Hanlon Beaten in Sixteen Rounds by Corbett in San Francisco
In a ferocious featherweight bout in San Francisco, Young Corbett stopped Eddie Hanlon in the sixteenth round after Hanlon endured brutal punishment. Referee Graney intervened as Hanlon faded, with Corbett dominant in the exchanges and praised for merciful restraint. Corbett earned a share of the gate receipts, while Hanlon’s bravado and defense kept him fighting until the stoppage.
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San Francisco
Dec. D
Evddie Hanlon
Young Corbett
Graney
Hanlons
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Corbett
Henson
Yeriad
Newt
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Amouc
Harry Corbett
Hlanton
Jack Munroe
Jef
Butte, Mont
Corbett vs Hanlon Round by Round Fight Report
The account details Corbett pressing Hanlon with jabs and rights in round one, scoring to the nose and body. Hanlon fights defensively, absorbs punches, and lands a few body and face blows in return. In round two Corbett drives straight blows to the face while Hanlon tires, with clinches and exchanges ending in renewed Corbett offense. Round three sees sustained trading as Corbett lands uppercuts and rights while Hanlon bleeds, the pace remains high and Corbett gains advantage toward the fast end of the round. The narrative highlights Corbett scoring with straight rights, lefts, and uppercuts, while Hanlon lands some clean blows but shows slowing, with Corbett finishing the stretch in the lead. Corbett smiles and presses the attack, delivering exchanges to the body and face, including a sharp right to the ear and a decisive series of lefts and rights.
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Corbett
Hanlon
Eddie
Denver
Hanson
Han Jon
Edille
Fighting Five Triumph Closes Richmond Defeat
The Quakers lost 4 to 0 to Richmonds Fighting Five before about 2100 fans at the Auditorium. Indianapolis stars Pierce and McGilvray led brilliant team play aided by Way and Bannon as Richmond defense stifled the Quaker attack. Lush, the Western League umpire, called two fouls on Way and Cunningham each, while Bone drew one. Richmond maintained the lead through all periods with goals by Pierce and McGilvray.
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Quakers
Indian Cage
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Indianapolis
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Bannon
Barney Doherty
Heavenly Twins
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McGilvray
Bone
Cunningham
Coggshall
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Indians
Jessup
MacGilvray
Sertes
Emmeesanees Tae
Elwood Triumph Sparks Marion Tumble in Close Game
Elwood edged Marion 5 3 in a fast paced Indiana football matchup at Elwood. Roberts led Elwood with driving plays, Lyons starred on offense and defense, while Marion fought to tie late but fell short as time ran out.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Marion
Spencer
Roberts
Lyons
White
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Afner Fitzgerald
Jean Lyons
Cameron White
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Kokomo Defeats Logansport 5 to 2 in Cold Arena
Kokomo beat Logansport 5 to 2 in a fast game with Berry stellar in goal for Logansport and Callahan contributing for Logansport. Attendance was 800 due to extreme cold. standings show Kokomo 12 wins, 6 losses, Logansport 6 wins, 20 losses.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
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Callahan
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Teeneeeree Eeteeee
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Danville Defeated by Lafayette in Slow Hockey Match
Danville loses 6 to 2 to Lafayette in a sluggish game at the Casino. Scoring details show Dawson, Daly, Gavitt, and Campbell among the scorers. Attendance reported at 1,000 with Kilgara refereeing and Sutherland leading for Danville.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Jack Ryan to Fight Billy Rotchford in Peoria on Jan 12
Local pugilist Jack Ryan is matched to oppose Billy Rotchford in Peoria on January 12. They will contest ten rounds in what promises a closely fought bout as both fighters are in good shape and capable. Jack Cullen of this city meets Jiminy in a six round curtain-raiser the same night.
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Billy Rotchford
Peoria
Jack Cullen
Jiminy
Four Good Favorites Lost At New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 29 Travers Exclam ation Ginspray and J P Mayberry were the beaten favorites. Floyd K ran up and bought in after his race. First race results list Floyd K as winner, Reckoner second, Medal third with times. Second race saw Little Jack Horner win, Joe Goss second, Travers third. Third race Harmakis won with Exclamation second, Dutiful third. Fourth race De Reszke won, Mynheer second, Monograph third. Fifth race Stone Wall won, Badger second, Ginspray third. Sixth race Inquisitive Girl won, Duncan second, Arthur third. New Orleans entries listed for Wednesday across six races with numerous horses and weights.
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Ginspray
J. P. Mayberry
Floyd K
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Reckoner
W. Hennessy
Medal
Fuller
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Joe Goss
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Harmakis
Pleratt
L. Wilson
Dutiful
W. Fisher
de Reszke
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Pieratt
Stonewall
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Minder
CW. Hennessy
Duncan
Fisher
Arthur
Barristers Meet Silverburg in New Year Polo Clash
Manager Winterrowd of the Barrister polo team in the Commercial League arranges out of town games. The Barristers travel to Muncie to face the fast Silverburg club on New Year’s afternoon.
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Two-Year-Old Trotter Rexitonia Sold to Pierson
Samuel D. Pierson, a known local horseman, bought the two-year-old filly Rexitonia by Rex Americus 2:114 from Dr. E. J. Meyers of Buffalo. Rexitonia, raised at Village Farm by C. J. and Harry Hamlin, trotted a full mile in 2:25 and a quarter in 33 seconds, and is a sister of Lord Derby and The Abbott. The dam’s line traces to Hambletonian 10. the filly is registered with the American Trotting Association and highly valued, with an offer of 1,200 dollars reportedly rejected.
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Dare Devil
the Monk
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Bonners Protest Against the Record
Robert E. B. and Frederick Bonner protest the official record set by Lou Dillon at Glenville. They cite a wind shield and ball-bearing axles in Lou Dillon’s sulky, contrasting with Maud 8 who used an earlier high-wheel sulky. They claim Maud 8’s record owed nothing to such contrivances.
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Frederick Bonner
Robert Bonner
American Trotting Register Association
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Lou Dillon
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Oarsman Wins Ingleside Mile And Sixteen Handicap
San Francisco December race day features Oarsman the favorite edging Fossil by a head after a strong stretch drive with Jockey Burns praised for a perfect ride. Hellas paid 1 to 1 and several longshots hit, while Chandler’s license faced revocation amid a contract dispute with Caesar Young.
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Trades for Players Keep Magnates Busy
Indianapolis club president Charles Ruschaupt and manager William Phillips, with Minneapolis president W H Watkins, held talks in Indianapolis about forthcoming trades. Watkins seeks several Indianapolis players, with Fox likely headed to Minneapolis and Dickey's signing earlier discussed. Fishermen of shifts include possible outfield surplus, potential pitcher trades, and a near overhaul of the infield. T J Bryce of Columbus visited George W Bliss to discuss happenings.
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Hoosiers
W. H. Watkins
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Sir Hugh Falls In Race At Ascot Park
Los Angeles December 29 report from Ascot Park notes Sir Hugh, the odds favorite in the first race, fell at the head of the stretch while Redfern, his jockey, escaped uninjured. Best Man led betting for the last race as a large crowd watched. Weather clear and track fast with several races and full card summaries.
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Crawfordsville Nips Local Y M C A 23 to 21 in Fast Tilt
Crawfordsville beats the Indianapolis Y M C A 23 to 21 in a rough fast game at the Y M C A gym. About 40 spectators watched as Hardin of the local team missed a late clear shot with thirty seconds left, granting Crawfordsville the win. Captain McClamrock of Crawfordsville said seven years of attempts to defeat the Indianapolis Y M C A shaped the outcome.
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Riddle
Ran-Cheros Defeat Manchus to Win School Basketball Title
The Ran-Cheros, a frat from the 8 class, won the school basketball championship at the Y M C A gym, defeating the Manchus, a frat from the June 04 class. Bohnstadt, Spohr, and White starred. final score 2 to 1 with White scoring four points and Bohnstadt two.
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Shortridge Second Team to Report Today
The Shortridge basketball squad held one hour of practice at the Y M C A Gym yesterday noon. No complete second team yet, but Captain Gipe said many athletes will report today to earn places. Riddle stars for the team with accurate throws and swift play, with McKinney and Captain Gipe also showing strong form.
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Barristers Beat Tish-I Mingoes In Fast Amateur Match
The Barristers defeated the Tish-I Mingoes 4 to 8 in a swift amateur contest that required nine minutes of overtime for the winning goal. Clark in goal starred in extra time while Samp Sell and Oliver sparked the Barrister rush line with key plays. Gardner scored for the Tish-I-Mingo. neither side had a regular lineup and the crowd Arlingtoned the Commercial League clash.
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Sampsell
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Gardner
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Henley Not After Jason Denied By Richmond Club
Richmond December 2 The rumor that Henley manager of the Richmond polo team seeks Jason of Fort Wayne Central League and would trade Mouhton and cash is denied Henley says he is satisfied with his present lineup and fans expect the Quakers to regain first place within the week.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
Henley
Jason
Ft. Wayne
Lee
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Chess tournament picks for Monte Carlo challenge cup
Arnous de Revere announces the starting field for the Monte Carlo cup challenge. Swiderski of Berlin Marco and Ster of Vienna Marshall of New York Maroczy of Budapest and Gunsberg of London named to start. Tournament begins early February and runs four weeks.
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Barristers Star at Goal in Amateur Polo Exhibition
Clark Siges with barristers Hezlep Clark starred at goal in a amateur polo game last night. After the contest he signed to tat position regu, signaling a move to a new role with the team.
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