Johnson First of Race to Win the Title Contest
A heavyweight world championship fight set for fourteen rounds at Rushcutters Bay near Sydney N S W with Burns vs Johnson. Police halted plans. the bout may reach twenty rounds if needed. Burns favored at 10 to 5 with a $35,000 purse and $30,000 to Burns, $25,000 to Johnson. Johnson insisted Burns remove elbow bandages. referee ruled tape allowed. Move to pictures followed at 11 15.
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Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Wifttier
Rushcutters’ Bay
Sydney
Burns
Johnson
York
Johnson Beats Burns in Australia Boxing Classic
Johnson defeats Burns after thirteen rounds of heavy exchanges in Sydney. The Canadian bleeds from the mouth and eye swelling, while Johnson lands powerful rights and body shots. Police stop the bout after Burns is felled late in round fourteen. referee declares Johnson winner.
Boston Sporting Men React To Burns Johnson Result
Boston sports figures give mixed judgments after Johnson defeated Burns. Analysts praise Johnson’s speed and cleverness while noting Burns failed to live up to expectations. Some expect Ketchel to vie for the title as the era shifts in heavyweight boxing.
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Post
Boston
Tex Miles, Brooks and Draw Clash in Boxing Rounds
Tex Miles secures three rounds while Charley Brooks earns two seven round segments against Jack Draw in Klondyke with notable pace and timing across bouts.
I Told You So Says the Battler
Battling Nelson declares Tommy Burns had no chance against Jack Johnson after see saw Australia heavyweight title result. Nelson says Burns never knocked out a first class man and cites Corbett as the only rival Johnson could match in speed.
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York
Johnson
Battling Nelson
Australia
Tommy” Burns
Jack’’ Johnson
Burns
Jim Corbett
Tie
Squires
Moir
Palmer
Roche
Smith
Johnson Emerges Champion With Ring Genius Praise
By Miah Murray the piece calls Johnson a wise fighter and manager, noting a 14 round battle, Burns’ challenges, and Johnson’s long wait for a title. It lauds his ring generalship weight and punch, predicting he will hold the title long.
Johnson Best on Earth according to Joe Gans
Joe Gans a former lightweight champion praised Johnson after the Johnson Burns fight. He predicted Johnson would hold the heavyweight title for a long time, saying there is no man living who can defeat him, citing Johnsons cleverness and giant stature.
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Burns
Baltimore
Johnson-Burns
Joe Gans
James J. Corbett
Johnson Burns Match Shifts Power in Boxing Verdict
In a multi perspective consensus piece former managers and trainers weigh Johnson’s victory over Burns. They discuss style, nerve, and the politics of race in boxing as the long awaited champion proves his superiority and hints at future challengers and defenses.
First Black Man Wins Heavyweight Title in Race History
The article notes John son’s victory as the first man of his race to win the heavyweight title, detailing a lengthy lineage from 1882 with champions like Sullivan and Jeffries. It highlights racial barriers and the evolution of the sport through pivotal matches and locations such as Mississippi City, Carson, and San Francisco.
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America
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Paddy Ryan
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Jem Smith
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Jack Davis
Jake Kilrain
Kilrain
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James J. Corbett
John IL. Sullivan
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Charles Mitchell
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Fla
Robert Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Mexico
Langtry
Tex
Carson
Nev
James J. Jeffries
Coney Island
N. Y
Tkerounds
Thomas J. Sharkey
San Francisco
Jack Munroe
Marvin Hart
Jack Root
Reno
Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
Bill Squires
Australia
Golma
Cal
Jack Johnson
Sydney
Langford Announces Challenge After Johnson Burns Bout
Sam Langford, Boston colored middleweight, vows to challenge the Johnson or Burns winner as soon as possible. He claims Johnson cannot sidestep him on color lines and notes his own superior reputation. Ketchel remains noncommittal about challenging Johnson, remaining wary of the color line.
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Cal
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Burns
Sam Langford
Sam
Chelsea
Mass
Tie
Jack
England
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
Burns and Johnson Rise in Early Boxing Profiles
The piece profiles Tommy Burns born June 17 1881 in Hanover Ontario and Jack Johnson born March 185? in Galveston Texas. It notes Burns’s seven year start in 1900 and limited losses to Schreck Sullivan and O'Brien, with notable wins over Marvin Hart and draw then decision with O'Brien. Johnson, two losses to Hart and Jeanette, stands six feet two and began in 1901, meeting Fitzsimmons in 1907 in Philadelphia.
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Horace
John Lee
Jack McCormick
McCormick
Frank Childs
Chicago
Dan Murphy
Ed Johnson
Joe Kennedy
Oakland
Joe Renee
San Francisco
Bob White
Jim Scanlan
Jack Jeffries
Los
Klondyke Kaoe
Billy Stift
Hank Griffen
Los Angeles
Mank Griffen
Pete Everett
Wee
Geo Gardiner
Dee
Syed Russell
Don Ed Martin
Sam McVey
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Joe Butler
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Joe Teannette
Johnson
Jack Monroe
Morris Harris
S Ferguson
Chelsea
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Suam Langford
Chelsea Seeeav
Gloucester
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Billy Dunning
Millinocket
Joe
Noah Brusso
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Sea Heights
Fred Thornton
Billy Walsh
Archie Steel
Ed Sholtren
Dick Smith
Jack O'Donnell
Reddy Phillips
Tom McCune
Mike Schreck
Jdhm O'Brien
W—Delrayee
Delray
Jack Butler
Marie
J. O'Donnell
Evanston
Eset
O'Grady
Detroit
G. Shresbrec
Chicag
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Milwaukee
Tony Caponi
Wardinski
Salt Lake
Cyclone Kelly
Tacoma
Billy Woods
Seattle
Jack O’brien
Jack Sullivan
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Davy Barry
Fees Ebee
Hugo Kelley
Jack Q O’brien
Bill Squires
Gunner Moir
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Jack Palmer
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Jem Roche
Ireland
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Jeney Smith
Tommy Burns
Neal Strase
Burns
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O’brien
T.C
Miureh
Boser
James J. Corribett
Joe Jeanette
Bob” Fitzsimmons
1907
Fitzsimmons
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