Ross Wins Knockout Victory Over Hughes at Armory Card
In Cheyenne last night Kid Ross of New York defeated Johnny Hughes of Kansas City by knockout in the third round before a large crowd at the Armory. Hughes pressed early with punishing blows, but Ross recovered, landed heavy rights and left hooks, and finished Hughes with a decisive blow as the count began. The event included several lively preliminaries and a six round bout between Battling Thompson and Kid Goodwin, both from Ft. Russell, with Thompson taking the decision.
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New York
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Se Dome Ari Ahmsler
Minger Schoe
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Youne Donell
Ft. Russell
Paiie
AH Littl
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Kid Fioodwin
Sports Calendar Highlights From Tuesday to Saturday
A packed schedule features the Grand Circuit meeting in New York and the National Baseball Commission in Cincinnati. Other items include Eastern Field Trial trials in Albany and notable boxing matches in New York and Pall River Mass. Hockey opens in Ontario with Yale versus Dartmouth in Boston and aviation meets begin in Dallas. Texas field trials and Baseball league meetings are listed at Dallas and Taylor Texas. The A A U national basketball championships start in Oswego New York.
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National Baseball Commission
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Young Donahue
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Pall River
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Boston
International Aviation
Dallas
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Texas Baseball League
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Oswego
Flynn KOs Caponi In Ninth Round At Vernon
Jim Flynn of Pueblo Colorado knocked out Tony Caponi of Chicago in the ninth round of a scheduled twenty at Vernon. Flynn outweighed Caponi by twenty pounds and used his familiar melting tactics, while Caponi fought back evenly until a decisive right uppercut sent him to the canvas.
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Los Angeles
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Pueblo
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Chicago
Vernon
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Caponi
Capont
Jones Seeks Manager Role for Carl Morris
Tom Jones, a lightweight champion, pursues managing Carl Morris the Oklahoma giant seen as a leading white hopes figure. Jones believes Morris has great potential with proper training and guidance, and has long sought his management, eyeing a breakthrough in the boxing scene.
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Chicago
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Tom Jones
Ad Wo
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Jones
Tinker Arrives in Portland To Discuss Oregon Land Deals
Joe Tinker famed Chicago Cub shortstop lands in Portland with his wife and plans a three to four day stay to confer with Fielder tones about investing his baseball earnings in Oregon timber and land.
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Polish Wrestler Defeats Lemm in Two Falls
In Buffalo N Y this afternoon Polish wrestler Haffalo defeated Lemm Swie in two straight falls. The first fall lasted one minute in which Lemm was injured after falling backward with Swie on top. The second fall ended by default.
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Jeffries Rebounds in Seclusion After Reno Defeat
Los Angeles Jan 2 Jeffries the famed fighter who lost to Johnson on July 4 at Reno has stayed out of the public eye. He weighs about 240 pounds now from 300 and is enjoying nature, fishing, and hunting. Sam Berger says he earned about 250000 from show business and he is worth around 100000 more, with investments including a Los Angeles cafe, a ranch, and a house. He remains financially secure and plans to live in Los Angeles while keeping a low profile.
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San Francisco
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Simplicity Marks Seating Of J. M. Carey
The ceremony and inaugural reception fill the Wyoming capitol as Governor Carey and predecessor Brooks are escorted to the rostrum. Governors Carey and Brooks deliver addresses and swear in officials, with music from Marie Buchanan and Nagel orchestras and a brunch served buffet style.
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George G. Rafter
R. N. Matson
Johnson Prom Home Escape Upsets Calm City
In Chicago on January 26 authorities reported a disruption as boxer Jack Johnson, living at 341 Wabash Avenue, abruptly left his residence with a pugilist associate after months of quiet public life. No further details were released.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
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Deserting heavyweight champion vanishes after family dispute
The heavyweight title holder deserts his family amid a dispute over his wife Rita. Jack Johnson’s sister Lucy reports he left the home for good after conflicts involving his mother and sisters. The motive centers on loyalty to his wife and a rift with his mother, with his exact whereabouts unknown.
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Jack
Lucy
Tiny
Johnson
Governor Brooks Reflects on Wyoming Progress and Resources
In his final address Governor Brooks reviews state growth from rail expansion to industrial development. He urges better law enforcement, prudent spending, and loyal support for the next administration while acknowledging limited achievements and inviting continued public cooperation.
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Eral
Wyoming
Wolgast to Fight Memsic in 20 Round Bout
Grand Rapids January 2 Ad Wolgast lightweight champion was matched to box 20 rounds on February 22 with George Memele possibly in Los Angeles. Bargain Days January 1 to 10 offer reader opportunities.
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Ad. Wolgast
George Memele
Los Angeles
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