Mahmout defeats Gordon in 46 minutes for three falls
Yussif Mahmout the Bulgarian wrestler beat John Gordon of Minneapolis in a handicap match at the Syndicate theater. Mahmout won all three falls with holds in 46 minutes of actual wrestling to earn the $200 arrangement. preliminaries featured Young Barnes, Frank Jacobs, Joe Leary injury, and challenges from Ernst and Pecoy.
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John Gordon
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Mahmout
Gordon
Jacobs
Joe Leary
Carl Brown
Brown
Leary
James Bellinger
George Hill
Iowa
Bellinger
Adolph Ernst
Chicago
Mahbmout
Stanley Pecoy
Cresco
Perri
Davenport
Cutler
Gissing Quits Top Middle Distance Runner Ends Career
New York on March 24 Harry Gissing one of the game's best middle distance runners has run his last race. He headed the resignation to the New York Athletic Club citing a flattering business offer demanding most of his time. Gissing was Mel Sheppard's greatest rival and the pair met many times in dramatic contests.
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New York
Harry Gissing
Harry
New York Athletic Club
Gissing
Mel Sheppard
Reds' Sensational Young Ball Tossers
A striking note highlights rising Red star pitchers and their early-season feats. Youthful arms deliver sharp fastballs and promising starts, drawing attention from fans and management alike as the club pushes for early wins and a stronger bullpen.
Wrestlers Count on New York to London Bid
The manager says they are disgusted with treatment in the country this winter and cannot arrange matches with major opponents. If conditions do not improve soon, they will sail for London where a lucrative wrestling scene is said to await.
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London
Baseball and boxing notes from the era of spring maneuvers
Marty O'Toole shows promise with St. Paul after leaving Sioux City. Bruce Evans trade talks swirl as Hannibal eyes a catcher. Willie Hoppe’s expulsion writ in Paris is suspended with a three month stay if he avoids public billiard rooms. Walter Johnson balks at a $7,900 three year deal with the Washington club. Terry Turner battles arm trouble while Joe Choynski and Kid McCoy look to a Philadelphia bout. Freddie Gilmore schedules Jack White versus Joe Mandot in Memphis with ten round boxing on the card.
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Washington Club
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Joe Choynski
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Joe Mandot
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Christy
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Frank A O Connor Iowa Democrat and famed baseball fan
Frank A OConnor of Chickasaw county Iowa a Democrat leader and star ballplayer is profiled as a busy lawmaker and former University of Iowa captain. The piece notes his Irish roots apartments in Independence and Lawler and his career from store clerk to county attorney and legislator. It highlights his quick thinking intense style and belief politics is a game demanding skill and speed.
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Des Moines Tribune
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Rock Island
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Oregon
Orioles Acquire Spitballer James Dygert From Athletics
Baltimore reports Jimmy Dygert will pitch in the Eastern league next season after being sold by Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics. Dygert had shown strong form in winter games but was less effective early last season, leading Mack to rest his salary wing between November and February.
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James
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
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Athletics
Jast
Mack
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Pygert
Orioles
Yale Names Captains for Next Year’s Athletic Teams
New Haven Conn March 24 The selection of captains for four of next year s athletic teams is announced at Yale Henry H E Perry of Crete Nebraska will head the wrestling team Paul C Harper of Evanston Illinois the water polo team Walter F Howe of Brookline Massachusetts the swimming team and Archer Harmon of New York the hockey team D T Heals of Kansas City has been selected manager of the water polo team.
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New Haven
Three I Decision Postponed Again on Baseball Row
Auburn March 24 John H Farrell secretary of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Leagues postponed tonight or tomorrow the promulgation of his decision in the Three I league brouhaha. The delay follows changes in phraseology to be made before issuing the ruling.
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Auburn
John H. Farrell
National Association of Professional
Photo Of Orgies Proves Give Away
Correctionville, Iowa, March 24. After breaking into a saloon ice house and stealing large quantities of booze, several town youths had their pictures taken as they were in the woods. Beer bottle labels tied the theft to Arthur Livermore, Ed Deal, James Morgan, Ted Bartholomew and Fred Kinke. They face hearings today on charges of breaking and entering. Livermore was not caught until Tuesday night and Dial and Morgan
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Correctionville
Iowa
Arthur Livermore
Ed Deal
James Morgan
Ted Bartholomew
Fred Kinke
Livermore
Dial
Morgan
Papes Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief From Grippe
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound ends grippe and severe colds by taking a 25 cent dose every two hours until three doses are taken. It touts quick relief from neuralgia pains feverishness and nasal symptoms and says the formula costs over fifty thousand dollars to develop contains no quinine and is safe to use with daily duties.
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Grippe
Pape
Robbery Ring Scattered After Saloon Theft
Several youths involved in the stolen liquor case were chased to Moyilie then brought back and released. most were not directly implicated, bar Bartholomew. The J. J. Hinds saloon, recently shut by injunction, was the robbed establishment.
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Bartholomew
J. J. Hinds Place
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