Willard and Fulton Match Assured Amid Promoter Shuffle
In New Orleans plans for the March 4 Willard Fulton world heavyweight title bout shift as Tommy Burns and Dominick Tortorich take over negotiations. Moran replaces Fulton. Chicago dates loom as Burns vows an independent promotion offering a share of receipts to Willard. Andrews and local figures seek clarity amid evolving arrangements.
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Yankees Want Cubs and Whales Catchers and Outfielders
Chicago reports New York Americans signaled to buy Archer and Fisher and Outfielders Flack and Zwilling from the amalgamated Cubs and Whales. Col Ruppert telegram confirms interest as Bresnahan attends the AL meeting in Cleveland to discuss opening talks on an American association franchise and possible Toledo move.
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Greek strong man Londos draws crowd in West normal
A large crowd watched James Londos the Greek strong man perform in wrestling show in Crowley and Lockhart's East Broadway venue. Londos weighs 170 pounds yet showcases remarkable strength and one arm slams, eyeing matches with Connolly Stecher or Cutler and hoping to meet the winner of Connolly versus Cutler. The card continues Saturday at the Empress Theater as fans look for more feats from the West.
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Brown University Football Squad Arrives for New Year’s Clash
Brown University football players and 21-member staff arrived in California from Fasnavas on December 27 to prepare for the New Year’s Day game with Washington State College. The team, greeted by Brown alumni, checked into a local hotel and will practice daily under head coach Xe Robinson and assistant W. E. Stracklin in Kansas City. Otto Couns wallace, Milwaukee light weight, won a decision tonight over dynam Reagan, former Pacific coast feather weight, in a hard fought contest.
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Wanderers Ready for New Year Hockey at Holland Rink
The Wanderers, after a 4 to 2 win over Ana Vonda on Christmas, prepare for the New Year game at Anavonda’s new Holland hockey rink. Wallace delivered many clean blows while Reagan pressed from the start. Gerry and Sullivan were bruised in the scramble but expected to play. The rink, largest enclosed facility, cost several thousand dollars and aims to draw a big crowd.
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Governor surrenders Lower California assets to Carranza rep
San Diego December report states Gov San Canta has surrendered all California affairs unconditionally and turned them over to a Carranza government representative. Mexican Consul E A Gonzalez says he will issue clearances for vessels from San Diego to Mexican ports and new naval appointments will be created for Mexicali Tia Juana and Ensenada.
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Darcy Defeats McGoor ty in Sydney Bout in 8th Round
Les Darcy, Australia's middleweight champion, overwhelmed Eddie McGoor ty in Sydney as McGoor ty's seconds threw in the sponge in the eighth round. The bout drew about 16 000 spectators.
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Rhyme as a public grippe warning in New York
The New York health department used rhyme to educate the public on grippe prevention amid an epidemic. Thousands of cards were distributed citywide bearing the warning Cover Up each cough and sneeze. Dr. Charles F. Bollam stated there is no cure and prevention blocks spread.
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Fe. W. Kearns and J. F. Gillies Cashing Warrants Fracas
In Olympia a dispute arises between FE W Kearns and former slam agent J F Gillies over cashing warants. The case centers on authority and entitlement to redeem the warrants issued by the Industrial Insurance Commission. Details remain fragmentary in the record.
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Steamer Solvig Seized By French Prize Court
The Solvig, steamer of the American Trans Atlantic company, condemned by a French prize court and to appeal, flew a Norwegian flag and was detained in port with suspected German ownership. A separate item notes Chicago promoter Harding dies, estate valued around 1,000,000, and political figure George F. Harding Jr. Oklahoma bank robbery ends with missing funds, Porter county suspect Stone linked to forgery and accident claims in Olympia jail inquiry.
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