Tim Sullivan promises fight will be on the level
Big Tim Sullivan, guardian of fight money for Jeffries Johnson, says any crookedness will be exposed in New York courts. He notes 940000 on hand and 120000 more before the ring, vows to denounce bets and protect investors if the bout is tainted. The purse totals about 76000 to the winner, with careful safeguards implied. He previews a strong stance against any fakery. The other item reports Rev George Schroeder resigning as Elmwood church pastor to serve as an umpire in the Missouri league.
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NEW York
Mie
Tim’ Sullivan
Jeffries-Johnson Merit
Big Tim
Jeff
Johnne
Tay
Younandon
Peoria
Ill
George Schroeder
First Congregational Church
Elmwood
Schroeder
Balin
League
Dad Baba
Ireland
Omnis
Hogland
Jack Johnson
Jack
Tommy Horns
America
Mr. Casey
Attell
Joe Choynski
Joe
Nester
Pitesimmons
Hob
Corbett
Jeffries
Joe Bernstein
Monte Attell
Moses
Laws
Charles M. Dentelea Leads New York A C with Record
Charles M. Dentelea of the New York A C holds a standout performance, tallying a notable score as the club pursues a strong showing. The report highlights his contribution amid team competition and local athletics coverage.
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Charles M. Dentelea
The
New York A. C
Wolgast Vows Rematch With Nelson in 1920s Fight
Ad Wolgast, en route to Chicago, tells Kansas City writers he and Nelson will meet again. He claims he beat Nelson before and will win easier next time, planning to name the terms himself. Wolgast heads to a Kansas City stage engagement starting March 13 and says he will ignore challenges from Tommy Murphy and Owen Moran until the contract ends.
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Unihed Press
Kansas City
Wolgast
Chicago
Nelson
Tommy Murphy
Owen Moran
Lightweight Champion Reflects On Fights And Velvet Brake Beams
The 21 year old world lightweight champion A Wolgat recounts his rise from Milwaukee to Los Angeles, credits manager Tom Jones, and warns rivals that the velvet may endanger fighters as he defends his crown. He recalls breakbeams, railings of life, and vows to stay on top with discipline and hard work.
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Marty
Panny Webster
Silane
Los Angeles
Jack Cadillac
Mich
Ad Wolgaer
Bey Fast
Tom Jones
Tom
Mary
Amy
A. Wolgat
A Baseball Life of Jim O Rourke and the Reserve Rule
The article recalls W H Hurlburt guiding the National League through early scandal and the rise of the reserve rule. It focuses on Jim O Rourke’s bold negotiation with John Day, waiving certain rights to stay in baseball, and his rise with the New York team from 1888 to 1890. It notes Day’s later role and teases further notes on O Rourke’s final seasons.
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W. H. Hariburt
O Lds
George Mall
Nichols
Jim Devlin
Louisville
Devlin
Providence
Yale Law School
Bret
Isa Ance
Yam
Shar Wattage
O'Rourke
John B. Day
New York Nationals
Day
New York
Bridgeport
Young Rourke
Baseball. Com
O' Rowery
John
Daily Lesson in Billiards Card Sketches and Cues
A compact billiards lesson describes cue ball path and cushion contacts to carom with object balls. It covers cue ball speeds and directions, aiming to kiss the object ball, and notes cushion bounces at A B Cc and D while detailing diagram references and twist effects.
New Pool Table Design With Side Pockets
A novel pool table with two pockets on each side and none at the corners has been introduced. The game resembles billiards more than pool and is said to be of Australian origin. John Sullivan of the University of Michigan has signed with the Louisville team as an outfielder.
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John Sullivan
University ‘of Michigan
Louisville
Scar aids Jimmy Archer in throwing from squat position
Dr. Keane, Tigers physician, explains a long scar on Jimmy Archer's right arm acts like muscle, enabling a nap throw from squatting or standing. He does not move other body parts while throwing, a skill once mastered by Lee Garvin behind the plate.
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Keane
Detroit Tigers
Jimmy Archer
Archer
Lee Garvin
Hal Chase May Captain Yankees
Hal Chase, popular first baseman for the New York American League team, is believed by admirers to succeed Wille Keeler as captain of the Yankees. They say he is brainy as the game to lead and would speed up the whole team.
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New York
March
Hal Chase
Wille Keeler
Yankees
Long
California Colleges to Row in Interuniversity Regatta
Stanford and Berkeley representatives announce an eight-oared varsity race on the Sausalito course for April 16. A possible four-oared freshman contest may follow. If the frosh race occurs the varsity course would be shortened from two and a half miles to one and a quarter miles.
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Stanford University
Stanford
Berkeley
Sausalito
Bonehead or Not A Baseball Blunder From The Past
In a summer game between Philadelphia and Washington Cy Moran of the Athletics impressed the Senators with nine innings of pitching until a costly ninth inning miscues altered the outcome. Cantillon trusted a rookie, who froze under pressure and misplayed a fly ball leading to a critical run.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Cy Moran
Athletics
Senators
Cantillon
Cysepitter
Jos
Tommy Ryan May Return To Ring
Hy United Pree reports Tommy Ryan seeks a return to boxing at an early date. NSC match maker will accommodate if sincere. March 10 plans to bring a man to him.
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Tommy Ryan
Wee
National Sporting Club
Ryan
Tt Diate
Gy Vege
Johnson and friends slip into pavilion for Jeffries fight
A 1901 account recalls Jack Johnson and companions finding a route into the Mechants' pavilion annex to watch the Jeffries and Rubini bout. The trio evaded guards, removed items, and slipped into the main arena as the fight began, a noted early moment in Johnson's boxing years.
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Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Tooth Talks by the Regal Dentists
The Regal Dentists invite readers to have their teeth examined at no cost and to receive first class, painless care without plates. They offer treatment for pyorrhea alveolar or Rigg's disease with a written guarantee and at a moderate price.
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Rigg
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