Sullivan offers 75000 for Jeffries Johnson bout
John L Sullivan says offers of 75000 dollars came from multiple backers for a Jeffries versus Johnson heavyweight title fight. He represents financiers and aims to secure a match proposal with San Francisco as a possible venue. He also notes seeking a replacement for Jeffries if he does not return.
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Washington
Jeffries
Johnson
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
San Francisco
son-Burns
Antipodes
Jeffries-Johnson
America
Boxing Promoters Eye Big Paydays for Jeffries Johnson Bout
The piece surveys boxing promoter gambits offering huge purses for a Jeffries versus Johnson match with Nevada finish rules and potential venues. It notes Sullivan and Johnsons managers courting $75,000 purses, mentions Tex Rickard and Jim Coffroth, and weighs Nelson Welsh title challenges and other matchups across multiple cities and fighters.
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Jim Jeffries
John L. Sullivan
Jeffries and Johnson
Nevada
Jeffries
Johnson
Colma
Cal
Tex Rickard
Jim Coffroth
February Baseball Magazine Highlights Baseball and Track Writers
The February issue features several writers including Jacob C. Morse on baseball prospects Arthur P. Young on Marathon running Jimmy Callahan on outlaw ball in Chicago Daniel Howley on American Association champions Thomas H. Connolly on indicator man observations and basketball notes by Thomas A. McDonough with pieces by John Curtis Chapman H M Lyons Stephen Innes Homer Croy James Edward Rogers Nick Flatley and A H Martin.
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Jacob C. Morse
Arthur P. Young
Jimmy’’ Callahan
Chicago
Daniel Howley
Thomas H. Connolly
Thomas A. McDonough
John Curtis Chapman
H. M. Lyons
Stephen Innes
Homer Croy
James Edward Rogers
Nick” Flatley
A. H. Martin
Williams College Defeats St Lawrence In College Hoop Bout
Williams College beat St Lawrence University 39 to 16 in a basketball game at Williamstown. The contest featured a strong defensive effort by Williams and a decisive lead early in the second half.
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Williamstown
Wiliams College
St. Lawrence University
Tolay
New York Auto Show Sees Strong Third Day Buying
On January 20 at Madison Square Garden the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers reports extensive motor car buying as visitors decide on models for 1909. Dealers note big and small cars selling well, with high priced finishes drawing praise from affluent buyers. Women buyers display growing expertise, while racing debates divide manufacturers over stock car contests and road-test fairness. The American Automobile Association outlines touring contest rules and sanction procedures for endurance runs nationwide.
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New York
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
Madison Square Garden
American Automobile Association
Glidden and Hower
Longboat Aims for Newark 10 Mile Relay Fight
Tom Longboat will run a five mile leg in a relay race against Bob Hallen and Mike Spring at the Essex Armory in Newark on Saturday night. The event serves as a test race before he shifts training to walking. Shrubb trains near Montclair and has drawn local interest for a possible talk on long distance running.
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New York
Tom Longboat
al Shrubb
Bob Hallen
Mike Spring
Brooklyn
Essex Armory
Newark
Longboat
Jimmy de Forest
Allenhurst
N. J
Shrubb
Montclair
Montclair High School
Rindge Winthrop Game Likely Moved to Newton YMCA
The Rindge Manual Training School vs Winthrop High basketball game set for Friday at Winthrop High will be moved to a neutral floor, most likely the Newton YMCA gym. If no floor is secured the contest may be postponed to a later date and played at Lyceum Hall in Boston.
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Rindge Manual Training School
Winthrop High
Newton Y. M. C. A
Lyceum Hall
Ast Boston
National Bowling Tourney Entries Sought at Madison Square Garden
Entry blanks for the National Bowling Association tournament at Madison Square Garden, New York, may be secured from M. C. Wynman at One Hundred and Fourth Street and Columbus Avenue. The association has posted $50,000 in prizes.
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National Bowling Association
Madison Square Garden
New York
M. C. Wynman
One Hundred and Fourth Street
Columbus Avenue
New York City
Malden Track Team Sees Strong Turnout for Tryouts
Forty candidates reported to Coach Cuddy at the Malden High School gym for a workout. Many of last year’s athletes entered again and Captain Miner expressed optimism about a fast relay team this season.
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Malden
Cuddy
Miner
North End Unions Edge Auburn Academy 12 11
The North End Unions beat Auburn Academy 12 to 11 at the Blossom Street wardroom last night. The game was tight throughout with Sheridan securing the win with a basket in the final 20 seconds.
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North End
Auburn Academy
Blossom Street
Sheridan
Indians Enter Meet at Madison Square Garden
The Pastime Athletic Club carnival at Madison Square Garden on January 25 opens the garden season of amateur athletic activities. The Carlisle Indian School will be represented by a team.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Carlisle Indian School
Jeffries May Fight Again If He Gets In Shape
The article argues Jeffries would fight again only if he can regain his former speed and power. He seeks conditioning rather than money, believ es a Johnson rematch could avenge past insults, and notes his current San Francisco stage boxing and mountain training as steps toward a possible comeback.
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Jim Jeffies
Jeffries
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Johnson
San Francisco
Milton High Triumphs Over Marlboro High 85 to 10
Milton High defeated Marlboro High 85 to 10 in a high school basketball game at Cunningham gymnasium Milton led 57 to 3 at halftime thanks to Drummey Lynch Cross Dow Mellwraith Flynn and Stuart scoring. Referee Welch and Scofer H Cross kept the game moving with cross drawing five fouls and a 200 attendance noted.
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Milton Hign
Marlboro High
Mamet
Sks
Diac
Sks Eh Ds Sesh R. F
Drummey
Milton
Welch
Scofer -H. Cross
Yimer—Reid
English High Stuns Boston Latin 26 15 In Big Win
English High dominated the Y division game scoring 26 to 15 against Boston Latin. English surged early, led 10 9 at half, and benefited from strong showings by Roberts and De Coen. Boston Latin managed only seven baskets and had balanced foul scoring for English.
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English High
Boston Latin
Latin School
Sullivan
Red Sox defeat St. Johnsbury 17 to 13 in local cage clash
Amesbury Red Sox beat St. Johnsbury 17 to 13 in a fast, close game. Notable scorers include Aldrich, Matthews, Wright and others as the Red Sox pull ahead late. Attendance around 500. three 15 minute periods.
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Amesbury
Red Sox
St. Johnsbury
RP Ceraty Sthe Lic
Seda
Rie
L. B
Kruger
Wivhni Lada
Siena
Eae
Nletherman
Bryant
Follansbee
Aldrich
Matthews
Wright
O’brien
Ilession
Barrett
Yale Declines Harvard Mile Meet. Cornell Picked
The B A A relay event set for February six at Yale Harvard will not occur as Yale refuses to meet the Harvard quartet at the mile distance. Cornell will replace Yale, supplying two top teams in a sensational supremacy race between Moakley led Cornell and Donavan led Harvard.
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Yale
Harvard
Crimson
Eli
Cornell
America
Moakley
Pooch
Worcester Academy
Donovan
Did a runner named Joe Gilligan ever race Tom Longboat
A reader asks about a race between Joe Gilligan and Tom Longboat at Madison Square Garden. The piece cites various boxing and track questions, including names like Jeffries Harrington Dempsey and Day, and discusses 1900s athletic history.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
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Cornell
Jack Dempsey
J. E. Kelley
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Los Angeles
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Tom Burke
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Australia
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Cambridge
Dennis J. Harrington
Cambridge Tuberculosis Caimp
Boston
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Milwaukee
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Kansas City
Cleveland
Buffalo
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
St. Louis
Good Sport at the B A A Sparring Trials
Preliminary bouts for the B A A sparring tournament were held, narrowing 115 and 145 pound classes. George Drummey of South Boston drew praise, with Drummey narrowly defeating Sam Harris of Boston. Levotte beat Hadley, while Boucher fell to Drummey. In 145 pounds Mitchell led until Eldridge kayoed Fallon, and Eldridge also stopped Fallon in a later round.
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George Drummey
South Boston
Joe Trainer
Cambridge
Drummey
Sam Harris
Boston
Harris
George Levette
Brockton
Hadley
K. Boucher
Lawrence
Boucher
R. Sturtevant
Waltham
Victor Mitchell
Northboro
Mitchell
Fallon
Roxbury
Eldridge
Winthrop
G. Levotte
G. Hadley
Levotte
G. Drummey
Comiskey
Lefavor Beats Kid Carter in Brockton Club Debut
In Brockton at the Union Athletic Club opening the revival show drew about 500. Tim Leary beat Kid Reardon in a 140 pound six round bout. Jack Johnson and Haywood Briggs had an early whirlwind before the local fighter was knocked down. The main event saw Peck Lefavor of Brockton defeat Kid Carter of Lowell when Carter was knocked out in the second round.
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Brockton
New Union Athletic Club
Manly
Tim Leary
Kid Reardon
Reardon
Mike Grady
Boston
Kid McDonald
Roslindale
Jack Johnson
Haywood Briggs
Peck Lefavor
This City
Kid Carter
Lowell
Carter
Parker Wins 138th Hub Rooms Billiards Match 3W to 27
The 138th game of the Class A amateur billiard tournament at the Hub rooms ended with Parker defeating Nerraw by a score of 3W to 27.
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Hub Rooms
Nerraw
Parker
Milton High Defeats Marlboro In Tight Contest
Milton High School basketball team defeated Marlboro in a close January game at Milton. The win boosts Milton's season as Marlboro struggles with defensive pressure and late turnovers.
Allen School Defeats Watertown High 48 to 16
Newton Jan 21 Allen School beat Watertown High 48 16. Scorers include B King 12, Mason 2, M King 3, Perkins 6, O'Brien 5, Osborne, Hartford with goals from the floor. Time 20 minutes per half. Referee Anderson. Umpire Megan. Scorer Mayberry. Timer Wood. Attendance 200.
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Watertown High
Allen School
Newton
Watertown H. S
la Tev Lyers
Lacan
SSS
Peter R
Crawford ST
Gia Wary
Hartford
Poy
Osborne
Peices Ataiecs
Obrien Seore
B. King
Mason
M. King
Mechanics Arts defeat South Boston High 32 to 25
In yesterdays game Mechanics Arts High beat South Boston High 32 to 25 with three regulars out for South Boston. Smith fouled 20 times matching a record. Lane was injured while Captain Barry and Sullivan were sidelined. South Boston second team won 18 to 12 as Mechanics improved to 2-0 with strong defense and steady scoring.
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Mechanic Arts High
South Boston High
Grant
Sullivan
Barry
Lane
Smith
Andover Wallops St Anselm’s in 44 8 rout
Andover defeats St Anselm’s College 44 to 8 as the Andover five dominates on both ends. Second team plays in the second half as Andover builds big lead. Swihart Reynolds and Coates pace scoring with multiple dunks and free throws.
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Andover Wallops St. Anselm’s
Malden High defeats Somerville 2–0 in hockey
Malden High School ice hockey, led by Stanley Woodward, defeated Somerville High 2 to 0 in a strong first half showing. Scoring came early as Malden rushed Somerville’s defense and earned two goals, with Woodward credited for both.
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Malden
Stanley Woodward
Malden High School
Somerville High
Somerville
Dartmouth Powers Past Columbia in Intercollegiate Hockey Thriller
At St. Nicholas Rink Dartmouth defeated Columbia 4 to 2 after an overtime period. Stocklin scored twice in the extra ten minutes to push Dartmouth ahead, with Bond tying the game late in the second period. The win leaves Dartmouth and Harvard tied for the lead with two victories and no defeats, while Columbia sits in last place.
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New York
Dartmouth
St. Nicholas
Columbia
Hanover
Stocklin
Rover
Bond
Harvard
Harvard Varsity Scrub Beats Canadian Veterans In Exhibition
Harvard varsity men dominated a 25 minute scrimmage at the Stadium as Canadian veterans struggled for form. Final tally led Harvard with 14 to the Canadians’ unknown score amid rough play and scattered lineups. Goals included Lornblower Hicks and Morgan with assists credited to several team members. Referee J C MacMillan and timer K Haydock officiated.
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Hwarvard
EPP
Els F
Churchill
Fatasene
Ed Ruais F
Mabee Deematys
Foster
C. D
C. P
Mcsweeney Wets
Fullerton
Young
Robinson
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Lornblower
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Ford
Briggs
Gardner
J. C. MacMillan
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Harvard Freshmen Coast Past Roxbury Latin 5–0
Harvard freshmen hockey dominated Roxbury Latin School with a 5 to 0 victory at the Stadium. Duncan scored three goals, Whidden added one, and Hallowell finished the scoring as Harvard freshman goaltender Huntington and teammates held Roxbury Latin scoreless.
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Roxbury
Roxbury Latin School
Yarnall
Dallowell
Chamberlain Bson Hc S.cieats
Whidden
Pierce
Cori Reeves
Pratt
Trumbull
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C. Das
Venssseeels Fox
Huntington
Balch
G. Jones de Windt
Dunbar
Duncan
Hallowell
W. K. H Marlé
M. Bowditch
Acceptance of Bowling Match Proposed Between Worcester and Boston
Chauncey W. Henry of Boston challenged J. J. Monsey of Worcester to a two versus two bowling match. The event would be 10 strings in Worcester and 10 in Boston for a championship purse of 200 to 250 dollars. Lavigne and McCann are tipped for Worcester, Poehler and Goodnow for Boston.
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Boston
Boston Post
J. J. Monsey
Kid Lavigne
Chauncey W. Henry
Monsey
Flavigne
Boston Athletic Association Team Races Schedule
The Boston Athletic Association presents a February 6 program of team races. Harvard faces Cornell, Pennsylvania meets Columbia, MIT faces Syracuse, Williams vs Wesleyan, Brown against Amherst, Bowdoin vs Tufts, BAA vs New York A C, Harvard Freshmen vs Yale Freshmen, Boston College Holy Cross, Maine Bates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Amherst Aggies, Harvard teams, St Alphonsus South Boston vs Cambridge Gymnasium, BAA vs Pastime A C.
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Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia
Syracuse
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Wesleyan
Brown
Amherst
Bowdoin
Tufts
New York
A. C
Yale
Boston College
Holy Cross
University of Maine
Bates
Worcester Polytechnic
Amherst Aggies
Pinger A. Co. loses to Gloucester Company G 56 to 12
In Gloucester on January 20 the Pinger A. Co. of Boston was defeated by Gloucester's Company G team with a final score of 56 to 12.
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Pinger A. Co
Boston
Company G
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