O Brien the Prince of Fares and the Philadelphia Jack
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien once known as a faker and showman rises from crooked beginnings to pursue boxing glory. He hires English tutor Herbert Forder as press agent and the tale recounts Joe Hagan scheme with Billy Paine ends in loss, revealing O'Brien's ascent in sport and crime lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jack O'Arien
Pugttteman
A. J. Drewel-Biddie
O'Brien
Herbert Forder
Seattle
Forder
O’brien
Joe Hagan
Boston
Chicago
Pork and Bean Brigade
Billy Paine
Hagan
Billy
Foxy Paine
Joe
Young Joe
Paine
Young
Nine
Joseph Hagan
Jack O’brien
Two Men Have Won the Derby Three Times
Special Correspondence from London notes that only Edward of England and Lord Roseberry have won the Derby three times in 38 years. It traces royal participation, horses like Persimmon, St Frusquin, and Minoru, and records King Edward's Derby victories and total earnings surpassing $100,000.
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King and
Peer
London
Edward
England
Lord Roseberry
Tis Majesty
Prince
Newmarket
Richard Marah
Persimmon
Ascot
Goodwood
Rothachild
Diamond Jubilee
Watts
Mornington Cannon
Diamond Jubbes
Cannon
Maresh
Herbert Jones
Jones
King Edward
Minoru
Benefit Dance for the Varsity Crew
Students at a university plan a wave dance in the gym within two weeks to raise funds for sending the Varsity eight to face Wisconsin. The university offers its services gratis and the committee aims to net about 6600 dollars.
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Ae University
Wisconsin
University Bend Hee
Reform School Captain Recruits Escaped Boxers in Ring
In Ban Diego California on February 28 Captain Mill Connors of the Whittier reform school selected two escaped youths to fight. He seized them after their bouts and kept them from leaving the arena. One fighter cited distraction from the audience as a reason for losing.
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Ban Diego
Cal
Kid
Amertrot
Clark to Pitch for Varsity Nine This Spring
Jimmy Clark will pitch for the Varsity this spring and practice on the gym floor when possible. He disputes a report that he will quit university baseball and vows to explain the matter after reading it in the Sunday paper. Clark says he will pitch and will not be barred from the gym by Dr Hall.
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Jimmy Clark
Clark Torday
D. C. Mal
The
Echool
Hall
Murphy and Moran Set for Title Contender Bout in San Francisco
San Francisco February 24 Tommy Murphy and Owen Moran prepare for a high stakes lightweight match that could decide the next champion after Ad Wolgast. Moran leads in admirers but Murphy gains support from his training and extra rounds.
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San Francisco
Eyen
The
Sporting World
Tommy Murphy
Owen Moran
Ad Wolgast
Moran
Murphy
Harlem
Memoir of Morney Cannon Highlights England’s Early Jockey Era
Morning star Cannon, famed English jockey son of Tom Cannon, recounts 19th century riding life. He recalls Derby winner Flying Fox for the Duke of Westminster in 1899, lists top win totals from 1887 to 1899, and notes changes from Tod Sloan’s era. He reflects on training, retirement due to rheumatism, and contrasts youth racing in England with modern practice.
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Morningstar Cannon
Tom Cannon
England
Fred Archer
Cannon
Keys
Flying Fox
M. EF. Blanc
Duke of Westminster
Tod Sloan
Washington candidates drive for another net win in spring
A local sports note outlines Washington hopefuls pushing to improve. Coach Dode Brinker plans practice for tomorrow afternoon if weather allows, aiming to strengthen the team for a championship run in 1909.
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Washington
Deamine Acarumalins
Dode Brinker
Daveno Folding Davenport Demonstration In Window
A window demonstration this week showcases the Daveno folding davenport. The display highlights easy open and close with mattress and bedding inside, offering a bed by day and seat by night without wrinkling the upholstery. Available in mahogany, golden oak, waxed oak, or Early English finish.
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Davenot
Tom Jones the Man Who Stood by Bill Papke's Rise
The piece traces Tom Jones, manager of the lightweight leader Bill Papke, who praised Ad Wolgast after his loss to Nelson and joined Wolgast in a show after a bar job. It highlights Jones's loyalty, his work in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and the evolving boxing scene around Papke and Wolgast.
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Ad Wolgast
de Champeen
Tom Jones
Bat Nelson
Jones
Bill Papke
Mr. Jones
Frisco
Tone 92
Billy Papke
Arketst
Bill
Stan Ketchel
Los Angeles
Folke
Bil Papke
Papke
Billy
William
Jeffries
Jim
Jeff
Jack Kipper
Jeffries Resort
Tomcee
Ad Rothin
Wolgast
Delaney and Jeffries Headline Training Shakeup in California
Rumors swirl over whether Delaney will serve as Jeffries chief trainer for the Johnson fleet in California. Mutual friends seek to unite veteran trainer Delaney with Jeffries as preparations for the championship continue. Sam Berger opposes Delaney citing a wish to claim credit for Jeffries return to winning form.
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Billy Delaney
Jeffries
Californ
Johnson
Delancey
Jeff
Janey
Kaufman
Sam Berger
Delaney
Berger
Rumer
W S Football Men Start a Scandal
Otto Deaner and Will Miner of the W S football team accuse Coach Kienholz of promising payment for their services and failing to pay. They have hired an attorney to pursue the matter. Deaner was involved in a prior dispute with the University of Washington, affecting athletic relations. Trusty Rhoades, once Athletics’ Jonah, will not play in the American League this year as Cleveland releases him to an American Association club.
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Dy United Press
Pullman
Otto Deaner
Will Miner
W. S
Kienhols
Kienholz
Deaner
University of Washington
Rhoades
Athletics
Jonah
Cleveland
Johnson signs 1916 contract and pool champ seated
Walter Johnson of Washington signs his 1916 contract while Jerome eres pool champion is seated as a loving cup by Rochester friends. Heinie Heltmueller will not report to the Athletics at Atlanta on March 1 amid salary dispute. Bicycle repair service by A L Hall at 1111 Firat is listed.
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Jerome Eres
Oohester Friends
Heinie Heltmueller
Athletics
Atlanta
Heinie
Club
Oriental Rug Sale Offers Historic Value Deals
Oriental Rug sale announces a week long event with new season purchases. Highlights include Persian rug 4 2 by 7 9 for 8850, Kurdistan pieces, Kazak and Khiva selections at substantial savings. Customers urged to inspect values even without purchase.
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Kurdistan
Belouchistan
Bargains in Our Exchange Dept Offer Fresh Used Furniture
Our exchange department announces a new batch of used household furniture for the week. Prices are cut very low to reduce stock before spring housecleaning. Call tomorrow to see the splendid values awaiting you.
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Jack O'Brien
Jockey Club
W. Hope Johnstone
Leonidas
Chief
Paradox
Fiily
Counterpane
Persimon
St. Frusquin
Bett
Perstromon
Sinday
Sera
Resteatny
Clark
Varsity Nine
Husky Flinger
Ringsider
Sheena
Morny” Cannon
Pitegerald
Walter Johnson
A. L. Hall
Firat
Ote
Stevens
Sways Free
Wirerly
Miei
Py Pine
Ana
Second Ave
Union S
Axminster
Brussels
Ingrain
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