Jack Johnson Going the Pace Amid Backers Plea for Curb
New York reports a chorus of would be backers urging Jack Johnson to quit fizz water late nights and riding as he tours in preparation for a Jeffries bout. He faces possible prison if convicted of assault on Norman Pinder, while sport figures warn Broadway excesses may threaten his future in the ring.
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Johnson
Brother Negro
Jeff Thorpson
New York
Jack Jonnson
Jeffries
Harvard
Pace
Jentton
Broadway
Norman Pinder
Norman
Galt
Tt4
Tate
Sts
Baron
Pinder
Insault
Jack
Terry McGovern
James J. Corbett
Bowery
Robert Fitzsimmons
Kid McCoy
Rolden
Otto Jordan
Otto
Pitchera
Atkina
Fisher
Rogers
Bartley
Atkins
Demaree
Griffn
Martina
Tia
Tom Fisher
Harold Johns
Jeffries Han
Utah
Berger
Frisco
United States
Patterson Sold to Chattanooga Club from Pittsburg
Patterson, the Pittsburg first baseman, who joined from St Louis last summer, was sold today to the Chattanooga team of the Southern League. The move shifts a key bat from Pittsburg to the Chattanooga club amid major league connections.
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Patterson
Chattanooga
Pittsburg
Hamilton Patterson
St. Louis
Change the Rules Poem on Football and Sports Rules
A poem sent to Coach Heisman’s associate explores calls to change sports rules. It links football, baseball, billiards and life as brutal, urges reform, and ends with the refrain Change the rules indicating a critique of violent play and the pursuit of fair play across sports.
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Heisman
Tech
Baseball Association
John
Wray
Kokomo
Willie
Algernon
New Lineup of Crackers Promises Speed and Strength
By Dick Jeminon a fiery 1910 preview of the Atlanta Crackers with March workouts at Ponce de Leon park and Southern League hopes. The piece assesses lineup changes new manager Otto Jordan and key players Bayles Moran DeHaven and Matthews plus potential signings and a claimed tightening of the club for a pennant bid.
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Ponce de Leon Park
Bnce
Bill Simpkins
Ike
Philadelphia Athletics
Yenius
Cornelius McGhicnday
Klinoton
Connie Mack
Pones de Leon
Percy Whiting
Crackers
Atlanta
Acme
Sposations
Smith
Matthews
Hornhorsti
Barr
Jorden
Sentell
McMillan
Bhase
Walker
Bayles
Moran
DeHaven
Heitmuller
Poss
Fisher
Knockemoffski Faces Dasher In Big Gate Boxing Bout
George Monros promotes a Monroe Athletic Club card at Viaduct Place featuring Mike Knockemoffski versus Jimmy Dasher in the main event. The pair fought to a ten round draw two weeks ago, drawing strong local interest as both vow improvement and a thrilling display for fans.
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George Monros
Httie
Monroe Athletic Club
Steiner-Emery Bullaing
Viaduct Place
Mike Knockemoffsk
Jimmy Dasher
Dasher
Knockemotisk
Don Riley
Billy Grifith
Papke Goes to Europe to Fight in London and Paris
Illinois native and former world middleweight champion Big Papke sails for Europe aboard the Baltia with his brother toward a boxing tour. The pair plan fights in London and Paris as part of a return to competition.
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Papke
Europe
New York
Blg Papke
Ilinois Thunderbolt
Baltia
0Oward
Wil
London
Paris
Eters Returniok
Striking image of Louis Paulhan soars to world height record
A Los Angeles photograph captures Louis Paulhan ascending in a Farman biplane during the first American aviation meet. He climbs beyond 4,000 feet, surpassing prior marks while stationary balloons mark the course.
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Los Angeles
Louis Paulhan
America
Faulhan
Readay
Paythan
Farman
Blerlot
English Channel
Hurdle race results feature Good Far and Good Friar
Tampa Florida January 22 report on today's card highlights Good Far Wor hurdling Good Friar and Huerfano in the mile and an eighth hurdles. Bonebrake led a 10 to 1 surprise in the first race while Donegan and Ab Bush remounted to finish third in another event. Multiple horses, odds, and times are listed for the six races and Monday entries.
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Donegan
All Bush
Bonebrake
Tampa
Fla
Good Friar
Ab Bush
Boca Grande
Lye White
Lla Bryson
Clowell
Ioo
Sancim
Alsude
Ormes
Malecan
Malta
Nettle Carita
VanadTum
Tylar
Huerfano
Cochran
al Bush
Dohegen
Dr Fleard
Madison Square
Fromte
Okenite
Mourtiz
Seling Fleming
Davenport
the Ram
Glagner
Dr. Young
Lang
Allee
Necklar
Uncle Jim
Heber Queen
Glas[eer
Lyon
Ormuz
Carretts
Escutcheon
Dens Nison
Tome
Lucullus
John Garner
Baby Willa
Serenade
Pie Meoran
Peale
Mrs. Cacter
Lowise B
Ma Dopres
Frank H McKinny
Count DeOro
Elling
Catrine Montour
Iss Elliott
Creuse
Massie Argrepgor
McGinnis
Banana Girl
Address
Nettie Canta
Vir’ Zeisler
Champ Clark
Ensley
Bamnda
Occidental
John Garer
Tamar
Virginia Ataid
Bry Dellar
Frank Flesher
Judge Dundon
Autumn Girl
Morpeth
Alegra
Mrs. Sewell
Aliee Mack
Jeffries Johnson Fight Set for Saltair in Utah
New York report cites Tex Rickard letter confirming Saltair pavilion as the fight venue for the Jeffries versus Johnson bout. He pledges a $201,000 purse, insists both promoters back the Utah location, and warns of $10,000 forfeits if terms are breached.
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New York
Jeffries-Johnson
Sultair Pavilion
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Jeffries
Johnson
Saltair
Uley
Gleason
Prize fighter Jeffries tied to English nobility roots
London reports American heavyweight James J. Jeffries may descend from Lord Jeffries and the hanging judge Jeffries. Genealogist John Jeffries of Edinburgh cites records linking the boxer to a noble British lineage and defends the claim against heightened racial framing.
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Jeffries
Wellard Dahlgren
London
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
John Jeffries
Edinburgh
Great Britain
Judge Jeffries
Lord Monmouth
Mr. Jeffries
Lord Jeffries
James XI
Virginia
America
Jeffrrey
Iowa and Columbia Lead Intercollegiate Indoor Shooting Meet
In the indoor Inter-collegiate Shooting League, the University of Iowa beat Washington State College by 57 points, Columbia over Cornell by 25, and George Washington over Delaware by 198. The championship match runs through March 26.
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Washington
University of Iowa
Washington State College
Columbia
University
Cornell
George Washington University
Delaware College
New Orleans MC A. Beats Birmingham High School Team
New Orleans MC A. basketball team defeated Birmingham High School by 27 to 25 in Birmingham Alabama on January 22. Later Birmingham MC A. won 40 to 28 against New Orleans. The brief scoreline recalls a local high school league matchup in the era.
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Birmingham
Ala
New Orleans
Birmngham High School
Yale
Princeton
N.J
Iso
I. Os Oe
Johnston Wins 200-Target Handicap in Pinehurst Trap Meet
Norwood Johnston of Pittsburg won the 200-target handicap at Pinehurst N C in the mid winter trap tournament with a score of 174 from the 19 yard mark. J Cushing Todd of Newburyport Mass placed second and J B Crayton of Charlotte N C was third.
New York May Lose Christy Mathewson
New York January 22 Baseball fans fear Christy Mathewson may leave the Nationals over objections to the new major league contract and annual binding to the club. He is reportedly unhappy with salary terms and considers quitting baseball for a business venture, say friends.
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New York
New York Nationals
Christy Mathewson
Duke Aims to Challenge International Yacht Cup
London reports that the Duke of Sutherland may pursue the International Yacht Cup from America, a task Sir Thomas Lipton has pursued for ten years. The enthusiastic yachtsman is said to back the plan with the yacht Thomag as his vessel proposal.
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Duke
London
Duke of Sutherland
America
Thomas Lipton
Yachtemat
Air ‘Thomag' Pice
Heisman Team Triumphs Over Atlanta Club in 64 to 12 Defeat
In Columbus Ga on January 22 the Columbus YMCA basketball team overwhelmed the Atlanta Athletic Club by 64 to 12. Massey at center and captain Peddy led the Columbus attack while Dozier and Pease shut down Atlanta’s forwards. Referee Roy Horning kept the game orderly amid a high foul count, with Columbus dominating early and late.
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Dick Jemison
Columbus
Columbus Young Men's Christian Association
Atlanta Athletic Club
Atlanta Boys
Massey
Paddy
Lyons
Peddy
St 19
Dozier
Pease
Atlanta
Roy Horning
Femigon
le Hi
Epeddy
I Massey
Spencer
Cobuict
BR G
Pesan Hudson
Ss Doster
Jemison
Doonan
Spencer J
Dozter
Dovap
Peady
Harothg
Stone Mountain
Curren
Ramsapeck
Bowell Fortman
Capital Athletic Club
Capitol Athletic Club
David Johnston
Billy Close
Johnston
Close
Slate
Fuller
Dubard
Clay
Capitol
Frank Dobson
McLendon
Stallings
Mountaineers
Stone Mountain Boys
Capital Club
Dubard Puller
Griffin
Foley
Tomlinson
Snellings
Baker
Fertish
Wheatley
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Faut
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Heine
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Canaiautes
Jordan
Scotty Walker
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Hyder Berr
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Augusta
Sid Smith
Harry Matthews
Hot Springs
Mike Knockemoffski
Louis Paulta
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