Featherweight Title Bout Weigh-In Set at 126
Charley Nuarvey for Jem Driecoll and Bou Retig for Abe Attell agreed last night that the two little fighters contesting the featherweight title at Coffroth arena Colma on July 2 will weigh 126 pounds four hours before the fight. Harvey arrived with Jon Thomas to fight Billy Papke on May 14.
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Jem, Driecoll
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Abe Attell
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Coffroth
Colma
England
Harvey
Jon Thomas
Billy Papke
Denver Gym to Host Jeffries Training Camp Sparring
Denver will host Jamek J. Jeffries training camp with Jack Gayor as a sparring partner before Jeffries faces Jack Johnson. Gayor, recent Dy AO C amateur heavyweight champion, arrives from Denver en route to the coast and plans to report to Rowardennan by May 1 to train daily with Jeffries.
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Denver
Jamek
J. Jeffries
Jack Gayor
Amateut
Jack Johnson
Geyer
Los Angeles
Wast
Coast
Rowardennan
Jett
Jim Jeffries Trains Hard After Vacation Day
Jim Jeffries, at Ben Lomond California, shows a working mood despite yesterday’s rest. He uses indoor strength devices, skips boxing, and plans a later bout with Sam Berger if his condition holds. His back skin trouble clears as trainers push steady effort.
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Ben Lomond
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Sam Berger
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Murray's Claim Against Cincinnati Adjusted
Philadelphia April 27 William J Murray's claim against the Philadelphia Baseball club was settled in a meeting with National League president Thomas J Lynch and former owner Murray. An incomplete term for manager Steenes as Man ago r remains unresolved.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Wiliam J. Murray
Thomas J. Lynch
National League
Manower Murray
Boat
Steenes
Tor Back
Kling Mails His Fine To President Herrmann
John Kling sent a $700 fine payment to President Herrmann of the national commission after dropping the check on the mall. The payment follows an agreement with Cubs President Murphy and Kling reported to the Cubs but paid after the due day, leaving fans to wonder if further penalties may follow.
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Chicago
John Kling
National Commission
Hano
Herrmann
Kling
Murphy
Cubs
Gilbert and Howard Fight Fierce Exhibition in Memphis
Dick Gilbert of Denver and Jimmie Howard of Memphis produced a hard fought bout in Memphis. Gilbert pressed with aggression and clean fighting, many weighing him as the winner though Howard outweighed him.
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Jim Howard
Memphis
Dick Gilbert
Denver
Jimmie Howard
Howard
Gilbert
Kilag Debuts as Actor in 25-Ball Pool Match
Chicago reports John Kilag made his first public bow as an actor with Cap Anson. Kilag won a 25 to 28 exhibition pool match staged at a vaudeville theatre, marking his stage debut.
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Chicago
John Kilag
Cap Anson
Kilag
Sports Once Famous Pool Figure Shoots Self in Brooklyn Saloon
New York April 27 Jack Hathaway once a famed racing man bookmaker and poolroom operator shot himself in a Brooklyn saloon ending his life. Despondent after stateside betting restrictions and at age 50 he was noted for his impeccable attire and public profile.
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New York
Jack Hathaway
Himelf
Brooklyn
Louisville buys Tuflelder Michael Konnick from Cincinnati
The Louisville American Association club announced the purchase of Michael Konnick from Cincinnati. The move adds depth to Louisville’s roster as the transaction becomes official today in Louisville Kentucky.
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Bava Konnick
Cincinnati
Louisville American Association Club Today
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Michael Konnick
Assembly Advances Bills to Ban Bookmaking and Odds
In Albany on April 27 the assembly moved three measures prohibiting oral bookmaking and the Agiew bill banning betting odds to the senate for fast track passage without opposition or debate.
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Albany
Agiew
Senate
Local sports notes highlight Chet Sweatt and regional boxing scene
Chet Sweatt earns praise as a fast, smart player for the New Bedford team in the New England League and figures to attract major league scouts. The piece also covers bantamweight boxing chatter around Frankie Conly Donnie Webster and Johnny Conlon Pat Moore, plus Cheyenne autos May 12 with Barrier Bearer Oldfield as attractions.
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Indians
New Haven
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Conly
Webster
Frankie Conly
Donnie Webster
Johnny Conlon
Pat Moore
Monte Attel
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Cheyenne
Motorola
United States
Staly Page 4 Briefs From Halting Text
Incomplete clipping notes travel routes and standings for a Chicago game not scheduled with teams including St. Louis and Cincinnati. The fragment references Pittsburg and an unclear date or score, offering limited measurable facts.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
Rain Suspension Brief Shuts Philadelphia New York Game
In the American League game between Philadelphia and New York, play was halted in the fourth inning due to rain with the score recorded as Philadelphia 1, New York 0. The rest of the text is garbled and unreadable.
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Philadelphia
New York
Northwest wrestling crown changes hands in New York
Zbrooke the Polish wrestler defeated Mort Henderson twice to claim the Northwest champion title in New York on April 27. Haviland China advertised at PalacePharemay offering half price deals.
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Zbyscko
New York
Zbrooke
Mort Henderson
Northwest
Haviland
China
Pharumay
Shaffer Knocks Out Cummings in Two Minutes at City Show
In a fast bout near the city limits Kid Shaffer of Chicago defeats Danny Cummings of Cheyenne in two minutes ten seconds. Shaffer wins with a strong finish after exchanges and a hard right to the solar plexus. Betting favored Shaffer. plans for a Shaffer Malone bout at Ft. Russell Athletic Carnival discussed. An exhibition between Echoel boys ends in a draw.
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Kid Shaffer
Chicago
Danny Cummings
Cheyenne
Cummings
Sintfer
Nat Dewey
Shaffer
Danny
Leff
Mike Malone
Ft. Russell Athletic Club
Millionaire Seeks Secret Gift Distribution Through NY Senate
A modest New York millionaire plans to donate 2.5 million dollars anonymously via a proposed corporation to manage disbursements for education art science and related causes. Senatorial debate centers on creating a trusted panel to oversee the fund while the donor’s identity remains undisclosed.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
State Senate
Paddy Lavin Draws With Jimmy Clabby In Buffalo Bout
Jimmy Clabby of Milwaukee and Paddy Davin of Buffalo boxed ten rounds in Buffalo. A draw would have been the verdict if decisions were allowed.
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Paddy Lavin
Jimmy
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