Ross Wins Knockout Victory Over Hughes in Cheyenne Bout
In front of a large crowd at the Aagies hall last night Kid Rom of New York defeated Johnny Hughes of Kansas City by knockout in the third round. Hughes pressed early, scoring solid punches, but Ross recovered to land decisive blows and end the struggle. The card also featured bouts including a four round match between Kid Davie and Young Donell and a six round contest between Battling Thompson and Kid Goodwin, with both fights producing notable action.
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New York
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Minger Schoe
Kid Davie
Youne Donell
Ft. Russell
Pavia
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Kid Fioodwin
Thompson
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Sports Calendar Highlights Major 1920s Events Across North America
A dense schedule lists annual meetings and contests from New York to Dallas. Included are grand circuit stewards in New York, the National Baseball Commission in Cincinnati, field trials in Albany Taylor and Texas, plus boxing matches in Empire City and Pall River. Ice hockey opens in Ontario and Yale vs Dartmouth in Boston, with aviation and automotive showcases in Dallas and New York.
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New York
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati
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Mile
Jesse Westergiard
George Hackenschmidt
Capada
Brown
Tommy Murphy
Empire A. C
Young Donahue
Dave Deshler
Pall River
Masa
Yale
Dartmouth
Boston
International Aviation
Dallas
Texas
Thursiday
Texas Breeders’ Club
Taylor
Texas Baseball League
A. A. UT
Oswego
Flynn Knocks Out Caponi In Ninth At Vernon
Jim Flynn of Pueblo Colo defeats Tony Caponi of Chicago in the ninth round of a twenty round bout at Vernon. Flynn outweighed Caponi by twenty pounds and used his melting tactics while Caponi fought gamely until a swift right to the jaw halted the Chicagoan.
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Los Angeles
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Pueblo
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Chicago
Vernon
Flynn
Caponi
Capont
Jones Aims to Manage Carl Morris White Hope
Tom Jones seeks the management of Carl Morris, the Oklahoma giant, regarded as a leading white man’s hope in boxing. Jones believes with proper training and guidance Morris can develop into a great fighter and lift his career toward top status.
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Tinker Visits Portland To Invest In Oregon Lands
Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs arrives in Portland with his wife for a three or four day stay to confer with Fielder Tone on investing in Oregon forest and timber lands.
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Joe Tinker
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Polish wrestler defeats Lemm Swie in two straight falls
Buffalo News reports that Polish wrestler defended his title this afternoon by defeating Lemm Swie in two straight falls. The first fall ended in under a minute with Lemm injured after a backwards fall.
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Jeffries After Reno Defeat Lives Secluded, Wealthy Pace
Los Angeles reports veteran boxer Jim Jeffries, defeated by Jack Johnson in Reno, remains out of the spotlight. He weighs about 240 pounds now, down from 300, and he plans fishing and nature outings. Sam Berger notes Jeffries earned about 250000 from theater and fighting ventures, plus assets including a cafe, a ranch, and a house, totaling substantial wealth.
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San Francisco
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Simplicity marks seating of J M Carey
The inaugural day in the state capital featured a full three-floor reception and Senate and House dances. Music by Marie Buchanan Nagel and the Eleventh Infantry band accompanied a noon oath ceremony for Governor Carey and successors. Carey pledged merit over partisanship and vowed policies prioritizing justice and morality for the people.
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Carey
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Houx
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George G. Rafter
R. N. Matson
Johnson Prom Home Blamed Departures at Chicago
Chicago officials reported a disturbance as Jack Johnson left his promised residence at 341 Wabash Avenue after a quiet period. The incident disrupted the calm normally surrounding the champion boxer amid ongoing public attention.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Wabash Avenue
Pugiiaat
Heavyweight Champion Disappears Amid Domestic Troubles
Disagreement over his wife Rita Dursy drives the heavyweight title holder to desert his mother and sisters. Jack Johnson has left home after a tangled affair involving a close friend of the champion and his wife Mrs Tiny Johnson, with no clear location given.
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Jack
Lucy
Tiny
Johnson
Wyoming Governor Brooks Reflects on Transit Growth and State Progress
In his inaugural address Governor Brooks pledges to promote a north south transcontinental railroad, public finance restraint, and strong laws. He sees population growth, resource advertising, and institutional development as keys to Wyoming’s future, urging support for the next administration.
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Legal Department of the State
Brooks
Eral
Wolgast to Meet Memele in 20-Round Title Bout
Grand Rapids January 2 Ad Wolgast lightweight champion drew a February 22 bout with George Memele. The likely venue is Los Angeles. Bargain Days January 1 to 10 promote sales.
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Ad. Wolgast
George Memele
Los Angeles
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