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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
3
In Frisco a bout looms between Fitzsimmons and Gardner as both men prepare for a big mill. Gardner proclaims peak condition while analysts note Fitzsimmons shows steady form and high confidence. The article compares physiques and predicts a decisive finish with Gardner potentially forcing a knockout.
Ad copy for Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure promises relief from rheumatic pain and swelling. It touts a month long trial, urges readers to request trial bottles, and asserts strong personal testimony and faith in the remedy.
The text suggests Jim shows little inquiry into an odd matter while Garrett may be priced cheaply. The telegram mentions arrivals from Chicago and a round of football games listing University of Pennsylvania Cornell Northwestern Carlisle Linden Adams and many others with matchups across Philadelphia Easton Chicago St Louis Topeka Denver Lincoln and Kansas City. The fragmentary passage references Thanksgiving football and college teams in a multi-city schedule.
Cub southpaw Jake Weimer, visiting Ottumwa for Thanksgiving week, argues against a four strike rule. He believes changing the rule would be a mistake and could tire balls for pitchers, and he plans to winter in Chicago after a brief stay with friends. He mentions Ban Johnson and Charlie Comiskey in the discussion.
John Powell considered Rugby as winter training and visited American League Park to learn. He tried to catch punts with varsity players but failed, misjudging the ball and getting frustrated. He watched, ran along the sidelines, and admitted he liked the game though never joined the scrimmage.
In New York on November 25, fans back Fitzsimmons as the stronger, favored former champion over George Gardner. Local experts like Cantiline Burke McGovern Harris Mayer Corbett Jeffries weigh in, predicting Fitzsimmons wins, some by knockout, with most expecting a tough but decisive bout.
George Gardner predicts a decisive victory overBob Fitzsimmons in the ring tonight at Youembe Athletic Club. Gardner says he will win in a few rounds using a planned counter right shift and hook, aiming to set a heavyweight record.
In Wheeling W Va on November 2 Mrs Fi Waddell wife of the famed Rube Waddell began nonsupport action after a row with the manager. The scene notes she was penniless, sheltered by a charity home, and the couple’s dispute frames a broader social moment.
Ithaca reports a shake up in the Cornell football squad with at least sixteen players not in peak condition for the Cornell Pennsylvania clash. Injuries to Tal and Snider are noted as hindrances, lineups to be light on Monday and players rested afterward.
Racing at Oakland on Nov 25 featured favorites winning five races with Veterano the lone outsider at 2 to 1. Fossil, the top pick, was badly ridden and pulled up. the jockey suspended for two weeks. Latonia saw a cold wave with a small crowd but brisk betting. Jack Ratlin won the Latonia handicap by a nose. Bennings at Washington on Nov 24 had four favorites winning. steeplechase four-horse pileup but no serious injuries. Canole seeks a return match with Jimmy Britt after a 25-round decision. plans to return to Fall River for rematch after a few months.
Fitzgerald of Brooklyn knocked out Otto Seloit of Chicago in the third round of a planned ten round matchup in Port Huron Michigan. The article also lists numerous football deaths this season and notes on baseball notes including Brooklyn club finances and personnel moves for next season.
Time-trying to pick winners references Jack Dunn of the Giants Howard Wilson Bill Coughlin Wyatt Lee and other local barnstormers at races. Football s season over, fans resume Winter plans. Roger Bresnahan praised as a catcher. A private detective in Toledo nabbed a shoplifter. Charley Nichols vows no more major league play. Kansas City may move to another Western league team. New Orleans claims third baseman Brouthers joined Pelicans. he is a civil engineer reaching adulthood. Hugh Jennings to succeed Tom Jones at first for Baltimore. Pat Donovan of the Cardinals ordered to West Baden amid internal flare-ups. Jack Hayden of the Orioles quarterbacks for Franklin Athletic Club.
A wounded Union soldier recalls being separated from his regiment after a charge. He drinks from a dead man’s canteen with a fellow survivor, shares fear and laughter, and ends as a lantern lights a group of soldiers who tease the exhausted Yankees for holding a makeshift camp meeting.
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