The Rise of John L Sullivan to Championship Glory
John L Sullivan rose to the championship by defeating Paddy Ryan in a decisive bout at a Mississippi Gulf coast venue. The fight showcased Sullivan’s prodigious punching power and relentless pressure, ending in 2 minutes and 7 seconds as Sullivan delivered a decisive final blow to claim the title.
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John L. Sullivan
Ryan
Madden
Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
South
New Orleans
Wright
Scott's Station
Mississippi City
Gulf of Mexico
Fale
Ivan
Goss
Ryan Kent
Hla Finn
Paddy
Florcely
Ryan Barkers
Ams
Fleet Path
Meelf
Ryan Spradag
Butt Paddy
Sulivan
Sullian
Jett
Sullvan
Sylvan
Sergio Oneal
Tonnaugnt ‘Rangers
Ireland
Great Britain
London
Stanton Leaves Virginia In Union With Bride to Be
Forrest Stanton, a standout multi sport athlete from the University of Virginia, ends his college career to attend a family reunion in Atlanta and plans to marry Elizabeth Poyten of Charlestown. He excelled in football track and baseball, delivering top sprint times and anchoring Virginia’s relay teams. He will move to California with his parents before returning to wed in the fall.
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Specter
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Forrest @ Stanton
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Brefather
California
Elizabeth Poyten
Charlestown
W Va
Stanton
South
Uark
Virginia
Rector
Yale
Pennsylvania
Texas Ramedell
Helladay
Horrax
Answers for Those Who Want to Keep Well Posted
A garbled sports page compiles reader queries and editor responses on boxing weights baseball contracts and major league play. It notes Jack Johnson Lenox Johnson and Hart with dates and figures, and includes questions about pitchers contracts.
Powell Wins After Memsie Breaks Arm in Cal Fight
In Vernon Arena California Lew Powell of San Francisco defeats George Memsie of Los Angeles after Memsie breaks his right arm near the end of the fourth round. Referee Fyton stops the bout and awards the decision to Powell.
Moore to Meet Driscoll in Six Round Fight in Philadelphia
The sensational Pat Moore, rising from bantam to featherweight, is set to face British star Jem Driscoll in a six round bout under National Athletic Club auspices in Philadelphia. Negotiations indicate the match will occur next Wednesday night, with both fighters accepting terms. The bout will test Moore’s championship potential and provide data for his planned longer future contests. John T Brush’s condition worsened slightly but he is expected to travel to Chicago within two weeks.
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Milwaukee
Wig
Jarruper
Pat Moore
Jem Driscoll
Abe Attell
Moore
Driscoll
Inter
Sporting notes from Indianapolis and international racing
Reports from the Sporting Arena cover the Indianapolis Auto and Aero Club clubhouse plan, forthcoming intercollegiate championships in Philadelphia, and the first American Automobile Association championship in Indianapolis. Mentions Duke of Westminster, British cup, races in Salt Lake, tours to South Africa, and Celtic Park events. Also notes yachting, rowing, American college football interest, donations to a French art fund, and the Oakland Sacramento state fair show, with various athletes and clubs named and upcoming events in London, Henley, and New York.
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Stanford University of California
Californis
M J Santora Saltna
New York
Acm
Wim
The
National Dog Breeders
Aasguistion
Sacramento
Cal
Jock Roa
Toronto
Hanlan’s Point
Fairmount Park Commission
Philadelphia
Quaker City Motor Club
West Park
Gryscat Palace
Tha Tom
Tendance
Enu
Jimmy Cosgravé
Argonaut
Saulier
England
Henley
Portland
Rima
Pacific
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Richart K. Wer
Paddy” Ryan
Billy Madaen
Grize Ring
Usl
Mendoza
Itegy
Camyisa
Parison
John Tas
Critt
Ike
Ike Morriasey
Ajax Ag
Staleybridge
Choi Bhaye
New York Herald
John Tacrence Solllian
County Kerry
Promesa
Sulder
Han
Tony
Ropahart
Walt
Joe Goa
Boston
Priness Sailwun
Indy Hut
Manyallacian
Tats Madden
Mu R
Jou
Sullivans
Willer
Vresh Sullivan
John
Jaborea
Alam'sr
Bradden
Pala
Madison Square Garden
Johan
Wilson
Andrew Sullivan
Wilden
Charley
Mitchell
Corbett
Madigan Square Garden
John JL. Guldiga
John Flood
Hutson
Yonkera
Alexander Brewster
Jack” Hardy
Vals
Gullivan
Fortuna
Hamas
Raffan
Stacy
Sulvan Sear Sullivan
Rullivan
Qver
le Man
Helendee
Wil
Jorn
Joke
Temple
Yaler
Tina
Ewing
Evans
Iim
Thie
John L Sullivar
Char Plon
Ning Ronns
John L. Sulivan
Reat
Benedict
Southern School
A. M Foindexter
Monmouth Revolver Club
Red Bank
Poindexter
United States Revolver Association
Springfield
Mass
Ids Verget
Ogether
Amd
Jack Johnson
Lenxtoré
Johnson
Ae Julmwon
Amgtard
Eugene Francis
Jany
Brortag Uulltor
Jeagnen
Door Wagner
Renotva
Lajoie
Qguoe Bator Fue
Janse
Sporting
Hos Mathewson
St. Louis
Chicago
Ealtor
Bel
Sporting Editor
Post
Rockville Rooter
Tost
Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Mith St. Bannwnature Tena
Allegany
Poot
Marvin Hart
King
Hart
Jeffries
Jack Root
San Francisco
Sporting Rdtor Post
Washington
la Walsh
Doyle
Carrol
Clupa
Fisher
Ford
Full
Hughes
Manning
Quinn
Upham
Vaughn
Plaagat
Adestlins
Calnglea
Goed
Feldea
Desay
New York City
Williams & Weee
Friend
Walter Dosne
Gate
New York Americans
Holt
New York Americana
Atherington Mutaaiy
Klngs
Deventer Gaia ‘Wy
Uae
Amutuem
Pleata Lot Mae Tau Ie Wile Uravane
Cubs
McBride
Merkle
Thnigh
Johnny Vers
Memsic
Forfeat
Powell
New Yorker
John T. Brush
San Antonio
Tex
John T Brush
Sporting Arena
Indianapolis Auto and Aero Club
Kansas City
Canadian Whippet Racing Cind of
Frst
American Automobile Association
Indianapolis
Larchmont
Csvatie
Wiaakes Vetasnten Breveder
Australia
Berney Keeta
Salt Lake
Scotland
Wales
South Africa
Foto
Cal Celtic
Harry Hllman
Lawson Robertson
Nate Cartmell
Dick Burge
Splendid
Wolgast
Batihng Nelson
Stamford
Nevada
Gotham Mfg. Co
Madras
Nch Siks
Imens
Setahipedyenepness
Namsook
Pongee
Sik
Gotham Pajamas Sod Union
Gotham Style
Fifth Avenue
Madison Sq
West
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