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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
16
Springfield report recalls Jack Johnson’s early days from shining shoes to boxing shows at the levee and a first pro match in Springfield. Vivid anecdotes describe his nervous start, later rise, and era of touring with stories of managers and early bouts with Long and others in the boxing scene.
The account recalls a boxing night where Klondike defeated Johnson in five rounds. Johnson failed to return, and the speaker reflects on regretting underestimating him, noting a belief he could have managed Johnson after a second night.
The arrival of Jack Johnson in New York sparks interest as promoters in Chicago seek a March bout in defiance of the state boxing commission which barred Johnson from fighting in New York. A legal clash seems likely once articles are signed, with Johnson’s opponent unnamed and promoters hopeful.
Anticipation runs high for tonight's basketball game at Keefe Hall pitting the Rocky Mountain C A C team against the Fort Collins Colorado Agricultural College squad. Fort Collins is regarded as one of Colorado's best and has already defeated the School of Mines, promising a tougher test. Cheyenne fans hope a local team can challenge the C A C players, a feat achieved last season only by a traveling group of athletes. Fort Collins supporters will travel in numbers, making the contest a must see.
The article reports Harry Forbes losing to Johnnie Colin in a third round defeat while overtrained and underweight. Eddie Johnson becomes Rocky Mountain lightweights champion by beating Louie Newman, boosting Johnson’s prospects. John Young, under Stuart of Chicago, wins by knockout in his first bout, with supporters seeing championship potential. Tom McCarey plans an elimination featherweight tournament finale on February 22 featuring Abe Attell vs Johnnie Kilbane in Vernon Arena, as Kilbane’s knockout of Joe Rivers boosts his status, while Attell faces scrutiny over alleged faking in a New York boxing commission probe.
New York fighter Attell reportedly held back to avoid early termination. K O’s two wins over Ad Wolgast color his reputation. McCarey plans a middleweight elimination with Clouse Dillon Gibbs Petrosky Herrick Kelley to settle the division. Papke seeks a comeback and LA fans anticipate crowning a middleweight champion.
Des Moines owners Frank Isbell and Tom Fairweather issued contracts to twenty eight players who must report before February 4. Pitchers Plympton Northup Huston Owens Herche Mitchell Rogge Douglas Thompson Sweet and Schnelberg are listed. Catchers Ulatowsk McGraw Lyncod Bachant Allen. Infielders Colligan Graham Kores Smith Dwyer Meyer Willame and Outfielders Curtis Hayes Kelley Gilmore Chouinard. Some recruits were obtained from Charles Comiskey after not fitting the White Sox plans. The club shows strong prospects on paper, rivaling any league team.
Leader correction says the Behoel Grimes bout will occur in Cheyenne within ten days. The event is for the U P attikers benefits, with no proceeds for the principals, and organizers claim it stays within prize fight statutes. Muggs asserts no action will prevent the entertainment.
Bidwell may take charge of a league baseball team in Colorado Springs next season. Reports say he recently left Cheyenne and traveled via Cheyenne to Springs where officials are preparing to field a team. Bidwell is praised for his eye for talent and knowledge of the game.
Tom O Rourke probable to accept a 10000 offer from Jack Gleason for Palzer contract. Palzer under O Rourke makes big matches unlikely due to Jack Johnson opposition. In Pittsburgh Warren and Pitcairn split honors as Warren won 50 to 39 after Pitcairn won prior.
New York on January 24 Willie Hoppe billiard champion is the favorite for the 18.2 balk line championship on February 7 against George Sutton. Hoppe practice match beaten Albert Cutler 400 to 238 last night.
René McGovern, Milwaukee featherweight, returns from East bouts and says he will sign for a ten round mill with Tommy Dixon in Kansas City within days.
Jeas Westergaard today moved closer to a potential title by defeating Henry Ordemann in Omaha Nebraska last night. The bout left Westergaard ahead in the series against Mahmout with no immediate rematch scheduled.
Clarence Foros who defeated Unk Russell last week in Kansas City is matched to face Jimmy How ell of Philadelphia in a ten round bout in Kansas City on February 2. Fans in Pittsburgh await a fast card as Frank Klaus meets George Knockout Brown in a six round bout there Saturday night. Brown earned 40 percent of the gross receipts and Attell 35 percent of the $3,164.90 total. Carl Morrig, the Oklahoma heavyweight, will fight Harry Wuest of Cincinnati next Saturday in Springfield in the white hope class.
Benny Kaufman, the Philadelphia featherweight, is in San Francisco seeking a match with Danny Webster at the West Oakland club next month. The February 1 New York bout winner earns a shot at the Gibbons Dennings victor.
Jack Barry will manage Seattle in the Northwestern league next summer after playing for Milwaukee last season. Brinker, new Phillies outfielder, joined from the Northwestern league and hit .360 last season. Forrest Morrow from Purdue signed to play for Brooklyn next summer. Hugh Nichol signed with Brooklyn as scout. Jack Dunn re-elected president and manager of Baltimore in the International league. Hank O Day signed pitcher Howard Williams, a Chicago semi pro, a six foot three, 195 pound left hander. Billy Sullivan of Chicago will be the sole backstop in the American league crop to have been in harness since 1902.
In Washington on January 24 American ships could use the Panama Canal without charge. foreign vessels would pay a toll not exceeding 1.25 dollars per ton under a bill introduced by Senator Bradley of Kentucky.
American fighters led the program with wins in two quick knockouts. Frankie Loughrey of Pennsylvania knocked out Englishman Dick Roberte in the second round. Frank Moran of Pittsburgh stopped Stoker Smith in the first round. Swamont fought a draw with Englishman Winglevé.
Philadelphia report says Packy McFarland outboxed Jack Ward in six rounds. Ward, the English lightweight, showed little reply to McFarland's speed with left jabs and right crosses.
Last evening a large crowd attended the Dante's Inferno exhibition at Eagles hall praised for its vivid portrayal and artistic scenes. The performance drew intense interest and was described as one of the most unique entertainments seen in the city.
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