Hedlend Wins Six and a Half Mile Cross Country in South Boston
Oscar F Hedlend of Brookline Gym A A wins the six and a half mile cross country race at South Boston A A with a 15 second margin over Michael Norris. Conditions were poor with bad footing and many runners dropping out. 24 of 34 starters finished the event.
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Rich and Ruddy Triumphs at Sportsman's Show Aquatic Meet
Crowds watched New York swimmers clash at the Sportsman's Show with standout performances by George South and Holm in a tight handicap race. Bud Goodwin won his heat but did not place in the final, while Joe Ruddy of No. A C captured the 40 yard sack race and the fancy costume prize amid an evening of exhibitions by I W Elliott and Rich.
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East Boston Five Meets Lauter A C In Rival Showdown
East Boston hosts Lauter A C of Jersey City for a high stakes basketball clash at Tyceum Hall. Lauter led East Boston at halftime last season. Jersey City’s five beat Twenty third Street of New York by 70 points last week.
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New Owners of Springfield Club Take Over Connecticut Loop
Worcester December 25 reports one of Worcester sports milestone deals as Bill Carey owner of the Massasoit Hotel in Spencer and Jack Zellar of Spencer and Boston acquire the Springfield Club of the Connecticut league.
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Jeffries Declines Ring Comeback For Now
James J. Jeffries says he has no desire to re enter the ring and will not fight Johnson until he has disposed of all legitimate challengers. He names Kaufmann and Barry as still in the running and notes promoters should not interfere while other contenders remain.
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Tommy Burns Defeated Surprises Detroit Townsmen
Detroit observers reacted to Tommy Burns losing as the home crowd doubted defeat. Betting favored Burns, but rounds showed Johnson bested Burns on points after a gritty matchup. Fans recalled Jeffries and Corbett and hoped for another bout despite the decision.
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Johnson Triumph Sparks Citywide Reactions in New York
Reports from Sydney reveal Johnson defeated Burns, shocking many but pleasing others who predicted Johnson's edge. Hotel and cafe chatter centered on the upset and the new champion's looming challengers as interviews quoted residents praising the result and asserting they could defeat him.
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Johnson Beats Burns in Surprising Victory
In hindsight experts Charley White Willie Lewis and George Considine reflect on the fight. Johnson proved stronger and defeated Burns decisively, contradicting initial expectations.
Worcester Beats New Bedford 13-4 In One-Sided Game
Worcester defeated New Bedford 13 to 4 in a one sided game played in Worcester this afternoon.
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History of the Mill and the Burns Johnson Heavyweight Saga
James J Jeffries era ends Burns rejects Johnson color line clash seeks easy defenses Burns defeats Squires Lang and Moir in Australia Johnson pushes for title bout with 30000 purse while Sam Fitzpatrick guides him Lang Squires Roche and others fall before Burns controversy over color line fuels public opinion in early heavyweight era.
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Third Championship Bout Fought Abroad
The Johnson Burns heavyweight title tale spans fights outside the United States. It recalls John L. Sullivan winning the title from Paddy Ryan at Mississippi City and Corbett beating Sullivan in New Orleans. Fitzsimmons, Jeffries and Burns all fought abroad, facing Moir in London and Roche in Dublin, with Sullivan’s Chan tilly draw against Mitchell. Jackson claimed England Australia honors in London.
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Dollar and Car Fare Once Satisfied Burns
Detroit story recounts Tommy Burns then Noah Brusso winning a first fight in Del Ray, a Detroit suburb, by knocking out his opponent in the third round after offering a dollar and car fare as prize. He was working odd jobs at the time.
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Rhode Island College Second Team Beats Standard Guards 60 6
Rhode Island College second team from Kingston defeated the Standard Guards in the Company D armory this afternoon by a 60 to 6 margin.
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Explaining World Time Lines for a Sydney Boston Fight
The article discusses the date line and time differences between Sydney and Boston. It explains how the 180th meridian defines the day and details Sydney's longitude 151 50 minutes east and Boston's 71 7 minutes west, yielding a 14 hour 49 minute 28 second difference.
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London or Sydney Eye Rematch Prospects Post Fight
After today's bout in Sydney the big men may meet again with a larger purse, possibly in London. Johnson and Burns loom as top contenders, while Ketchel and Langford are pushed for an eliminator in California or Britain.
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Tiger Smith
Physical Comparison of Johnson and Burns in a Lopsided Bout
The article compares Johnson and Burns detailing height weights and limb measurements. Johnson stands 6 feet 1 3 4 inches and 395 pounds while Burns is 5 feet 7 1 4 inches and 176 pounds. Burns shows longer reach 13 4 inches more and sturdier legs with 38 inch hips and 23 inch thighs. Johnson's arms are 141 2 inches biceps and Burns 131 4, with Burns forearm 12 inches vs Johnson 13
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Burns vs Johnson Draws Vast Wagering in Sydney
Tommy Burns started as a 10 to 8 favorite against Jack Johnson in Sydney on December 26. Nearly $200,000 was at stake as bettors from all walks of life, including laborers, placed thousands in wagers, creating an astonishing pool of money tied to the match.
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Indoor Track Teams Prep for Local Games Series
Local athletic clubs led by South Boston A A St Alphonsus A A and Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association plan early week training for a series of indoor games to be held in the area over the coming months.
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Lord Expected to Lead Red Sox In season
The piece touts Harry Lord as a rising Star at third base for the Boston Red Sox. It notes improved fielding after early flaws with bunts and throwing, praises his speed and bunting as a run producer, and predicts he will be a top contributor for his position in the American League next season.
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Donahue Stops Mowatt In Third Round
Boston’s Donahue delivers a dominant performance against Chicago’s Mowatt in a 10 round Royal Athletic Club show in New Orleans. Donahue floors Mowatt in round one and twice more in round three, with the referee or corner stopping the bout after the third round.
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Burns Johnson Fight Sparks Mixed Reactions at B A A
The Boston Athletic Association hall gathered many boxing fans last night as Burns faced Johnson. The crowd leaned Burns despite Johnson being declared winner, and the mood turned to disappointment among the Burns supporters when the outcome was announced.
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