Oldest living pugilist James Kelly of New Jersey
Old Bridge New Jersey resident James Kelly aged ninety is cited as the oldest living pugilist. He rose to fame in 1855 by beating Jonathan Smith in Melbourne Australia after a 104 round match lasting over six hours under a blazing sun. Sunburn kept him in hospital weeks, but he credits early athletic training for his long life.
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Old Bridge
N. J
James Kelly
Kelly
Jonathan Smith
Melbourne
Australia
Ireland
Dieenan
Sayers
Yankee Sullivan
Johm Morrissey
Tomm
Troy Club Changes Hands In New York State League
The Troy franchise was transferred to John J. O Brien of Watervliet and Edward Rabbitt of Troy at the New York State Baseball League annual meeting. New management paid $8 debt of the previous regime, and the season will run May 10 to September 22, extending about two weeks over last year.
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New York State Baseball League
Albany
N. Y
Troy
John J. O Brien
Watervliet
Edward Rabbitt
Roy
John J. Farrell
Tus
Baseball Notes Highlight New York Area Park Plans and Player Moves
In Billy Murray notes the new Jey City park would be the nation’s largest at 25 by 600 feet. Umpire “Chief” Zimmer shifts to catcher for Nashville for meals. Rochester buys Charley Moran from Indianapolis. De Montreville predicts Moriarity will shine at third for the Highlanders. Danny Shay seeks release to seek California climate. Connie Mack cited by De Montreville as likely to move Lave Cross to value the Nationals. Gear to Birmingham outfield after Kansas City. Missy McGraw employs Rabbit Robinson as utility infielder. Laporte, the Eastern wagger, booked for Highlanders second base. </S>
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Jey City
Zimmer
Nashville
Rochester
Charley Moran
Indianapolis
Gene de Montreville
Moriarity
Toledo
Highlanders
Danny Shay
Cardinal
California
Connie Mack
Lave Cross
Lave
Nationals
Gear
Senators
Birmingham
Kansas City
Washington
Missy McGraw
Rabbit Robinson
Hobbie
Laporte
Brooklyn
Boston
Boston Nationals
Bridwell
Abbutichia
Brain
Beaneaters
Collins
Long
Charley Hickman
Bexmien
Stanley
Jones
Anderson
Eudie Hain
Griffith
Br. Hahn
John I. Taylor
Western Railroad
Henry Killilea
Milwaukee
Taylor
Eat Johnson
GOLTS IN A DEAD HEAT AT NEW ORLEANS FAIR GROUNDS
Two year olds dominated the program at the New Orleans Fair Grounds with Lady Free Knight winning the last race in a near mile heat over Fair Calypan. Uncle Henry was the only favorite to miss money. Bemay and Frank Lord dead heated in race two. Weather clear, track fast, multiple notable runners and times listed.
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Lady Free Knight
Fair Calypso
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Bemay
Frank Lord
Loretta
van Ness
Hannibal Hey
Flying Trapeze
Jucora
Paul Clifford
Shipwreck
Matt Gentry
Bud Hill
Miss Martha
Ransom
Sanscript
Leonora W
Even
Stockwood
High Chance
Jim McVicker
Ferris
Devil Tree
Esopus
Phil Roque
Stoner Hil
Monaco Mald
Ethics
Dolinds
Edward Hal
Joe Lesser
Los Angeleno
Henry O
Dr. Hart
Verness
Latheron
Chub
Northwind
Fred Hornbeck
Ora Z
Falr Calypan
Benora
Gleeman
Payne
Varna Fonso
Slow Poke
Veranda
Prince Salm Salm
Brookston
Gay Lizette
Kenton
Fritz Seheff
Cottage Mald
Graziallo Stakes Short of California Record in Juvenile Handicap
Graziallo led a great race at Oakland, just shy of the California Juvenile Handicap record on the Futurity course. Fireball faltered to third, Princess Titania second, Martinmas warmed pace. Races covered include five events with times and placements. track fast under fine weather.
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San Francisco
San
Graziatlo
Oakland
California
Rapallo
Fireball
Princess Titania
Martinmas
Stervan
Michel Carrymore
Meringue
Lou Otstot
Gathce
Apple Blozoom
Qorsicana
Major ‘Tenny
Jack Full
Yi Oco
Cure
Rey Dace
Adirondack
Arrahgowan
Montans
Peeress
Pourth Hackh
Razzallo
Princess Th Tania
Martinmes
Salabte Alee
Pusher Boy
End Dance
Massa
Brianthorpe
Hed Light
Saintela Alao
Arestellator
la Chain
Scond
Falletta
Eimrd
Santa Ray
Mazel
Liber
Haus
Ebel Paateler
Horses Shine as Four Favorites Fall at City Park
New Orleans raced amid fast track and fair weather as J Ed Grillo and Devout led the beaten favorites. Nicol rode three winners with Weakinhood and Jack Dolan delivering easy triumphs. Race summaries cite Blue Dale, Fuguetha, Granada, John Carroll, Robinhood, Jack Dolan, Follies Bergeres among victors with multiple contenders across six races.
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New Orleans
J. Ed Grillo
Devout
City Park
Nicol
Weakinhood
Jack Dolan
Blue Dale
Rudy
Irene A Tel
Spion
McIntyre
Knockirky
Miss Jewell
Merry Leap Year
Imponition
Azele
Prophetess
Denigre
Sister Peggy
Preciosa II
Fuguetha
Ayr
Miladi Love
Capliang
Bert Osra
J. Ea Grill
Clique
Armarer
Alcantara
Heritage
Presentation
Sportsman
Mat
de H. Blue Bird
Dansense
Granada
El-iatt
Drexel
Daught
Federal
George B. Milner
John Carroll
Braden
Monacodor
Astarlta
Coruscate
Listless
Nettie Bumppo
Ron
Handicap Goes to Big Ben at Ascot in 1 13
Los Angeles reports an Owners Handicap at six furlongs where Big Ben won by two lengths over Lucene in 1 13. Don Domo faded to last while longshots Hoot Mon Dutiful and Masedo placed prominently. Weather was fine as several favorites also scored.
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Los Angeles
Ascot
Big Ben
Lucene
Don Domo
Hoot Mon
Dutiful
Masedo
Sweet Kitty
Luther I
Prosperity
Tom Gilroy
Duke of Orleans
Miss Fidgety
Royal Ascot
Emily M
Aladey
Cotillon
Cherloe
Exapo
Horse Racing Card and Results at Fair Grounds Norwood Ohio
At Fair Grounds Norwood Ohio a long list of entrants is noted for races including One mile Sixth Futurity course with Masedo winning at 15 to 1. Money Mass second and Confessor third with time 1:10. Other races reported results include Big Ben winning six furlongs at 3 to 2 with Lucene second and Cutter third and Cutitut prevailing at 16 to 1 over Rubina in the one and a half mile event.
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Robinhood
Husted
Duchess Olite
Poetry
Bertha
Parisienne
Jack Dolan
Goldie
Girard
Adesso
Long Bright
Sibylla
Daytime
Montis
Marimbo
Tod
Workman
Don Domo
Cutitut
Rubina
Chickadee
Elizabeth F
Hoodwink
Lillie B
Hot
Collie Weithoff
del Coronado
Precious
Masedo
Money Mass
Confessor
Revolt
Durbar
Regal
Inspector Halpin
Bert Arthur
Beth Calsa
Bil Carter
Father D
Jovial
James Fl. Reed
Fred Mader
Gold Monk
Captain Johnson
Greenacre
Sharp Springs
Jacob
Ball
Lythelist
Florence Mas
Lightn
Greeline
Gtver Me
W. IL. Pixon
Cherawind
Picktime
Bet Battle
Python
Alma Dufour
Ghanana
Harry Stephens
Huzzah
Auditor
Sailor Boy
Judge Traypor
Immorielle
Ernest Payham
Miadi Leve
Monochord
Little James
Doctor
Merces
Esterre
Oddoletta
Hadar
Favorite
Merlingo
Skyward
Feynote
Red Ruler
Ble Bow
Mourindo
Darlin
Fonseluca
Brushton
Grossgrain
Ben Fonse
Bon Mot
Lole
Oro Viva
Trogon
Golla George
Great Eastern
Noonan
Orient
Floral King
John Carroll
Lucy Young
Meredith
Quinn Hrady
Meadow Wreeze
Henry Hendricks
St. Joseph
Stauson
Deimo
Allegiance
Casador
Ironing
Veneldo
Lady Usk
Prince of Actors
Celsis
Horace E
Jack Gilroy
W. A. T. Nagotis
George Swayn
Alzona
Edwin T. Fryer
Gulliver
el Casador
King of Spades
Ohlene
A. Muske
Chalk Heidrick
Prince Suver
Wings
Vine
Duracell
Haviland
Dekaber
Nappa
Peertesn Lass
Reba
Baxonia
Sam McGibbon
Plorena
Frankie Neuburgh
Royalty and Flaunt
Possart Au Baker
Ethel Abbott
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Macorito
Birdie P
Theo Case
Gov. Davis
Grasscutter
Iron Watson
Rotrou
Abe Meyer
Tavora
Tom Roberts
Pentagon
Frank Futtner
Rumore
Landicap Gateway
Bob Ragon
Bannock
Elle
Bombardier
Harameraway
Red Light
Gossiper
Dusty Miller
Tarrigan
Bonar
Ysabellita
Spot
Lady Rohecla
Sugden
Mike Jordan
W. B. Gates
Livertx
Harold
J. W. Kane
Deutschland
St. George
iJr
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Massada
Sir Edward
Sugar Match
Racing Entries Show Wide Field Across Multiple Tracks
A lengthy treport lists entries for several races across New Orleans City Park and other venues. Seven races feature six furlongs to seven and a half furlongs with prices and horse names including Verandah Vagary Ancient Witch Frank Monteverde Norwood Ohio Wedding Ring Mean Thanks Hed Raven Arabo and many more. The detailed cards include odds for each entrant, multiple owners and trainers, and notes on handicaps selling races and relays.
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Verandah
Vagary
Ancient Witch
Frank Monteverde
Mint Leaf
Electric Spark
Henry Bert
Galant and
Whorler
Norwood Ohio
Wedding Ring
Mean Thanks
Hed Raven
Arabo
Oreca
W. A. Gorman
Blacklock
Doctor J. F. Aitken
Dry Dollar
Quagga
Ick Abrams
Dig Store
Macbeth
Canyon
II Dettore
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Whippoorwill
Latheron
Cigarlighter
Arch Gldham
Pity
Elastie
Invincible
Columbia Girl
Broomhandie
Southern Cross
Oberon
the Glad Corsair
Delmore
Lazarione
Virginia Beach
Hocus Pyous
Sstrena
John Randolph
Beldmere
New Orleans
Boston decisions rank Kid Sullivan in bout with Deshler
Boston writer Maurice Herford notes Sullivan showed improvement after losing a decision to Dave Deshler of Chelsea. He praises Sullivan and predicts a possible rematch in Baltimore, proposing a mutual referee choice and a substantial side bet. He also mentions Sullivan training for a fifteen round match with Kid Parker in Chicago.
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Dave’ Deshler
Douglas Athletic Club
Chelsea
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Sullivan
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Deshie
Philadelphia
Gans
Frank Erne
Sam’ Langford
Langford
Deshler
Baltimore
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Kid’ Parker
Chicago
Germania Maennerchor Hall
Motor Boat Regatta Opens Palm Beach Week
Palm Beach Ma Jan 20 Three motor boat events opened the second annual regatta The Allen owned by Myles Morse won the nine knot race followed by J K Clarkes Carita W H Spergyes Dorothy and G B Andrews Shadow Baby Bullet did not finish The Simplex III owned by Proctor Smith won the fifty to seventy rating race covering 13 12 knots in 48 minutes 2 seconds corrected The top finishers were Tops y Lt T Petties Twentieth Century and C B Coggin s Blanche Possum and West ral did not finish The eighteen knot race ended with Georges Gingras 23 finishing ten minutes ahead of the Comet Engine trouble eliminated Mercedes and Six Shooters The 29 s corrected time was 68 53
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Palm Beach
Myles Morse
J. K. Clarke
Carita
W.‘H. Spergy
Topsy
Lt. T. Pettie
Coggin
Blanche
Possum
Westral
George Gingras
Comet
Ankh
Mercedes
Girls Now Play Hockey at St Nicholas Rink
Two New York girls teams Idlewilds and Drifters play weekly at St Nicholas Rink captained by Miss Katherine Murphy and Miss Regina Moore. Since forming last winter they have become highly skilled with five wins for Idlewilds in six games, and Drifters vowing to close the gap as races begin.
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St. Nicholas
Brooklyn
Idlewilde
Drifters
Katherine Murphy
Re-gina Moore
Miss Murphy
St. Nicholas Rink
St. Nicholas Hockey Club
Idlewilds
Mias Murphy
Aging Chicago court trio handles all day in 9 to 6 routine
In Cook County the three oldest active officials in the chancery branch Judge Joseph Gary the 84 year old chief, Bailiff Joseph Santa 81 and 65 year old minute clerk James Collins work daily from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The combined ages would span over two centuries. Deaf mutes in Chicago plan a Caney Kansas colony to gain self sufficiency. Chicago students will receive pure food meals at the National Dairy and Food Show to prove the value of clean eating. Dr James Morrison next to his brother John in Chicago discovers a long lost family link after sixty years. Biggs and Diggs debate stock quotes and Congress seats.
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Superior Court
Cook County
Joseph Gary
Baillif Joseph Santa
Gary
James Collins
Battist Santa
Collins
Coliseum
James
Morrison
Buffalo
Elgin
John C. Morrison
New York Assembly considers banning Decoration Day sports
A bill by Assemblyman Carrier would prohibit baseball and all public athletic games on Decoration Day in New York State. Double header games are planned in many cities, with gate receipts on that day vital to funds for multiple leagues operating within the state.
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New York Assembly
Albany
N. Y
Carrier
Chenango
New York World Woman Lineman Grace Brenneman Climbs Poles
Grace Brenneman, twenty, from Lindsey Ohio, becomes the family telegraph lineman after her father falls ill. She repairs wires, splices lines, and replaces fuses, working from home to keep rural customers connected, and she notes she did it out of necessity rather than ambition. The article praises her skill and courage while detailing the dangers of pole climbing and the absence of other women in similar roles.
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New York World
Grace Brenner
Grace Brenneman
Lttle
Lindsey
Ohio
Hneman
Miss Brenneman
Homstead
Brenneman
Flo
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