Fight Ground Debate Over Jeffries Johnson Bout Sparks Utah Clash
Governor Spry declares no fight in Utah and promises drastic steps if promoters push the Jeffries Johnson bout. San Francisco and Salt Lake City clash as Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason dispute site and control, with fighters backing San Francisco or Utah.
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Gleason
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Sam Berger
Jim Jeffries
Rickra
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Olympic Club
New York
Tex
Berger
Johnson
Lut Re
Tex Rickard
Y Sports
Righard
Tex. Rickard
Billy Sullivan, White Sox Star Backstop of the Spitter Era
Chicago, Jan 16. Billy Sullivan, White Sox catcher and backstop king, earned his title by pluck. He handled top spitball pitchers like Ed Walsh and Frank Smith, guiding Walsh to fame and defending the use of the moist ball despite critics. Sullivan cites fielding, longevity, and staff strength as reasons the Sox remain atop the league.
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Billy Sullivan
White Sox
Comiskey
B. B. Johnson
Sullivan
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Ed Walsh
Walsh
Frank Smith
Iron Man
Highlow
Smith
Pittsburg
Jimmy Scott
Wyoming Terror
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Scottie
Sully
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Freddie Olmstead
Millers
Olmie
G. Harris White
Bill
Sox
East
New York
Joe Lake
Lake
Jack O’connor
St. Louis
Cheek Sought by Baltimore and Boston Clubs
Baseball reports indicate outfielder Cheek is pursued by Baltimore and Boston clubs. Managers eye the speed and hitting as decisive factors in any potential trade or contract talks during the off season.
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Cheek
Baltimore
Boston Club
Meyers valued for New York club by Callahan
Callahan argues Torrey not worth four thousand dollars for a release by New York. The piece notes Meyers will return to New York to catch in 1910, praises his rapid improvement under McGraw, and compares him with other young catchers while recalling prior big minor league sales like Doyle.
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Boston
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Dunn
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McGraw
Thomas
Pennsylvania
Meyers
Indians
Torrey
Kinsella
Springfield
Ill
National Commission
Herrmann
Cincinnati
Callahan
Independents
Chicago
Larry” Doyle
No Regrets for Jeffries Turning Down McIntosh Offer
The article recalls James J. Jeffries turning down Hugh McIntosh's bid to stage a Johnson bout, with promised purses totaling up to 50 000 and bonuses. It notes Jeffries could have earned 75 000 to 100 000 and projects potential total earnings approaching 200 000 if he fights Johnson, with a probable win pushing his share near 500 000.
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Jim Jeffries
Tommy Burns
Squires
Moir
Roche
Palmer
James Jay
Jeffries
Carlsbad
Hugh MclIntosh
Jack Johnson
McIntosh
H. W. Lannigan
St. Louis
Burns
MclIntosh
Jeff
Johnson
Washington Held in Butte Grand Larceny Case
Special Dispatch to the Standard Missoula Jan 16 George Washington colored wanted in Butte for grand larceny was arrested here by the sheriff s force yesterday. The capture was made at the request of Butte officers and the accused will be held until a deputy sheriff from that city arrives to take him into custody.
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Standard
Missoula
George Washington
Butte
Higler Seeks Quiet Winter Role At University of Virginia
Word from Canton says Higler, the National League umpire, wants to be remembered as a law student at the University of Virginia during winter rather than an umpire. Whispers say many tried to forget his umpiring and a pad failure in summer.
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Higler
National League
University of Virginia
Y'U Know
Kigler
Jeffries Shows Strength But Fades From Peak Form
A Minne apolis exhibition leaves boxing followers unsure as Jeffries looks strong yet blocky and short of his old spring. He shows power and accurate punching but tires easily, with wind and stamina needing extensive road work before a Johnson bout.
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Jeffries
Minneapolis
F. HH. Ritchie
O'Loughlin
James J. Jeffries
Galveston
Jeff
Sam Berger
Berger
Sharkey and Corbett
Johnson
Fitzsimmons
Kerger
Samuel
Big Mittens
Mons. Johnson
Fime
Easy victory for Butte hockey team over Missoula 7 to 0
Butte dominated Missoula in a routine 7 to 0 hockey win watched by several hundred at the rink. Maillet led scoring with three goals while Pigot and Grady added strong play. The lineup included Butte Pigott LaLonde Lander Dever Walcott Maillet Sullivan with Grady subbing for Walcott. Referee Beaudre and timekeeper Driscoll for Butte with Gautenius for Missoula. Goals came from Maillet Swan Grady and Sullivan.
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Missoula
Maillet
Pigot
Butte—Pigott
Lalonde
Lander
Dever
Rover
Paul Walcott
Sullivan
Grady
Walcott
Allen
Parker
Clark
Ferguson
Bailey
Kelly
Edwards
Jucy
Maurice Beaudre
Tom Driscoll
Gautelius
Phil Gillis
Shock
Swan
Bray Shaw Sets Record With 10-Game Bowling Series
Clarence W Bray Shaw, at Classy Bowling Peoria Illinois on regulation alleys, completed a W-game handicap tournament with a 10 game series average of 2264 10 a record for a straight 10 game series never equaled. His high game was 278 and his grand total 2264.
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Peoria
Clarence W. Bray Shaw
Seattle Doctor to Wrestle here February Fourth
Chicago on January 14 reports that Dr. B. F. Roller of Seattle and Raoul De Roeun were matched to wrestle in Chicago on February 4, setting a notable bout for the winter season.
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Dr. B. F. Roller
Seattle
Raoul de Roeun
Archer and Kling duel for Cub catching star role
Duluth report weighs whether Kling or Archer will be the Cubs’ star catcher next season. Murphy hopes Kling returns, while Archer, plucked from Detroit, impressed Chance with his defense and throwing. Fans foresee Archer favored, but Kling’s possible comeback could reshape the Cubs’ outlook.
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Kling
Archer
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News Tribune
Charles Murphy
Chance
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Chicago Ward
Murphy
Johnny
Tiger
Jennings
Pat Moran
Frederick A. Cook
Big Ten scheduling mystery hits Marquette Notre Dame football and baseball
The Minneapolis Journal notes surprise over schedules as Marquette and Notre Dame seek dates this year while Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin avoid pairing with Wisconsin and Indiana. The clubs see each other as dangerous and talks from last fall are blamed. Few care to know the cause.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Indiana
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Minneapolis Journal
Store’s Quest For Maximum Friend Making Sales
An old time adage asserts the path to growth lies in the broadest friend making advertising. The idea centers on attracting customers through persuasive marketing that builds wide social bonds.
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