Paris Promoters Plan Johnson Fight With McVey or Jeanette
In Paris, promoters discuss a Johnson bout with McVey or Jeanette for Grand Prix night with $25,000 purse and two round trip tickets. Johnson must post $6,000 to guarantee appearance and be in Paris a month before the fight. Luna Park backers and Leon Lee coordinate, money from a prominent American sportsman funds the venture.
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Waddell Sued for Divorce and NonSupport in St Louis
Mrs. Madge Waddell filed a divorce suit against George Edward Waddell known as Rube a member of the citys team in St Louis alleging non support. The action was filed today in the city court and names the defendant as the citys basketball player.
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Cities
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Fort Russell Bout Ends With Controversial Ring Fall
A crowd of soldiers and civilians watched Sergeant Smith of the Ninth defeat Blacksmith Dethl of the Fourth after a fall at the edge of the platform. Many attending deemed Smith's two rope tactics excessive, sparking dissatisfaction as the referee counted him winner. Preliminaries included Butler versus Gager in wrestling and Young Oxenburg over Denallleo in a six round bout.
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Nelson Dalas Bluff of Robert Bedgrew
Detroit and Cadillac dispatches record Battling Nelson claiming he will fight Wolgast anytime and any day for any sum while Wolgast retorts he will take the bout for a sufficient purse. Nelson blames poor condition and high demands as the barrier to a match.
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Robert Bedgrew
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Wolgast
French Aviator Breaks Distance Record in Michelin Cup
In Pay France on December 24 M Legagnoux set a new Michelin cup distance record by flying from 8:94 to 2:96 totaling 516 kilometers 320.439 miles. The prize for the season is 4000 dollars. The previous year’s winner was Henry Parma with 135 miles and Maurice Tabuteau had the best effort earlier this year at 288.76 miles.
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National League Chief Promises Firm Umpire Control
New York December 22. Thomas J Lynch president of the National League says he will exert absolute authority over the big umpires next season. He will select the best umpires available and manage them without fear or favor, Lynch stated.
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Umpire Question Probed by Official Over Staffing
The official states he has over 200 applications for staff positions and will take time to appoint. He admits uncertainty about when the list will be announced and emphasizes he has studied the umpire question carefully since taking office a year ago.
Johnson Asks $25 000 To Fight Kaufman
New York and Chicago report that heavyweight champion Jack Johnson accepted Kaufman s challenge but set a minimum purse of 25000 dollars. Johnson said he would fight Kaufman at any time and any place for that amount.
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al Kaufman
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Chicago
Aviator Cecil Grace Missing After Cross Channel Flight
Dover England December 22 anxiety grows for aviator Cecil Grace who left Calais for the return trip after crossing the channel to compete for the prize. He has not been heard from since.
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Kid McCoy Sued for Divorce Decision Reserved
New York Dec 22 Norman Sel by better known in pugilistic circles as Kid McCoy the pugilist was sued for absolute divorce toad His wife who was the widow of the young millionaire Bud Ellie of Schenectady when she married Mc Coy appeared in court McCoy was not present A statutory offense was alleged Justice Platzek reserved decision.
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New York
Cheyenne Boxer Draws With Utah Kid Harris
A Kemmerer telegram reports Kid Schaffer of Cheyenne boxed Kid Harris of Salt Lake City to a twenty round draw in a lightweight bout.
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Kid Schaffer
Kid Harris
Salt Lake City
Chicago Fire Testimony on Losses and System Failure
Witnesses describe the Chicago fire and the high-pressure system failing or being turned off. An investigator vows rigorous inquiry to punish those responsible for the deaths and to determine fault in the system’s operation.
Fire devastates Morris & Co complex and warehouses
A blaze destroyed Morris & Co beef house and warehouse No 6 with losses estimated at 500000 and 650000 respectively. Refrigeration storage suffered 50000. Several other structures burned as Fire Chief Horan and Lt James Fitzgerald death injuries were noted during the response.
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Comb Catchers Fire User Fatally Burned
Brockdale Synder aged 2 of Wilson Station was using a comb near a gas grate when it caught fire. He suffered severe burns and died a few hours later in Pittsburg on December 22.
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Mack and Van's Tonsorial Parlors Opens
Critics greet Mack and Van's Tonsorial Parlors as a new grooming shop offering classic barber services in a compact storefront. The joint emphasizes quick cuts and a vintage vibe aimed at attracting neighborhood clients and local patrons.
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Mack & van
Mexican government reinforces troops under Navarro
An American from Perdenales confirms General Navarro, leader of federal troops, is unharmed and commanding about 250 men after rumors of being surrounded by Insurrectos. The scene of operation occurred Monday, with Navarro remaining at the head of his detachment.
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Perdenales
Navarro’s forces trapped at Pedenales amid heavy losses
An American observer described Navarro’s position at Pedenales as precarious with 250 Federals visible and about 650 more posted elsewhere. He said the area swarms with revolutionists and Navarro is hard pressed to feed his men as heavy losses are reported.
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