Johnson Burns Boxing Showdown Dominates Sport Season
A splintered column argues Jack Johnson versus Tommy Burns for the heavyweight title amid doubt and fierce public betting. It notes Burns as favored for ring grit, Johnson’s perceived courage, and the era’s heavy stakes, with historical references to Jeffries and a long-awaited bout.
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Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Jim Corbett
Australia
Burns
Broad
Jeffries
Rohinson
McIntoshabvron
Johnson
Brut
Tivens
Townson
Tommy de
Sir Arthurs
Renorts
Marne
Tim
Anmy
Center Shot Surprises in Arcadia Track Race
The Center Shot upset the expected winner at Arcadia track in Los Angeles as top horses Mers and Gloria trailed a swift mile race. Analysts question how long the new world record will stand given the fast pace and strong purses that drew elite national entrants.
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Allie
Mers
Gloria
Arcadia
Los Angeles
Vail
McCloskey Says Robison Erred in Giants Deal
McCloskey criticizes Robison over a trade, praising Honest John’s eye for talent and predicting a pennant rush in St Louis if allowed to manage. He touts future stars and recalls past managers, noting sales and moves shaping the game and Milwaukee’s expected rise.
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John J. McCloskey
Honest John
St. Louis
Butte
Cardinal
Robison
Hiase
John
Stankey
Murray
Ravn Karger
Lush
Weiter McCloskey
Walsh
Chicago Sox
Raymond
Gre Huitelder
Konete Sthom I
McCloskey
Center Shot Sets New Mile Record at Santa Anita
Center Shot won the mile race at Santa Anita in a world record time of 1:37.2 as a 105 pound horse, with Gloria finishing second and Pat third in the fourth race. The day's card also noted Carman entries scratched pending investigation into a night incident involving Mat Dooley, former Carman trainer, now hospitalized.
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Chicago
Pern la
Los Angeles
Santa Anita
Dick Wells
Nuee Td
RF. Carman
Mat Dooley
Carman
Fen
Catherine
Esther M
Albion Hi
Tine
Holzberg
Tom
Reid
Danie
Mary F
Pat
Center Shot
Gloria
Alma Boy
King of the Miz
Henry C
Gary Light
John
Friar of Elgin
Jeffries Eyes Featherweight Bout With Driscoll Attell
New York reports that Charlie Driscoll has signed to fight Abe Attell for the featherweight title before the Jeffries Athletic Club in Los Angeles. The bout could be 2 rounds for 6 percent of gross receipts, date to be set in January. Attell and promoter Kin Coffroth are included in bids, with Driscoll’s rising form drawing coast interest.
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New York
Chariie Harvey
Jem Delacol
Driscoll
Abe Attell
Jeffries Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Baron Long Attell
Wim
Strugate
Dierricoll
Tnt
Tae
Seth
Attell
Moran
Threatened split in golf circles touted for 1920s era reform
Dec[ember] Thompson of Homewood Country Club is tipped as next Western Golf Association president. Interviews show a planned move to secede from the National Golf Association and form the Golf Association of America, potentially expanding into Canada and Mexico, with Gates and others siding.
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Thompson
Homewood c Club
Western Golf Association
Albert R. Gates
National Golf Association
Golf Association of America
Canada
Mexico
Young Corbett to Meet Brock in Another Bout
New Orleans reports disjointed notes from Boe about Young Corbett signing for a return fight with Brock at junior welterweight under the Southern Athletic Club. The match draws interest as Corbett trains hard, aiming for a sharper performance after a recent go the distance battle. expectations are high for a better-conditioned showing.
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Young Corbett
Brock
New Orleans
Boe
Hin Tailure
Corbett
Cleveland
Athen
Ian
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Women's Ailments
The ad argues many women suffer backaches headaches dizziness and fatigue from kidney weakness caused by daily work and tight clothing. It touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a gentle vegetable remedy improving kidney function regulating urine and ending chronic kidney related pains with a claim of restoring health for women and men.
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Dean
Biven
Anaconda Man Credits Dean’s Kidney Pills Relief
J W Bille of 806 Cedar Street Anaconda Montana suffered years of backache and kidney related pains. After trying many remedies he began using Deans Kidney Pills from Smith Drug Company and reports complete relief from the troublesome symptoms and improved kidney function.
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J. W. Bille
Cedar Street
Anaconda
Mont
Uult
Dean
Smith Drug “Company
Kelley to sue Boston club over contract breach
Joe Kelley has placed his contract with the Boston National League Baseball Company in the hands of attorney Benjamins Shreeves to file suit for breach. The document shows Kelley’s salary of 5500 a year for two years and terms limiting release and duties. The case raises questions about executive conduct and the national commission’s impartiality.
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Baltimore
Joe Kelley
Boston National League Baseball Club
Benjamins
Shreeves
Boston Corporation
Kelley
Boston
National League Baseball Company
Joseph J. Kelley
Tas
Fer
Boston Baseball Club
Int
George St. Dovey
Boston Company
Withemerd Ty Marty PLC
Ham
Imayer
Shieeven
Mike
Pulliam
New York
Natonal Commission
Moston
Mowatt-Donahue Boxing Bout Set for New Orleans
Tommy Mowatt agrees to meet Young Donahue in a catch weight bout on Christmas afternoon in New Orleans. Mowatt has only a few days to train and is described in fairly good shape. A return match is anticipated after this fight.
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Chicago
Tommy Mowatt
Young Donahue
New Orleans
Mowatt
Remedies for skin ailments marketed as standard want ads
The fragment promotes Cutie Gora Soap and Ointment as cures for acne, scalp conditions, facial blemishes, worms and rheum. It claims extraordinary virtues and unquestioned testimonials, urging readers to buy via standard want ads for quick results.
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