Irony fears riot as Jeffries Johnson set July arena clash
San Francisco dispatch reports Jack Johnson fearing a race riot at the July 4 heavyweight title fight with Jeffries. Johnson sought protection from police after discussions with Chief Martin, while promoter Tex Rickard reserves seating for thousands of Black spectators. Betting on the bout runs high with Johnson and Jeffries both drawing international money and varied sentiment across regions.
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Braves hand Sidney brutal 5-0 and 6-4 losses
In a Sunday doubleheader at Pioneer Park the Braves crushed Sidney 6-4 after a 5-0 shutout. Rusty pitched well for Sidney with support lapsing at critical moments while Ferry struggled early. The Cheyenne and Hartnett led the Braves with timely hits and strong defense as Sidneys errors piled up.
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