Dethroning Johnson Ends Willard Era in 1915 Fight
The 1915 heavyweight title bout saw Jess Willard defeat Jack Johnson in a sensational 26th round stoppage in a Juarez ring. Promoters faced a dilemma after Johnson refused to travel to Mexico, raising questions about venue and safety amid a tense postwar era.
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Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Havana
Fred Futon
YVB
Dese Willard
Fetiana
Willard
Johueon
Unites States
Jane Willard
Pulits
Johnson
Shekels
Four Champions Who Furnished Upsets in 1915
A retrospective on boxing upsets in 1915 highlighting Johnson Willard title bout delays and ultimate knockout. notes Willard as champion facing Johnson in potential rematch. Mentions Kid Williams versus Ertle, and other contenders like Gibron, Welsh, White, Lewis, Kilbane, and Chaney as evolving rivals in various weight classes.
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Willard
Johnson
Kid Williams
Johnny Ertie
St. Paul
Baltimore
Johnny Conlon
Freddie Welsh
Charley White
Ted Lewis
Joe Mandot
Lewis
Welah
Johnny Kilbane
Leashing the Baseball Dogs of War Era of Peace Returns to Baseball
A sweeping review of 1915 baseball notes an armistice ending hostilities between organized baseball and the Federal League, marking a costly but hopeful return to normalcy. It praises pennant battles, the World Series drama between Boston and Philadelphia, and player trading that reshaped teams while forecasting long-term healing and reorganization.
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Federal League
Gilmore Band
Landis
Athletics
York Giants
Detroit
Boston
Reed Sox
National Teague
Phillies
Red Sox
Braves
Bray
Giants
CI Whales
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Athletics
White Sox
Mackien
Eddie Collins
Eddie Murphy
Jack Barry
Sox
Chicago Oita Cleveland
Joe Jackson
Stroit
St. Louis Browns
Umea
Whist and baseball notes from early 20th century rounds
The piece surveys whist events and leaders from Chicago to Toronto and Boston, noting champions like Dr. C. S. Cole and C. P. Cadley, and reporting on the Canadian Whist league congress and American Whist league contests. It also covers Cravath and others’ hitting feats, recent league leaders, and related club awards.
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Chicago
Chicago Whist Association
Hotela Saile
Dr. C
Messrs. Ashplant
Dow Kerell
Connor
Bail
Somerset
Boston
Washington Troph
Wan
New Amsterdam Club
New York
I. K. Red- Gall
Oscar Woodward
J. W. Greene
M.H. Campbell
Chicago Beach
Chicago Whist Club
H. J. Gilson
M. M. Cohen
E. P. Martin
W. A. D. Montgomery
H.C. Wallace
C. P. Little
Scranton Bicycle Club
P. D. Crane
Cleveland
G. J. Brand
Chi- 30
Hamilton
Minneapolis
Cravath’s Pinch Hitting Sets 1915 NL Record Pace
The 1915 season highlights include Cravath driving in five runs on July 24 against Cincinnati, Aug 2 versus Chicago, and Sept 10 against New York. Hank Gowdy, early on April 20, matched the feat, with others like Ferdie Schupp and Tesreau contributing. Multiple pitchers surrendered dramatic hits including several grand slams and full bases loads, as Cleveland and Brooklyn squads also saw notable power displays.
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Cravath
Tom Griffith
Reda
Boston
Ee Lifford
C. Cravath
C Sox
Snyder
St. Louis
Kudelph
Braves
Tesreat
Gianta F
Alexander
Phillies
New Yorker
Philadelphian
Cincinnati
Herneg
Jean Dale
Fred Toney
Chicago
New York
Gifford C
Jeff Tesreau
Brooklyn
Hank Gowdy
Tube
Marquard
Beecher
St Louis
Wagner
Pittsburgh
Miller
Philadelphia
Hank
Jarred Beih Ferdie Schupp
Jeff Pfeffer
Sherrod Smith
Jem Tesreau
Cubs
Roger Bresnahan
Art Cy Williams
Robins
Leveland Alexander
Sherwood Mages
Mollwitz
Reds
Adams
Oor
Pasker
Phils
Humphries
Giants
Beasen
Standride
Australian Kelly Versus Smith In Six Hour Bare Knuckle Bout
An aged account recalls James Kelly known as Australian Kelly, a former horseshoer turned bare knuckle fighter, clashing with Jonathan Smith in Me Pourre Australia. The London prize ring match reportedly lasted six hours and fifteen minutes before both men collapsed, exhausted, needing help from seconds. The piece notes payoffs and anecdotes from later fights and figures in the era.
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James Kelly
Kelly
Australia
London
Arkansas claims tallest college football player with Babe Turner
AYETTEVILLE Ark Nov 2 Special. University of Arkansas asserts it possesses the nation s tallest football player Babe Turner a 6 foot 7 inch 300 pound tackle. Turner from the hill country grew up amid rustic humor and says he may still grow. Athletic director McConnell spotted him on campus and invited him to try football. Turner suited up the next day and joined scrimmages becoming a regular on the squad.
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Ayetteville
Ark
United States
University of Arkansas
Akyward
Turcher
Turner
Welgure
Pyamy
Vudge Turner
Triibye
T. T. McConnell
McConsnell
Ichabod
Sleepy Hollow
Babe
Hoyle
Aald Turner
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Wilame
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Jimmy Clabby
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William M Johnston
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Fred Fulton
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Bill Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
I. E. Sanborn
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TH. Miller
Luderus
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Mack
A. H. Spink
Rane
Pane Gibbons
Ig Paar
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Serer Waly Wescorty
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