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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1912

Page

5

Johnson Flynn Fight Draws Wide Interest In Las Vegas Day

Reports from Las Vegas New Mexico describe the anticipated world heavyweight title clash between Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn of Pueblo. Both fighters are said to be in peak condition with promoters predicting a large crowd and significant betting interest though early wagers appear modest.

Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Pueblo Colo Las Vegas N. M Nhy Jeffries-Johnson Batte Reno Flynn Jeffries Johnson Gorrow

Championship Fight Facts and 1904 1910 Ring Notes

The record lists historic boxing bouts featuring Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Tommy Burns and others with dates places and outcomes including Johnson beating Burns in Sydney 1908 Flynn versus Johnson in Las Vegas and Burns defeating Squires in Colma and London. It also includes a Fourth Fight Calendar outline and a candidate statement for ward alderman RT W seeks support.

James J. Jeffries James J. Corbett San’ Francisco Jack Munroe San Francisco Marvin Hart Jack Root Reno Nev Jeffries Tommy Burns Los Angeles Jim Flynn Philadelphia Jack” O’brien Bill Squires Australia Colma Cal Gunner Moir England London Jack Palmer Jem Roche Dublin Jewey Smith Paris Sydney Bill Lang Melbourne Jack Johnson Stanley Ketchel James J. Jeffffries Sam McVey K. O Denver Ed Martin Joe Jeannette Sam Langford Joe Jeanette Bob Fitzzsimmons Jim Jeffries Geo. Gardner Dave Barry K.O Tony Ross W. F Jim Barry al Kaufman Tony Caponi Carl Morris Las Vegas N. M Ad‘ Wolgast Joe Rivers Abe Attell Tommy Murphy Clarence Ferns Art Magirl Dewey, Okla Brown Eddie McGoorty Benton Harbor Michigan Johnny Kilbane Tommy Dixon Cleveland

State committee likely to restore county unit rule

Atlanta July 3 The state executive committee will meet in the capitol next Saturday to arrange the coming primary for governor and statehouse officers. With a majority of Hoke Smith men, speculation grows about delays to favor a late entrant and possible adoption of the county unit plan as suggested by recent elections. The primary cannot be postponed beyond August 20 due to printing deadlines and convention lead times.

State Committee Atlanta State Executive Committee Capitol Statehouse Hoke Smith Tong Secretary of State County Unit

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