Corbett recalls Fitzsimmons bout in Carson City 1887
Weekly Sport Letter by James J. Corbett defends his Fitzsimmons fight account. He denies dressing room rumors and asserts Fitzsimmons knocked the wind from him but did not topple him. Corbett kept fighting, refuting another writer’s memories.
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Lockhart Transforms to Safe Racing Ace at Indianapolis 400
Frank Lockhart, once famed for daredevil stunts, shocked rivals by becoming a cautious, precise driver. He qualified at 116 mph, then paced the Indianapolis 400 field with steady speeds near 100 to 125 mph, overtaking rivals Hartz and Woodbury to secure victory.
Lockhart Wins Auto Classic In Steady Pace
Stunt flier Lockhart wins the Auto Classic by maintaining a steady pace despite rivals Hartz and Woodbury pressuring to overtake. He signals to allow another car at the turn but keeps his car fast and controlled, earning his first major victory as a calm, capable racer.
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Keashey Feds Beat Question Marks In Big Win
The Keashey Feds returned to form with an 18 to 8 victory over the Question Marks of Raritan Township on Sunday afternoon in a one sided game.
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North Amboy Tigers Triumph in 7 to 1 Victory
North Amboy Tigers defeated Woodbridge Athletic Club 7 to 1 on Sunday afternoon, extending their winning streak. The Worth team showcased strong offense and solid defense to secure the decisive home win.
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Rahway Club Regatta Sails in Brisk Wind
Rahway Yacht Club opened with races across three craft types amid gusty winds. Top boat seven tied for first, George David's craft Annie and other entries faced delays as several entrants failed to start.
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Equipment Nine to Clash With Du Pont's Team
Avenel boosters expect a strong turnout as Steel Equipment faces DuPont in Parlin for an important Middlesex Industrial League game. The matchup pits two top teams. Copper Works meets South Amboy Terra Cotta, and Cable Works with A. S. and R. at Maurer field. Weather caused a pause last Saturday, but the schedule resumes the second season with teams in good form and anticipated action.
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Nutley Baseball Beats Rahway 9 to 4 in Turbulent clash
Nutley High School's nine won its seventeenth game by defeating Rahway 9 to 4. The contest ended in a brawl as fans clashed after a Nutley spectator confronted the umpire and a Nutley woman fainted amid the melee.
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Dublin Glee Club Beats Weedbri 6 to 3
The Dublin Glee Club defeated the Weedbri Woodbridge representative 6 to 3 Sunday afternoon on the local diamond. The box score details are incomplete and the article includes stray phrases from unrelated wires and commentary.
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Mohicans rout Keasbey Pirates 5-0 in county league game
Port Reading Mohicans defeated the Keasbey Pirates 5-0 on their home diamond. Despite Mohicans being outhit four to three, strong pitching from Hoblick and Harrigan kept the Pirates in check as the Mohicans collected timely hits and tallied the decisive score. Urban was hit by Harrigan, and Hoblick faced several baserunners before closing out the game.
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North Amboys Triumph Over Port Reading Sluggers
A clipped set of syndicated quips and notes mentions a South Dakota man settling a breach of promise suit for 1 billion dollars by installments. The Detroit News and Philadelphia Inquirer source add remarks on notices and prohibition stances, reflecting era tone and misc headlines.
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