Philadelphia Jack O'Brien profile and boxing career
The piece presents Joseph Francis Hagan known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, detailing his rise from amateur debut in 1896 to a pro career with 197 bouts, only one defeat, highlights like defeating George Crisp in 1901 for the English heavyweight title, training philosophy, and the belief boxing offers wealth with disciplined lifestyle. It notes his self-managed approach, preference for outdoor training, and focus on speed and accuracy to avoid injuries.
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Joseph Francis Hagan
Ring
Philadel
Jack” O'Brien
Philadelphia
Hagan
O'Brien
Elx
George Russell
Isador Strauss
Assa
Peter Jackson
Charlie Mitchell
England
Omee
Fitzsimmons to meet OBrien in Colma next month
A facetious New York writer quips that OBrien must have his solar plexus pickled to save a forthcoming meeting with Fitzsimmons in Colma. French motorists protest a proposed traffic bill requiring car numbers painted on vehicles and chauffeurs to carry a permit.
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O'Brien
Colma
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Minister of the Interior
France
Roosevelt Calls for Tougher Rules Against Football Foul Play
President Roosevelt urged officials to expand their authority and simplify rules to curb brutality in football. He spoke with Dr J W White at the White House advocating a gentleman’s agreement among colleges to enforce foul play rules in spirit and letter. He cited top quarterbacks from Chicago Mount Pleasant and Yale as exemplars.
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J. Wi- Ham White
Pennsylvania
White
White House
Berkeley's Two Coaches Boost California Football
J W Kibbs head coach and Dr F B Griffin assistant coach are praised as top West trainers. They are young, reputable athletes who master football science and motivate players under their direction. Their efforts help California win the intercol match by getting the team in condition and playing order.
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Ottwon
Penrose
California
Stiff at Notre Dame and football regulation talk
A fragment discusses accuracy in speed measurement for a proposed U S regulation, disputes in Chicago over a Notre Dame football headline, and mentions Taylorville Illinois banning football on the ground, Pewaukee Wis awaiting word. Gus Rouhim’s heavyweight claim rejected by multiple officials. Frank G Selee, former Chicago National League manager, noted.
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Chicago
Notre Dame
No Dame
Frank G. Selee
Chicago National League
Pueblo Club to Manage Western League Team Next Season
The article states Pueblo will manage the Western league club next season. It notes Pueblo as a good town for a winning team and a dead one for a lover, reflecting local sentiment. It describes a new basketball foul rule moving shooters back five feet, promising a revolution in form, faster play, and greater spectacle, with experts unsure about its impact.
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Pueblo
Local showdown set for Thanksgiving Wenatchee game
A Thanksgiving contest features the second team from the local high school against Wenatchee high school eleven in Wenatchee. Despite Wenatchee's strong season, visiting scrubs expect to grab a scalp from the river town squad.
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Wenatchee
Bearcatcher and Cruzados Set for California Match Race
Bearcatcher and Cruzados are poised for a high profile match race as Oakland racing gains credibility. Interest runs high with bookmakers from the East on site including Col. W. B. Applegate’s bookmaker F. M. Nelson. Rivalry stems from Cruzados beating Bearcatcher on opening day, fueling expectations of an early decisive race.
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Bearcatcher
KE. J. Baldwin
Cruzados
Sill
California
Baldwin
Garnet Ferguson
Oakland First Futurity Race Card Summary
Oakland California card reports multiple Futurity races with winners including Metiacuhtla at 1:12 and Witlinemm securing a close finish. Sir Preston and Matt Hogan both place in earlier Futurity heats, with detailed weights jockeys and times noted. Scratches include Cockware Loyal Front F B Shaw Dora L May Holliday and more. several races feature selling conditions and close margins.
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Sir Preston
Minden
Royal Rogue
Matt. Hogan Aia Adecee Teague
Recent Thoroughbred Workout Report Highlights Speed At Trials
Bombardier Mile clocked 1 42 percent and Hooligan Breezed a mile in 1 50. Dora 1 ran five furlongs in 1 06. Leash and Mountebank posted 1 16 for three quarters and six furlongs respectively. Two year old Arestaliator shows form in five furlongs 1 03.
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Aubuchon
Hoelias
Lloyd Fountain
Lady Goodrich
Dora
Foncasta
Frank Woods
Love's Labor
Flaunt
Leash
Arestaliator
Nashville Results First Race at 4m Purse Winners
Race card from Nashville shows results for four events. First race at 4 miles with Galvage winning, Rusk second, Chief Hays third in 1:14. Second race selling Margaret M. wins, Belden second, Gold mate third in 1:15 1-6. Third race 1 mile purse Envoy wins, Perryman second, Corruscate third in 1:41 1. Fourth race selling Bensonturst led, Fiasco runner-up.
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Rusk
Chief Hays
Margaret M
Belden
Goldmate
Envoy
Perryman
Corruscate
Bensonturst
Fiasco
Return Game Set To Decide Tie Between Ren ton and West Seattle
A rematch between Ren ton and West Seattle football teams is planned on Ren ton grounds to settle the Sunday tie game played at West Seattle. The earlier contest ended with both sides equal, prompting the upcoming clash to determine the winner.
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Renton
West Seattle
GridIron Players Injured In Sunnyside Game
Delany of Ellensburg and Thompson of Bunnyside, two players badly hurt in Saturday’s Sunnyside game between Bunnyside High and a team from the state normal school, are reported progressing finely though still under doctor care. Sunnyside won 21 to 12.
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Ellensburg
Sand Thompson
Bunnyside
Sunnyside
State Normal School
Freshmen and Sophomores Clash in Scrappy High School Football
Freshmen and sophomores organized rival football teams at the high school and plan to meet again next week after the freshmen won the cane rush over the sophomores. Monday's games had the freshmen facing the second high school team and the sophomores facing the first team, with both sides holding their opponents for downs. Coaches are members of the main eleven and the teams show solid form.
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Freshies
Sophsm
Sophs
Thanksgiving clash set for Tacoma high school showdown
Seattle edged Tacoma earlier this season but Tacoma has improved recently and the Thanksgiving game in Tacoma is poised to be competitive with both teams eager for a win in the City of Destiny.
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Tacoma
Seattle
City of Destiny
Anyy
High School Eleven Prepares for Tough Spokane Match
Coach Frost drills the Seattle eleven for a decisive Saturday game against Spokane High School. Spokane has built strong teams this season, and early scores show Spokane holding the edge over Seattle, with Whitman and the university also yielding a tie. Frost remains confident his squad can rival any state team.
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Spokane High School
Spokane Bunch
Seattle
Whitman
University
Deafness Cured By Halls Catarrh Cure Claim
Deafness cannot be cured unless the inflammation is removed and the ear tube restored. Catarrh causes most cases, an inflamed mucous membrane. One hundred dollars for any case of deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circular free. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Make the Matter Pills for Constipation. Save money, Read page 6.
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Cheney & Go
Toledo
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