Championship Talk Clouds Everett Somerville Game
Football fans debate the state and Greater Boston title as Everett meets Somerville at Broadway Field on Saturday. Multiple teams claim claims to the championship amid undefeated records and tie games, while Rindge and Worcester point to their own league status and prior wins as evidence of rightful claim.
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Speare Re-elected President of American Automobile Association
Boston man Lewis R. Speare was unanimously re-elected president of the American Automobile Association at the first 1910 board meeting in New York. A. G. Batchelder was elected chairman of the executive committee. Other officers named include VPs Robert P. Hooper Frank M. Joyce F C Donald. treasurer H A Bonnell. secretary Frederick H. Elliott. Directors elected: H B Allfree S M Butler F C Bettey A G Batchelder George C Diehl Philip Elting F T Staples Williams S White J W Watsek.
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Philadelphia
Frank M. Joyce
Minneapolis
F. C. Donald
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H. A. Bonnell
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H. B. Allfree
Newton
S. M. Butler
F. C. Bettey
Savannah
Summit
George C. Diehl
Buffalo
Philip el
Horse Kick Kills Trainer at Narragansett Park
Richard Doyle, a noted local horseman and driver for Ed N Gillies, was kicked from the sulky and again by a horse while breaking Director Todd at Narragansett Park. He suffered a fractured skull and died at Rhode Island Hospital. The stud is owned by Frederick E Perkins, owner of the track.
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Ed N. Gillies
Todd
Narragansett Park
Fred Purtnell
Rhode Island Hospital
Rederick E. Perkins
Moran may not enter six day race due to Berlin contracts
New York's six day bicycle race looms with Jimmy Moran at center. Moran and Floyd McFarland miss teaming options due to January Berlin commitments. Moran seeks to partner with Jackie Clark but promoter Pat Powers offers last year’s guaranteed sum, risking Moran's participation and potential top pairing.
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Boston
Jimmy Moran
Floyd McFarland
Moran
McFarland
Berlin
Jackie Clark
Pat Powers
Powers
Chelsea
Clark
Andover Eyes Fast Basketball Team This Season
Andover's basketball outlook is cautious with only one returnee from last year's fast squad, Captain Swihart. About 31 candidates vie for four openings, with Raymond Whittimore Williams Coffin Hay Sheldon and Wright leading the race.
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Raymond
Whittimore
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Hay
Sheldon
Wright
Exeter Plans to Adopt Hockey Game
Exeter New Hampshire plans to add hockey with three new rinks and a hoped for varsity team. Last year three rinks existed but poor weather halted progress. if students cooperate, hockey will become a regular sport with games between class and dormitory teams.
Crescent Five to Meet Foxboro A C Tonight at Foxboro
The Crescent Five will face Foxboro A C this evening at Foxboro in what is projected to be a fast paced game.
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Flat Bid Sets Jeffries Johnson Fight at 125000
Jim Coffroth led bids for the Jeffries Johnson bout with a guaranteed purse of 125000 and 80 percent of gross receipts. More than 40 bids were submitted but only four included the required 5000 certified check. Other bidders included Tex Rickard Eddie Graney and Tom McCarey with Jack Gleason potentially joining Coffroth or Rickard if negotiations succeed.
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Jeffries-Johnson
Hugh MclIntosh
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Tex Rickard
Eddie Graney
Tom McCarey
Jack Gleason
Rickard
Fight promoters clash over boxing bid details in Hoboken
Promoters and managers met in Hoboken to discuss bids for a heavyweight title bout amid threats of arrests for New Jersey law violations. Crowds followed fighters to the Jersey side as talks focused on moving picture rights and purse splits, with Coffroth, Rickard, Graney and McCarey offering varied terms.
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Jersey
New York
Jersey Wilds
Jeffries Johnson Fight Bid Sparks Hoboken Auction
Bids for the Jeffries Johnson fight were opened in Hoboken. A $125 000 flat bid for a 45 round California bout on July 4 was made by James W Coffroth and John J Gleason who also sought control of fight pictures. Final action was postponed until tomorrow as promoters and managers study the complex offers and revenue shares.
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Jeffries-Johnson
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California
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John J. Gleason
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Sam Berger
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Hoboken Quartet Club
Jack Johnson
Jack Gleason
Coffroth
Murphy
Gleason
Tom Meoe
Principal Bids for Johnson Jeff Fight
Several promoters submit terms for the Johnson Jeff fight. Bids include guaranteed purses from 75 000 to 125 000 with varying percentages of gross receipts and picture rights. Offers come from James W Coffroth San Francisco Tex Rickard Salt Lake City Edward Graney New Orleans and Hugh D MclIntosh Australia with different locations and conditions.
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Colma
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Rickard
Salt Lake City
Utah
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Tuxedo A. C
San Francisco
Thomas J. McCarey
Pacific A. C
New Orleans
Hugh D. MclIntosh
Australia
America
England
France
Battle over boxing bids in Hoboken fuels tensions
Promoters push multi million dollar plan for a major bout as $60 000 purses are debated. Robert P Murphy guards a $50 000 bid while Jack Gleason and Tex Rickard push varied offers tied to picture rights. Crowds flood Hoboken venues awaiting bids and a delay as Coffroth, Johnson and other key figures arrive.
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Jack Gleason
California
Coffroth
Gleason
Tex” Rickard
Goldfield
Nev
Gleasons Rickard
Promoters Face Time Change in Bidding for Fight
Carey of Los Angeles pushes for a clean no-complaint shift in the time to consider offers. Rickard seeks clarity that the agreement grants the fight to the highest bidder. Berger counters that some wildcat offers have not been considered.
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Los Angeles
Rickard
Berger
San Francisco Bout Bidding War Sparks Arena Plans
Johnson urges open bids and let fighters choose ground. Edward M. Graney of the Tuxedo Athletic Club proposes 80 percent of gross with varied guarantees and picture rights, even 90 percent with no guarantee. He envisions a 25 000 seat arena within five miles of San Francisco. Coffroth Gleason offers 125 000 with promoters receiving all privileges, prompting firm bids from bidders.
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Graney
Tom McCarey
McCarey
Johnson
Edward M. Graney
Tuxedo Athletic Club
San Francisco
Coffroth-Gleason
Jeffries in Boston Exhibition Promises Fight Shape Preview
Boston fans glimpse Jim Jeffries at the Armory A A tonight in an exhibition with Sam Berger as boxing chatter centers on his prep for a Jeffries Johnson bout. Other bouts feature Frank Gotch with Dr Roller, Young Ford vs Young Papke, Sam Jacobs vs Dummy West, Joe West vs Jim Quinlan, and a Sullivan Burke clash in Boston.
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Jim Jeffries
Jeff
Johnson
New York
Jeffries
Armory A. A
Sam Berger
Frank Gotch
Dr. Roller
Seattle
Young Ford
Young Papke
East Boston
Sam Jacobs
South Boston
Dummy West
Providence
Joe West
Jim Quinlan
Berger
Record-setting bids swirl for Jeffries vs. McIntosh bout
Promoters in a tense meeting field bids for the two heavyweights with six figure purses and large shares of picture rights. Rickard Gleason post 101000 purse and two thirds of receipts, McCarey offers 110000 and half the film profits. Garden crowd sparse as Johnson and Jeffries display cautious form ahead of the announced fight.
Jeffries and Johnson Clash in Madison Square Garden
In New York on December 1 both boxing legends Jeffries and Johnson appeared in the ring at Madison Square Garden in what may be their final exhibition. The encounter drew fan interest as two famed heavyweights exchanged blows in a historic showdown.
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New York
Jeffries
Johnson
Madison Square Garden
Rickard Will Get the Big Fight Promised
In New York promoter James W. Coffroth informs Gregory Mitchell that Rickard will secure the major bout. Coffroth says he is not disappointed, signaling acceptance of the selection despite the distance.
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San Francisco
Gregory Mitchell
James W. Coffroth
New York
Rickard
Gotch Fails to Toss Dr Roller in Tough Bout
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler again faced a stern test against Dr. R F Roller of Seattle. Gotch had bet $1000 to forfeit if unable to throw Roller in 15 minutes. Both fighters remained standing and grappling at the end as Roller earns a claim to challenger status.
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Frank Gotch
R. F. Roller
Seattle
Wash
Gotch
Roller
Peterson Elects Williams Captain
Williams College selects Jesse EK Peterson of Lockport New York as captain for next year. Peterson played fullback in every game this season and has been on the varsity eleven for three years. He is a member of the class of 1911.
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Jesse EK
Peterson
Lockport
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