Long London rules battle memory Kelly Smith and New York ties
The article recalls James Kelly and Jonathan Smith famed for the longest prize ring fight under London rules. It notes their 1855 Melbourne bout, the ring rule changes, and later matches in Maine and New Jersey, including related feats by O Neill, Fitzgerald, and other fighters with extended fatigues and controversial finishes.
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George Siler
John L Sullivans
London
Jamea Kelly
Jonathan Smith
Tnery Creek
Malbourne
Australia
Kelly
Smith
Atake
Abei
Amith
Newahion Pyn
England
Tsi Wien
Austria
California
New York
Smith Root
John Morrissey
Honus Frites
Joe
Aio
Fleewan
Morrisses
Coburn
Orp
Ty St Lo
Maine
James Nell
Worcester
Maas
James Fitzgerald
Providence
R 1
Fitzsadrurera
O'Neil
Sesson
Epecators
O Neil
Fitz
Fitznes
Oxel
Fitzgerald
Gay
Cattie Iilly
Noby) Clark
Jimmy Ellett
Denny Horrigan
Weehawken
Dbera
Aiong
Billy Donnelly
Slem Winkle
Harry Lazarus
Johnny Monaghan
Denny
Clark
Dennys
Horrigans
Johnny Hickey
George Morton
Hickey
Hd Morton
Johny
Morton
Johnny
Berta Mag’s Grand Progeny Sets Trotting Pace in West
A detailed horse racing chronicle traces Berta Mag and her progeny through Parsons early 1900s trotting exploits. It highlights Monette’s rise, Kentucky lineage, and Parson’s breeding strategy, noting attempts to chase long distance two mile marks, and the mare’s move to Italy with European interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Eryla Day
Shenmluat Oh
Kentucky
Henliarto Os
Brad Gass
Califirn
Altort
Istame McKinge
Renowr
Atouite
Tilly
Terry Mac
Mr Parsons
Californi
Vontte
Monette Longstance
Italy
Massachusetts
Transylvania
Memphis
Atallion
College Athletes Split On Summer Baseball Debate
The report by Prof. Hetherington before the Intercollegiate Athletic Association analyzes summer baseball's amateurism clash. It surveys 61 institutions, details various forms of pay and deception, and debates abolishing or revising the amateur clause to balance college sport, integrity, and student rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark W Hethe Ington
University of Missouri
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the
United States
Hetherington
Hetheringtons
David Fultz
Brown University
New York Baseball Club
Palmer E. Price
Icaa U
Hetharington
Jsixty
T. 3
Bertlett
Dartmouth College
Kiral
Muntain
Gistrieth
Thorn In Otter
Ohio
West
New York State
New York
Iona
Indiana
New England
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Kansas
Mars
Tecruntior
Cummet Mlayer
College Tatu
Collowss
Toto
Atimulua
Aport Ole
ICAA
U.S
Radbourne's 18 straight wins marked a pitching legend in 1880s baseball
Charley Radbourne of the Providence club pitched 26 of 27 wins in 18 straight victories, guiding Providence to the pennant with sharp control and a systemic fielding plan. He later played for Boston, joined the Players' League, and died in Bloomington Illinois in 1897 at age 62.
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Great General
Cincinnati
Charley Radbourne
Providence
Radbourne
Charley Sweeney
Sweeney
Conley
Boston
Wan
Double Figurea
Bose
Buffalo
Providence Wonder
Philadelphia
Brotherhood
Players’ League
Clael Nath
Bloomington
Til
Clark Griffith
Greater
New York
Jack Powell
St Louis Americans
Johnny Ward
Detroit
Feld
Ward
Al Muller Crack Colt Unbeaten Before Sale For 350
Special to The Washington Post from Lexington Kentucky dated January 1 reports Al Muller the crack gelding from New Orleans that had an unbeaten streak earlier, owned by Frank Jackson of Jacksonville. Flat Fletcher Dryver, manager of Walnut Hill stock farm, bought the yearling for Milton Young for 150 dollars. In the colt’s first training Dryver clocked a quarter mile in 25 and a fraction seconds after only twenty eight days handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Lexington
al Muller
New Orleans
Ike Colin
Frank |Lackson
Jacksonville
Fletcher Dryver
Walnut Hill Stock Farm
Clarkson
Milton Young
Dryver
Woman Beats Handbook Post a Letter Before Race
A handbook writer recounts a clever scam by a woman with a government job who mailed a bet to a horse in New Orleans. The letter arrived early, the bettor swapped the winner’s name for a payment, and the confected wager was honored by the courier. The fraud was foiled but teaches vigilance against mail bets.
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Ces Lou
Javette
New Orleans
Jaxette
Wis
Insenger
Feme
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Henry Ten Eyck
Monterey County
Fedemera
Goldnote
Wat Anu
Govomer
Readville
Trrtford
Grant Circuit
Steve Maxwell
Dexter
Budd Doble
Hve Day
Rosa Willers
Agah Monroe Chief
Fanny
Commodore Kittson
Winnessta
Nooods
Cicero J Y Wamlin
Koffo
Nightingale
Aulky
Hamlin
Geera
Greenlander
Profesa Ani Teoma
Acm
College Ausplcas
Stu
Hadbourne
Tommy Burns
Earla
America
Jack Palmer
Newcastle
Roche
Dublin
Ireland
Burns
Gunner Mosr
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