Different Views on Site for Jeffries Johnston Bout
Governors and promoters clash over where the Jeffries Johnson title bout will be held. Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason trade claims while Utah’s Governor Spry vows to block the fight if staged in the state. Salt Lake City and San Francisco emerge as the two rival sites with power brokers voicing support and threats.
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Governor Spry
Utah
Richard
Gleason
Saw Lake City
Urals
Spry
Chicago
Jess
California
SAL Lake Business Inch
San Francisco
Dan
Jeffries-Johnson
Jock Gleason
Vex Rickard
Nevada
Battleground
Tex Rickard
Salt Lake City
Jack Gleason
Alekaré
Gleagon
Rickard
Enter
Prise
Greas
Sam Berner
Jeffries
San Trrancisco
Elfins
Matt
Stard
Jettriex
Gregson
Berger
Zack Johnson
Sor
Eigen
Olympic Club
New . York
Bainbeiger
Johnson
Title
Oeliiers
Francisco
Satt Tate
Jeffrien
Tuckard
Jeffriea
Riskarg
Tickart
Jeffric Tiers
Helgeon Gleason
Sam Berger
Jim Jeffries
Tnsen Gleason
Ws & Partner
Pic
Mysrcs
Derger
Gitaison
Salt Lake
Jeffries-McIntosh Fight Offers and Haggling
The text recounts boxing promoter talk around a possible Jeffries McIntosh meeting. Jefferies refuses a deal while others pressure, offering up to 350000 in purse and 5000 spot cash for a match with Jack Jolson. Odds and figures swirl around a future bout with Burns and Johnson, with high estimates discussed.
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Jin Jeffries
Tommy Burns
Che
Jack Jolson
T Do
Jeffries
McIntosh
Sayy H.W. Lannigan
Louis Tims
Wence
Jericho
Limeelt
James Jay
Burna
Jet
Johnson
Wanted Man George Washington Captured in Missoula
Special dispatch reports George Washington, a colored man wanted in Butte for grand larceny, was arrested here by the sheriff's forces yesterday. The capture followed a request from Butte officers and he will be held until a deputy sheriff from Butte arrives to take him into custody.
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The
Standard
Missoula
George Washington
Butte
Billy Sullivan the 18 year old catcher and spitball ace
Billy Sullivan, an 18 year old catcher and pivotal backstop for the White Sox era, earns praise for his defense and handling of spitball artists. The piece traces his rise, from catching Walsh and Smith to guiding younger hurlers and shaping midwestern baseball debates on banning the pitch. It notes his steady game totals, from 64 to 137 games, and his reputation as a durable, skilled defender.
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Jan VW
Bitly
Sullivan
Ting
Ener
Path of
Reses
Suai Fox Chmiskey
de Tas Ween
Teven Haier
B. Bo Jelson
Sullivan Hais
Slubmer
Lerrow Uy Wertiodiiies, Cn Bt Watksh, Rabed
Brealt
Walsh
Zlub
Hullivan
Pras Smith
Amline
Big Ed
Jimmy Seat
Wyoming Terror
South Siders
Seattla
Sudy
Friddi¢ Qhnstead
Millers
Olmie” Fost
Hunt
Witter
Suly
G. Uarris
Sully
Doly
Ed Walshimons
Sully Canehe
goLrrall
CBI
Sox
Teague
Agaion Sully
Willemn
Eatchera
Tlib
Twax
Suo Wen
Smith
White Sox
Araun
Thore
Univen
Hero
Wile Sox
New York
Joe Luke Aprift
O'Conner
St. Lewis
Newaon
Forgetting the Umpire Rigler Scandal At Virginia
Whispered rumors claim the Notlorint league arbitrator Rigler forced an umpire during winter practice and faced scrutiny at the University of Virginia incident. Several sources note attempts to erase memory of Rigler's summer actions amid university and league fallout.
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Virginia. Com
Rigler
Cheek Sought by Baltimore and Boston Clubs
New York dispatch reports Young ball players in demand as teams seek Cheek who starred for Hullinvore last year. Boston and Baltimore both want him. New York notes Taylor may rely on Cheek for spring needs. Thomas of Pennsylvania looms as another catcher prospect, while Meyers’ early NL performance draws praise despite minor league roots.
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New York
Ifr
Beason American League
Jonn J. Waxler
Boston Tab
Taylor
Cheek
Heston
Bonn
Boston
Baltimore
McGraw
de Thomas
Pennsylvania
Mat Thomas
Meyers
Luttlon
Jeffries Dark Mystery in Boxing Exhibition Recap
An OCR scraped piece reviews James J. Jeffries on a comeback path, noting reduced speed but preserved power. It discusses his conditioning, wind, and rivals, including a planned July 4 engagement with Johnson, and details training, exhibition bouts, and the crowd’s reaction to his sparring with Ham Berger.
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H Huehle
O'oughtin
James J. Jeffries
Jefferes
Galvest
Sidermans
Ham Berger
Berger
Che Inman
Jeffries
Mehar
Jeff
Johnston
Mick
Lodges
Fitzsimmons
Jefgsen
Johnson
Shane
Samuel
Jeffriex
Jem
Alslances
Big Mittens
Jef
Toff
Samuels
John
Butte Hockey Team Cruises to Easy Victory in Missouri
Butte routed Missoula 7 to 0 in a high scoring hockey match. Mallot led in scoring with strong team defense and precise plays, while Pigot contributed notable goaltending and overall solid showings from both sides.
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Butte Hockey Team
Bowling record set in a late season Peoria handicap event
In a single series of a 16 game handicap bowling tournament, Tan. 16 Carence W. JRray Shaw posted an average of 764 19, a claimed record for a straight 11 game set with a high game of 278 and a grand total of 2204. In Chicago, Dr. B F Toller of Seattle and Raoul De Roeuw were matched for a wrestling bout.
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Peoria
Tan
Carence W. Jrray Shaw
Afteyz
Chicago
B. F. Toller
Seattle
Raoul de Roeuw
Archer M ay Be First String Man for Cubs
Ald age Chicago baseball talk centers on Archer and Kling with a Cubs comeback. Rumors swirl about Kling returning to catcher duties and Murphy’s hold on King’s contract, shaping a potential late bloom for the defending champions.
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Archer
Kling
Frederick A. Cook
Ling
Cubs
Murphy Ja
Murphy
King
Ant
Marquette Notre Dame struggle to schedule athletic dates
Marquette and Notre Dame argue over football and baseball dating this year. Directors express uncertainty as other schools like Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin neglect to act on schedules. Regionwide confusion and a lighthearted dismissiveness follow as experts joke about the chaotic process and advertising’s role in winning friends.
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Marquette
Notre Dame
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Juliana Femmes
Ene Guéle
The
Dames
Minneapolis Journal
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