Gibbons Odds in Welter War Amid Packy McFarland Buzz
The piece reviews Tom McCarey’s elimination contest for middleweight honors and calls Gibbons a top welterweight prospect with speed and power. It notes mixed early results, including a loss to Barn, and contrasts Packy McFarland’s dominance over Ward and Burns as well as Britton’s rise in lighter classes.
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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
Promoters Seek worthy opponent for Packy to challenge Abe Attell
The write up notes Packy's edge over current contenders as promoters struggle to find a rival who can present a real test. It mentions Abe Attell as a benchmark of superiority, suggesting few fighters match his weight class.
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Keoma
Abe Attell
Cheyenne
Colorado School of Mines
Fine Shooting Opens Trap Tournament
Pinehurst, Jan 25 One of the fastest fields in the south lined up for the Fifth Annual Mid Winter Handicap Trap shooting tournament. G S McClarty of Philadelphia led with 198, followed by Chas H Newcomb also of Philadelphia at 192 in a tied group. Western German of Aberdeen headed professionals with 195 and a 106 straight, others scoring in the 190s in a star filled field.
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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 Named to Fight February 7 Card
Philadelphia boxers Packy McFarland and Young Eine were matched today for a six round bout at the National Athletic Club on February 7. The pairing was announced in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Packy McFarland
Young” Eine
National Athletic Club
Billy Delaney Dies in Calif
Billy Delaney a famed trainer of boxing champions died in Oakland California after months of illness. The liver disorder was listed as the cause. Delaney trained Corbett Fitzsimmons Jeffries and Jack Johnson among the era’s top fighters.
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Oakland
Calif
Billy" Delaney
Wyoming and Denver May Resume Athletic Relations After Apology
A letter of apology from Wyoming quarterback Burgess to Denver University’s Koonsman followed a fall game incident. Denver had pressed for atonement after accusing Irish of drunken conduct. If Denver replies with a counter apology, Wyoming expects to restart football and basketball scheduling between the schools.
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Koonsman
Denver University
Burgess
Wyoming
Denver
Laramie
Rocky Mountain Athletic Directors
Pine Bluffs Hosts Athletic Carnival With Local Wrestlers
Promoter McKinzey staged a largely attended event in Pine Bluffs with a fast wrestling match between Fisher and Ford and two boxing preliminaries Shaffer versus Land and Ford versus Scotty. The main event pitted Pine Bluffs McKinzie against Rick of Kansas. no decision was given after four rounds. Spectators enjoyed the show and a second carnival is planned in two weeks.
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Pine Bluffs
McKinzey
Fisher
Ford
Shaffer
Land
Scotty
McKinzie
Rick
Kansas
Fire at Lyric theater claims six firefighters
Special Today at the Lyric reports a massive blaze in New York causing a roof collapse and the deaths of six firemen. Describes ice coated uniforms and brave crews battling stubborn flames. Includes a Want Adz promotion and headline style note.
Richelieu Bowling Team to Clash With Troop Nine Allies
Cheyenne Richelieu bowling quintet led by John Fulton challenges the Darktown army troopers of troop H, 9th cavalry at Fort Russell. The teams have limited practice due to noise from Richelieu alleys owned by Louis C. Sharp. No date is set yet.
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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 Again Wins Basketball Game
The Cheyenne College team defeated Fort Collins Agricultural College 52 to 26 at Keefe hall. lineup notes show C A C dominated from start to finish with all players praised for solid work. two visitors arrived late by train, hampering their matchup.
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Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Keefe Hall
Agricultural College Boys
Rock Mountain
Lewis
Murphy
Young Pitchers Shape 1912 Baseball Prospects Across Leagues
The era hinges on a wave of fledgling arms. Vean Gregg and other young twirlers shine with potential as Cleveland Boston Chicago and Philadelphia gauge how much each debuting pitcher can lift team fortunes in 1912.
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Vean Gregg
Cleveland Jane
Gregg
Naps
Industrial Club to stage elimination pool tournament
Arrangements are under way at the Industrial Club for a pool tournament to select a six man team to play the Officers' clubs at Fort Russell. A committee will run the event, promising lively interclub rivalry and strong showings from Cheyenne's local teams and visiting champions.
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Fort Russell
Fort
At The Lyric Firefighters Die in Stubborn Flames
Ice coated firemen battle stubborn flames as six brave men lose their lives at the Lyric. Farnsworth performs a song today, a brief note beside the tragedy.
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New Yorks
Farnsworth
Notice to Creditors Estate of Anna Moomau Deceased
Notice is given that letters of administration were granted December 12, 1911, to Frank Mooman. Creditors must present vouchers within six months or be excluded from the estate. If claims are not exhibited within one year from the date of letters, they are forever barred. Dated January 3, 1912. FRANK MOOMAU
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Frank Mooman
Frank Moomau
Classified Ad Classifications Drive Targeted Readers
The piece explains how Situations Wanted ads, Furnished Rooms to Let, Real Estate, and Business Opportunity ads each attract specific reader groups. It argues readers seek personal opportunities and opportunities align with their interests to consider offers or needs and to do business if plausible.
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