Jeffries posts forfeit and calls for 20 rounds with Johnson
Jim Jeffries declares he will defend the heavyweight title in a 20 round or 10 round fight before the largest purse holder. He has posted 5000 with Bob Edgren as stake and a further 5000 side bet. Johnson is asked to respond with funds and a final stakeholder is sought. Jeffries plans Europe sailing and Carlsbad training.
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Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jeff
New York
Bob Edgren
Evening World
Edgren
Jeffries
John B. Clark
San Francisco
Europe
Carlsbad
Salem Old Home Week Parade Draws 100000 Throngs
Salem hosts a massive Old Home Week parade with about 100000 spectators. crowds from eastern Massachusetts and 50 miles around line Main Street for a two mile procession featuring civic groups, veterans, merchants, and city departments.
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Salem
Massachusetts
Jeff states fit for European trip to train arrive
New York July 28 Jeff says he will leave for a short European trip in a few days to train in Carlsbad Bohemia. He plans to be ready to fight within five months and hopes to defend his world title in this country. He posted his forfeit to meet Jack Johnson after restoring his condition.
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New York
Jeff
Carlsbad
Bohemia
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Johnson on Warpath Ahead of Jeffries Bout
Jack Johnson, the world heavyweight champion, said he would leave Chicago Monday for New York to cover Jeffries forfeit, and that he is ready to fight within 15 rounds. He favored San Francisco as the venue and arrived in Jackson en route to Detroit after a car mishap tonight.
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Jackson
Mich
Chicago
New York
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Johnson
San Francisco
Detroit
Here
Star athletes set for Columbus Club athletic meet
Marty Porter, Mike Sweeney rival in high jump, Win Bailey, Dan Ahearn who may break his own world record, John J. Flanagan missing, and Emilio Longhi are among stars entered for the Columbus Club meet at Locust Street grounds with field day and sporting carnival. The B A A and South Boston A C join strong lines as a monster rally is planned at the Columbus Club Dorchester to launch Knights of Columbus day reunion with thousands expected Saturday.
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Mike Sweeney
Win Bailey
A. Cc
Dan Ahearn
John J. Flanagan
Emilio Longhi
Columbus Club
Locust Street
South Boston
Larned Defeats Clothier For Longwood Tennis Title
William A. Larned retains the Longwood challenge cup against William J. Clothier in a come-from-behind five-set match before about 1500 spectators. Larned overcame knee trouble, winning 6-3 6-3 6-2 after a 6-0 fourth set, sealing the title and leaving the doubles champions unchanged.
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William A. Larned
William J. Clothier
Larned
Clothier
Deuce
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N. W. Niles
A. &. Dabney
Hastern
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President Pulliam Shoots Self at Club
Harry C. Pulliam a baseball executive, shot himself in a club room. Attendant Thomas Brady found him in underwear with a revolver. Doctors treated him as coroner’s physician Shrady and Dr. Higgins reported brain injury and uncertain prognosis. Pulliam, born 1870 in Scottsville Kentucky, long connected to Louisville baseball and politics.
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Mr. Pulliam
Brady
Dr. Higgins
East Thirty-First Street
Tobin
Shrady
Higgins
Harry C. Pulliam
Scottsville
Virginia University
Louisville
Louisville Commercial
Louisville Baseball Club
Kentucky
Bavarian Strongman Challenges World in Chicago Feats
George Lett of Bavaria issued a $1000 side bet challenging any man to beat his strength. He lifted a 2450 pound automobile four inches, held it stationary with a 25 horsepower constraint, and blocked a 22 horsepower machine. He then lifted a 1400 pound horse from the floor and suspended it for 30 seconds, claiming 14 world records from Europe.
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Chicago
George Lett
Bavaria
Lett
Europe
Three Car Brands Still Lead Glidden and Detroit Trophies
In Oakley Kansas on July 28 the AAA tour trimmed perfect scores as two Pierce Arrows and two Premiers along with Marmon remain flawless for the Glidden cup. Maxwell lost 8-10 points for spring repairs while Glide and Thomas and Mason entries were not yet checked in. The day’s 200 mile haul from Hugo tested the cars on sand roads as the field heads toward Salina and a 212 mile Kansas City finale.
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Howard Marmon
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James Mechesky
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Salina
Postal Clerks Defeat Police 13 to 0 at Randolph Street Playfield
North station postal clerks routed Station 5 police 13 to 0 in a baseball contest on Randolph street playground. Notable hitters included Quinn Kilmartin and Lonergan for the clerks, while O Brya n pitched for the clerks and Loughlin for the police. Scoring featured multiple two base hits and a three base hit by Quinn.
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Jackson
Laughlin
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Sta. Clerks
O/Livings
Kelley
Donovan
C. F
Police
Loughlin
Kilmartin
Duane
Balla
Lonergan
Eaton
Sheehan and Murphy
No Hit No Run Shuts Out Little Rock
Montgomery pitcher John Lively, recently claimed by the Philadelphia Americans, threw the first no hit no run game of the season in Memphis. Little Rock was shut out 9 to 0 as only an error allowed a runner, with no walks issued.
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Tenn
John Lively
Montgomery
Philadelphia Americans
Little Rock
Jeffries Johnson bout deposits spur promoter hunt
Sports notes discuss Jeffries deposits of 5000 dollars and Jack Johnson’s side bet as prerequisites for a planned title fight, with commentary on promoters, international interest, and the need for official sanction and leadership in organizing the bout.
Donovan Praises Hall and New Sox Arrivals
Fat Donovan chief scout for the Red Sox arrives from Louisville with Eddie Karger and Charlie Hall. Donovan backs Hall’s curves and speed, with Joe Bean also endorsing Hall. Fans see the players today as Karger will play in the St Louis series.
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Browns
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Chicago
Cleveland
Chess Sharps In Red Hot Tourney
Herbert Rosenfeld of the Manhattan Chess Club leads in a New York City event as round play intensifies in a red hot tournament atmosphere.
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H. B. Daly
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Otto Roething
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Frank J. Marshall
Brooklyn
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Lynchburg
McMartin
Pyty
Ring
Stevens
New York
Herbert Rosenfeld
Casino card game rules and weekly pool question
In a casino game A is six points and R is five. Eleven points ends the game while A has two points. A claims spades count before cards. Cards always count first. Do forfeited game scores count toward the weekly pool yes.
Margin Wins the Merchants and Manufacturers Stake
Alonzo MacDonald drove Margin to win the Merchants and Manufacturers stake for 2:24 trotters at Readville, with Margin leading all heats and posting fast times. Marie N. was top rival, while Hal Raven set a record in the 2:07 pace heat. Nancy Mc Kerron and other runners posted notable performances in the same program.
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St. Louis and Cubs Split Doubleheader
St Louis and Chicago divided honors in a doubleheader. Ruelbach pitched strongly in the first game. Evans delivered a three base hit with the bases loaded to win the second game for St Louis in a tight contest.
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Evers
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25 Cent Wash Ties Sold At Eight Cents
A local shop at Wolf's My Clothier corner of Hanover and Portland streets advertises wash ties priced at eight cents, a bargain during hot days. The copy notes inexpensive replacements allow daily wardrobe refreshes for a month or more.
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Wolf's
Hanover
Portland
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