with steam trawls on the Great Lakes and in public waters to restore game fish and wild rice beds.
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New York
de Nyse
New York Aquarium
Prospect Park
Government Fisheries Department
Great Lakes
Hawks Edge Cranes as Three-Game Set Plays Out
In a trio of 8 A. M. games the Cranes take two of three and the Hawks win a single match. Individual scores show Degnan leading the Cranes with 547 total and O ODe of the Hawks with 541. Also note an expected bout between KnockOut Brown and Owen Moran being discussed in New York.
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Hawks
A. C. Tleys
Cranes
Jake
Degnan
Vivans
Waldoon
Heiberg
Oode
Triedenthal
Rawson
McGregor
New York
Brown
Owen Moran
Moran
Boston National Club Sale Denied. Harrison to Keep Control
Boston reports deny sale of the Boston National club with John P. Harrison of Pittsburg maintaining a controlling interest for next season. The club remains under Harrison as the season approaches.
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Boston
Boston National Club
John P. Harrison
Pittsburg
J Coulon to Winter in the Crescent City
Johnny Coulon, the Chicago bantamweight, will winter in New Orleans after arriving to fight Charley Harvey. He has multiple bouts in sight including a tryout for Jimmy Carroll and a possible match with Monte Attell.
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Chicago
Johnny Coulon
New Orleans
Coulon
Crescent City
Charley Harvey
Jimmy Carroll
California
Monte Attell
Wisconsin Hires German 8 B. B. Coach For Hoops
Madison dated report announces George Kirechgasser taking over as Wisconsin basketball coach. He is praised as a top coach and expectations for a championship team this season are described as exceptionally bright.
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Madison
Wis
George
Kirechgasser
University of Wisconsin
Emeryville Racing Results Reported for December
In Emeryville on December six the first race saw Blacksheep win with Minnedocel second and Lord Clinton third in 1 02. Second race Academiat won, Al taree second, Red Kilaw third in 1 09 4 6. Futurity course Father Stafford took the prize, Matador second, Burleigh third in 1 12. Fourth race six furlongs Jim Hasey won, Jim Gaffney second, Fernando third in 1 14.
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Emeryville
Blacksheep
Minnedocel
Lord Clinton
Academiat
al Taree
Red Kilaw
Father Stafford
Matador
Burleigh
Jim Hasey
Jim Gaffney
Fernando
College Athletics and Basketball Prospects Across Universities
University of Michigan holds a banquet where players received gold footballs after a strong season. Syracuse’s Dollard praises his team’s debut while California prepares for the Pacific Coast season. The Western conference approves longer basketball schedules up to 20 games. Yale plans a Christmas trip starting December 28 with stops in several cities. The College of the City of New York indoor games on February 25 will invite Yale Harvard Penn Dartmouth Columbia Amherst Princeton Williams Brown and others.
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University of Michigan
Detroit
The
Athletic Association
Syracuse University
Rochester A. A
University of California
Association
Yale
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Buffalo
Oswego
Rochester
College of the City of New York
Harvard
Penn
Dartmouth
Columbia
Amherst
Princeton
Williama
Brown
Johnny Thompson Wins Easy Bout In Australia
In Sydney at Ruah Cutter's Bay 15 000 spectators watched Cyclone Johnny Thompson defeat Hughey McLagen in a fifth round stoppage. The Australian lightweight’s corner threw in the towel as Thompson dominated from the opening bell in a scheduled 20 round bout.
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Sydney
Ruah Cutter's Bay
Johnny Thompson
Hughey McLagen
MecLagen
No Immediate Delivery Promises At Busy Sale
Customer promises about instant delivery are avoided due to high order volume. The seller explains the huge volume of business requires no firm promises but reiterates prompt delivery as soon as possible.
Christmas Sale Brings Cheap Furniture Gifts
Shoppers gain a unique chance to buy furniture at low prices with the Holiday sale offering items like a $14.00 Golden Oak Rocker with genuine leather seat and spring construction. Strong emphasis on affordability and gift appeal for Christmas.
Sullivan Beats Stewart In Brooklyn Box Bout
Jack Sullivan knocked out Jim Stewart of Brooklyn in New York last night in a scheduled 10 round bout. The boxing card also featured Tommy Dixon of Memphis defeating Tom Brenahan of Omaha in a 10 round decision in Kansas City.
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Jack
Sullivan
Jim Stewart
Brooklyn
New York
Tommy Dixon
Memphis
Tom Brenahan
Omaha
Kansas City
Furniture sale listing with leather seat rockers
Multiple items advertise Golden Oak and Early English rockers with leather seats and special offers. Prices range from 10.50 to 25.00 with multiple entries noting specials and cushions.
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Dr. Crippen
Gaby
Philadelphia
George Little
de Quincy
Frank Chance
John Arthur Johnson
Wabashaw
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Minnesota
Wolverines
Yost
McAuliffe
Lavigne
Erne
Gans
Wolgast
Moran-Wolgast
Charlie Harvey
Jones
Depesters
Tip Wright
J. Coulon
Wisconsin
Grote-Rankin Company
Pike
Fifth
Pike and Fifth
Broadway High School
New Washington Tonight
Jim Barry
Tony Rosa
Packey McFarland
Abe Attell
Monarch
Westinghouse
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