Governor Spry bars Salt Lake from Jeffries Johnson fight
Utah Governor William Spry asserted the law prohibits staging the Jeffries Johnson title fight in Salt Lake City. He pledged to uphold the law if needed, sending promoters toward San Francisco as the likely venue while noting Salt Lake and the state’s rules block the event.
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Salt Lake
William Spry
Jeffries- Johnson
Tex Rickard
Salt Lake City
Spry
Utah
Associated Press
Ely
Nev
California
Nevada
San Francisco
Rocky Mountain Rifle Club Meets in Butte
The Rocky Mountain Rifle Club of Butte holds its first meeting at its range in the State Savings Bank basement. The club has joined the National Rifle Association and will compete nationally for the civilian rifle championship. A team will be chosen from top shooters to face clubs nationwide starting January 21 against the Seattle Rifle Club.
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Rocky Mountain Rifle Club of
Butte
State Savings Bank
National Rifle Association of America
United States
Seattle
Pitts Rifle Club
Warren
Italian Rifle Association of
New York
Winchester Club
New Haven
Birmingham
Ala
Portland
Triangle Rifle Club
Los Angeles
England
Australia
Terrazas park card heats six favorites in six selling races
Juarez Mexico January 5 public fared badly at Terrazas park where six selling events were run. Tipster led in the first race over seven furlongs with Lord Clinton second and Judith Page third in 1 29 3 5. Orbed Lad won the mile second with St. Kilda second and Ora Sud third in 1:41. Silver Stocking captured the five and a half furlongs third went to Jolly. Lista won the one mile with Light House second and Charlie Doh third in 1:41 1-5. Tight Knight won the six furlongs with Colitto second and Don Hamilton third in 1:18 4-5. Serville won the one mile and one sixteenth with Wander second and Fantastic third in 1:47.
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Ocean Queen
Jolly
Lista
Light House
Charlie Doh
Tight Knight
Colitto
Don Hamilton
Serville
Wander
Fantastic
Club Owners Warned In National League Report
President Lynch attended the dinner hosted by Herrmann and Johnson Outlaw groups in Cincinnati. Herrmann warned owners against syndicate baseball and urged swift action to suppress it across all leagues. The 1909 commission issued 126 findings and rulings, a 200 percent rise from its first year. The case of William Murray against the Philadelphia National League was referred to the NL board. Happy Smith’s restoration moved to the Chicago Nationals after a California State League hearing.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Thomas J. Lynch
Johnson
William Murray
Board of
National League
California State League
Happy Smith
Oakland
Chicago Nationals
National Commission
Sweaters Awarded to State Championship Football Team
Missoula January 5 The members of the 1909 state championship football team received their M sweaters during the university convocation hour. Delays in production postponed distribution until after the holiday vacation, but the champions expressed satisfaction as President A Duniway concluded an appropriate talk. Winners receiving sweaters today included Ryan Stoddard WinStanley Bishop Ittner Little Bennett Maclay Simpson Bennett Johnson Connor and Beard.
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Missoula
A. Duniway
Ryan
Stoddard
Winstanley
Bishop
Ittner
Little
Bennett
Maclay
Simpson
Johnson
Connor
Beard
Farrell puts it up to Stallings to make good
New York January 5 Bonuses on a sliding scale have been offered by Frank Farrell owner of the New York American League club to Manager George Stallings if he succeeds in landing the club in the first division Farrell has promised Stallings 2500 if he captures the league pennant 2000 for second place 1500 for third honors and 1000 if the club ends fourth in the standings
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New York
Frank Farrell
Frank Chance
Brownie
Cubs
Mordecai
White Sox
National Commission
West Side
Red” Gallagher
Tinker
Joe
Montana Jack Sullivan to Box Sam Langford in Pittsburg
Sam Langford a Boston middleweight has signed to box six rounds with Montana Jack Sullivan in Pittsburg on January 18. The matchup pits Langford, a noted Negro contender, against Sullivan in a city bout arranged for that date.
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Montana
Jack Sullivan
Sam Langford
Pittsburg
Boston
Silver Knight wins San Rafael handicap at Emeryville
Silver Knight dominates the San Rafael handicap at Emeryville, securing his third straight victory in two weeks as Raleigh and Jeannette M. trail. Billy Myer also wins the opening race, with Ossabar, Madeline Musgrave, and Bal lona among the other race winners and places.
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Oakland
Silver Knight
Emeryville
Raleigh
Jeannette M
Billy Myer
Ossabar
Welakao
Frank Ferris
Madeline Musgrave
Nagasam
Darlington
San Rafael
Ed Ball
Convent Bell
Deneen
Balronia
Banarella
Dr. Dougherty
Odd superstitions of diamond stars
Johnny Evers finds players highly superstitious across the league. The Cubs avoid group photos to dodge jinx before facing Detroit. Players cling to dirty uniforms, guard gloves, and ritual routes, while bat boys try to ward off luck curses.
Back 10 Rushers for Many Players
Chicago January 5 report on waivers for minor league bought players from 1909. Rule 35 limits cross league waivers, possible change to include drafted players to boost star development and help weak clubs by allowing brief tryouts for those not retained.
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Chicago
National Commission
Pirates President Hails Signing of Unknown College Pitcher
Pirate leader Barney Dreyfuss boasts another league coup by adding a college twirler who excelled in the mounds last season. The player’s name remains withheld pending parental consent for turning professional.
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Barney Dreyfuss
The
Pirates
Will Try 10 Win Back Byrne Cup
The Butte curlers depart Saturday evening for Anaconda to play a match with the Anaconda team and attempt to reclaim the Byrne cup which Anaconda recently won. Butte has trained hard and is confident they can regain the trophy, which has been held by Butte since the competition began.
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Butte Curlers
Anaconda
Butte
Anacconda Curlers
Plenty of Time for Man With Wealth to Wager
A long anticipated bout between Jeffries and Johnson draws mental bets, with the white favorite. Few bets exceed 1000 dollars overall as sportsmen avoid tying money for six months. The main risk is Jeffries condition, which cannot be assessed reliably until shortly before the fight. it may be evident the big man cannot.
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Jeffries
Johnson
Malt Whiskey and Health Claims Ad Boldly Proclaimed
An advertisement warns that neglecting a cough leads to consumption and promotes During Malt Whiskey as a pure tonic that cures and prevents lung troubles. It claims the product strengthens the body to fight colds, bronchitis, malaria, and fevers, urging readers to buy from druggists or directly from the Rochester company.
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Une Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Stand the Rigors of Training Johnson Confidence
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Johnson will face a tougher regimen and insists he will quickly reach peak form. Observers say the main difference will be physical conditioning influencing price, with bettors taking a risk on the outcome for a potential payoff.
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Johnson
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Local Jacksonville Race Day Keeps Bets Alive With Favorites
In Jacksonville on January 5, C W Burt and Grande Dame led early betting. Clem Beachy triumphed in the opening race at 6 to 1, while Booger Red captured the Lakeland selling with a strong stretch finish. A series of six more races followed with winners including Burt, Grande Dame, Booger Red, Roseboro, and Topsy Robinson.
Highlanders Trim Roster and Sale Ad At Red Boot
The New York American League club cut its roster toward the 35 player limit releasing Warner and outfielders Channel 1 and Farrell to Memphis of the Southern league. Mothers urged to visit the Red Boot annual clearance sale with children’s high cut shoes sizes 6 to 8 now 1.95 from 2.75.
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New York
Warner
Channel 1
Farrell
Memphis
Red Boot
Funeral for Great Northern wreck victim in Billings
August I. Gibson mail clerk killed in Friday night Great Northern wreck at Oxford is mourned in Billings this afternoon. The service is conducted under Masonic auspices with Gibson’s Sylvan Iowa lodge member status and his rancher father traveling from the Lake Basin country to attend.
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The
Standard
Billings
August I
Gibson
Great Northern
Oxford
Masonic Order
Masonic Lodge
Sylvan
Iowa
Lake Basin
County Officials Indicted Over Bridge Contract Bribe
Muskogee Oklahoma January 5 T I Sut ton chairman of the board of county commissioners and Charlie E Haggerty county surveyor were indicted for soliciting a 1500 bribe from John T Oliphant manager of a Vincennes Indiana bridge company to secure 23000 worth of Muskogee county bridge work. They were held in default of 5000 bail each.
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Muskogee
Okla
Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Offer
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold cure claiming to remove cause, urging readers to look for signature B. W. Grove. Also, a clearance sale at Red Boot shoe store offers high cut boys shoes with strap and buckle for 2.45, regular 3.50.
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B. W. Grove
Chinese Residents Burned From Rear House Fire
Fire department rushed to a small rear house at 20 West Mercury street shortly after 3 am to battle a blaze affecting occupants described as Chinamen. Firefighters worked to control the flames and investigate the cause as residents were assisted by neighbors.
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West Mercury Street
Fire destroys small five room frame laundry building
Firefighters arrived to rescue sleepers trapped by smoke as flames consumed the five room frame building used as a laundry. Overheated stove caused the blaze, with an estimated loss near $500. Firemen prevented spread to nearby structures as flames were contained.
Still Improving Kum Yum Injured in Bryan Peters Incident
Kum Yum, severely injured in the Bryan Peters case, shows continued improvement. Dr. Lobb reports improved chances for recovery though the patient remains in danger.
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Kum Yum
Bryan Peters
Dr. Lobb
Social Club Admits Ladies and Escorts Policy
An advertisement notes a dining venue described as a place for ladies and gentlemen. It states everything good to eat and drink and that ladies without gentlemen escorts are not admitted.
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