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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
14
President Charles W. Murphy and associates acquired the Chicago National League club park at Polk and Lincoln streets. The new owners plan a substantial remodeling program and invest a large sum to upgrade the facility.
New York report analyzes the heights and weights of past boxing champions. It notes Tommy Burns at five eight and 182 pounds as potentially the shortest heavyweight champion if Johnson wins, while Johnson would set a height record. It contrasts Fitzsimmons as a 6 foot 1 inch light heavyweight and Jeffries near 6 foot 2 with heavy weights, and recounts Corbett, Sullivan, and others with their statures and claims.
James J. Jeffries former heavyweight champion states he will re enter the ring if Johnson defeats Tommy Burns in Australia and he would challenge for the belt. He says the winner of Burns Johnson would be offered a championship match here, but he will not permit the belt to go to Johnson.
Special to the Indianapolis Sun. Tommy Burns signaled willingness to fight the Kaufman Barry winner in reply to a challenge. The Jeffries Athletic Club reported the cablegram stating Burns will consider offering, suggesting his earlier claim of a year out from fighting is not being taken seriously by promoters.
Roger Bresnahan, manager of the St Louis Nationals, met with local magnates in Little Rock about leasing the park as spring training grounds. He expects to bring a 35 man squad to train here starting in March for about a month before returning to St Louis.
Two 18 year old fighters Alexina Caron and Clara Frennier clashed in a skin tight glove bout for a $100 purse at Wan dendon Men’s club. Caron led after a ninth round surge and won the decision as both were covered in blood amid police investigation.
Chicago December report says Packey McFarland, manager Harry Gilmore Jr., and trainer Kinneally depart for Los Angeles. He fights Fighting Dick Hyland in a ten round bout before Tom McCurey’s Pacific A. C. on January 35, aiming to stay sharp for a possible match with Fred Welsh or Bat Nelson. McFarland seeks a title shot by compelling Dane champion to accept a bout.
The Pawnees and the Tish-I-Mingos swept to wins over the Iroquois and the Navajos in Pere Marquette league play. Mackinaws and Mohawks were shut out 2-0, while Seminoles and Cheyennes each fell in straight set results.
New Orleans reports Cyclone Johnny Thompson will box Lex Young Corbett in a 25 round match on January 14. The bout is scheduled at an evening card, adding a high profile attraction to the boxing lineup.
Alfred Shrubb arrives in New York to adjust the Marathon date with Tom Longboat for January 4. He will race a 12 mile relay against three top middle distance runners on January 9, with public involvement in selecting the trio.
A listing of race picks across two meets with top choices in each of six races at Oakland and LA. Bets highlight Berry Maid as most probable winner at Oakland and Jane Swift at Los Angeles, with a note to rent Santa Claus costumes at 245 North Delaware Street.
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