Millionaire Barbour Eyes Johnson Title Fight
New York reports millionaire heir John C Barbour may turn professional to challenge John Arthur Johnson for the heavyweight title. Barbour, amateur world champion, seeks ring experience and has discussed guidance from Billy Edwards and a future purse to be set aside by his father’s vast fortunes.
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Woodman Accepts Johnson Langford Side Bet Offer
Joe Woodman manager of Sam Langford reports Johnson has offered to back a Langford bout with a $20,000 side bet. Woodman says he will wire a deposit to secure Langford’s end once Johnson confirms funds on arrival. The brief telegraph also notes Johnson’s forthcoming need for a referee.
Baseball National League batters and lineups listed
Disjointed OCR text lists batteries for multiple teams including Miller Scanlon Hergen Webb Leever Maddox Gibson and Kling with other names. mentions no games scheduled, scattered scores andPLAYER lines across various cities. garbled fragments reference Detroit Philadelphia Washington New York Boston and Topeka with partial box scores and batters Scott Young Smith Payne and others.
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Martin Wins Canadian Amateur Golf Championship
Hamilton player Fitch Martin defeated veteran George Lyon in a close match at Lambton to win the Canadian amateur golf title. The contest extended to the 87th hole. Umpire G B Bush was fined for indecent language after a Adrian versus Battle Creek baseball game in Michigan.
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Eddie Smiths Great Story Of Big Fight
Eddie Smith the Oakland Tribune sports editor writes a detailed account of the Jeffries Johnson battle. Johnson defeats Jeffries through superior rhythm defense and countering as the crowd watches a measured, strategic victory. The piece notes Johnson’s calm focus and Jeffries’ struggle against a sharper rival.
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American Railroad Employes and Investors Association Meeting
The deferred meeting of the American Railroad Employes' and Investors' Association will be held at Carnegie Library Monday evening July 11. Last week's meeting was postponed due to July 4th. The upcoming gathering will include a smoker and aims for a full turnout.
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