Sharkey the Toughest Nut I Ever Had to Crack
The account recalls a November 3, 1899 boxing bout at Teland Athletic between the narrator and Tom Sharkey. Despite a hand injury, the fighter relied on right-handed power, avoided left-handed punches, and fought to counter Sharkey’s rushes, eventually winning as referee George Siler stopped the bout after Sharkey’s heavy blows. The match drew 10,000 spectators who urged Sharkey on as the bell rang.
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Tom Sharkey
Joh
New Teland Athletic
Fitasime
Owever
Ted Ty
Sharkey
Key
Siler
Hickory
Pitesimmons
George Siler
Johnson Details Byrne Bout as Soft Yet Career Highlight
The Star previews Jack Johnson’s forthcoming second story in which the champion describes his battle with Tommy Byrne as gentle in form yet pivotal for his career in the ring, underscoring its significance from his perspective.
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Jack Johnson
Tommy Byrne
Football reforms loom as rules panel prepares verdict
The piece argues that football faces a demand for radical changes after years of tinkering. It cites Walter Camp and other experts urging modernization while critics fear misguided public influence. Pending deliberations could yield only minor adjustments next season.
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United States
Walter Camp
Yost
HYSTERIA AMERICANA AND THE FOOTBALL FUSS
A critical column rails at national obsession with football describing both anti and pro camps as hysterical. It cites Harvard Yale ticket prices and argues the sport fuels excessive passion and social tension, urging cooler heads to avoid civil conflict.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Ketchel Seeks Rough Seas and Big Fights Abroad
Boxing star Stanley Ketchel leaves San Francisco seeking travel and possible bouts in Australia and New Zealand. He plans meetings with King Alfonso and Billy Papke while avoiding Europe, aiming for Australia with hopes of a Burna clash if he proves himself. His defeat by Johnson and the death of manager Willus Britt push him toward a long voyage and a new path.
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Stanley Ketchel
San Francisco
Ketchel
King Alfonso
Europe
Bill Lang
Tommy Burna
Billy Papke
Licely
Ketch
Johnson
Willus Britt
Walker Otis antigambling law upheld in San Francisco court
In San Francisco Judge Frank Dunne overruled a demurrer by Charles Schwartz charged with gambling, upholding the Walker Otis antigambling law. Schwartz had bet at Recreation baseball park last fall that the San Francisco team would not score in a given inning. The case mirrors issues in a separate California Supreme Court matter involving race track bettors at Emeryville.
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San Francisco
Walker Otis
Frank Dunne
Charles Schwarts
Schwarte
Schwartz
John Siebold
Recreation Baseball Park
California Supreme Court
Emeryville
Ketchel and Johnson To Share Stable Roles
Stanley Ketchel announced en route to Grand Rapids that he will become Jack Johnson’s stable mate. He appointed Geo. Little, Johnson’s manager, to act for him as well. The clash of fighters and politics creates unlikely alliances. Ketchel had resisted joining the man who recently dealt him his career’s worst beating.
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Stanley Ketchel
Grand Rapids
Jack Johnson
Geo. Little
Little
Ketchel
Willus Britt
Ketch
Rickard predicts half a million from fight pictures
The article outlines Tex Rickard’s optimistic financial plan for boxing films tied to the Jeffries Johnson era. He estimates total value around $603,000 with European rights and domestic sales, planning multiple film sets and weekly leasing to studios, vaudeville circuits, and distributors.
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Rickard
Jack Veason
Gleason
Filma
Jeffries
Johnson
YMCA Names Wrestling Team After Tryouts
The YMCA wrestling tryouts selected seven members for the first team. W Farrell won the 10 pound class, H Donaldson the 115 pound class and captain, P Jones the 175 pound class, N Langes the 186 pound class, L Wray the 146 pound class, J Jackson the 158 pound class, and M Hardy in the heavyweight class.
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W. Farrell
H. Donaldson
P. Jones
N. Langes
Clase
L. Wray
J. Jackson
M. Hardy
Langford barred from Memphis boxing clash
UPI reports sam Langford, known as Beggar Sam, is barred from fighting in Memphis as mayoral officials draw the color line. Phoenix club officials say they will seek black fighters to meet Langford, but no local white opponents are believed able to last two rounds.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Sam” Langford
Memphia
Phoenix Club
Langford
Oye
Heydler Named Lynch Chief Adviser In National League
United Press reports that Thomas Lynch’s election as National League president ends internal dissension and affirms his plan to have John Hapdjor as his chief adviser in New York on December 22.
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United Prep
New York
Thomas Lynch
National League
New York F
John Hapdjor
Another Hyland Thompson Fight Set for January 10
Cyclone Johnny Thompson and Fighting Dick Hyland of California have been matched to fight 16 rounds before the Empire Athletic club January 10. Thompson earned a close decision in a recent City Meeting on the strength of his clever work in the early stages of the bout.
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My United
Kansas City
Johnny Thompson
Dick Hyland
California
Empire Athletic Club
Thompson
Comer Frank Kiaua Wins Six Round Bout
Frank Kiaua, a newcomer, boxed a six round draw earlier then won a decision over Jim Flynn, Pueblo fireman, in fast rounds. Local critics were impressed with Kiaua’s performance as a rising fighter.
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United Pres
Frank Kiaua
Hilly Papke
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Kiauete
Bargain Silver Plated Childs Set Promotions
Advertises Holmes and Edwards silver plated 3 piece child’s sets at prices $1.25 to $1.50 with patterns including ray finisk emement and hollow handles. Mentions comparisons to adult sets and Santa gift appeal. Ends December 24 with various handle designs and imitation ivory options.
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Holmes & Edwards
Holmer & Edwards
Henry Seare
Boneee
Corontal
Tommy Byrne Cablegram Sparks Johnson Johnson Talks
A Sydney cablegram released in Ban Francisco reports Tommy Byrne offering to fight Johnson before July if the Jeffries articles allow it. The suggestion to stage a pre July 4 championship bout conflicts with the Jeffries Johnson terms, making acceptance unlikely.
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United Press
Banancisco
Uiblle
Ommy Byrne
Sydney
Johnson
Jeffries
Johnson Finteh
Tommy Burns
Jefthen-Johnson
Ballard Club Expands Hall for Big January Smoker
Arrangements by the Ballard Athletic club increase seating at Syphor's hall for a January 12 smoker to 1000 spectators. Fitzgerald's gladiators will perform, replacing the previous 400 seat capacity that proved insufficient. Fans crowded walls at the last event seeking a glimpse of the action.
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Ballard Athletic Club
Syphor's Hall
Fitzgerald
Gladiators
Penny May Not Meet Redskins
The Carlisle Indians and Pennsylvania will likely not face each other again on the gridiron due to rough play, leading to Pennsylvania dropping the Red Men from their schedule and Dartmouth possibly taking Penn's place.
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Penny
Redskins
Carlile
Backing Up Plays Key For Outfield Labor
Outfielders must back up plays to prevent runners advancing and to boost confidence for better catches. The article cites Pirates vs. Dodgers in the World Series as evidence, noting Cobb’s misplay when not backing up, and Abbottstein’s run to third after the miscue.
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Johnny
Chase
Abstein
Gleason and Rickard at outs over fight
Ban Francisco reports a clash over venue as Gleason and Rickard dispute where the Jeffries Johnson bout will take place. Gleason insists San Francisco is the proper site despite Tex Hickard claims, while Rickard says Utah and other cities may host, with San Francisco favored by locals.
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Gleason
Rickard
United Prep
Ban Francisco
Jeffries-Johnson
San Francisco
Tex Hickard
Jack Gleason
Hickard
Texin
al Lake
Balt Lake
San Clace
Jeffries
Zbysko Fails to Throw Dr Roller in Kansas City Bout
United Press report from Kansas City on December 22 describes Zbysko failing to throw Dr Roller of Seattle twice in 96 minutes. Roller stayed off the mat under pressure and remained the aggressor, with no real pin threat perceived. The match ends without a rematch announcement.
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Zbysko
DR. Roller
Kanbas City
Zbysco
Dr Roller
Seattle
Holler
Naere
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