Johnson defeats Burns to claim heavyweight title
Jack Johnson, a giant black challenger, defeated Tommy Burns in 14 rounds at Bushcutters’ bay to become the world heavyweight champion. Johnson earned $5,000, Burns $30,000, with Johnson delivering a fierce right uppercut that began the end. Burns showed courage but was overwhelmed by Johnson’s relentless offense and was helped to the count by police.
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Sun
Sydney
Jack Johnson
Giant Black
Tommy Burns
Bushcutters’ Bay
Johnson
Burns
Fighters Speak Career Ends After Johnson Bout
Tommy Burns concedes defeat and retirement after a bout stopped by police. He credits Johnson for the win and admits he was in bad shape. Johnson boasts of dominance and hints at defending the title without racial constraints.
Johnson Dominates Burns in Australasian Boxing Clash
In a brutal contest before 30 000 fans at the big coliseum, Johnson relentlessly battered Burns through fourteen rounds. The dusky champion used feline footwork and savage accuracy to dominate, while Burns showed bravery and resilience despite the decisive defeat. Johnson's triumph drew crowds from across Australasia as he pressed his advantage with relentless, almost panther-like precision.
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Mullins
Anholz
Lang
Bryant
Keating
O’keefe
O’donnell
Burke
Russell
Johnson
Burns
Australia
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Australasia
Ketchel 100 Light to Take on Big Smoke
Grand Rapids Michigan reports Stanley Ketchel the world middleweight champion now seeking heavyweight honors commented after Burns Johnson fight that he may meet Johnson for the title if his manager arranges it He would prefer better height and weight comparison and expected Burns to win the bout despite the surprising result.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Stanley Ketchel
Burns-Johnson
Johnson
Burns
San Francisco
Joe O'Connor
Daley Defeats Clarke in 15-Round Columbus Bout
In a fierce Christmas afternoon clash at McCann's hall Columbus locals Jack Daley and Kid Clarke fought 15 rounds. Daley led the action with a sharp attack to the end while Clarke endured punishment, hanging tough like an old timer.
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Columbus
Jack Daley
Kid Clarke
McCann's Hall
Christmas
Daley
Clarke
Dorando Pietri Wins Exhibition Relay in Fall River
Dorando Pietri of Italy won a 2 1 2 mile exhibition relay at Fall River athletics grounds yesterday. Floyd Doughty of Providence and Samuel Myers of Cambridge finished a half lap behind with a time of 1 04 18 compared to Pietri's 1 03 39.
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Dorando
Fall River
Mass
This City
Yeaterday
Dorando Pietri
Floyd Doughty
Proidence
Samuel Myers
Cambridge
Doughty Myers
Kid McCoy and Tod Sloane Dazzle Paris Society
Paris dispatch reports Kid McCoy and Tod Sloane drawing attention among pugilists and aristocrats. McCoy plans to buy a flying machine after the Grand Prix shift to airship contests at Nice with Sloane piloting. McCoy mentors French hopeful Moreau while keeping boxing ties and seeking prizes in the new aviation arena.
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Paris
Kid McCoy
Tod Sloane
McCoy
Sloane
Nice
Ted Sloane
Moreau
Johnson Beats Burns In Sydney World Championship Fight
Referee Hugh MclIntosh stopped the bout as police halted action. Jack Johnson defeats Tommy Burns before about 20,000 spectators in Sydney Australia, winning the world championship purse. Burns receives 30000 dollars while Johnson gains 35000. Betting favored Johnson two to one. The bid was for twenty scheduled rounds.
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Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Johnson
Hugh MclIntosh
Sydney
Australia
Burns
No Extra Session Delays Louisiana Racing Restore Bid
Governor Sanders announced there will be no extra session of the Louisiana legislature, saying no necessity and the public welfare do not require it, despite a mass meeting of business men planned for Monday to petition for restoring racing in New Orleans. The decision ends hopes for an immediate legislative action.
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New Orleans
Sanders
Louisiana
Detroit learns Burns loss to Johnson shocks hometown fans
DETROIT on December 26 reports the city’s home town of Tommy Burns stunned by his defeat to Jack Johnson. Runners had bet heavily on Burns at 2 to 1, with few taking Johnson, and locals needed hours to grasp the news of the upset.
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Luck
Detroit
Mich
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Terry Martin Triumphs In 15 Round Match
In Baltimore yesterday afternoon at the Monumental Athletic Club Terry Martin outclassed Eddie Chambers in a rattling 15 round bout. Martin showed superior skill while Chambers fought hard and stayed the full distance despite taking a tough beating.
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Quaker City
Terry Martin
Eddie Chambers
Monumental Athletic Club
Martin
Chambers
Bowling League Resumes Play After Christmas Break
City bowling tourney restarts Saturday night with six five man teams led by the Navajos. The Rose Georgs and twelve individuals join the schedule with events for five man teams at 7 P M two man teams at 9 15 P M and individuals at 10 15 P M and 10 50 P M. Winners will be crowned after next Saturday night finals.
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Navajos
L. Gruner
Washingtons
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Models
H. S. McMichael
Crescents No
E. H. Meyer
Indianapolis Abbatoir Co
H. F. Woesner
Imperials
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Rose-Georg
Hechinger
Pore
Prange-Prange
Ostermeyer-Ostermeyer
Mesker-Cottom
Berner-Quill
H. J. Pope
W. F. O'Brien
George Rose
Joe Kebler
Clyde Mitchell
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One More Fight Nelsons Part in Fight Arena
New York reports James J. Corbett quotes Nelson declaring I will fight but one more bout for the title. He plans two four round matches between Murphy and Thompson and McFarland and Welch to determine the challenger, followed by a 45 round final before he defends the championship.
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New York
Australia
Murphy
Thompson
McFarland
Welch
Bettter
Treubel punished for rough riding at Santa Anita
Santa Anita stewards fined jockey Treubel five hundred dollars and suspended him for 30 days after the Santa Anita handicap. The punishment followed an incident at the start when Treubel moved from the outside, causing a jam that eliminated two horses and impeded two others while riding Stanley Fay.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Anita
Treubel
Stanley Fay
Pittsburg Welterweight Mickey Gannon Loses to Paddy Sullivan
In Philadelphia at the National Athletic Club Mickey Gannon of Pittsburg met New York’s Paddy Sullivan in a six round bout. After six rounds Sullivan delivered a decisive victory as Gannon was defeated.
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Philadelphia
Mickey Gannon
Pittsburg
Paddy Sullivan
New York
National Athletic Club
Mickey
Denver School Champion Triumphs In Muddy Championship
In the national high school final Longmont High School of Colorado defeated Englewood High School of Chicago 13 to 0. The field was ankle deep with mud and slush as the teams played for the United States title.
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Denver
Col
United States
Longmont High School
Longmont
Englewood
Chicago
Watkins to Attend Meeting for Baseball Trade Talks
President Watkins of the Indianapolis baseball club will travel to Chicago Monday to join A A moguls meetings with Secretary Treasurer Sol Meyer and possibly Manager Charles Carr to discuss a trade for Outfielder Tip O Neill. Directors meet Tuesday morning and the association in the afternoon with business on internal affairs and Ladies Day policy debated. The group will also consider turnstile installation and will join Eastern league magnates in Cincinnati January 4 to push concessions from the National commission.
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Sol Meyer
Charles Carr
Mike Cantillon
Minneapolis
Tip O'Neil
Indianapolis
Association
A. A
Eastern League
National Commission
Cincinnati
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