Jeffries Club plans heavyweight match winner to challenge
In Los Angeles, promoter James J. Jeffries confirms a Jan 26 heavyweight bout between Kaufmann and Barry winner, with the victor slated to meet Dr. F Toll er of Seattle next for a 23 round title effort. Local bets and training prep are under way as Rotter and Delaney comments surface.
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Kaufman-Barry
Los Angeles
Metsume
James J. Jeffries
Htoller
Roeder
Champiot Ani Samneuher
Kaumman
Barty
Delaney
Weiler
Jeffries ‘Athletic Club
Kaufmann-Barry
Welnes
F. Toller
Seattle
Seere Ne Aera
Seeree Peeraeel
Ante
Celery
Peete
Ana Aar
Cornell Hockey Team to Play Penn Thrice
Cornell hockey opens a three game series with Penn at Cleveland first game tonight. The remaining two matches will be staged on successive evenings at the Camel Place rink. Team members Ye Ye Yohe Vincent Jones Matenner Mage and Drapery Pike prepare for tough games as Penn football stars join the hockey squad.
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Tinaca
Cornell
Cleveland
Camel Place
CME
Atte
Pennesylvania
Maye Fng
Drapery Pike
Manier
Murphy May Meet Jem Driscoll Soon
Tommy Murphy prepares for a bout in the lightweight ranks as talks hint at a match with Jem Driscoll. Promoter and manager details surface about arranging the fight amid negotiations and potential venue plans.
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Murphy
Jem Driscoll
Central Ready for Baseball War In Minor Leagues
South Bend, Ind, Dec 28. Reports say minor leagues plan to secede from the Association of Professional Baseball Clubs. The move could trigger a major scramble for players as minors aim to invade major league territories and place teams in tough markets like Toledo and American Association cities.
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South Bend
Ind
Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Carson
American Association
Bork
Bolters
Toke
McFarland Faces Hyland in West Coast Lightweight Bout
McFarland is set to meet Fighting Dick Hyland in a ten round bout on the West Coast. Hyland is regarded as a tough lightweight, while McFarland vows to be in peak condition and avoid risks to secure a win.
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McFarland
Resers
Wee
Packy
Dick Hyland
Tom McCarey
Pacific Athletic
Dane
Hyland
Prospect of Johnson Boxing Contenders Sparks Debate
Sporting circles weigh who can dethrone Jack Johnson as era extends retirement rumors swirl around Jim Jeffries Burns Ketchel and Ketchel’s form raises questions about the middleweight path. Philadelphia Jack O Brien and other challengers draw limited support while promoters eye a fresh clash plan as tension builds.
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Dee
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Johnson
Chat Tom Sharkes
John Lor
Philadelphia
O'Bllen
Sas O'Brien
Burns
Linky Feb
Fite Simmons
Tandon
Iecon
Johnson Fie
Kachmann
Fitzsimmons recounts Johnson’s decisive knockout
Hob Fitzsimmons, veteran of the ring, declares Johnson took full revenge in a boxing match. He describes Johnson’s relentless punishment, elation at the knockout, and police intervention ending the bout. Burns struggled to protect his elbows while Johnson dominated from rounds one through ten.
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Hob Fitzsimmons
Iame
Johnson
Burns
Hurns
McIntyre Chosen Captain of Butte High Eleven
Hussell McIntyre was unanimously elected captain of the Butte High School football eleven after one season as a regular. Fifteen players are named for the captaincy with McIntyre listed among others. the final selection will be announced later. The team plans a three weeks eastern trip for basketball too.
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Hussell McIntyre
Mac
Tiv
McIntyre Xaner
Brooks
Starham
Rael
Irwin
House
Fletcher
Woolcox
Bergstrom
Mail Marrington
Grigg
Duncan
Golden
Catv
School of Mines
Chicago
Towa
Muscatines
St Louis Club Plans Changes for Spring Work
The St Louis club announces revised spring activities and exhibition games. Veterans and local figures will participate as plans shift with new venues and schedules.
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ST. Louis
Ketchel Declines Kelly Weigh-In For Match
Chicago report notes Dee Ketchel plans to stay at about 185 pounds and will not meet Kelly in the ring. Ketchel, weighing in at mid range, discusses cutting weight to around 160 pounds for a future bout while his manager objects to delays.
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Chicago
Dee Stanley
Geant Rapids
Kelly
Mateh
Timay
Sar Langford
Sither
John
Tommy Burns
Johnson
AL Kaufmann
Delaney
Kaufmann
Owas
Iit
Harry
Kanta
Jim
Seattle
Dr. Tolle
Barry-Kaufmann
Roller
Beettle
Tom Champ
Tom
Jack Monroe
Philadelphia
Ketchet
Wweight
Burne
Ketcher
California
Ketchel
Pardello to Get Another Chance at Big Turk
Pardello to face Vassut in a rematch after a setback in a prior bout. The Malian’s camp promises a determined push as they schedule the bout for next week at a major theater. Gotch hints at a quick, strong comeback and a possible world balk line challenge from Colorado.
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Pardello
BIG Turk
Chicago
Vassut
Statmont
Atc
Awa
Delta
Leo
Pire
Gotch
Star Billardist
Colorado
Betwen Tom
Nioskon
Penn Would Play Western Colleges For Postseason Title
The University of Pennsylvania seeks a postseason series with Chicago and Wisconsin to decide the national basketball championship. Penn, favored to win, hopes to avenge prior losses to Princeton and gain a title winning run. Wisconsin and Chicago show willingness to meet the Quakers, with Yale expected to challenge for honors as well.
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University of Pennsylvania
Chicago
Wisconsin
Amere
Marcone
Badgers
Seanence
World Records Fall at Arcadia Track
In Los Angeles at Santa Anita Park two new world records were set. Chapultepec carried 112 pounds to win six furlongs in 1:11 1/5, beating the previous mark. Gloria, 42, carried 8% pounds and ran six furlongs in 1:12 1/5, surpassing Colloquoy Fan’s time. Other races saw multiple swift performances with Chapulteen and Lady Jemanor among notable winners.
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Los Angeles
Sant Anita Park
Steel
Ariterson
Pat Miry F
Lord of the Ford
Chapultene
King Jamon
Agnes
Tine
Laury I Lora Stanhope
Niblick
Skye
the of the Mist
Joe Coyne
Lady Jemanor
Jane Switt
Oakland track cheers midget jockey on long shot
At Emeryville today a six pound jockey Robert Hae won a Derby class long shot for owner James Coffey. The crowd roared as he rode from Miss May Rowdish and Phil Igoe to victory. It was his first winning mount. Walter Miller was suspended three days for crossing in front. Several races followed with top finishes for Gargantua and Twilight. A Cubs note reports Walter Murphy urging Charles Ebbets to give Jimmy Ryan a chance to manage Brooklyn next year.
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Emeryville
Robert Hae
James Coffey
Mt. Thoy
Miss May
Phil Igoe
Rington
Walter Miller
Darlington Uurity
Dovalia
Darginnin
Darlington
Nile
Igoe
Twilight
Rous
Creaton
New York
W." Murphy
Cubs
Charles Ebbets
Brooklyn
Jimmy Ryan
Boxing wars and wrestling bets stir sport world chatter
The Sporting Editors column argues the new heavyweight champion Johnson faces scant quality contenders and cites AI Kaufmann, Roller, Ketchel, and Ketchel’s potential clashes. It discusses Gotch versus Yus, Hackenschmidt, and Am ericus wrestling strengths, weighing who might challenge Johnson and future title match prospects.
Americus Favors Chances of Gotch in Big Match
American sports fans favor Gotch over Mahmout in a proposed bout as Gotoh prepares to return to Ameria. The writer calls Mahmout the quickest and strongest wrestler seen, while noting Gotoh’s superior mat skill. The piece predicts the match would be among the sport’s greatest attractions.
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Americus
Itl
Gotch
Yus
Sit Mahmout
Chicazo
Goteh
Yussift
Mackenschmidt
Americas
Mahmout
Chicago
Yusiit
Hackensch
Hack
Haltimore
Mal
Dee
Goten
Ameria
Teonid
Mahimout
Ian Tete
Mahmont
Gotoh
Huckene Sehmiat
Gus Schoen
Germans and Americans prepare for Sonderlage sailing contests
Boston reports outline international yacht events with German and American entrants. Prince Henry of Prussia plans to attend the sport in Massachusetts Bay, while Marblehead hosts trials and Kiel selects the final team for the international competition.
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Boston
Bermuda
Massachusetts Bay
Prince Henry Ofel Friedrich
Marblehead
Hamburg
Germain
Prince Kitel
Nermany
Kiel Pematta
Coffroth Plans Full Day of Boxing at Club
Promoter Jim Coffroth announces a full day boxing program at his Colma arena with 32 bouts starting at 11 o clock and continuing until morning. Bouts will last 4 to 10 rounds, with gate returns to help fund the event.
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Coffroth
Jim Coffroth
Chow
Colma
Il Olock
Might Corroth
Otto posts $1001 to bind fight with Packy McFarland
Young Otto, a local lightweight, posts $1,001 in New York to bind a match with Packy McFarland of Chicago. He seeks the chance to beat the stockyards fighter and vows not to take the purse, aiming for glory by knockout.
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York
Young Otto
Packy
Mc Farland
Chicago
Otto
McFarland
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