Johnson Must Win Title To Claim It
Johnson faces lingering doubt over championship status as American press debates who truly holds heavyweight title. The piece traces historical challenges to Sullivan era, notes Burns as current American holder, and outlines Johnson's probable path, including a planned Australia tour and August bouts with Bill Lang and others amid a color line debate.
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Johnson
Jack Johnson
Jack
Burns
Tommy
London
John L. Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Sullivan
John
Ryan
Jimmy Elliott
Charley Mitchell
Alf Greenfield
England
John L
Jim Corbett
Peter Jackson
Joe Goddard
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Tommy Burns
America
Jim Jeffries
George Memsic
Joe Gans
Sam Mea Vey
Australia
Bill Lang
Lang
Bill Squires
Bill
Yale Crew Launches Five Boats at Thames Regatta Debut
Gales Ferry Connecticut reports Yale put five rowing crews on the Thames for the first time last night. Two eights the varsity and freshman and three fours the freshman and two varsity quartets were launched within half an hour after 5 o clock. One varsity crew will be disbanded but the others will continue training for the Harvard regatta on June 25.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Tonkin's Sale Clears Cravenette Coats at Eight Dollars
If you're wise you won't miss Tonkin's greatest sale where cravenette coats once worth twenty five dollars are offered for eight dollars. The deal highlights a rare bargain on waterproof outerwear during a special event.
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Tonkin
Shaw's new record ties world mark in 120 yard hurdles
At Franklin field the thirty-third annual intercollegiate meet opened with a world record equaled by A B Shaw of Dartmouth in the 120 yard hurdles while four athletes shattered intercollegiate marks in pole vault. Yale's Howe Robbins and King advanced in hurdles as Shaw surged to a stunning heat win in 15 15 seconds, lowering the old standard set in 1899.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Field
A. B. Shaw
Dartmouth
Tennis Rules Are Changed For Coming Contests
New York June 7 Lawn tennis players must study the updated rules before season opens as the national association tightens enforcement. The change centers on the foot fault service rule amid international entrants and a push toward a uniform global code. Clubs report no protests, only appreciation for the move as preparations for foreigners intensify. The notice urges all organizations to comply to curb errors that cost points and games.
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New York
A. L. Hoskins
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
National Association
America
Gotch Expects Hard Match With Roller on Coast
Milwaukee June 7 Frank Gotch says his approaching bout with Dr Roller in Seattle next month will be one of the hardest contests of his career. He notes Roller’s weight edge and masterful leg work, recalls a prior tough match, and predicts victory in straight falls though unsure of the duration.
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Milwaukee
Frank Gotch
Papke
Ketchel
Dr. Roller
Seattle
Roler
Seatle
Monte Cross Faces Blues Slump in Kansas City
Kansas City June 7 Monte Cross manager of the Blues says he has one of the best teams in the league but his players fail to show it. He has tried every known baseball method to lift the club from its awful slide while stressing individual belief in his squad.
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Tebeau
Standard
Kansas City
Tabeau
Monte Cross
Cross
Blues
Wille to Fight Tony Ross in Newcastle Bout
Chicago, June 7. John Wille likely to meet Tony Ross the Italian heavyweight in Newcastle. Negotiations are pending as Ross, fresh from a 12 round decision over Jim Barry, shows form and improvement. Wille reports readiness and has been training hard.
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John Wille
Tony Ross
Newcastle
Ross
Jim Barry
Barry
Tony
Wille
Butte Sports Bet in Eastern Races
Oakland closed its meeting and Butte poolrooms plan to try betting on eastern races again despite poor past results. East track men withhold information, making timely results hard. Gravesend entries feature the Bayford stakes for 2 year olds with Intervene favored and McCarter backed. books open at 12 m due to time difference.
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Butte
New York
Gravesend
Intervene
McCarter
Whic
Walter Miller
McFarland Welsh bout collapses after Welsh declines
Chicago June 7 All hopes for a McFarland vs Welsh lightweight match fade as Welsh telegrams from Los Angeles refuse the bout stating he is doing business there. Welsh reportedly has an offer to fight Jeffries on the coast, leaving McFarland without a scheduled opponent.
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Chicago
Packy McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Tom Jones
Papk
Welsh
Los Angeles
la Salle
MccFarland
Jeffries
MceFarland
Yacht Club shifts date for big race around lightship
San Francisco June 7 The San Francisco Yacht Club changed the race around the lightship to Sunday June 1 due to the lightship being away from its station for a week The officials delayed the event until the vessel returns and tides on the 21st mirror the upcoming Sunday conditions
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San Francisco
Spokane Defeats Seattle in Northwest League Clash
In Spokane on June 7, a crowd of 6,000 saw Spokane topple Seattle 3 to 2, securing five wins in six games to lead the Northwest league. Result per inning shows Seattle 9 hits 6 errors, Spokane 9 hits 7 errors. Batteries Rush and Stanley for Seattle Galaski and Rogers for Spokane.
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Spokane
Indians
Seattle
Rush
Stanley
Galaski
Rogers
Thompson sets league strikeout record as Aberdeen falls
In Seattle on June 7 GUS THompson of Aberdeen struck out 13 Vancouver batters to set a Northwestern league record, but Aberdeen still lost 4 to 1. Vancouver rode luck in the tight game as Thompson and Spencer faced Padduck and Arbogast in the batteries.
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Seattle
Wash
Gus Thompson
Aberdeen
Vancouver
R. H. E.mt
Caylee
Nore Feu
Cana
Thompson and
Spencer
Paddock
Arbogast
Frills of fashion highlight summer style notes
The piece notes high crowned hats with floral trim, bordeure lawns with coin spots, and a Greek key border in sea tones. A rose behind the ear complements party frocks while a red peony accent adds drama. Handkerchief kimonos and negligees use light grounds with rose pink or pale blue motifs. A green silk travel suit features a wood brown border in a Greek Walls of Troy design.
The Mistake in the Bill
A Chicago Tribune exchange shows a bill dispute where one party denies owing any money, claiming the bill was sent to the wrong man and that the figure is not the issue, but the name. The humorous misaddressed bill centers on identity rather than debt.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Humorous Dinner Etiquette on Steamer Board
A passenger on a steamer complains about a fellow diner's vulgar meat-eating, finally suggesting he remove the bone and eat on the mat to be more comfortable. The anecdote captures late 19th or early 20th century manners aboard ships.
Portraits of a gifted Nashville woman referenced in chat
In the Nashville American excerpt a conversation features praise for a talented local woman, noting her singing and paintings. One speaker questions, then confirms, that he has heard her sing and seen her paintings. The punchline reveals a humorous gap about not having tasted her pies.
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