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Newspaper
Canton Evening Times
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
6
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managers Sam Berger and Jack Gleason, who aided Tex Rickard in staging the Jeffries Johnson bout at Reno, indicate a likely comeback for James J. Jeffries. Berger says Jeffries could avenge his defeat, while Gleason notes his nerves were off during the prior fight and friends may urge another attempt.
United Press notes fans expect the biggest east coast bout this year as Sam Langford faces Kaufman at the National Athletic Club next month. Langford aims to KO Kaufman in three or four rounds. Kaufman lacks backers though Jack Johnson backs his son. Johnson believes Kaufman can beat Langford while Billy Delaney predicts a Jeffries-style win for Kaufman. A Langford victory could boost a shot at Johnson, with both fighters eager for an early finish.
Friday games list South Bend at Wheeling Grand Rapids at Zanesville and Dayton at Evansville. Thursday results include Evansville and Dayton. South Bend won 2 1 over Wheeling while Terre Haute defeated Fort Wayne 7 to 0 in seven innings and Zanesville beat Grand Rapids 4 3.
Chicago and cities worldwide handled unprecedented sums in bets on the Jeffries Johnson bout. Reports cite over 600000 in Chicago, 3 million total globally, with Reno and San Francisco showing major action and Paris plus Australia buzzing with Johnson money.
Canton defeats McKeesport 6 to 2 in a scrappy series opener. Highlights include Bonnin’s homer and Hinton’s triples as Wilhelm yields 15 strikeouts amid a tense afternoon. Umpire Ebner and a tense crowd figure prominently in this local Pennsylvanian baseball clash.
In New York on July 22 rumors circulated that the challenger to Jack Johnson, backed by Hugh McIntosh and Jim Corbett, could be Warren Barbour, son of a millionaire thread magnate and a national amateur boxing champion. Corbett recently sparred Barbour and praised his skill and endurance, while both promoters withheld the fighter’s identity.
Chas. Gonser of Springstreet accepts terms with the Quincy team of the Three I League. A longtime Canton player, he shows promise as a strong fielder and capable hitter, with well wishers hoping for success.
Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 7 to 0 in a lopsided contest while Pittsburgh also beat Brooklyn 5 to 1. Philadelphia topped Cincinnati 3 to 2. St Louis edged New York 2 to 0. Chicago blanked Boston 3 to 0.
Veteran pitcher Gus Fox, formerly with Canton, joined the Sailors after being released by Ma Drumm. He will wear a Sailor uniform and bolster the staff as the Canton club reshapes its pitching corps midweek. Strom is set to pitch Friday with Drumms plans affected by late changes.
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 8 to 1. Chicago edged Washington 3 to 2. St Louis lost 19 to 2 at New York. Boston won 4 to 0 against Detroit.
In a set of quick matches, St. Paul defeated Louisville 4 to 3 in four innings, Columbus beat Kansas City 4 to 3 through the fourth, Minneapolis won 7 to 2 against Indianapolis, and Milwaukee routed Toledo 5 to 0.
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