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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
3
A historic advertisement touts Swamp-Root as a world famous remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It promises free mail samples and includes testimonies asserting health benefits and personal recovery claims from readers.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Swamp-Root kidney remedy from Dr Kilmer Co. It describes kidney disease and related symptoms, promises cures, offers free sample, and lists Binghamton NY as the mailing address for orders. It emphasizes strength and energy restoration through the tonic and urges readers to purchase bottles locally.
In a dramatic Brooklyn bout Terry McGovern loses by a late stoppage to Danvers born Young Corbett after a brutal exchange. Corbett lands decisive rights and uppercuts while McGovern fades, calling the decision unfair as the referee’s ruling stands.
The match features intense exchanges with McGovern pressing past Corbett, multiple hard rights and lefts to the ribs and jaw, a near knockdown, and a dramatic finish as Corbett downs McGovern in a crucial clinch and the referee declares Corbett the champion amid a riotous ring crowd.
Fragmented boxing record list with multiple fighters and rounds. Names and outcomes scattered across sentences, including several knockouts and draws, all dated January and February with locations and opponents implied.
The Nemesia that followed Comiskey through the season on the White Stockings home grounds has found him in the south. Heavy rain disrupted ten days of Chicago club training with only six or seven days usable. Exhibition games planned for Mobile were abandoned due to downpours and Birmingham matches were scrubbed as rain halted play.
Philadelphia on April 1 reports Tima Callanan seeks to meet the winner of the Hic Corbett McGovern fight. Smith, with the same goal, won a six round bout before the National Athletic Club as the rival contenders push to arrange a meeting with the eventual victor.
Bookmakers in California during the Inst etx Weeks report winnings of 250000 dollars, marking the greatest season on record in the state. Early in the season many books were heavy losers, with 93 horses racing to the fort as the season progressed.
Fort Scott Kansas April 1 strong probability points to a top Fort Scott lineup with Harry Cheek, Nevada native, and Harry Shipke at third base, plus Ludide from Chill Othe. management eyeing Driscoll and others for second bag, with Cheek likely to sign and bolster the team in the league race. Meanwhile Chicago racing circles note Corrigan’s return as key figure, and Richmond Indiana hosts a tense Western league game as Beaton releases Baird.
New York hosts a lavish two night celebration for the Equestrian club presidency. C G Billings and guests from mayor Hugh Grant to Fred Stone partook in a rural themed banquet at Sherry's featuring a horse tableau, banquet tables on horses, and a showy horseback dance performance.
A garbled description reports a banquet display featuring a gold finished feather ogre cane and silver menus shaped like a horseshoe. Spectators observed a chrome team member elevator and a demonstration of pedigrees while officials explained points to Mr Billin. The scene references the City Ticket Office near Kansas Avenue.
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