Negotiations Over Johnson Jeffries Bout Show Of Bluff
The column questions if Johnson will forfeit $5000 as Jeffries links to Ketchel before facing Johnson. It notes Jeffries demands $5000, Johnson’s doubts, and ongoing contract entanglements with Morris while predicting a publicity driven but uncertain match to crown the world champion.
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Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Jeffries
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
Hap Ward
California
Burns
Willis Britt
William Morris
Mr. Johnson
New York
Post Bowlers Roll Tonight Sees Finalist Selection Tonight
The Post bowling tournament nears its end with 48 of 79 bowlers still qualified to join the Boston Post team for the National Bowling Association championships in Madison Square Garden, New York, late May. Cups for high average and high three-string total show 31 bowlers still in contention as cups shine in National Sportsman windows on Federal street. Members must join the local N B A chapter. dues 25 cents payable to Charles M. Goulding at the Boston alleys tonight. Bowlers start promptly at 9 o clock.
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Boston Post
National Bowling Association
Madison Square Garden
New York
The
Post
Boston
National Sportsman
Federal Street
Charles M. Goulding
Coffroth Lines Up Major California Boxing Showcases
Promoter Coffroth has lined up key bouts in Colma California from May to October with Nelson versus Hyland and Attell against Coulon on a summer slate. Langford versus Ferguson is set at the Armory A A next week, Brock meets Welsh on May 4, and Carey faces Riley in New England.
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Jim Coffroth
Colma
Cal
California
Bill Papke
Ilugo Kelley
Nelson
Dick Nyland
Monte Attell
Johnny Coulon
Packey Melarland
Hyland
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
Coffroth
Jeffries-Johnson
Mitch
Sam Langford
Sandy Perguson
Armory A. A
Langford
Eugene Buckley
Ferguson
Gene
Cyclorama
Criterion
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Armory
A. A
Freddie Welsh
Brock
Arthur Cote
Salem
Welsh
Los Angeles
Stock
Boston
Nashua Plans Testimonial Gift for Marathon Winner Renaud
Nashua citizens inaugurate a subscription fund to honor Henri Renaud the Boston Marathon champion. A watch or diamond gift is preferred over money to preserve his amateur status as the fundraiser grows.
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Nashua
N. H
Henri Renaud
Renaud
Medford Boat Club Tops Medford Club in Candle Pin Clash
Medford Boat Club defeated Medford Club in a candle pin bowling tournament on Medford’s alleys last evening. Scores show Medford Boat Club 487 428 457 total 1202 while Medford Club posted 346 438 417 total 1288.
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Medford Boat Club
Medford Club
American Association Results Show St Paul Triumphs
St Paul defeated Kansas City 12 to 10 then Toledo beat Louisville 8 to 1 Indianapolis outscored Columbus 11 to 4 while Minneapolis Milwaukee game was postponed due to rain.
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St. Paul
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Minneapolis-Milwaukee
Harvard Track Squad Prepares for Philadelphia Meet
Forty five Harvard athletes endured a cold night at Squamscott House but a sunny day allowed a final workout to form the Crimson relay and hurdle units. Merrihew Blumer Deselding and Kelley named for the relay while Rand and Foster head sprint and hurdle events with Little Marr set for field events. The Philadelphia squad departs tomorrow evening after practice, with trainer Donovan guiding a morning cross country run and an afternoon workout planned.
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Academy
Philadelphia
Crimson
Merrihew
Blumer
Deselding
Kelley
Rand
Foster
Little
Marr
Boston
Federal Express
Donovan
O’leary
Schoolboy Oarsmen Weather Through Tough Practice
A rough session on the Charles left Noble & Greenough and Brookline High crews soaked and strained. Somerville High plans field work, Dorchester and Somerville vie for Interscholastic leadership, Andover visits Colby, and Brookline meets Winchester as part of a busy fall schedule.
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Charles
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Goodale
Weston
Peterson
Courtney
Nichols
Krafts
Willets
Cooley
Hay
Somerville High School
Andover
Colby
Academy
Everett High
Tech
Winchester High
St Marks Wins Light Hitting Game Over Cambridge Latin
St Mark's defeats Cambridge Latin 5 to 4 in a loosely played Southboro contest marked by few hits and errors in the first inning. Dewey and White each drove runs, with Dewey adding a three-base hit. Durvey pitched for St Mark's facing Smith for Cambridge Latin.
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von Stahl
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Spence
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É Nicholls
Collins
Murphy
Davis
Baker Fe
Eterna
Middlesex Beats Volkman Team In Conquered Victory
Middlesex School defeated Volkman & Jo by a decisive score with Bartlett’s pitching dominant. Gallagher and Winsor led the offense with multiple hits as Volkman managed only one safe hit.
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Jo . Bartlett
Tiss
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OlLacroix
Stevens
O Mitchell
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Romaine
Townsend
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Gallagher
Winsor
Conway
Hyde
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Graves
Infants wear department grows at Wolf's Clothier
A shopper defends growth in the infants wear section at Wolf's Clothier saying the rapid expansion disproves race death by action theories. He notes the department began as a small table two years ago and has become a distinct section today.
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Wolf's
Mr. Wolf
Petition for admin of Wesley G Brigham estate
Suffolk Probate Court orders notice for Mary Fe Brigham to obtain letters of administration for Wesley G Brigham, Boston. Heirs creditors and others must appear May 6, 1909 at 10 a.m. in Boston. three weekly notices in Boston Post advised. Judge Robert Grant presiding. Register Arthur W Dolan.
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Suffolk
Wesley G. Brigham
Boston
Mary FE. Brigham
Boston Post
Robert Grant
Esquire
Arthur W. Dolan
Register
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