Johnson Barred From Ring in New York, Johnson Fight Also Rumored in Wyoming
New York January 11. Frank ONeil of the state athletic commission says Jack Johnson will not box in New York. He warns promoters against staging a Johnson bout here and threatens to resign if they insist. A Nevada match with Jim Flynn may be planned as a prelim.
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New York
Frank O'Neil
State Athletic Commission
Jack Johnson
New York State
Johnson
Jim Flynn
Nevada
O'Nell Oday
Athletic Commission
O'Neil
Wyoming Player Signs with Chicago Club
Pitcher Jim Scott signed a new contract with the Chicago American League club at manager Jimmy Cullihan’s office after arriving from Lander Wyoming.
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Chicago
Jim Scott
Jimmy Cullihan
Lander
Wyoming
Ducky Holmes After Pueblo Ball Club Interest Sought
Pueblo reports Ducky Holmes, ex Sioux City manager, near a bid for the Pueblo baseball franchise. Charles B. Carlile said Hoboes telegrams seek an interest and leadership if acquired. Locals expect no franchise transfer and anticipate the team remaining in Pueblo next season, likely not under Isbell.
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Pueblo
Druckey Holmes
Sioux Fly
Charles B. Carlile
Pueblo Club
Hoboes Today
Prank Isbell
Basketball Game Called Off Due to Snow Drifts
The Wheatland and Cheyenne high school boys game tonight is canceled because snow drifts hinder travel. Tickets will be good for a rescheduled game with Wheatland when arranged, with date announcements to follow in the Leader.
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Wheatland
Cheyenne
Vv. K. Hart, JR
H&s Baskett Hall
Michigan May Withdraw From Conference
Chicago officials vow to oppose any change to the White resolution as Minnesota threatens to exit the Big Eight unless rules adopt a majority vote. Purdue Wisconsin and Chicago stand united, making a majority shift for the summer baseball move unlikely without a revised measure.
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Chicago
University of Minnesota
University of Chicago
Minnesota
Purdue
Wisconsin
Hammond Co Expands Wyoming Hog Pool For Quality
The Hammond Packing Company relies on Wyoming hogs to back its beef and pork products. It notes no hog cholera in the state and promotes clean meat from Wyoming farms. A recent Carpenter Livestock carload from Egbert fetches $6.15 per hundred, highlighting profitable, locally raised hogs.
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Hammond Packlig Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Hammond
Chicago
Egbert
Ready for Bout at Post Gymnasium Tonight
The big athletic event at the fort unfolds this evening at Post Gymnasium. Fighters meet for final exams by C. E. Hammock and post physicians. Lt Camp warns that poor effort loses purse share. Frank Peters referees to ensure fairness. advance tickets sold heavily. starting time moved to 7 46 p m.
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Fort
Post Gymnasium
C. E. Hammock
Th Athletic Club
Athletic Club
Post
Camp
Frank Peters
Carney Wins Second Lap In World Three Cushion Title
In Denver on January 11 Joseph Carney the Pacific Coast champion led Alfred Deores in block two of the Pho polyt world championship match. Carney gained thirteen points and moved to 88 while Deores stood at 10 with the final block to be completed tomorrow.
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Denver
Colo
Joseph Carney
Pacific Coast
Alfred Deores
Deora
Carney
Hackenschmidt to seek knee treatment before next bout
Hackenschmidt, back in London for medical care on a damaged knee, says he is too eager for another match with Gotch. He would accept a share of receipts if he wins and states he desires nothing if he loses. Meanwhile Madison A C near agreement with Packey McParland and One Round Mogan for a ten round lightweight bout in mid January, likely at 134 pounds.
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London
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
New York
Madigan A. C
Packey McParland
Chicago Stock Yards
Mogan
Fast season set for suburban quarter and skating derby
The article highlights Ira Davenport versus Mel Sheppard and others in a anticipated suburban quarter mile race on February 12 and details a sensational two mile skating derby at Humboldt Park with Flacher, Jensen, and top skaters. It also notes Knockout Brown training for a January 18 ten round bout with Abe Attell, with Brown heavier than Attell.
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New York
Ira Davenport
Chicago
Will Teet
Mel Sheppard
Billy Hayes
Philadelphia
R. B. Young
Amherst
Leroy Dorland
Harry Glessog
Charles Flacher
Milwaukee
Lee Jensen
Irving Park A. A
Thair
Rumboldt Park Lagoon
Brown
Abe Attell
Attell
Immigration Official Reports Surge of Homestead Entries in Wyoming
Commissioner Roy W. Schenck notes 619 homestead entries in the year ending December 31 1911 in the Douglas district comprising Niobrara Converse and Natrona Counties. Conservatively each entry adds five people, totaling over 3000 new residents. Increased land sales and oil interest follow publicity and land show exposure in Pittsburgh. Schenck also supplied lantern slides for a Chicago lecture tour on The Landless Man to attract migrants.
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Roy Schenck
Wyoming
Douglas Office
Niobrara
Converse
Natrona
Douglas District
Schenck
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Immigration Bureau
Roy W. Schenck
Immigration
Chicago
Middle West
Mr. Schenck
Robbed and Beaten on Viaduct Night Injury
John Bounda, a U. P. bridge and building gang employee, was slugged and robbed on the viaduct near midnight by a colored soldier named Clark of Troop 48. Bounda, bloodied, was treated and sent home. Clark was placed in city jail awaiting action. The assault left Bounda with cuts to face and head and missing watch and cash.
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John Bounda
U. P. Bridge and Building Gang
Clark
Bounds
Jack Hartnett
Bounda
Hartnett
Eugener Perla
Cheyenne
Sun Dogs Appear At Night In Cheyenne Weather Wonder
Citizens reported three sun dogs Tuesday morning and again Tuesday night and Wednesday night. Weather observers say they are caused by light through high ice cloud and indicate possible weather trouble. Old timers note night display is rare and unusual in the memory of Cheyenne residents.
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Capitol Avenue
Ducky Holmes
Pueblo Ball Club
East Side
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Roach Cross
Willie Lewin
Cauttiders
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Hammond CO
Wyo
HOGS
Sporting Carnival
Fort Russell
Prank Gotch
Douglas
Kelley Mercantile, Co
16Th and
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