Coulon to Fight Kenrick Return Match for Bantam Title
Johnny Coulon and Jem Kenrick signed for a return bout on March 6 at McDonoughville across from New Orleans. The bout will determine the bantamweight world title after Coulon’s English opponent, Kenrick, lost a 10 round decision to Coulon last Saturday.
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Johnny Coulon
Jem Kenrick
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McDonoughville
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Nelson Thompson Fight Talk Swirls After Wolgast Bout
San Francisco dispatch says Nelson leaves for Chicago after a bruising loss to Wolgast and hints at a rematch versus Cyclone Johnny Thom. Writers doubt Nelson can regain peak form, noting long career wear and signs of muscular degeneration. Wolgast plans a rest before choosing top challengers, while Nelson’s frame shows measurable shrinkage since 1908.
Ordeman Better Than Dr Roller Says Gotch
Henry Ordeman plans a short rest before intense training for future matches. He wants to face Dr Roller in Minneapolis Chicago or Kansas City in a winner take all bout and would back himself against Seattle’s Gotch. Ordeman eyes a match with Charley Cutler in Minneapolis or Chicago and Gotch offered to stake Ordeman about $1000 if they wrestle in a neutral city.
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Nelson
Chicago
Wolgast
Johnny Thom
Eddie Smith
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United Prem
Minneapolis
Minn
Henry Ordeman
Dr. Roller
Kansas City
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Charley Cutler
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Cutler
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Nelson Defeated by Wolgast Faces Return or Silent Retirement
The article analyzes Battling Nelson's loss to Ad Wolgast, noting his decline in speed and stamina and predicting a possible return match or retirement. It cites a shrinking physique, muscular degeneration, and the persistent hope of reclaiming the title, alongside other challengers circling Wolgast.
Battling Nelson Ends Rest, Proposes Wagers After Defeat
Nelson, revived by Turkish baths, disputes referee claims and vows to fight Wolgast. He offers side bets from 1000 to 6000 dollars and says he will rest three months at his ranch in O Bar New Mexico before resuming talks with Tom Jones and the champion.
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Tom Jones
Nelson’s Manager Urged He Quit in Wilder Bout
Jack Robinson pressed by Nelson’s seconds as Battling Nelson fights on in Monte. Robinson realizes in the 34th round he is beaten and is restrained from throwing in the sponge, Conley’s diamond belt and the championship at stake.
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Stamina Won for Conley in Bantamweight Title Fight
Frankie Conley defeated Monte Attell in Vernon for the bantamweight world title on an exhausted Attell after 42 rounds. Conley wore the San Francisco fighter down, tapping him on the neck as the outcome was decided.
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Jane
Frankie Conley
Monte Attell
Vernon
Conley
San Francisco
Frisco team tops betting site for 1909 Chicago football receipts
Frisco team and Cornell star John Monkrey figure in a shaky 1909 sports note. Ithaca hosts Cornell athletes, while Syracuse and coach Jim Ten Byck discuss indoor rowing and outdoor shell issues as crews adapt to currents and equipment challenges.
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Beret
Syracuse Caramen
Jim Ten Byck
Jeff to Learn Fancy Dances in Prison
Report suggests Jeff, a strong inmate known for fighting, will take up toe dancing to improve balance and steadiness. The plan draws comparisons with Maud Allan and Duncan and hints at potential disruption to rival performers.
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Jarmen
Maud Allan
Duncan
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Sarah Tyle
Pape's Diuretic Claims Quick Kidney and Backache Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a safe fifty cent remedy that quickly clears out of order kidneys and bladder. It promises relief from backache nervousness headaches sleeplessness and other symptoms of urinary tract issues. The copy urges readers to start treatment at first signs and to buy from any drugstore.
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Pharmnaciat, Banks
Mercante
Pape, Thompsson & Pape
Cincinnati
California Leads Union in Mile Track Training Grounds
California tops states with ten mile tracks in the foundation used as training grounds.
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California
Aberdeen May Sue Over League Reinstatement Loss
Aberdeen seeks possible damage action after losing reinstatement in the Northwestern league. Former Aberdeen manager contemplates suit as testimony showed about $7,000 posted yearly for league play. Talk turns to a Southwestern Washington league incorporating Aberdeen Hot Springs? Montesano Centralia and either Olympia or Chehalis.
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Grays Harbor
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Centralia
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Chehalie
Gleason Seeks San Francisco as Fight Venue
United Press reports promoter Jack Gleason pressing for San Francisco to host the Joe Frie rs Johnson heavyweight bout while talks with Tex Rickard proceed amid rumors of promoter discord and police planning discussions.
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Ban Francisco
Jack Gleason
Tex” Rickard
Joeffries-Johnson
Gleason
San Francisco
Rickard
Herget
Foxy Griff Adopts Wrights Scheme
The Cincinnati manager Clarke Griffith adopted a pitching control plan inspired by a recent story. The idea followed Christy Mathewson’s credited control from aiming at a mark and included a target for pitchers with a return runway to adjust throws.
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Clarke Griffith
Christy Mathewson
Ginger Williams Dies From Ring Injury in Fresno Fight
Ginger Williams a Visalia heavyweight died from injuries suffered Tuesday in the third round while fighting Kenneth Harmon of Bakersfield. The district attorney investigates the death with testimonies from spectators and ring men. Williams fell through the ropes striking his head and was bleeding from the skull. No immediate prosecutions appear likely.
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