Famed fighter Luther McCarty’s varied early life
Luther McCarty, born March 17, 1892 near Lincoln Nebraska, held many jobs from ranch work to coast to coast voyages. His youth included schooling in Colorado Springs, moving through Omaha Los Angeles and Boston before turning to boxing and earning fame by knocking Carl Morris and defeating Walt Adams in 1911.
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Giants Will Battle Before Record Crowd
The Vernon arena hosts a 20 round heavyweight title fight between Luther McCarty of Nebraska and Al Palzer of Iowa. A record crowd of about 14 000 is expected as both camps buzz with confidence and betting runs high for the undecided bout.
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Wanderings of Sports Rumor and Boxing Notes
The column teases parcel post boosts for press agents, mocks Nelson, and previews upcoming bouts including Danny O'Brien vs Lonnie Austin for the Northwest welter title. It also mentions Palzer and McCarty results, Seattle bar life, and witty jabs at boxing and baseball figures with speculation on 1913 season moves.
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Motormen Start on Long Road Race
Four teen racing cars begin a 184.2 mile county road race at 7 a m from Pacific Beach San Diego. Spectators travel by car to watch the event along turns and grades with preparations for injuries to drivers and spectators. Yankee Schwartz won a separate boxing bout in Columbus and Batting Nelson. Cincinnati manager Miller Huggins signs Larry McLean of the Reds. Hotel Virginia advertises elegant rooms at low rates.
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Mrs Brush Among Few Women Owners in Baseball
Mrs John T Brush widow of the late Giants president becomes one of three women club owners in baseball. She appoints her son in law Charles Hempstead to head the club while John McGraw remains manager. The estate is valued at about 3 000 000 and the franchise is among the most valuable in baseball.
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Burns Favored Over Murphy in Coffroth Showdown
Frankie Burns of Oakland and Harlem Tommy Murphy of New York weighed 135 pounds each as they prepare for Coffroth's 8th at arena in San Francisco. Burns opens as favorite at 10 to 7 after training, with bettors citing Burns solid win over One Round Hogan and Murphy's 20 round decision against Hogan.
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Harlem Tommy Murphy
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Chance to Discuss Highlanders Move With New York Duo
Frank Chance will travel to Chicago to meet Frank Farrell of the New York Americans on January 7 to discuss joining the Highlanders for the coming season.
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Nixon Dentist: Cross Sees Loss of Interest in Dentistry
Leach Cross, once a dentist, abandons the profession after 19 fights since December 11, 1911, earning $26,000. He jokes that to match such income he would have to yank all teeth in the Bronx and replace them with crockery. The Bronx is described as New York City's populous borough.
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Female rooters spark divorce case in San Jose
Supreme Court Justice Mithun ruled for Nellie Chase wife of Hal Chase star first baseman of the New York club in the American league. Chase was awarded custody of their child. Nellie named several correspondents she called female baseball rooters. The Chases were married in San Jose California. Warren Gill, former Minneapolis first baseman, was purchased by the Minneapolis association team in Los Angeles.
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