Buick Stock Car Rule Talk Sparks Speedway Rumor mill
Speed way officials tighten stock car inspections with rumors of banning Buick entries or forcing them to race under Marquette, a Buick controlled factory. Reports note disqualification trends from the May meet and extensive event lineups for Friday and Saturday including 50 mile G. and J. trophy race and Remy Grand Brassard feature.
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Spencer shines as Brewers top Tribe in opener
Milwaukee outfielder Spencer, once deemed not good enough for the Hoosiers, had three hits and sparked the Brewers to a 2 1 victory over Indianapolis. Brewers seek a series sweep as Indiana crippled by injuries and weak team play.
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All Sorts of Opinions About Fight Duration
A Reno Nev. correspondent reports heated speculation on the Jeffries Johnson fight duration. Experts differ from two to thirty rounds with betting prices varying as crowds forecast rapid finishes or extended endurance tests. Johnson aims for early finish while Jeffries camp debates pacing and strategy.
Local fans ride high as Brewers edge past Dougherty defense
Enthusiastic crowds packed the park as Indianapolis managed four hits off Dougherty. Their lone run came in the fifth on a Milligan pass, Graham’s sacrifice, a Milligan steal of third, and Chadbourne’s RBI. The Brewers opened with Spencer’s double and McGann’s single, added another in the seventh on Marshall’s triple and Dougherty’s single. Carr shuffled pitchers from McCarthy to Glaze before pulling Glaze for Oscar Graham after a brief mound appearance.
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Boxing fades in Nashville as promoters quit
Nashville reports boxing is dead due to lack of patronage. Promoters who stayed with the sport have given up, and local backers lament their losses. A local man reportedly invested $15,000. The tonight’s planned bout between Danny Dunn of New York and Earl Denning of Chicago has been canceled.
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Wednesday and Tuesday baseball scores across major leagues
In American Association action Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 2 1 while St Paul routed Toledo 18 3 and Minneapolis defeated Columbus 7 2. Louisville beat Kansas City 5 4. National League games saw Chicago 11 Cincinnati 1 and New York over Philadelphia 9 7. Brooklyn fell to Boston 9 4. Pittsburg beat St Louis 6 4. Chicago topped Detroit 8 5. New York 9 Washington 7. Boston 4 Philadelphia 3. Cleveland 5 St Louis 4. Central League results include Terre Haute 5 South Bend 0 and Evansville 9 Zangsville 6.
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Big Fourth of July Battle to Proceed as Planned
Gov Dickerson says the anticipated big battle on July 4 will occur on schedule with no interference. The statement reinforces confidence that the event will be fair and legitimate.
Jeff May Undergo Operation Today
Reno Nov 29 Disquieting rumors spread about Jeff May health issues including a stomach trouble and a swollen elbow needing immediate operation. Dr W S Porter from Oakland treated Jeffs knee after an earlier injury and would reportedly perform the tap procedure Wednesday.
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Nevada Governor Promises Fair, Clean Fourth of July Fight
Reno June 29 Gov Dickerson asserts Johnson Jeffries and Richards bout in Nevada will be on the level and free from faking. He has investigated the affair since the announcement and says boxing contests are legal under state law. Johnson shows calm humor at Moana while Jeffries trains with utmost seriousness at Jeff’s camp as the two camps prepare for the upcoming bout.
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Louisville Team Wins Golf Honors
The Indianapolis Country club golf team took second place with 17 points on the country club course north of the city. Louisville led with 29 points, while Cincinnati captured third with 10. Each eight man squad listed include Indianapolis Clarence Stanley and others, Louisville Mesars and teammates, and Cincinnati Messrs Sutphin and others.
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Harvard Crew Anticipates Yale Victory After Training
New London Conn June 29 The Harvard crew paddled in light training ahead of the Thames course duel with Yale tomorrow The betting favored Harvard 3 to 2 in the varsity eight and Harvard backers expected triumphs in the varsity four and other events, aiming to duplicate Cornell’s triple win at Poughkeepsie last Saturday.
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Johnson Poised for Jeffries Title Defense Amid Dope Fears
Johnson trains for the looming defense against Jeffries and suspects attempts to dose him. Flanagan likely runs the Johnson corner with serious guards on waters, while Frank Sutton Sig Hart Al Kaufman George Cotton Dave Mills Barney Furey assist. Li Artha’s smile, a brisk shower, and broiled chickens mark a restless camp day.
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Murphy Outpoints Goodman At Muncie
Jerry Murphy of Indianapolis outpointed Danny Goodman of Chicago in a ten round fight at Muncie Indiana last night. Murphy landed many light blows but failed to hurt Goodman while Cooley and Holzhauer provided a spirited scrap and Young Oliver was knocked out by Young Duffy in two rounds.
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Chicago Bettors Gauge Johnson Fight Odds
Chicago bettors focus on the Reno bout with New York fans altering bets. Jim Leary adjusts orders as about 25000 dollars are wagered. Odds list Jeffries at 1 to 2, Johnson 8 to 5, over ten rounds 2 to 1, fifteen rounds even, twenty rounds 7 to 10, and not twenty-five rounds 2 to 1.
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Mother and Son Travel to See Giants Battle
Eddie Henderson of Passaic New Jersey and his mother Mrs John P Henderson travel with Mrs Henry Short of Denver from Chicago to Reno to witness the Jeffries Johnson fight. Mrs Henderson pays for three ringside seats and says the trip will benefit Eddie and reflects on avoiding mollycoddles in the family.
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Fans head to Reno for big fight by special trains
Two special trains depart Chicago tonight carrying several hundred fans for the Reno boxing event. Cars from Detroit and Pittsburg arrived and were added to the trains. Fans will stay on board the train during the trip and return home after the bout.
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Princes Walk With Paupers In Reno Crowd
Reno Nev June 23 Six days to the Johnson Burna 1906 fight draws vast crowds. Johnson weighs near 210 pounds and trains with shadow boxing and rope jumping while public attention runs high and rail traffic strains to bring in visitors. The heavyweight champion plans a lively training for moving picture crews and will perform to a public awaiting his next bout.
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Ohio race circuit opens at Butler fair grounds
Hamilton Ohio June 29 Charles Loeb of Cambridge City Ind will be starting judge at the opening of the Ohio race circuit at the Butler county fair grounds Wednesday afternoon Charles Kennedy of Indianapolis will act as presiding judge
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Jeffries Johnson Fight Details From Reno Ring
Nevada dispatch notes ring completion expected Friday with Jim Corbett and Toy Flanagan officiating. High profile guests including Mrs Rex Beach and Mrs J J Corbett attend as spectators cautious about public access. Betting concentrates around Jeffries as favorite with $250000 house goal and discussions on a second referee ongoing.
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Weaver Shuts Down KC in Six Frames for Louisville Win
Wever racked up 11 strikeouts over six innings as Louisville defeated Kansas City 5 to 4 in a tense game reported from Kansas City.
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Big Man in Rin Berger and Not Corbett
In Reno Jeffries training camp speculation centers on who will be the other top figure in the upcoming bout against Johnson. Sam Berger is favored as a calm, decisive candidate, while Corbett’s reliability is questioned. Choynski and Burns are noted as potential key figures in corner personnel and support roles.
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