Gibbons and McFarland Clash Amid Welterweight Talk
In Tom Mc Carey's elimination contest Gibbons challenges welterweight foes while Packy McFarland dominates Johnny Ward in a six round bout. Maturo defeats De Oro in Denver, Britton defeats Burns, and Ward struggles against McFarland amid heavy boxing chatter.
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Tom McCarey
Mike Gibbons
Tie
Jack Johnson
Kid McCoy
Stanley Ketchel
Packy McFarland
Gibbons
Boom
Barn
Farn
Packy
Willie Lewis
Ike
Young Earn
Maturo
James Maturo
Crites
Alfred de Oro
Denver
de Oro
Charles Kitemiller
Jack Britton
Frankie Burns
Frankie
Digger" Stanley
Burns
Britton
McFarland
Jack Ward
England
Engileh
Oame Content
Vlehter
Packy Draws Flak as Promoters Seek Worthy Opponent
The writer criticizes boxing promoters for failing to find a challenger for Packy whose skill outclasses opponents like Abe Attell. The piece laments the difficulty of finding a man who can give him a true test and extend his range.
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Keoma
Abe Attell
Fine Shooting Opens Trap Tournament In Pinehurst
Pinehurst North Carolina January 25 One of the fastest trap fields in the south congregated for the Fifth Annual Mid Winter Handicap Trap shooting tournament Seventeen contestants posted better than 4 per cent 16 achieved runs over 50 straight McClarty G S of Philadelphia led with a 198 Newcomb also of Philadelphia 192 tied with Wright of South Wales New York Hodgman of Tuckahoe New York and Laslie of Tuskegee for third Buckwalter Kahler and Storr excelled among top amateurs and professionals respectively with scores near the top in a harshly contested opening day
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Pinehurst
McClarty
Philadelphia
Chas. H. Newcomb
F. S. Wright
South Wales
N. Y
F. A. Hodgman
Tuckahoe
W. T. Laslie
Tuskegee
Harry W. Kahler
Quaker City
New York A
Baltimore
T. J. Swatt
Pitts
Ted
Walter Huff
Mavon
J. M. Hawkins
McFarland and Erne Matched For February Bout
Philadelphia pair Packy McFarland and Young Eine were matched today to fight six rounds before the National Athletic Club on February 7 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Packy McFarland
Young” Eine
National Athletic Club
Billy Delaney Dies in Calif
Billy Delaney a famed boxing trainer dies in Oakland California after months of illness. He trained champions including Corbett, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries and Jack Johnson, regarded as four of the era's greatest fighters.
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Oakland
Calif
Billy" Delaney
University teams consider resuming games after apology
The Rocky Mountain Athletic directors met in Denver after Wyoming and Denver faced tension from a late fall football incident. Burgess sent an apology to Koonsman of Denver, prompting mutual statements and a possible resumption of football and basketball games if Denver replies and an apology to Irish is issued.
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Koonsman
Denver University
Burgess
Wyoming
Denver
Laramie
Rocky Mountain Athletic Directors
Pine Bluffs Hosts Athletic Carnival Promoter Plans Return
In Pine Bluffs Jan 25 promoter McKinzey staged an athletic carnival drawing local and surrounding crowds. Wrestlers Fisher and Ford opened the program, two prelim boxing bouts followed, main event featured Pine Bluffs McKinzie versus Rick of Kansas for four fast rounds with no decision. Town's crowd favored McKinzie and a rematch is planned in two weeks.
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Pine Bluffs
McKinzey
Fisher
Ford
Shaffer
Land
Scotty
McKinzie
Rick
Kansas
Fire at Lyric Theater Kills Six Firefighters
Dramatic report of a major blaze at the Lyric Theater in New York causing a roof collapse and the deaths of six firemen. The event draws urgent attention as crews battle stubborn flames and residents seek safety. A special today ad teases a Farneworth song and statewide Want Adz listings.
Richelieu Bowling Team Challenges Troop H at Fort Russell
The Richelieu bowling team of Cheyenne challenges the army troop H, 9th cavalry, to a Battle Royal at the Ninth Cavalry club alleys on the Fort Russell post. Captain John Fulton leads the Richelieu squad, including Jack Brentson Red Myers Ed Schoel and Ray Sutton.
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Richelieu
Cheyenne
Troop H
9Th Cavalry
Fort Russell
John Fulton
Jack Brentson
Red” Myers
Ed Schoel
Ray Sutton
Louis C. Sharp
Sharp
Richelien
Cavalry Club
Fort
Dover
Invincible Cheyenne Team Beats Fort Collins 52 to 26
The C A C team defeated agricultural college boys of Fort Collins 52 to 26 at Keefe hall. lineup featured Probat Brill Lewis and Murphy for visitors with Cheyenne players Lamm Klett Van Moulton Hawes and Davia as umpire. Late arrivals Murphy and Lewis reached after halftime. locals praised as Cheyenne champions.
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Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Probat
Brill
Demitt
Osborne
Lewis
Cheyenne—Lamm
Klett
van Moulton
Hawes
McInerny
Bell
Murphy
Clyde Davia
Keefe Hall
Agricultural College Boys
Rock Mountain
Young Pitchers Dominate 1912 Prospects Across Leagues
Baseball writers highlight a surge of talented young pitchers shaping the 1912 season. Vean Gregg and Carl Cashion draw praise for Cleveland and Washington, while Dave Danforth and Buck O'Brien get bets from Connie Mack and Boston. Names like Hamilton, Benton, Marquard, and Harmon appear among NL favorites as teams bank on rookie arms to anchor campaigns.
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Wallace
Buck” O’brien
Denver
Red Sox
Boston
Dave Danforth
Texas
Connie Mack
Eddie Plank
Ed Lafitte
Detroit
Chicago
Benue
Cheney
Cincinnati
Rube” Benton
Sean Grega
Industrial Club to host elimination pool tournament at Fort Russell
A committee from the Industrial Club will organize an elimination pool tournament to select a six man team to face the Officers' clubs at Fort Russell. The event aims to stimulate friendly rivalry among members and showcase local talent amid strong interest from both clubs. The Cheyenne C A C basketball team has been active, while Mines showed speed but was outmatched by locals.
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Fort Russell
Fort
Cheyenne
Magesy Sheeds
Willie Grimes
Firefighters die battling flames at Lyric
Six brave firemen perished while fighting stubborn flames at the Lyric theater. The report notes a heroic effort by the crew as smoke and ice coated the scene. Farnsworth is credited with the song title appearing in the same item.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Anna Moomau Deceased
Letters of Administration were granted December 12 1911 to Frank Moomau for the estate of Anna Moomau Deceased. Creditors must present vouchers for allowance within six months from the date of letters or be barred from benefits. If claims are not exhibited within one year from the letter date they will be forever banned. Dated January 3 1912.
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Frank Mooman
Frank Moomau
Classified Ads Target Specific Reader Groups
Readers of Situations Wanted ads look for workers while Furnished Rooms to Let ads attract room seekers. Real Estate ads reach home buyers, and Business Opportunity ads appeal to investors seeking jobs and profits. Each ad class draws an audience ready to consider offers and do business if plausible.
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Billy Delaney
Nourghss
the Lyric
New Yorks
Farneworth
Adz
WM. Myers Dry Goods CO
Kelley Mercantile
Ninth Cavalry
Richeelien Alley
Invincible Cheyenne
Vean Gregg
Cleveland Jane
Gregg
Naps
Caldwell
New York
Washington
Carl Cashion
Johnson
Clarke Griffith
Cashion
Bob Wallace
Karl Hamilton
Hamilton
Buro
Colorado School of Mines
Farnsworth
Anna Moomau
Deceas
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