Eddie Smith Says Rickard Lost Money in Reno Fight Controversy
Reporter Bilcie Smith argues Rickard inflated gate receipts for the Jeffries-Johnson bout and the Reno fight. Claims include inflated totals, costs for arena work, and doubts about true takings versus reported figures. Mentions figures from Goldfield and Burnt Johnson fights and criticizes Jeffries camp and publicists.
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Australia
Rickard and Jeffries Hold Long Talk in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on July 14 James J Jeffries and promoter Tex Rickard met after Rickard traveled from San Francisco. The talks focused on Jeffries return to boxing with sportwriters predicting a possible Jeffries Johnson rematch contingent on Rickards influence. Jeffries indicated a possible six month return in a statement to the United Press.
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Cal
James J. Jeffries
Tex Rickard
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Richard
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United Press
Johnson Sees Himself in Moving Pictures
New York July 14 Jack Johnson viewed a special film exhibition in Flatbush with his wife, showing his Reno victory over James J. Jeffries. Johnson appeared pleased as his wife chuckled and patted him when punches landed.
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New York
Jack Johnason
James J. Jeffries
Reno
Flatbush
Australian welterweight Ted Wilson to fight Willie Lewis in July
New York dispatch reports Ted Wilson welterweight champion of Australia, who impressed in his American debut by knocking out Jack Clifford in the sixth round, will meet Willie Lewis in a ten round bout on July 26.
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Ywine
Sam
Herger
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Traiter
New York
Ted Wilson
Australia
Jack Clifford
Willie Lewis
New York and Philadelphia Batteriess In Dual Baseball Games
In the National League action summaries various lineups and pitchers are listed for two Philadelphia games. Batteries included Frock and Graham for one side and Beebe Burns Benton Clark Ru for Brooklyn, with Second game details noting McQuillen Dooin Pfeiffer McIntyre Pfeffer Archer and Schettler Moran Cole Brown Kling across matchups.
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Frock
Graham
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Burns
Benton and Clark
Philadelphia
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Dooin
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Pfeffer
Archer
Ghiceko Mia
Schettler and Moran
Cole
Woman Slayer Declares Pleasure At Thompson Death
Mrs. Lillie Wilbrock aged 27 says she was glad she killed Thomas Thompson after he harassed her husband and herself. Thompson died at the hospital following two shots fired by Mrs. Wilbrock last night as police detained the couple in St Louis.
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Lillie Wilbrock
Thomas Thompson
Silas
Willbrook
Thompson
Batteries and lineups listed for two games
The fragment shows team lineups and battery pairings for two games with players Powell Stephens Plank Thomas Reisling Becken dorf Donovan Schmidt White Payne Collins Carrigan Smith Sullivan Arellaneg Kleinow among names. Teams include Philadelphia and Boston with various battery assignments.
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Philadelphia
Powell and Stephens
Plank and
Thomas
Boston
Saga
Smith and Sullivan
Arellaneg and Kleinow
Moving pictures as coaches for athletes say Harvard star
S Lawrence of Harvard, winner of the all round track meet, argues moving pictures surpass traditional coaching. He says cameras can reveal every error, aiding self study and the scientific method in training across sports from track to pole vault, potentially adding inches to records.
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S. Lawrence
Harvard
Tigers Seek Help From Hughey Jennings for Landing Position
The article notes Hughey Jennings of the Tigers was asked to assist in securing a particular position, indicating his involvement and the team's intent to leverage his expertise.
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The
Tigers
English Soldier Wins at Bisley Targets
Bisley England July 14 Shooting ended in the first stage of the king's prize competition. Captain Campbell of the eighth Argylesa won the bronze with a record rifle score of 104 of 105. Sergeant Morris of Canada placed second with 108.
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Argylesa
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Ladies' Mublin Gowns Trimmed at 490 at Myers Dry Goods
A local shopping note announces discounted ladies gowns with embroidery trimming priced at 490 at M Myers Dry Goods Co. The item highlights fashion trims and a store sale in a period shopping column.
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Myers Dry Goods CO
Phillies Acquire Chalmers and Gil In Player Moves
Philadelphia announces the purchase of pitcher Chalmers from Scranton and another pitcher Ericson from Tulsa for the Quakers. Roy Gil, a versatile star from Hi Paso, also joins the roster. Humphreys is loaned to Scranton with McBride to return by September.
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Doyle Veteran Baseball Figure Seeks Umpire Post
New York on July 14 Jack Doyle a former Giants player is named as a candidate for an American League umpire position. He has applied to President Ban Johnson for a place on his staff and the report notes his veteran status.
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Gotch Denies Prat Would Fight Johnson
Fort Dodge report quotes Frank Gotch stating he would not fight Jack Johnson. The wrestling champion says he is satisfied with his small victories and declines to say if he plans to retire from the mat.
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Fort Dodge
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Mid Summer Clearance Sale of Oxfords
Jenkins Shoe Co advertises a mid summer clearance sale featuring oxford shoes. Readable details show discounted prices and limited stock across multiple styles. Customers are urged to act quickly as selection may dwindle.
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Oxfords
Jenkins Shoe
Pittsburg Councilman Sentenced for Graft
Pittsburg May 14 A V Simon former councilman in the graft prosecutions was sentenced by Judge James R B MacParlan to eight months four months for each bribery vote plus a 200 fine. Simon received 425 for a bank depository vote and 81 10 for a street ordinance vote. Appeal to the superior court was halted pending supersedeas bonds. M L Swift former councilman also faced sentence but postponements delayed it.
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Daly
A. V. Simon
James RB. MacParlan
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Simon
M. L. Swift
Nagel Verpish at Sherman Event Report
An item from a historical newspaper notes Nagel Verpish at Sherman with limited readable details. The fragment suggests a local event or occurrence but specifics are not clear in the OCR. Further legible text would identify the exact nature and participants of the event.
Mrs Morse to Ask Taft for Pardoning Her Husband
Washington July 14 Abs Chis W Morse wife of a prisoner at the Atlanta federal penitentiary called at the department of justice to inquire about forms and procedures for applying to the president for executive clemency for her husband who is serving a sentence There was no other detail available.
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Washington
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W. Morse
Federal
Atlanta
Department of Justice
Three Big Forest Fires in Montana Reach Fiery Fronts
Libby Montana July 14 Government foresters depart to battle three wildfires in Leonia Warland and Hipley areas as crews race to contain the blazes and protect surrounding communities.
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Libby
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Leonia
Warland
Hipley
Pennsylvania railroad wage talks end without agreement
Philadelphia July 24 The Pennsylvania railroad wage conference failed to reach a deal. It was announced tonight that the railroad men have left the matter in the hands of a six man committee awaiting further action.
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