Jeffries Johnson Fight Draws Global Spectators
Reno July 3 The fight for the world heavyweight title pits James J Jeffries returning from retirement against Jack Johnson the Galveston challenger. The event draws crowds from London Paris Berlin Manila Australia Japan and Canada with tickets sold months ahead. Jeffries favored 10 to 6 4 by betting rooms as Johnson quietly gains support among eastern bettors.
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Commission Prices Move in Racially Sensitive Auction Context
The article notes Jeffries priced at 19 to 61g with rapid shifts to 10 to 6 and some Johnson buyers. Tim McGrath reportedly earned a commission of several thousand dollars from San Francisco, aiding a drop in the white man’s price.
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Cubs Annex Game In Rain In St Louis
Chicago won the rain soaked final game against St. Louis 5 to 3 in drizzling conditions. Only one game was played due to poor grounds. Batteries Sallee Lush and Bresnahan for Chicago Cole and Kling.
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Borough showdown and travel matchups listed
Brooklyn hosts New York while Philadelphia visits Boston. Cincinnati plays at St. Louis and Chicago travels to Pittsburgh. Each pairing sets the stage for regional showdowns this weekend.
Tigers Rally For Late Win In Detroit Clash
Detroit trailed but rallied in the eighth and ninth innings to claim a 3 run victory. Batteries Harkness Koestner and Fasterly Worked and Schmidt contributed as the Tigers sealed the win with a late scoring burst.
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St. Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland New York at Philadelphia
NBA style matchups listed including St Louis visiting Chicago and Detroit visiting Cleveland New York traveling to Philadelphia with Boston at Washington also noted.
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Pacific Coast League Scores From Los Angeles
Pacific Coast League scores from Los Angeles report two games on July 3. First game ends with a 4 to 2 score and details include Delhi, Smith, Fitzgerald, Spiesmaan, Thomas in the battery. Second game features a 4 to 0 result with Torer, Smith, Waring, Hunt and Thomas listed in the Battery.
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Portland July 3 Warrier seeks matteries White and Brown
Portland July 3 reports an urgent matter involving White and Brown with names Murray and Grege in focus. The note mentions parties and a possible case or proceeding referenced by the city or local offices.
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San Francisco Scores and Battery Pairings Listed
In San Francisco on July 3 scores show Morning and Afternoon games with notable batteries. Henley and Williams met Nelson and Vierce in the morning, while Sutor Miller Williams Harkings and Mitze led the afternoon pairing. Oakland and other teams appear in the rotation, with beat results not fully deciphered in the fragment.
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Boston & Montana Visit Sparks Tight Six to Five Win
Special Dispatch: The Boston & Montana team from Butte edged the home squad six to five in a close battle here. It was a strong, competitive game throughout, hailed as one of the season’s best. The Butte Bankers team will play here tomorrow.
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Reverend C. M Donaldson Appointed Pastor at Fort Benton
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Fort Benton reports Rev. C. M Donaldson of Minnesota named pastor of the local Methodist church to fill the vacancy caused by Rev. W. A. Morgan's resignation. Donaldson is to arrive and assume charge around July 9 after Morgan moves to Iowa.
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Banks on Joy Ride Coffees Win Game
Banks defeat M J Ho s 7 to 5 in a wild baseball game described as an aviation contest. Nine flighty flights were recorded, with both sides erring and Robbinss delivering a key double for the Bankers. O Kelley hit a notable home run as Wilcox and Brown pitched well amid costly miscues by both teams.
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Omaha-First Game and St Joseph Baseball Scores
Omaha defeated Denver 7 to 4 in the first game and 6 to 3 in the second. St Joseph topped Des Moines 3 to 0. Slout City beat Lincoln 7 to 4 and Topeka edged Slout 6 to 5.
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Crowds Gather Ahead of Jeffries Ketchel Fight in Nevada
Report describes a bustling town scene with boxing celebrities, hotel crowds, and betting activity as Captain Cox of the Nevada state police readies security for the Jeffries Ketchel fight weekend. Police and secret service staff mingle among gamblers and fans, while street life centers on sparring partners and boxing lore.
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Police Guard Reno as Rogues' Gallery Grows
Chicago St Louis Kansas City and San Francisco are said to host 120 rogues with more arriving hourly. Police fear a Reno arena disruption with pocket-picking. streets will be patrolled and banks guarded by special watchmen armed with revolvers and rifles.
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Vancouver Triumph Over Spokane In Northwest League Match
Vancouver defeated Spokane 6 to 2 in Seattle on July 3. Vancouver pitchers Kratsburg and Shea, with Gardner and Sugden, contributed to the win as batters and fielders.
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Scores from American Association games listed
At Indianapolis Toledo series shows Indianapolis first game Indianapolis 1 to Columbus 6. Louisville Louisville game results include Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 5 and Kansas City 5 Milwaukee 2. Minneapolis Minnesota and St Paul 4 are noted with no clear final.
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San Francisco Bets $1 Million on Jeffries Johnson Fight
City officials estimate $1 million payout if the Jeffries Johnson bout draws Reno attendance. Seventeen special trains carrying 4,000 fans left San Francisco since midnight, with another equal number over the prior week. Some excursion organizers expect profit from wholesale transport deals as odds tilt Jeffries long the winner.
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