Maker of Champions Jones Tells Early History of Jess Willard
Thomas Edward Jones known as Cherokee Tom recalls growing up near Jess Willard in Augusta Illinois and guiding him to the Havana bout victory over Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight title. He reflects on Willard’s rivals and Jones's role as manager and counselor across multiple weight classes.
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Harvey T. Woodruff
Homas Edward Jones
Tom" Jones
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Havana
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Jess Wilard
Californnia
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Maxims of the Sporting World Retold in Hazy Text
Disjointed reflections on sportsmanship, ambition, and public figures. Mentions of golfers, a pennant, and a colonel of a coal mining family. Fragmentary phrases reference Tom Jones, his father, and a training season at Yann with a race and a knockout for Ward.
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Wardland
Illinois May Profit by Boxing Mistakes
A 1920s style opinion piece argues Illinois can profit by legalizing boxing under clear commissions. It cites New York and Wisconsin as examples, critiques promoter decisions, and recalls notable bouts such as Willie Ritchie versus Charley White and Freddie Welsh in other states to argue for decisive rulings or official decisions.
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Jimmy Clabby
Hammotth, Ind
George Chip
Newestle Pa
New York
Jimmy Johnston
Johnston
Imack
Pic
King
Tohnaton
Wisconsin
Friends of Boxing
Critica
Shere
Empire
Badger States
Fea
Willie Ritchie
Charley White
Chicago
Cream City Athletic Club
Milwaukee
White
Ritchie
Etorey
Madison Sam Garden
Willie Rucht
London
Freddie
Welsh
Willie
Wille
Timois Arat
Ldie Santry
Minois
Tlinois
Explaining Foul Ball Rule in Baseball Play
Sanborn explains why batters leave the box after a foul ball and how rules treat play stoppage. The piece argues ignorance of rules, notes that umpire calls time only at play start, and clarifies penalties for not retouching bases. It emphasizes rule 88 and 98 implications for fouls not caught and the runner's return.
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Anl
Alabman
Lord
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