Jeffries Rejects John L. Sullivan Fight For $50,000
James J. Jeffries, world heavyweight champion, wakes to news of John L. Sullivan's victory over Jack McCormick and a revived challenge. He declares he will not fight Sullivan or other older boxers, stating he will defend his title only against a decent opponent. He also notes Sullivan's day has passed.
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Sullivan
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Rourney
London
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Sporting World
America
McCormick
Sandy Ferguson
Chelsea
Hot Springs
Corbett
Daily Press
John F. Dever
State House
Post
John IL
Ban Johnson shifts umpires as league plans season
Dineen works in Hot Springs as Tenney begins training Tufts candidates. Ban Johnson moves umpires between cities, keeping them in one locale for two series. Connolly meets President Taylor to confirm handling the American League ante season in Philadelphia. plans set for April 1 start of series through April 14.
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Ban Johnson
Tommy Connolly
Tess Kelly
Taylor
Connolly
Philadelphia
Beanswine
Harry Pulliam
Rcruit
Greatest Living Pitcher Billy Dineen Heads to Hot Springs
Veteran baseball authority Ted Sullivan calls Billy Dineen the greatest living pitcher as fans in Hot Springs, Arkansas, anticipate his best season. Dineen travels with Buck Freeman, plans road work, and expects a tough start against Detroit on March 2, marking Boston’s first clash with an American League foe for the locals.
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Ark
Ted Sullivan
Billy Dineen
Hans Wagner
Boston
Pat Dougherty
Dineen
Buck Freeman
Freeman
Camp Tenney
Cooley
Fred Tenney
Charleston
Detroit
Supreme Court bans boxing exhibitions in Massachusetts clubs
A Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling declares boxing matches run by incorporated clubs illegal under state law. The decision targets clubs like the Tammany Social and Athletic Club and could force venues to prove distinct practices to avoid prohibition. Local authorities may end many club events, while amateur championships in Boston next week may continue if linked to legitimate athletic groups.
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Massachusetts
Tammany Social and Athletic Club
Mack
J. F. Doyle
Harry Sanborn
David Leahy
John Thompson
Daniel Donnelly
Sandy Ferguson
Robert Armstrong
George Byers
Ndding
Tammany Club
Commonwealth
Boston
Mechanic Arts Defeats Boston Latin In Senior League Cager Game
The Mechanic Arts High basketball five edged Boston Latin 32 to 23 in a senior league game at the atI school drill hall. Shore Kneeland and Sheehan starred for the winners while Loftus stood out for Mechanic Arts.
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Boston Latin
Ati School
Shore
Kneeland
Sheehan
Loftus
Mechanic Arts
Fitzsimmons Declines Sullivan Challenge
Des Moines dispatch reports Bob Fitzsimmons refuses to fight John L. Sullivan under any pretext. Sullivan issues a sarcastic challenge, while Fitzsimmons calls the idea an everlasting disgrace and says he would not consider a match, even to fight a boxing great. Sullivan seeks four to eight months training depending on rounds.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Corbett
New Orleans
Boston
John L
Sandy Ferguson
John L's Victory Stirs Football World Gossip
The boxing shock over John Ls knockout of McCormick sparks debate about legitimacy and rival claims. Readers question if McCormick tanked or if a lucky punch sealed the result as Sullivan era memories resurface.
Star of the East Briggs hunts Battling Nelson in New England boxing scene
Chelsea fighter Jimmy Briggs seeks Battling Nelson with a $500 forfeit posted by manager Steve Mahoney for a light weight clash in Boston. The bill features Sam Langford and George Cole in major bouts at the Douglas A C Chelsea with Langford praised as America’s leading welterweight. The Salem Apollo card showcases six top New England boxers in 26 rounds, including McCloskey vs Ashley and Murray vs Sunflower, with Honey Mellody set for St Patrick’s Day in Butte.
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Chelsea
Battling Nelson
Chicago
Steve Mahoney
John Keenan
Boston
Briggs
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Kid Broad
Willie Lewis
Artie Simms
Sammy Smith
Douglas A. C
Sam Langford
Cambridge
George Cole
Philadelphia
Cole
Jack O’brien
Mike Schreck
America
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Williams
East
Langford
Joe Gans
Joe Walcott
Rouse O'Brien
Billy Davis
South End
Willie Riley
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Apollo A. C
Salem
New England
Blink McCloskey
Guy Ashley
Fall River
George Murray
Lynn
Buffalo Sunflower
South Boston
Johnny Powers
Johnny Sheehan
Honey Mellody
Jerry McCarthy
Salt Lake City
West
St. Patrick’s Day
Silver Bow A. C
Butte
Mont
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Rutland
Mass
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
J. Hanlon
Pitcher Hess Signs with Cleveland and Baseball Notes
Pitcher Otto Hess has signed with Cleveland. St Louis owner Hedges touts shortstop Jimmy Smith from New Orleans as a treasure. Dorchester infielder William Daley signs to play shortstop for Saugerties in the Hudson River league.
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St. Louis
Jimmy Smith
New Orleans
William Daley
Dorchester
Saugerties
South Braintree
Charley Ganzel
Fred Tenney
Navin
Detroit
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