Johnson Trains On New Route To Test Wind Strength
San Francisco May 16 Johnson says his two month training plan includes safe driving and brisk rides. The fighter, loaned a fast pace car by a friend, will travel three times weekly along park boulevards. He insists his wind is strong and will be tested on a 12 mile circuit to prove endurance.
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San Francisco
Tom Rickard
Jack Johnson
Little Dimk
Johnson
Jack Wan
Mr. Rickard
Tex
Barney Porey
Leshane
and Johnson
Hilla
Tex Rickard 18 Referee Fight Tussle
San Prange May 18 details show Tex Rickard 18 as referee in a dispute among promoters and managers over a boxing arrangement. A compromise was sought after heated remarks and taunting exchanges. The scene included insults and a challenge to box three rounds with a monetary bet.
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San Prange
Tex Bas Aid
Lohnsan
Ino Actepitar
Diller
Berger
Jefffriva
Jobaron
Johnson
Mechanician Jack Tower Likely To Recover
New York May 16 Jack Tower the mechanician injured at the Brighton Beach twenty four hour automobile race will probably recover hospital surgeons said Today he suffered a fractured leg and internal injuries but is improving Attendance figures show the race drew over thirty thousand paid admissions with more than three thousand cars inside the grounds The financial success promises another around the clock contest this month
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New York
Jack Tower
Brighton Beach
Tate
Boy Struck by Ball in Baseball Accident Dying
A 16 year old grammar school athlete, Rimmer Hich, was struck on the head by a batted ball yesterday afternoon and died after being taken to Swedish Hospital. The incident occurred during a game as his companions fled in fear. A patrolman delivered him to the hospital.
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Hward
New York
Egaton
Rimmer Hich
Ing Fowe
Sante
Rich
Baseball scores and standings mixed from leagues
National League and American League results show scattered scores by team including Philadelphia Detroit New York Chicago and St Louis with rain interruptions and postponed games. American Association notes games postponed by rain among Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Milwaukee and St Paul with scattered runs.
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Seeesbee Clactnnatl
Brooklyn
Lotis
New York
Chicago
Renee
Philadelphia
Detroit
Chidiena
Piss Cies
St. Louis Thers
Western Tacna
Bas Mascot Picks Big NWGRO To Win
Boston readers learn Migs Helen Toohey of Winthrop a one year old mascot and daughter of George Toohey trains boxing fans. She picked Johnson to beat Jeffries and even noted Corbett Sullivan Hackenschmitt Kilrain. Her father claims she never picks a loser and she found Jeffries looked mad.
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Boston
Mass
Helen Toohey
Winthrop
Nelson
Johnson
Jeffries
Helen
George Toohex
Gaus
Corbett
Sullivan
Hackenschmitt
Kilrain
Keeler Rejoins Giants On Western Trip
Willie Keeler returns to major league action with the Giants on a western tour, reuniting with old partner Jobin McGraw. Experts hail him as one of the most scientific hitters in the game, noting his long major league career and strong club connections.
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Willie Keeler
Lave
Jobin McGraw
Giants
Keeler
He Gant
Willie
MeAhraw
Cheyenne Gema to Face Indians in Opening Friday
Fans from Laramie plan to travel to Pioneer Park for Cheyenne’s opening game against the Indians. Manager Ira Bidwell promises a strong, fast team and a favorable reception for local baseball. Bidwell funds a top lineup and urges community support to sustain Cheyenne baseball. The local market expects Cheyenne to host one of the region’s best independent clubs.
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George Ti. Sykes
Laramie
Gema
Indians
Pioneer Park
Cheyenne
Rome
Braves
Ira Bidwell
Cheretine
Intermountain
Bidwell
Signa
Unifke
Cheyenng
Training camp notices from Jets and Johnson
Fragmentary press notices reference a training camp headed by Jets and Johnson. Details are unclear due to legibility but suggest organizational updates related to team or facility preparations. No explicit outcomes or dates are readable.
Johnson Defeats Langford in Title Bout as Dragoon Edges Bare Cat
In a fierce ten round effort Johnson outboxed Langford, outweighing him by at least five pounds in parts of the bout. Langford showed resilience, hitting the canvas in the 12th before rallying, but Johnson secured the decision he earned.
Fishing Tackle at Cost- Blais
Local news brief notes CosT- Blais at 208 West 17th Street selling fishing gear. Store advertised bargains and new tackle arrivals as part of daily shopping updates.
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BLAIS
Rishing
Cosy Ellis
W. 17Th St
Avacell Braglie bout sparks Keefe hall talk
The article praises a young boxer named Avacell in a bout with Braglie at Keefe hall last Friday, noting his rapid punch, footwork, and potential. It states he has fought only five times, with four wins and one draw against a heavier opponent from the Ninth Cavalry, and predicts he could compete with top western boxers if guided by a skilled trainer. Peterson is described as a diligent, respectable young man with a bright future in boxing.
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Les Chan
Jeff
Jeff Ara
Johnson
Jett Han
Johneot
Boston
S§anrabogferd
Sanity Ferguson
Joe Jeanelle
Portland
Tiere Tsa Pos- Eiqitly
Het Johnston
Langford
Bear Cat
Sam
Sam Langford
Big Sandy Ferguson
Beaton
Sandy
Ferguson
Alex McLean
Chelsea
Peterson
Braglie
Keefe Hall
Wisdraw
Giles
Cavalry
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L. Murray
Mgr
Rock Springs
W. 16Th St
Billy Keeler
Hig West Press
Jtetiries
Natin
Konetchy Drinks
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta, Ga
Coca-Cola
Gleason Mercantile CO
Kelley Mercantile CO
J.H. Rouse
Prop
Bign
Sherman Co
Andy E. Roedel
Hexall Store
West
Knight’s
W. 10Th Street
Cheyennd
A.bovee
Thames Street
Olor
Texas
Wyoming
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