Johnson Plans Jeffries Bout Despite Arbitration Standoff
Ack Johnson says he will fight Jim Jeffries on three weeks notice. He vows to meet Jeffries any year, despite Cole Bronson talks stalling over receipts. In Vancouver hotels refuse Black fighters. Johnson stays flexible, lodging at Dominion hotel after earlier refusals.
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Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
New York
John Johnson
St. Francis
Johnson
Dominion Hotel
George Paris
Manhattans Fall In Four In Independent League Race
The Anonyms moved a game ahead of the leaders by splitting with the Shermans, while the Manhattans dropped four to the Centrals. Deweys and Carriers lost to the E F M s and Federals. Anonyms rolled 937 to top the field with 921 for Deweys. Willey led the Independents with 254. Fuehring was second with 247. Telegraphers beat Mayer Stencils two to five at Pastime alleys. Mayer led individuals with 223.
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Woodruff Signs Kentucky Colonels Contract
Orville Woodruff's new contract increases salary and assigns him to third base for the Colonels this season. New recruit Kunkle will get a trial at first, with position details pending.
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Louisville
Orville Woodruff
Woodruff
Kunkle
Circuit of Auto Tracks to Possible Circuit of Auto Tracks
Work on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway progresses as crews clear the five mile route and prepare for early spring work. Carl G Fisher promotes the track, inspiring others to form a nation wide automobile circuit of tracks similar to the cycle circuit with Indianapolis plans being the most elaborate yet.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis
Carl G. Fisher
United States
Mahmout Fails Topin Managoff In Tight Anderson Bout
In Anderson Indiana Yussiffi Mahmout wrestled Bob Managoff for three minutes without a pin. Mahmout was scheduled to throw Sam Mur barger and Managoff in four minutes and reportedly landed Mur barger at 1444 minutes.
Teach Your Boy to Box Says Jeffries
James J Jeffries urges parents to teach boys boxing to build strength and character. He argues boxing fosters physical health and moral fiber, advising parents to have boys box with neighbors to develop discipline, energy, and endurance for a healthier nation.
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Jeffries
Hell
Dont Wear A Truss Costs You If You Have Come To Me
A nostalgic advertisement claims a book and coupon can cure ruptures without salves. It promises instant relief and asserts credibility by referencing many cured patients. Readers are urged to mail for the cure information and try the method.
Grapefruit League Notes From Spring Training
Multiple city dispatches recount spring training action across Mobile Houston Hot Springs Atlanta West Baden Jacksonville New Orleans Little Rock and New Orleans. Players like Falkenberg Griggs Hofmann Schweitzer and Enright are highlighted amid practice sessions lineups and upcoming games with Browns Reds Athletics and Cardinals teams.
Gum Laundry Ad Offers Family Washing Services
The Gum Laundry advertises family washings and rough dry by the pound with all flat pieces ironed. It lists contact by phone as 1671.
Indianapolis Bowling Delegation Storms Pittsburg Tourney
Indianapolis bowlers arrive in Pittsburg to compete in the American Bowling Congress tourney at Duquesne Gardens. The group includes top city players and two and five man teams with hopes of prize money, while other notes cover officer nominations and prize distributions across five men, doubles and singles events with leaders and high scores reported.
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Chicago
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H. G. Ennis
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Des Moines
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Cleveland
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Fred Ebert
McQuon and Leng
Frank Bruggeman
Sioux City
Archie Wengler
al Eick
Joe Novak
Toledo
al Selbach
Herman Collin
Selbach
Twenty Autos Start Endurance Run To Boston Show
Twenty automobiles began from Columbus Circle at 6:30 a.m. on an endurance run to the Boston automobile show for the Chester I Campbell trophy. First car due in Boston at 6:39 p.m. with the rest arriving at one minute intervals. Drivers and car makes listed in order of start.
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Columbus Circle
Boston
Chester I. Campbell
Haynes
W. HE. Shuttleworth
Acme
A. B. Gardner
Mathewson
A. D. Hall
Franklin
C. 8. Carr
C. S. Carris
Kissel Kar
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Stearns
Guy Vaughn
Knox
A. Dennison
Zust
V. F. Pisani
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Ray McNamara
Atlas
W. H. Beecher
M. W. Batts
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C. S. Rothfuss
Cadillac
L. R. Burns
Cleveland
J. I. Miller
H. A. Street
Lozier
C. E. Force
Maxwell
C. W. Kelsey
Coates-Goshen
D. McRae
Burke May Object to 10 HG Salary in Indianapolis
Jimmy Burke may reject terms offered by the local club after they secured his release from the Colonels. Carr and Burke are expected to reach agreement in St Louis for his return, with no fixed team salary cap for individuals though the club must stay under 4800 per month. Siever has agreed with Montreal, and a battery advance party sails for French Lick Springs March 15. Fed Livingston will not join the party.
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Colonels
James
Carr
Burke
St. Louis
Siever
Montreal
French Lick Springs
Cleveland
Feddy Livingston
Denison Hotel Presents Sunday Dining and Music
The Denison Hotel offers American plan dining in the dining room with Sunday dinners featuring two specialties and live music for guests.
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American Plan
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