Hearts Broken by Defeat in Boxing Commentaries
CORBETTS GOSSIP discusses the toll of defeat on champions like Terry McGovern and others such as Dempsey and Ryan. The piece reflects on fame, decline, and the harsh public gaze after falls from the top in boxing history. It also mentions Frisco promoters, fixed fights, and a note about John L Sullivan’s editing schedule for The Star.
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James J. Corbett
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Terry McGovern
Terry
Tom Gayers
John C. Heenan
Paddy Ryan
Sullivan
Mississippi City
San Francisco
Tommy Ryan
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Fitzsimmons
New Or
Portland
Ore
Dempsey
Jack
McGovern Meets Murphy in National Athletic Club Featherweight Show
Hughey McGovern of Brooklyn faces Tommy Murphy of New York in the main featherweight event at the National Athletic club tonight. Both are top contenders and the result is highly anticipated in sporting circles. Miss Ethel Garrett again won the Seattle Golf Club championship by defeating Mrs. Henry Carstens Tuesday.
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Philadelphia
Hughey McGovern
Brooklyn
Tommy Murphy
Apollo A. C
New York
National Athletic Club
Fettle
Ethel Garrett
Seatte Golf Club
Henry Carstens
Garrett
San Francisco tops Seattle in opening game at Recreation Park
San Francisco defeated Seattle 4 to 0 in the first game of the series at Recreation Park. Frisco led early with two runs in the first inning as Shields struggled at the plate, and the Seals never allowed Seattle a scoring chance. San Francisco added runs in the second and fifth, with Corbett and Shea contributing on defense and offense.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Recreation Park
Frisco
Seals
Indians
Shields
Shea
Corbett
Prince
Slats Davis
McHale
Friese
Prary, Corbett and Shea
Chimmie the Whale and Lightning Double Plays
Rusty Hall and Brother Wheeler sparked two quick double plays in Tuesday's game. The narrative highlights Hall reaching first on a ball then seeing Corbett’s feet tangled as the play unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty Hall
Brother Wheeler
Joe Corbett
Danny Shea
Stanta
Baby Kemmer
Charlie Shields
Washington
Shields
Lemon
Paris
Professor Shields
Portland
The Belt for Bob the Belt for Bob
Bod Fitz simmons will be champion heavyweight of the ring while James J Jeffries touring in Chicago says he will bequeath the title to the Cornishman. Jeff says Bob gave him a hard fight and he never yielded to anyone but Bob. Miss Sutton of Pasadena will play Miss Douglas of England for the world's tennis championship at Wimbledon and compete in Manchester. She sails May 20 at age 17.
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Frisco Mob
Frisco
United States
White
England
Britt
John L. Sullivan
Spokane
the Star
Chicago
Bod Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries
Jeff
Bob
Anaid Jeff
San Francisco
Misa Sutton
Pasadena
America
K. Douglas
Wimbleton Courts
London
Manchester
Europe
Miss Sutton
Park Wilson clean kick risks fine at Oakland game
Everett fans anticipate Thursday as Portland and Seattle baseball actions draw attention. McCloskey and Slate face disputes over umpire calls at Recreation Park. Jimmie McHale contends with Slate during a tense Seattle game rocker. A local paper sparks debate by challenging John L Sullivan sparring plans in Seattle next week.
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Park Wilson
Park
Dows
Oakland
Everett
Sint Bevis
Mr. Troad
McCloskey
Jones
Portland
Tacoma
Davia
Recreation Park
John L. Sulivan
Seattle
Balut
Sullivan and McCormick Exhibit in Nonviolent Self Defense Show
Reported as prize fight by a Times reporter misrepresented the event. Sullivan and Jim McCormick stage a vaudeville sketch of gun safe self defense, not a contest to injure. City officials and prosecutors show no intent to interfere while local papers critique the coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Seattle
Times Reporter
Gullivan
G Ullivan
Jim McCormick
Ballinger
Delaney
Mackintosh
Sheriff Smith
Kennel Club Beach Show Opens in San Francisco
The San Francisco Kennel Club opens its annual beach show at Mechanics' Pavilion with nearly every dog breed represented. The event highlights a wide range of canines and attracts local spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Tickets to Winona Lake Ind for May 12
Travel notice listing a $75.10 fare to Winona Lake Indiana with return via Northern Pacific. Tickets on gale May 12 only and travelers urged to call the Northern Pacific Ticket Office to arrange the trip.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Northern Pacific
N. P
Ose
Osler Theory Triggers Sullivan’s Theatrical Response
The crowd packed theaters as John L Sullivan prepared to rebut Dr William Osler who claimed men should be chloroformed at 60 and that he would take on any challenger. Sullivan cited Demosthenes Aristotle Plato Chaucer Spinosa and others who produced great work past age thresholds to refute Osler’s views.
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William Osler
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Demosthenes
Aristotle
Plato
Chaucer
Titian
Onardi da Vinck
Jory
Christopher Wren
St. Paul's Cathedral
Weetminster Abbey
John Hunter
Pasteur
Morse
Mommeen
Rome
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Whyt
Jersey City
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Ieach
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First Ave
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Mostag Theater
Russell & Irre
Cor
Madison
Zetta
Deisy Harcourt
Montgomery & Tor
Kosure @ Chaplin
Metrogrio
Nellie Garin
New Moving Pictures
Virginia
Cedar Street
Greenbaum
Second Ave
Tel—Suneet
Main
New York Liquor Co
Harry Silver
Yester Way
Albert Hansen
1St Avenue
M'Govern and
Siwashes
Keefe
R. HH
McLean
Hogan
Anggels
Oatland
Los Angeles
Goodwin
Torem
Dillon
Flood
Decatona
R. Hw. B. Omttland
Iberg, Mowkiman and
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Cleveland
Boston
Leowt
Ay San Pranciace
Psci
Portian Ant
Miret Slats
Jimmie McHale
Slats
Acore
Siman
Jimmie
Slate
Mefiaie
Meo
Outlet Clothing Co
Mr. C. Blumfield
the Outlet Clothing CO
Cor. Occidental Ave
Washington St
Seattle Lighting Co. P.1
Building
Fourth and Union
Gunset
Osler
Spinosa
Ans
Mak Laurents
Travis Shandy
Gus Corventes
Defoe
Robinson Crusee
Oliver Cromwell
Kohler & Chase
2D Ave
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Funket
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