Nelsons Rise to Fame in 1904 Milwaukee Rivalries
Nelson became the sport’s busiest money fighter after defeating Spider Welch in Salt Lake City in 1904. He later beat Aurelia Herrera, fought Jimmy Britt, and challenged Terry McGovern, with plans for long, costly bouts in Los Angeles and other cities. The piece surveys his rise, controversial purses, and future matchups amid a crowded ring era.
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Battlec
Spider” Welsh
Salt Lake City
Herrera
Good One
Milwaukee
George Siler
Washington Post
Chicaxea
Nelson
Jess
Dolazs
Terry McGovern
Philadelphia
Aurelia Herrera
Los Angeles
Cal
McGovern
O'Rourke
Fesington
Bat
Hmerighe
Alzteen Rounan
Cag
Spider
California
Wimagit
Fly
Slaughter
Martin Gangle
Jimmy Bratt
Pac
Martin
Canute
Melson
Tat
Hong
Richhve Hanlon
Eddie
Jimmy Britt
San Francisco
Little, Mont
Corbett
Hanson
Jimmy Brittsup
Jimmy
Illy Roche
Van
Uant
Batte
Dane
Jaga
Tie
Abe Allell
Kid Sullivan
Jack O'Neil
Colma
Britt
Ser Aies
BM Netang
Terry McGov- Pro
Terry
Acount
Sayl
Hehig
Nelson Hererra
Hattler
Herman
Butte
Bar
Joe Gans
Olasa
Mike
al Hereford
Trom Mike
Dia
Nemon
Uim
Frit
Middle West
Jack Dougherty
Jimmy Gardner
Jack
Buddy” Ryan
Perry Queenan
Gardner
Mike Sullivan
Jaik
Roy Meliody
Tommy Mowatt
Tommy Tendergast
Maghnaw
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
Jine
Saginaw
Tom
Mowatt
Jack Boot
Tommy Burna
Bloomingdale Club to Hold Outdoor Track Meet Next Saturday
Bloomingdale Athletic Club schedules an outdoor track meet at McDevitt's Field Rhode Talend and Lincoln avenues northeast on Saturday morning March 31 at 9 o'clock. Entries include Bloomingdale athletes Appleman Turner Hennig and Nichola, Greenwich rivals Hines Miller Herd and White, cross country runners Hemingway and J. Miller, plus officials Rev Eugene Hannan of St Martin's Church Arthur K Hirkle scorer and Edgar Raker starter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingdale Athletic Club
McDevitt's Field
Rhode Talend
Lincoln Avenues
Nerd and Miller
Greenwichulas
Appleman
Turmr
Rey
H. Heong
F. Hennig
Bloomingdale
White
Krey
F. Hertig
Nichola
H. Miller
Herd
Greenwich
Worlay
Turney
Nichols
F Hennig
Mivomingdale
EB. Miller
Itinew and
Hlvomingdale
J. Grady
Hines
Worley
Broomingham
Ewomianata
Bloomingiato
E. Miller
Reley
F. Wiiler
Sierd
J. Avety
J. Miller
Greendien
Nichole
Turner
Hlaoringials
Hemingway
North Capitol
J. J
Berd
Corridan
Alcanuur
F. Henoig
J H Hennig
Tloomingdaly
Hemingway Fe Antigue
Ho Hennig
Bloomingdale Club
Brookland
St. Martin's Church
Piines
National Capital Rifle Club to Meet Baltimore Fort Myer Teams
The National Capital Rifle and Revolver Club will host ten shooters from the Baltimore Revolver Association and ten from Fort Myer next Tuesday evening at the rifle eatery on S Street NW. Practice has produced high scores, with Washington team members posting totals in Friday night sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital Club
Baltimmore
Fort Myer
National Capital Rifle and Revolver Club
Baltimore Revolver Association
Rifle
Minutemen
S. Street Northwest
Gillery
Tomonow
Washington
Sheridan Ferree
A. Summer
Pept
Mtinkex
General Office Leads Railway Bowling League Championship
General Office team wins the Railway Relief Association Bowling League with 18 wins in 24 as Mechanical takes second and Lighting Company third. Individual leader Brown of General Office posts a 164 average, with Skinner and Herbert also among top totals.
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Railway Bowling League
General Office
Railway Relief Association
Lighting Company
Aigfeerd Offee
Materna Roadway
Norehern
Columbia
Brown
Skinner
Herbert
Vic Averega
ASM
Norcheastera
Hondway
Wynkova
Astern
Mavens
Mechanicat Beekstein
J Kemmis
Southers
Snelling
Wensell
Columbia Brown
Passing Up the Burt Stronger Team but Weak Infield
Tim Murnane argues local club can outplay last year with emphasis on bunting and speed, praising Boston Americans star Jim Collins for leadership. He warns the infield may lag on both sides of second base while noting minor league push and veteran return affects. He cites other clubs shaping pennants with varied infields and attests Washington and Detroit look stronger than last year.
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Tim Murnane
H. Murnane
Washington Post
Macon
Tos
Collins
Boaton
Pittsburg
Grimshaw
George la Chance
Sethech
Pat Dougherty
Boston Americans
Freeman
Stahl
Parent
Ferris
Colling
Boston Americana
Gies
New York
Pillanurg
Athletics
Chicagos
Giants
Tong
Mertes
Donlin
McGunnn
Bresnahan
The
Athleticn
Seybold
Murphy
Harry Davis
Red Clarke
Wagner
Sove Cross
Frank Selee
Selee
Lot
Bis
Frank Seles
Indiffaent
Peterson
Harrisburg
Chaham
Uhey
Cincinnati
Washington
Detroit
Chicago Teague
Cimcnnati
Ed Hanson
Frank Chance
Chicago
Chicago Boys
Fd Monon
Thomas Corcoran
Edward Isee
Corcoran
Oly
Aggies Chess Club Divides Players into Five Classes
The Agriculture Department chess tourney faces strong interest with War leading the departmental league and Interior B closing in. A handicap tournament is planned with sixteen entrants across five classes, prizes in chess books or materials, and rules aligned to the American chess code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chess Club
Interfor “B
White Agricultura
Interior
Navy
War
Byler
Inverior
Tibbetts
Treasury
Agrimltazal
Department of Agriculture
Cheas
Isnighte
Agriculture
Justice
Treasury Va
Baseball Infield Skill and Championship Hopes
The article discusses thin infield positions and the importance of fielding, highlighting Eda Hanlon and Joe Keltey. It notes Cincinnati Detroit and Washington’s limited past titles, the desire to win championships keeps major league play lively, and predicts dark horses may yet rise as April approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huggins
Eda Hanlon
Joe Keltey
Cincinnati
Detroit
Washington
Veret
Ed Halon
Baltinore
Dark Jorsea
Meeting to plan Decoration Day games by AAU committee
Lieut John W Crawford vice president of the South Atlantic Association calls a meeting of the championship meet committee for next Saturday at the Baltimore Athletic Club to discuss the forthcoming championship events likely to be awarded to the Columbia Athlete Club and staged on Decoration Day at its Rhodn Infard and Lincoln avenues field in Georgetown. Georgetown Varsity vs Maryland Agricultural College baseball game canceled due to cold weather.
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John W. Crawford
Clly
South Atlantic Association
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Association
Baltimore Athletic Club
Columbia Athlete Club
Rhodn Infard
Lincoln Avenues
Georgetown
Maryland Agricultural College
Potomac Speedway
Road Drivers and Riders’ Association of the
District of Columbia
Harness Horse Gossip Promises Busy Racing Season
Harness horse news from Washington recounts Cannon kennel nearing a full racing string for the season at Norfolk. Ada D. and Ida C. headline a lineup that includes Mise Gleam and Eve, with several green trotters and a promising gelding from Henry Coppershite. Rockville race meet planned for May 15-16 will offer purses and half mile heats as the sport expands locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OM Cannon
Hein
Norfolk
Ada D
Ide C
Mise Gleam
Eve
Cannon
Henry Coppershite
Ida C
Ieoge
Washington
Rockville
Mr. Halil
Henry Shepherd
Brightwood
Miss Gleam
Amiens
Virginia Tech announces athletic eligibility rules for participation
The athletic council of Virginia Polytechnic Institute outlines eligibility rules for athletes. It bans participation after four completed academic years, requires proper matriculation deadlines, restricts paid or compensated play, and imposes class standing and probation rules. The report also notes a separate basketball game where Fendall Cadets beat M. C. A. Juniors 14 to 6.
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Washington
Blacksburg
Athletic Council of
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Intercollegiate
The
Athletic Council
Virginia Military Institute
Stevens Institute
Colorado School of Mines
Connecticut Agricultural College
Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Union University
State School of Mines
Coromicstoner of Education
Segoion
Homie
Oy the Acuiatic
Xtrel Bn
Wnleas
Uns
Athletic ‘Council
Fendalls
Fendall
Peck's Chapel
Witte
Hoagson
Keane
Wetzel
Sesse
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Boston
Aggies’ Ghess Glub
Agricultural Department Organisation
Lawe
Dyer
Majkow
Crogker
State
McCormick
Statter
Ryler
Roberts
Agricultwr
Tupper
Hitchoock
Urors
Banton
Whipple
Arends
Bnen
Pratt
Lattimore
Wares
Walla
Aly
Nagle
Sutterley
Treasuryis
Hauskell
Vipand
Santice
Webster
Pa. Ave
John Sell
N. W
A. B. Collier
Andrew Riley
Center Market
Lonnie Corbin
Doctor Bell
Electric Bell
Beta
Frederick
Jarvis Brothers
Gray
Hillsdale
Bedworth, Jr
Bedford Bay
D. BR
Alfred Wapshire
Benning
Wapshire
Keene Atable
Bachmont Stable
John J. O'Keefe
Charles W. Weaver
Maud J
Tom Cannon
Maud ‘L
Bimmona
Alice
Maud L
B. F. McCaulley
Tcense
National Trotting Association
Hanfield
McCulley
Maryland
Virginia
Fr. F. Hall
Moses Sinsheimer
Bon Jay
Henry Reeves
Clay Cecil
Mr. Reeves
V. P
Oldsmobile
National Automobile Co
14Th St. N. Ww
Olds Motor Works
Lansing, Mich
Arlington. Brewing Company
Wiener
America
Arlington Brewing Co
Phone West 129
Rossiyn
Hoff
Vienna
Anatria
Amsterdam Drug CO
Greene Street
Ogran'’S
Corner Pa. Ave
13Th St
Cook Remedy Co
Masonic Temple
Ives
Reed Iris
Tote L Star& Sundeys
Beck
Earth
Cigs
Franklin St
Reading
Sene
Hoad Co
Hood
Sarsiparilla
Lowell
Howe
Howe Medicine Company
N. Tenth St
Phila
Stevens
Mh and
Peave
Wile Liams
Orhan
Pin Evans
Dr. Shade
Leatherman
Wren
Womer
Fisk Elgin
Gza Pex
Benne
T Baldus
Medical
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Dropwisin
Capresa
Electro-Medical Institute
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Bunda, LE
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