Jeffries Crowned Champion After Tough Mill Bout
The ex champion Jeffries remained champion after a grueling match. Several moments suggested he might regain honors, but he was knocked out in the twenty third round.
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
2
Jeffries Wins by Knockout in Heavyweight Bout
J J Jeffries defeats Porse in a heavyweight knockout, with Jeffries at 210 pounds and Corbett noted at 180 pounds. Attendance estimated at 15,000. referee listed as Obarlay White. Porse receives about 11,250. Jeffries about 33,780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Jeffries
Roland
Jefries
Corbett
Pounide
Boatting
Jeffries
Attemdance
Alxnat
Obarlay White
Jeffries Defeats Corbett In Twenty-Three Round Heavyweight Bout
Special to The Post recounts James J. Jeffries’s victory over James J. Corbett at Seaside Sporting Club New York. The match runs twenty-three rounds under Queenberry rules with loud betting, large crowd, and a dramatic late knockout ending Corbett’s bid for the title. Jeffries dominates with steady power while Corbett shows speed and resilience but cannot seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Jeffries
bin Nkitl
Corbett
Jeffries
Quietus
Juffrien
Tonleht
James J. Corbett
Channon White
Dlofen
Thy Duttle
Akill
Girengin
Corbett Speaks After Fight From Greasing Room
In a terse postfight remark Corbett reflects on the bout in his greasing room. He expresses doubt about how the outcome occurred yet feels content with his performance and the punch that ended the match. He notes no desire for retaliation or further action at that moment.
Corbett Favorite at Night of World Championship Talk
A crowded room heard a description of the title for the world lightweight championship. Corbett was the favorite though odds favored two to five. The Pompadour’s reception and the caller’s remarks drew praise while bets and chatter filled the room.
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Corbett
Lefrien
J Lecephett
Corbett Triumph Echoes Through Uneven Crowd
Fragmentary report describes Corbett winning amid faint cheers and noisy vocal reactions from the crowd as observers noted the tense moment and final result.
Draw in Galveston as Smith and Defferari fight to a decisionless night
In Galveston Texas May 11 a twenty round boxing match ended in a draw between Jim Smith and Qookey Defferari. Both fighters matched evenly with Smith throwing more blows while Defferari appeared stronger. Both men drew blood but escaped with no winner in a closely contested bout.
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Jim Smith
Defferari
Galverton
Texas
Qookey Defferari
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Lakeside racing results reveal varied sprint and distance outcomes
In Chicago Lakeside results from May include multiple races from five to two miles with numerous horses such as Monegaius Eypttus Boom rack Luteh Semeeian Microscope and The Elector racing under clear fast conditions. The list covers 2-year-olds geldings and mixed stakes with times and placements across six furlongs to two miles.
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Phidine
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Owensboro
Ben Chance
Crest
Tr Laridhore
Favorites falter at Churchill Downs in afternoon card
Louisville May 11 Favorites fared badly at Churchill Downs as several long shots won races. The fourth and sixth events were captured by distant contenders while chaotic results echoed through the seven furlong and mile divisions.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Etta
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Cox
Bob Daker
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Baseball scores and delays from national leagues
In Pittsburgh wet grounds postponed games as Boston and Cincinnati met in a rain affected day. An old fashioned contest between Cleveland Philadelphia and others produced a mix of hits and errors. American League reports Indianapolis lost to Chicago 1 to 7 while Detroit and Milwaukee results were noted.
Mongolian Pheasant Raising Experiment Report
Dr. G. A. Fadte, president of Colin County National Tank, plans an experiment in raising Mongolian pheasants. Eggs arrived from Pearland and will be incubated. birds will be kept at a ranch for private sporting purposes.
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Texan
G. A. Fadte
Colin County National Tank
Irda
Big Tattle Ranch
Arar
Birda
Tetter No Cure No Pay Drug Claim Notice
A damaged OCR item states a druggist offers refund if Paso Cietmont fails to cure a condition. The text is garbled with errors and unclear product names. The excerpt presents an ad style guarantee with dubious medical claims.
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Tetter
Paso Cietmont
Filly
Canta
Calvert Falls to Palestine in Baseball Showdown
Calvert, Texas hosted Palestine in a ball game yesterday at Take Station. Palestine defeated Calvert with a final score of 19 to X in a high scoring matchup.
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Palestine
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Bay
Refund Offer for Pimples and Freckles Product
An advertiser promises a money refund if Paxo Ointment fails to cure pimples and freckles. The text includes unclear brand names and faulty spelling suggesting a promotional notice or testimonial.
Southern Cotton Spinners Convention Opens In Charlotte
The fourth annual Southern Cotton Spinners' association meeting convened at 19 o'clock in Charlotte led by President J H McAden. Remarks highlighted rising mill activity, foreign trade prospects, and the need for liberal state action, with Theodore Search and Arthur H. Lowe among speakers. The body reports 275 members and a mill value around $600,000,000, closing with a large banquet.
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N. C
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
H. McAdon
China
Theodore Search
Nasootation
Philadelphia
United States
South
Moxt
Arthur H. Lowe
New England
Agezoviation
George Otis Draper
Draper Company
Hopedale
Mass
George B. Hiss
John 20 McAden
J. P. Verdery
Atguala
George B. Hits
Board of Governors
A. P. Rhyme
R. R. Ray
B. B. Willingham
Gold Brick Game Stopped by Federal Authorities
Dallas May 11 Federal authorities took into custody a man charged with attempting to swindle a Forney resident with a so called gold brick and salted mine claim. The suspect posed as a United States officer and carried a seventy three pound brick said to be taken from a supposed mine four miles from Dallas. He claims to be a Chicago traveling man. accomplice arrested in Fort Worth. Detective Romney halted the deal as it neared eight thousand dollars.
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Dallas
Texas
Dalles
Barto
Clalme
Philadelphia
Romney
Swimmlers
Volunteer Firemen Conclude Meet and Award OConnor Cup
The Texas Volunteer Fire Association adjourned at Sherman after a May meeting to plan for May 2001. Mayors Riggins Fielder Sherman Putnam Weatherford Gibbons Paris and Plokatt Waxahachie attended as guests. M G Abernathy Kinney J R Potter F Davenport Ed Kaufmann J T Ellis J J Storey led the officers. Hilleboro won the O Connor cup with a 250 foot run, 148 4 seconds, as a highlight of the gathering.
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Waxahtachie
Texas
Texas Volunteer Fire Association
atSherman
Riggins Fielder
Sherman
Putnam
Weatherford
Gibbons
Paris
Plokatt
Waxahachie
M. G. Abernathy
Mo. Kinney
C. C. Connor
Paria
J. R. Potter
San Marcon
P. F Davenport
Ed Kaufmann
Austin
J.T. Ellis
J. J. Storey
J. Wf. Hancock
Bonham
M. Walker
Luling
Devonport
R. Priednan
Corghuna
Hilleboro
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Through PAZO OINTMENT
Park Medicine Co. of St Louis, Missouri offers PAZO OINTMENT a guaranteed remedy for piles. It promises relief in six days for ordinary cases and fourteen days for severe ones with a single application. If not cured investors are refunded. price 50 cents or 50 cents postage if mailed.
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Guaranteca
Mall
Park Medicine Co
Hracos Wiping at Bravoria Texas May 9
Hragas spreads rapidly as the rate of decline in inches in twenty four hours is reported at Bravoria Brazoria Texas.
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Hracos
Bravoria
Brazoria
Texas
Hragas
Why He Cures Chronic Diseases in Alamo Texas
The speaker claims unique success in treating chronic diseases using a long studied, specific method. He asserts a record of cures and emphasizes personal experience and study since medical college. The narrative centers on confidence in his remedies and progress in practice in Alamo Texas.
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Curat
Alamo
Texas
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