Johnson and Langford Clash: The Colored Champion's Dilemma
The article argues Jack Johnson refuses to fight Sam Langford or Joe Jeannette, seeking white opponents for higher purses. It notes promoters abroad consider such matches, but Johnson avoids mixed races, while Langford and Jeannette remain threats. It discusses boxing era double standards and the chance a black challenger poses to Johnson’s title.
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Palladelphia
Jack Gohnson
Sam Langford
Joe Jeannette
Scannetts
Langford
London
Paris
Australia
Johnson
United States
Jim Veffries
Jack
Tin Wynn
Tor Ie
Little Arthur
Boxer
Thaying Sad
Vala Rile
Stort Mved
Jeffries
Sullivan
Dizon
Limnvngne
Mitzsimmons
Dempsey
Ryan
Hope
Jack Johnson
John L. Sullivan
White Hope
Pb Johnson
Jeanette
Whanever
Pater Jackson
South
le Dors
Janmon
Washington's rise reshapes baseball's power balance
Washington fans see Clark Griffith rise from a minor league failure to control the Nationals, with Ty Cobb rival Clyde Milan and a revamped lineup including Walter Johnson and Dutch Schaefer. The capital's string of luck and managerial acumen reshapes the era as Griffith directs the club toward a pennant push.
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New York
Basepill
Harry C. Pulliam
National League
Washington
Weehington
Clark Griffith
New York Americans
Cincinnati Nationals
Fox
Ile
Fana
District of Columbia
Griffith
Sta Capital City
Tie
Cincinnati
Stull
Clyde Milan
Milianitas
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Milan
Cobh
Mitan
Clyde
Joe" Jackson
Nans
Goliah
Afilan
Jackson
Mitan Ang Heen
Eley
Walter Johnson
Ake
Herman Dutch Schaefer
Foster
Mosiler
J McGraw’s Driving System Makes Giants Seek Runs
Unioinist reviews John McGraw as a stern, businesslike manager who disciplines players, trades out weak links, and emphasizes relentless, high‑speed offense. The piece portrays his control as decisive, noting his preference for personnel changes to sustain winning teams and his ruthless, wartime‑style leadership.
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Did Cubs
Ike
Athletics
Giants
Tack
Ryder
Haquirar
Matty
Marquacd
Mevyerg
Tong
Car
McGraw
Miclzraw
Purely & Busines
AlcGraw
President Brush
Thleir
McGrawe
Aly
AteGraw
OToole and Marquard Earn Public Praise Amid Strife
A vintage baseball panorama contrasts Martyr OToole and Rube Marquard as critics volley blame and fans demand success. OToole endures public ridicule while Marquard’s career threads through tough luck. Both pitchers are praised by peers for resilience and potential greatness despite uneven records and scrutiny.
Baseball Clash in St Petersburg Draws Russian Crowd
Lieutenant Crana of the U S Navy describes a sensational baseball game played by the New Hampshire and Kangas aboard a ship, held near the English Cricket Club grounds outside St. Petersburg in June. The event drew 19 002 spectators, with Russians largely unfamiliar with the game, and featured American blasting and passionate cheering from both sides as the visitors claimed a historic exhibition in the shadow of the Tsarist era.
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Crana
U. S. Ng
Port
Lang
New Hampshire
Erussia
New York
Celatt
Haute
U. S
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Hampahire
Nave
York
Atte
J—Dazebatl
Unoto
Vader Town
Guy
Oge
Walted Steten
Kangas
English Cricket Club
Wits
St. Petersburg
Russia
Toing
Heny Thay May Garis
Teo
Ailver
St Petersburg
United States
St. Peterebute
Toosa
Pelo
Waa Girls’ Seminary
Mugs Pep Once Handicap To A Team
In a long retrospective, the piece traces Muggy's Pep's early baseball career from New York to Pennsylvania towns, detailing McGraw's fiery start with Olean and brief stints with teams like St Buena Venture and Baltimore, highlighting intense play and rising attention from newspaper notices.
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Muggy
Pittshore
John J. McGraw
New York Town
New York
Pennsylvanis
Williamsport
Altoona
Sule Meadville
Wilkestarre
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
Cleens
Billy Simpson
Otean Club
McGraw
Spora
Spenling Ta
Ns Ts
Timins
Matt
Tommy Lewn
Meira
Ike
St. Buenaventural College
Simpson
Aly Human Ant
Satan
Todd
Gleam
Fred Kellebar
Drudse
Airg
Ffmi
Wellaville
N.Y
Anan
al Lawean
Cuba
Tunrnatormers
Fin Avally
Theas
Tim
Ned Hapton
Baltimore Club
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Marty
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Mifreason
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Helme
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Menta
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Taon Ames
Merty
Tootaha
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National Senate
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Franke Schulte
Dick Hebutzetl
Nh Tie
Rube Maargardt
Fred Merkle
Hone
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