Boxing's Black Hope Race for Heavyweight Title
The column surveys monopolies among black heavyweights led by Jack Johnson and Sam Langford and notes Langford's London bout before the National Sporting Club. It discusses Jeannette versus MeVey in France and Young Peter Jackson's title hopes, while criticizing promoters for insufficient purses and praising Ketchel in the light heavyweight scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Johnson
National Sporting Club of London
Washington
Burns
Winess Langford
Langford
Joe Jeannette
France
Sim MeVey
Paris
McVey
Jeannette
Bente
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Sam
Thompson May Face Packy in Near-Future Bout
Chicago promoter Cottroth writes to promoter Frisco promising a Thompson versus Packy showdown soon. Lichtenstein notes engagement with Dick and Los Angeles land. Speculation centers on a light weight test with Hing Nelson or McFarland as potential challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dan
Larry Lichtenstein
Dint Cottroth
Tohnny
Nelson
McFarland
Australia Thompson
Track results feature multiple races and winners
A noisy list of race results includes names such as Gilby Rone, Gratin, Gambrinus, Twilight Queen, Elizabeth Harwood, Manta Auita, Dennis Stanford, San Marino handicap, Rawin T Fryer, and Pickaway. Times and placements follow each event, with several speculative horse names and outcomes across six or more races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilby Rone
Good Shi
Gratin
Gambrinus
Piludin
Warving Ord
Futurity
Vourse Belwether
Grace
May al Mathied
Pime
Wit
Mie Boloman
Gromother
Twilight Queen
Bubbling Water
Fatty
Eliabeth Harwood
Jhe Reed
Carroll Wall
Tyan
Dennis Stafford
Steel
Madeline
San' Marino
Duck Atkin
Waterbury
Pern le
Tima
Rawin T. Fryer
Gowan
Harcourt
Berger Returns to Arena in Wild Boxing Report
The article recounts Berger's expected comeback at an arena, detailing a rough exchange with Macklin, attempts against Kaureian, and fatigue in later rounds. It notes plans for a New York bout and mentions opponents like Murphy and Gannon as part of a busy boxing scene.
Boxing Gossip Sparks Chicago Fight Talks for January
Hugo Kelly of Chicago is offered a four bout series with Jack Vanvat at the Armory Athl ion in Boston on January 19 with a possible weigh in at 160 pounds. Sullivan will consent to wear in if weight limits allow. Also slated is a six round bout between Jim O'Toole and Jonny Driscoll at the Atinetto club on January 1. Further notes mention Battling Nelson bound for Australia and past purses for other fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Jack Vanvat
Armory Athition
Boston
Kelly
Sullivan
Sash
Jem Driscoll
Jominuy O'Toole
Atinetto Club
Hammer
Aberdeen Ball Club to Name New Manager Next Year
Aberdeen, SD June 6 The Aberdeen club plans to hire a manager from the pool next year Ho G Rowland of Dubuque is the chosen candidate He replaces Bob Brown who led local efforts as townsite owner and faced steady pressure from the community Andy Anderson could fit but is tied up in Portland and cigar business Rowland must work hard to keep loggers engaged and reset the club after Brown’s departure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Aberin
Ho G. Rowland
Dubuque, Lows
Bob Brown
Andy Anderson
Northwest
Andy
Portland
Rowland
Little Tock
Ate
Dan
Hyland
Arka Tih
New Orleans
Dick Hyland
Paci
Rector Kieres Replies On Meeting Walker Next Summer
James A. Rector, former American track team member who finished second in the 100-yard dash at the last Olympiad to Walker, declares he has retired from the sport. In response to a question, he notes Walker, the South African star, will visit this country next summer and asks whether he would compete against him again.
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Ark, Jan
James A. Rector
Walker
Jake
Australians complain of unfair treatment by English players
The report alleges discrimination against Australian players in matches here with referees and English players involved. It notes unfair fouls and harsher calls, and mentions three Australians were sent off as evidence. It says the team will play several games in America before returning to Australia, including possible stops in Los Angeles San Francisco and Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltar
America
Tow Angeles
San Francisco
Vancouver
Australia
Indoor running not a fair test says trainer
Ernie Herberg of the Tri American Athletic Club argues indoor tracks cannot determine Marathon distance merit. He cites athletes like Johnny Hayes and Jim Crowley and suggests a 50 mile race would better balance pace and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W York
Ernie Herberg
Trish-American Athletic Club
Ernie
Johnny Hayes
Jim Crowley
Herthers
Local Baseball Promoter Organizes New League
Jack O'Brien, renowned minor league player promoter and manager, is organizing a new league to cover teams including Elgin Lostine and Wale, aiming to broaden regional play and development in Seattle.
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Seattle
Jack O'Brien
Elgin
Lostine
Wale
Untitled Historical Brief From Eastern Washington Event
Provisional notes describe interactions among local groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon. The text references protests and organized action aimed at a group named Wargue, with mentions of fines and youth involvement amid unsettled community tensions.
Spokane High Elects Hart Athletic Office Leader
At a recent meeting Spokane High elected Hart to the athletic office with Hart of Spokane High noted as the treater for the Northwest West conference. McKown of the Glacon lies School Seattle and Cole Ticott of Tacoma Bish sels named to leadership roles.
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Neetet
Laward
Thee
Northwest
Helt
Mt Hart
Det MeKown
Glacon Lies School of Seattle
Cole Ticott
Tacoma Bish Sels
Jeffries to Start Training for Heavyweight Title
Los Angeles June 6 The Times reports Jeffries plans to resume heavyweight training at the public demand after a potential rematch with Jack Johnson. He will begin eight gymnasium sessions and continue daily workouts for a week. Jeffries denies any settlement with Johnson but eyes a possible return against a new champion.
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Los Angeles
Ataten
Outlaws Plan Invasion of Los Angeles in California League
Stockton report says Cy Moretug Jr and Danny Shay have left for Los Angeles to join Frank Herman and Willmnert Toomey for talks on placing four teams in the coming season One option is to drop Oakland and form a six team league if LA fans oppose an outlaw club Abe Attel arrives in Goldfield for a scheduled bout with Freddie Weeks on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cy Moretug Jr
California
San Francisco
Danny Shay
Sos Angeles
Th Bay
Frank Herman
Willmnert
Toomey
Fresno
Oakland
Runners under ban may meet Shrubb meet in New York
A New York Athletic Club and Amateur Athletic Union debate a possible meet of top runners led by Shrubb amid discipline talks. The piece notes interest from clubs nationwide and potential trials as officials consider joining elite relays.
Demarest Impresses With Masters Class Showing In Chicago
Chicago and Washington reports highlight Calvin Demarest a 19 year old amateur champion now professor as he posts 112 192 for 3 000 points at 183 balk line in a master class exhibition against Fred Conklin. Analysts note the grand average signals potential for a professional career despite the exhibition context. Cantilan of the Nationals comments on 5 000 next season and team reshaping as he weighs Ganley and other players.
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Chicago
Calvin Demares
Worl
Avers
Fred Conklin
Washington
Jan
Soy Cantilan
Nationals
Piurns
Bob
Ganley
Xi Ou
Plange
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Sporting Editors Column
Stanley Ketchel
Michigan
Luck Johnson
Ketchel
Lanford
Yound
Sul
Hart
Ketchet
Kid McCoy
Ketead Islee
Langtod
Campe Ser
Betchet
Stanley
O'Connor
Kotehel
Grand” Rapid
Tomorrow Magazine
Nee
Iit
Ranean
Hastetter
Plippy
Olds
Grippe
Mala
Brugwist
School of Mines
High School
Electrics
Butte Leagus Helland Rink
Thompson
Packy
Ouknayd
Atterbury
Boyden and Crossett
Crossett Shoes
Bao
Berger
San Franches
Ble Heerger
Macklin
Hampton
Ik Johnean
Herker
Tae
Olymp Chabot San
Philatelphia Berger
Jose
Kaureian Dowe
DML
Sin
Koutian
Canison
Wen
Cyclone Johnny
Burbauc
Tommy Burne
Bie
Gunn
Mickey Gannon
Pitsburg
Cit
Xuceene WU
Torays
New York National
N.ear
Gotham Clube
Fin Madden
Murphy
Squared Circle
Battling Nelson
Jimmy Barry
Phil Rock
Cleveland
Corbett
West Side New Orleans
Aberdeen Ball Club
Seniures
Keires
Nourean
Joseph
Enterprise
Little
Oregon
Duck
Spokane High
Jeffries
Wink Bane Bane Gyn
St Aen
Goldfeld
Nev
Abe Attel
Freddie Weeks
Tort Hight
York
Tian
Tina Nive
York Athletic Club
Tinme Tata
Ce Hwone
Chern
Elas
Sithaut
Karen Ut
Hirubb
Almont
Demarest
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