McCoy on Corkscrew Punch and Knockout Blows
The boxer explains the corkscrew punch derived from a quarter twist of the wrist, its use against Dan Creedon, and how various blows like the jaw nerve, solar plexus, heart, liver, kidney, and head shots produce knockouts. He recounts trials, crouching tactics, and notable fights with Sharkey, Corbett, and Creedon, noting the nerve’s sensitivity and strategic leverage.
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Dan Creedon
Creedon
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Burn Not Real Champion Johnson Discussion in Ogden
In Ogden Utah on December 28 a letter argues that Burns was not the real champion and that a Black man may become champion, naming James J. Jeffries and Al Kaufmann as key figures while doubting Burns’ status and noting Washingtonian, Jeffries’ stance on training. The piece also mentions ongoing negotiations at the University of Wyanee for Wilhead coach and Vanderbilt’s pursuit in a separate game context.
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Jim Corbett
Carson City
Corbett
Fitz
Ogden
Utah
Burns
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Johnson
al Kaufmann
League to Lend It Port Opens Indianapolis Conference
President Joseph O'Brien of the A A visited Indianapolis to confer with club officials including President Watkins and Sol Meyer. The meeting, described as social but also about internal affairs, aimed to review Sunday Laurnatt and seek support from other league cities. Attendees planned to attend the national commission meeting in Cincinnati on January 4.
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Joseph O'Brien
A. A
Indianapolis
Claypool
O’brien
Watkins
O'Brien
Louisville
Tom Chivington
O Brien
Meyer
Chicago
Carr
Columbus
Eastern League
National Commission
Cincinnati
Donlin Must Quit Otage For Spring Work
New York from Dec 28. Mike Donlin and John McGraw clashed as Donlin asked to be excused from spring practice. McGraw insisted the slugger train with the team. Donlin and wife Mabel Hite left for Pittsburg for a week of Stealing Home engagements and will extend to Cincinnati and Indianapolis, returning by April 1 before the season begins. Donlin has been on road work all winter and spends two hours daily at handball.
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New York
Mike Donlin
John McGraw
Donlin
Marlin
McGraw
Mabel Hite
Pittsburg
Smoky City
Hite
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Mike
Americans Beaten by Army Team in Manila Clash
The All-American baseball squad touring the Orient lost Sunday to Lieut. Johnsons picked army team by 4 to 3. It was the sole defeat for the All-Americans during the tour.
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Manila
Orient
Lieut. Johnson
Army
Roseben Poised to Race at Santa Anita Track
Los Angeles December details state Roseben the sprinting king will race at Santa Anita along with other notable horses from trainer Weir. Plans include shipments of Ben Strome gelding and six others, with Jim Gaffney and a strong sprinter lineup aiming for the Speed handicap.
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Bert E. Collyer
Los Angeles
Cal
Roseben
Santa Anita
Davy Johnson
Weir
Smith
Ben Strome
Jim Gaffney
Frank C. Farrell
Yankees of
New York
Jack Atkin
Chapultepec
Baldwin Track
Tim Sullivan
Richard Croker
Tammany
VARDAMAN SEES TROUBLE IN VICTORY OF JOHNSON
James K. Vardaman former Mississippi governor voices a race biased view after Jack Johnson defeats Tommy Burns. He predicts increased trouble for Black people across the nation, especially the North, and asserts white men face renewed risk of violence in audiences with Black champions.
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Vardaman
Jonson
Tommy Burns
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Larry McLean Assault Arrest in Cincinnati Hotel
Reds catcher Larry McLean was arrested after a dispute in a Sixth Street hotel lobby ended with him beating a small Toledo man. A hotel clerk misstep sparked the confrontation as visiting clerks attended a convention. The incident notes McLean's restraint failed and authorities intervened.
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Cincinnati
Larry McLean
Reds
Sixth Street
Toledo
McLean
Larry
Jack Johnson
Burns Johnson bout breaks record with gate receipts
Sydney report details the BurnsJohnson bout drawing 150000 in gate money, the largest in prize ring history. Promoter Hugh McIntosh plans a JeffriesJohnson bout with a 50000 purse, Jeffries possibly signing after McIntosh sails Jan 2. Johnson pads earnings on vaudeville while Burns recovers from the fight.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Hugh McIntosh
America
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
Jeff
McIntosh
States
London
Bill
Squires
Sam Langford
National Sporting Club
Boxers eye big Jan. 26 bout and possible Langford clash
Al Kaufmann and Jim Barry accept the task of facing Wrestler Dr. Roller in Seattle, with Roller betting $1,000 on himself. If Barry wins, he seeks Sam Langford in a 45 round fight, aiming to erase past defeats to become a heavyweight title contender. The Indianapolis shoot and battery tryouts draw attention as boxing plans unfold.
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Los Angeles
Cal
al Kaufmann
Jim Barry
Roller
Seattle
DePauw University
Baron Long
Barry
Kaufmann
Sam Langford
Chicago
Langford
Weymouth
Jack Johnson
Billy Delaney
Barry and
San Francisco
Indianapolis Battalion
Thirteenth Street
Ashland Avenue
Curtis Armory
Sixteenth Street
Senate Avenue
Robert Tyndall
Whitney
Sergt. Dyer
Bushman
Prayther
Hoffman
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