Burns and Johnson Fight for World Title in Sydney Test
The heavyweight world title showdown pits Tommy Burns of Han over Ontario against Jack Johnson of Galveston Texas in Sydney Australia. Burns is favored to win by many observers, with a larger purse and a plan to target Johnson’s midsection. The bout attracts huge crowds and will test boxing eras and racial barriers on foreign soil.
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Sydney
Australia
Tommy Burns
Hanover
Jack Johnson
Galveston
Texas
Robert Fitzsimmons
Little Arthur
Burns
Johnson
Denmark
United States
Burns and Johnson Confident Ahead of Big Prize Bout
In Sydney on Christmas Day Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson express readiness for their heavyweight title match. Both say they are fit and eager to fight with confidence the next day. Burns is the favorite but Johnson has strong backing due to his training display.
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Sydney
Australia
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
Addie Joss
Cleveland
Addie
Honus Wagner
Carnegie
Hans
Doc Gessler
Boston Red Sox
Indiana
Penn
Doe
Charley Greene
Ole Kentuck
Jack Thoney
Jack
Fort Thomas
Boston Post
Santa Claus
Jeffries Denies Returning to Ring If Johnson Beats Burns
In Los Angeles December 24 James J. Jeffries, undefeated heavyweight champion, declares he will never box again. He notes overwhelming telegrams from sporting writers nationwide and says he would resist any pressure to challenge Johnson if Johnson defeats Burns.
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Los Angeles
James J. Jeffries
United States
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Johnson
Frank Chance
Cubs
Boston
Charley Murphy
Chance
Boston Post
Santa Claus
Burns Jeffries
Jeff
Literary Five Defeats Craddock A A In 26 to 10 Victory
The Young Men's Literary Institute basketball team beat Craddock A A 26 to 10 at Roanoke Hall West End. Mundo led with eight floor goals Applebaum added two Cowan four Gibbons two Curtain two Laubiss two. Fouls added four more Mundo and Laubbiss four each. Referee Grant Timer Eliot Scorer L Cowan Time twenty minute halves Attendance 300.
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Young Men's Literary Institute
Craddock A. A
Roanoke Hall
West End
Craddock
A. A. Etna
Pei Papo
Gia A
Xceia
Aes R. F
Woods
Mundo
Applebaum
Cowan
Gibbons
Curtain
Laubiss
Laubbiss
Grant Timer— Eliot
Adams Refuses Ring Return Bout in Portland Card
Frank A. Adams of Newton Mass refused to enter the ring with Tommy Bergin of Lewiston at the Pastime Club in Portland. Adams cited insufficient purse. Tommy Webber beat Billy Van. Hugo Kelley nearly stopped Kid McCormack in the fifth.
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Portland
Frank A. Adams
Newton
Mass
Tommy Bergin
Lewiston
Adams
Tommy Webber
Orr's Island
Billy van
Hugo Kelley
Kid McCormack
Christmas Day Sporting Schedule Highlights Local Matches
Melrose High faces Springfield High in a regional basketball card. Boxing features Terry Martin versus Eddie Chambers in Baltimore and Jimmy Hanlon against Tommy Bergin in Portland. Track and field events include a New England rifle tournament, a swimming meet, and a cross country run by the South Boston Athletic Club.
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Terry Martin
Eddie Chambers
Baltimore
Jim Bonner
Dick Nelson
Lawrence
Jimmy Hanlon
Tommy Bergin
Portland
Tommy Sullivan
Harry Mansfield
Mickey Gannon
Unknown
National A. C
Philadelphia
Harry Baker
Young Nitchie
South Boston
Poehler Tops Candlepin Tourney At Casino Alleys
Paul Poehler led the candlepin tournament at Casino Alleys with 414 pins, closely followed by Lucia of Lynn at 411. Final results list Burke 409 Paige 403 Galway 402 Dale 394 Christopher 389 Rounds 388 Foster 384 Williamson 883 O Brien 877 Clancy 362 O'Brien 362 Dieckfost 346 Rudy 346 Crosby 343.
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Paul Poehler
Casino Alleys
Lucia
Lynn
Poehler
Burke
Paige
Galway
Dale
Christopher
Rounds
Foster
Williamson
O Brien
Clancy
O’brien
Dieeckfost
Rudy
Crosby
Middlesex Gun Club Holds All Day East Lexington Shoot
The Middlesex Gun Club runs an all day shooting event at East Lexington with a long programme. Prizes are available across multiple classes ensuring all shooters have a chance.
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Middlesex Gun Club
East Lexington
Best on Record at Sportsmen's Show in Mechanics Building
The Boston Sportsmen's Show opens with a Maine woods theme, transforming Mechanics' Building into a free forest exhibit. The Corbin Park display features near extinct buffalo, deer, bears, raccoons, foxes, and wild boars, plus a two fawns doe exhibit. A Main Hall tank hosts live fish and fly casting demonstrations while Sub-Target Gun Company offers a 200 to 1000 yard range for Springfield rifles and military firearms.
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Corbin Park
Boston
New England
United States
Baseball Stars Share Christmas Plans Across the Nation
Major league players from Cy Young to Addie Joss and Honus Wagner reveal holiday routines from New Comnerstown Ohio to Carnegie and Los Angeles. They plan farm chores, turkey feasts, sleigh rides, mass, theatre, and family gatherings on Christmas Day.
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Yuletide
Boston
Chicago
Santa Claus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
Boston Post
Cy Young
New Comnerstown
Bresnahan Ill With Pneumonia In Toledo
Roger Bresnahan new St. Louis Cardinals manager remains at home in Toledo fighting pneumonia with three doctors in attendance. Latest bulletin says he will recover if he undertakes careful convalescence.
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Toledo, O
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Bresnahan
Dartmouth Hockey Schedule Moves Near Boston Area
Dartmouth hockey will play at least eight games near Boston instead of Pittsburgh during Christmas vacation. Most games are at Brae-Burn C C rink with matchups against Dorchester H C Newton High School Crescent A C Winchester C C Springfield T S Cambridge H C and Technology among others from December 26 to January 4.
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Pittsburg
Darmouth
Boston
Brae-Burn C. C
Brae- Burn
Brae-Burn
Newton High School
Dorchester H. C
Franklin Field
Technology
Crescent A. C
Winchester C. C
Winchester
Springfield
T. S
Cambridge H. C
Billings Shows Well on Tech Hockey Team
Technology's first hockey practice at Brae Burn yesterday afternoon showed Harold Dexter Billings, 1910, will be a strong point this year. Captain W. J. Kelley, 1909, leads the squad with forwards O'Hearn and Paine. Practice focused on trials passing and shooting. no regular teams yet.
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Technology
Brae Burn
Harold Dexter Billings
Ford
W. J. Kelley
O'Hearn
Paine
War Fund for Insurgent Minors Moves Toward Cincinnati Meeting
The American Association and the Eastern league press the National Commission for their demands at the January 4 Cincinnati meeting. President J D O'Brien says he can raise 3,000,000 dollars to wage the battle against the majors.
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Toledo, O
American Association
Eastern League
National Commission
Cincinnati
J. D. O’brien
Polo Scores From Last Night in New Haven Worcester and Brockton
New Haven defeated Worcester 6 to 4 while Brockton edged Bridgeport 10 to 4 in last night polo action. The results show New Haven and Brockton posting decisive wins.
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New Haven
Worcester
Brockton
Bridgeport
Boxing Bout Burns Johnson Draw Promises Worldwide Interest
The Burns Johnson heavyweight bout in Sydney draws global attention with promoters and readers alike awaiting results. Jack Sullivan predicts a scientific, cautious contest possibly ending in a draw, while London will cable a full exclusive report to the Post. A South Boston A C cross country race and a Park Square Rink marathon prep vie for local headlines.
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Post
Jack London
London
Burns
Johnson
Australia
Park Square Rink
Pat Dineen
Prouty
Myers
Williams
Bob Hallen
New York
Arthur McDonald
Brockton
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Ketchell
Jack
Historic junior track use rules at Irvington street
The B A A allows any boy to use the new BB A A track on Irvington street if he behaves, implying open access for schoolboys. The note covers multiple sports facts including six day bicycle race prizes, world records, and boxing instructors with names and results.
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Irvington Street
Rutt
Stol
New York
Stoll
Butt
John T., Sullivan
America
John L. Sullivan
Jim Flynn
Sullivan
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Arthur
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San Francisco
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Tumbled Lang
Cer
Tainly
Orr Metal
Burns and Johnson Express
Fidence
Eyies
Jim Jeffries
Melrose High
Springfield High
Everett High
Everett YY. M. C. A
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Melrose
Medford High
Medford Boat Club
Medford
Arlington High
Arlington
Walnut Hill
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Riverside
Lexington—Middlesex
Mechanics’ Building
New England Military Rifle Association
Taylor
Jackie Clark
Park Square Coliseum
South Boston A. C
Boston Americans
Lynn City
Post’s Skating Bulletin
Cottage Street
East Boston
Wood Island Park
Fair Billings Field
Weat Roxbury
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Fair North
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Maine
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Talbot Hall
Round Island Pond
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Maine Woods
Ball Players Cell
Paul H. Shannon
Paoli
Bowerman
Frank Bowerman
The
Doves
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Mich
Bill
Toledo
Honus
John Wagner
Carnegie Birds
Patsy Flaherty
H. H. Gessler
Evers
His Girl
Johnny Evers
Chubbie
Troy
N. Y
Trovigin
Turkey
Thoney In
Kentucky
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Dartmouth
Billings
Tech
WAR Fund
Arthur Duffeys
Coluryp
Duffey
Mike Morris
Hedling
Brookline Gymnasium
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