Johnson Says He Was Asked to Lay Down Before Jeffries
San Francisco July 7 Johnson greatest pugilist. Jeffries admits defeat after Reno bout. He says he could not have beaten Johnson at his best and remains unsure what caused his downfall. Corbett believes Johnson will stay champion for years as no white challenger will fight him while he is fit.
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Hockey Scores From City Matches
Buffalo defeated Montreal 4 to 1 while Jersey City routed Providence 38 to 1 Toronto overwhelmed Rochester 10 to 0 and Newark beat Baltimore 1 to 0 in a sequence of early league games featuring strong offense and shutouts by multiple teams.
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Jack Johnson Receives a Royal Welcome Home
CHICAGO July 7 Jack Johnson famed champion returns home with his mammy and his automobile. Crowds line sidewalks in solid ranks to see the dusky Pollux as Johnson recalls selling for 50000 dollars and says he could not whip Jeffries too if given the chance. He plans to drive his car again after two weeks.
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Johnson’s Return Sparks Victory Parade and Vaudeville Plans
The boxing champion declines quitting, says Langford must ante $20,000 first, and announces an 80 week vaudeville tour starting in New York with possible Europe offers. A huge crowd at Chicago station greets his arrival as reporters recall Langford and future fights. Johnson reels off options, opting to rest, travel, or accept offers while noting he may be forced to quit.
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Johnson opens up on Little and fight fixing in Chicago
Champion Jack Johnson returns to Chicago amid a bitter rift with former manager George Little. Johnson says Little sought money to throw the Jeffries bout, attempted to manipulate training and even interfered with letters to Johnson’s family. Johnson asserts his honesty, recounts protection from authorities, and vows to stay in top form through the title defense.
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Afellur Duffeys Column on Local Sports Race News
Afellur Duffeys Column notes Speed Boys home and upcoming double headers exciting local baseball fans. Sam Langford tracks Lil Artha with Ho Ho looming, while champion Cameron faces a 12 mile Amherst New York race July 12 against Robertson Cooke Dewar and Horne. Duffey invites sports questions through the Post.
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Jeffries Johnson fight final round time questioned
A claim that Jeffries lost a fight is disputed as Je had an unbeaten record before the Johnson match. The final round lasted 2 minutes 27 seconds with 382 seconds remaining in the bout, and no dates for the 1915 games have been announced yet.
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New England Football Schedule Highlights Local Matches
Lowell meets Lawrence while Fall River travels to Brockton. Worcester plays Lynn and Haverhill contests Brockton in a set of regional matches reflecting the period schedule and local rivalries.
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Boxing Gossip Builds Seven Challenger List for Johnson
Reported contenders include Sam Langford Al Kaufman Sam McVey Joe Jeanette Bill Lang of Australia and others with Sandy Ferguson omitted. Rumors swirl around Wells London ex‑soldier and Tommy Ryan training a mystery opponent as plans unfold toward a possible Paris bout for Battling Jim Johnson.
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