Baller Claims Prime Shape For Pitz in August Report
New York August 22 Tom declares he is in prime condition for a bout with Fitzsimmons weighing around 190 pounds. He discusses training, potential opponents, and the chances of a fight with Fitzsimmons, noting Armstrong and Sharkey as rivals while forecasting a likely outcome depending on weight and strength.
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Frourke
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Vane
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Oldsauce 18 Fitz Admits to 40 Yet Near 45 in Dental Tale
A chaotic Chicago Chronicle item follows 18 year old Fitz as he admits to being about 40 but nearer 45. The piece describes a dental friend’s tale about a broker and a staged story, with references to Philadelphia, appearances, and social circles.
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Chicago Chronicle
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Kitherley
History of the Cornishman recounts Fitzsimons career
A fragmentary review traces Fitzsimons history as a Cornish figure. It notes years of service and living through difficult times, from early struggles to key personal moments during conflicts, with scattered mentions of Sullivan and events around 288 Gaye and England.
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Eidang
Domectio
Derwie
Aitboush Foud
Sullivan
John
England
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Stk
Imp and the Wonderful Mare in hard fought boxing era reels
A garbled recount of boxing legends and matches features Bip, Peter Haber, Jim Hart, Dan Creesun, Sharkey, Jaimes J Corbett and Terry McGovern. It recalls offers of tens of thousands to throw fights, then notes McGovern’s managers plans and legal-moneymaking angles amid a杂 rushed sports chatter from New York and Chicago race and boxing scenes.
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Jim Hart
Dan Creesun
Sharkey
Jaimes J. Corbett
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Hubert
Fast football plan at Kansas Normal outlines ten-game schedule
Kansas Normal at Emporia announces fall football schedule with ten games. Opponents include Ottawa University in Ottawa, LaHarpe, and Manhattan, with games also slated against St Marys and Kansas University in Emporia. President Taylor backs strengthened coaching and two-week training lead, extra coach to arrive after two weeks.
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Noted Pugilist Offered Big Money to Lose Fight
A Canadian financier allegedly offered 108000 francs to Bob Fitzsimmons to throw his bout with Sharkey. Fitzsimmons dismissed the proposal as contemptuous and said Montreal was the origin of the plan, which he claims he believes to be genuine.
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Western League Profits Signal Expansion Possible
An official of the Western league reported that every club in the league made money this season. The executive noted strong financial performance and hinted at possible expansion to St Paul Minneapolis and St Joseph Missouri, reflecting a robust year for the circuit.
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Tennis at Abilene Attendance Slim For City Meet
Abilene August 2 Tennis attendance was light at the regional tournament. Notable out of town players include G M Sherrard Atchison W W Guthrie Jr Guthrie Atchison M Price Atchison Jo Barrett Atchison Claud Fisk Atchison C B Croskey Topeka EL Stoker Topeka. Matches featured Sherrard defeating Guthrie and Guthrie beating Price, with Swenson and others posting scores.
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Higginson Joins Bryan Club in Massachusetts
Aug 22 Beeton Col Higginson, noted soldier and scholar, has joined the Massachusetts Bryan club and plans to vote for Bryan. He praises Bryan’s tariff and anti-imperial stances. President Washburn warmly welcomes him, saying the club will be inspired by his membership and support.
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Route to National Encampment Route to National Encampment
Fragmented OCR note describes Santa Fe route to a Chicago encampment with train details and mentions tickets, folders, and a stomach remedy Burdock Blood Bitters. Mentions Topeka and Chi. The text is garbled and hard to parse but references travel arrangements and a health claim.
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Hanna Warns New Jersey on Campaign Rally
National Republican Chairman opens campaign in Asbury Park New Jersey urging duty to country and party. Hanna contrasts prosperity under a Republican administration with past hard times, warns of a rival “cuckoo party,” and urges New Jersey to set an example for the nation.
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G. A. R. Special for Chicago Announcement
Cars and coaches. Personally conducted. For full particulars, see A. M. L. Fale.
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Chicago and Return Fare Announcement
Passenger fare for Chicago round trip listed as fourteen dollars with nostalgic rail branding. Text suggests Route and schedule context, but details are fragmented.
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