Jack Johnson Arrives in Cheyenne Amid Greeting Frenzy
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson travels by Union Pacific train to New York for a theater engagement after a festive stop in Cheyenne. A crowd of about 1200 gathered at the depot, showering Johnson with bouquets, cross-sabers, and handshakes as trainer Flannigan protected him on the car steps.
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Jeffries Defeated but Still Proud in Boxing Clash
Johnny Corbett argues that Johnson’s easy win over Jeffries shows the veteran was past his prime. He notes the sport writers' hype misled fans and that Jeffries fought with heart but lacked speed and power from six years retirement. Johnson holds the disputed heavyweight title and may dominate for years.
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Salt Lake City boxer Pranut Sinclair defeats Young Erlenborn
In Provo a fast 20 round featherweight bout ends with Pranut Sinclair of Salt Lake City stopping Young Erlenborn of Denver in the seventeenth round. Both weighed 142 pounds and the Intermountain event drew about 1,500 spectators as Sinclair seized the late rounds to claim the featherweight title across several western states.
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BHOORD HALL GAME AT SAN ANTONIO
In San Antonio Texas July 6 Waco and San Antonio tied 1 to 1 after 28 innings, a Texas League record and one of the longest games in the South. Ables pitched for San Antonio with 37 strikeouts and 26 hits allowed Loudell for Waco fanned 1 and yielded 15 hits.
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Queer changes in automobile bodies in Germany
The Prince Henry tour in Germany prompted radical car body ideas with eight to twenty five horsepower based on cylinders bore and stroke. The stroke limit plus stiff body regulations produced gunboat like shapes with rounded fronts and very smooth, wind resistant surfaces. Four notable entrants illustrate the serious preparations to maximize efficiency and stowage.
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Johnson Dominates Jeffries In Hurricane Ring Exhibition
Ring reports praise Johnson for relentless jabbing and powerful use of speed. He attacks Jeffries from the bell, delivering a science based display that leaves detractors stunned, while note warns time will eventually weigh on even the greatest champions. A separate ad urges insuring family health with Pure Deep Rock Artesian Water.
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Seer Claims Credit for Johnson Victory in Colorado Springs
William Arlington of Manitou, called the prophet of the hills, says his psychological process caused Jack Johnson to win the victory after betting on Johnson weeks earlier. He returned to town to collect his winnings and explained his belief in the colored pugilist’s win.
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Wright flyer diverges from 100 feet in midair crash
Arch Hoxsey piloting a Wright bi plane at Pittsburg Kansas lost power while 300 feet aloft. He glided to 140 feet before a failed stay caused the machine to crash to the ground. He crawled free from wreckage unharmed on the final day of a four day aviation meet.
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Kid Gilsey Edges Graybull in Close Denver Bout
Local boxer Kid Gilsey of Denver won a thirteenth round decision over Pharite flanber in a hard fought match that drew about a thousand spectators including many women. Referee ruled in Gilsey's favor after a close back and forth contest.
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Baseball National League Ollie Pielesprise Pittsburgh Batteries
In a long setback filled with oddities the report notes Chicago and St Louis games with varied batteries including Richie Archer Camnus Leifield Gibson and Mathewson Meyers Brown Rariden Gasper McLean Bresnahan Well Gergen Maroney Jacklitseh Morgan Donohue Groom Heckendorf Kilian Works Schmidt Koestner East erly and others across fourteen innings and multiple matchups.
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Mayor urges legislation to stop boxing bouts in Los Angeles
City leaders press to halt boxing matches amid concerns over amateur bouts and public safety. Mayor Alexander forwards a plan to the legislature committee as council meets to consider a statewide measure to curb violent fighting in clubs and venues.
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Collier Remarries to Secure Wife’s Inheritance
Oakland, July 6 William Henry Morenus known as William Collier the actor duplicated his Davenport Iowa wedding to his former wife Mrs C W Gall and married her again here today by Justice James G Quinn. The ceremony aimed to forestall legal complications in his estate settlement to pass to his wife after his death.
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Bootleggers’ Trial Challenge Over Intoxicating Liquor
In Fort Collins July 6 county court Attorney Merlin M. Aylesworth filed a motion for a new trial on behalf of two bootleggers convicted recently. The motion claims the state offered no proof the liquor was intoxicating and the jury decided the issue by label. Judge F. W. Stover may issue a ruling after considering the defense.
Beverages Sold in Jungles Attract Mixed Quality
Traders report mixed quality of beverages sold in jungle markets. Vendors offer standard drinks alongside rare brews, with some buyers praising flavor while others report weak aromas and inconsistent freshness.
Friend Comes Here to Assist Alleged Murder
T K McMillen city marshal of Whitewright Texas arrived in Cheyenne yesterday to aid T W Bryant charged with murder of a Mexican in a Cheyenne saloon. McMillen is a prominent citizen and lodge man from Whitewright and a close friend of J M Bryant, father of the accused.
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