Millionaire Barbour May Box Johnson for Championship
New York’s John C Barbour heir to millions and a prominent young socialite may pursue professional boxing to challenge John Arthur Johnson. Barbour, amateur world heavyweight champ, reportedly seeks experience and may consult veteran Billy Belaney to assess his chances against Johnson while his father plans a future inheritance of a vast fortune and business empire.
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Woodman to Bind Langford Johnson Bout Offer
Joe Woodman manager of Sam Langford telegraphs that he accepted Jack Johnsons $20,000 side bet for a Langford match. He expects Johnsons referee on arrival Monday and will wire a deposit to bind Langfords end once Johnsons money is secured. A pharm ad follows about Benzoin Almond Lotion for tan and freckles.
Base Ball National League Battered Lineup Fragments
Fragmented OCR lists multiple teams and batteries from early baseball games. It mentions Cleveland Brooklyn Boston Detroit Washington New York St Joseph Topeka and other clubs with player pairings and score fragments, but most lines are garbled.
Martin Wins Canadian Amateur Golf Championship
Hamilton golfer Fitch Martin defeats veteran George Lyon in a tight match to win the Canadian amateur golf title at Lambton. The contest extended to the 87th hole as Martin secured the championship in July in Toronto Ontario. An earlier note reports umpire G B Bush fined for indecent language after an Adrian versus Battle Creek baseball game in Michigan.
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Eddie Smiths Great Story Of Big Fight
Eddie Smith of the Oakland Tribune provides a detailed two installment account of the Johnson Jeffries fight. He portrays Johnson as the superior fighter, outgenerating and outboxing Jeffries, with Johnson’s defense and countering key to the victory. The piece notes Jeffries’ struggle, Johnson’s cool tactics, and hints at continued coverage in a Sunday continuation.
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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. The previous meeting was postponed due to July 4th. The upcoming meeting will include a smoker and aims for broad attendance.
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