Johnson Declines Jeffries Fight as Johnson Says Jeffries Is Too Old
NEW YORK May 27 Jack Johnson states he will not fight Jim Jeffries citing Jeffries age and fatness. The speech came at Hurtig Lemon's music hall where Johnson appeared during a box party. In Toledo Indiana beat the Hens 9 to 4 as Graham’s pitching dominates the game with McLurdy and Robinson failing to hit.
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Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Yesterday
Yesterday's results across American Association, American League, National League, and Central League show multiple games with rain affecting several scheduled contests. In Memphis, Paul Cobb, Ty Cobb's younger brother, was released for the third time this season after a ten day tryout, with his eye condition leaving retirement as a possible outcome.
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Denison Hotel Dining Room Opens With Music Sunday
American plan dining room at Denison Hotel offers Sunday inners a specialty and music. THO. GEM LAUNDRY advertises family washings rough dry by the pound with all flat pieces ironed, inviting trial.
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Pennant to be unfurled June third at Washington Park
On June 3 Washington park hosts flag day as the $100 pennant flag, symbolizing the American association championship, is unfurled and will fly from center field for the season. President Joe OBrien and Mayor Mack Walter will participate with Gov. Marshall invited. Kansas City visits Indianapolis for the game slated in the afternoon with ceremonies preceding.
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Pommeron Balloon Distance Record May Be Broken
A large balloon contest at the Speedway June 5 draws famed aeronauts including A Holland Forbes and Clifford Harmon. Carl G Fisher offers a trophy for longest flight as pilots from St Louis Cleveland and New York prepare for the national aero meet and Indianapolis Motor Speedway openness.
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Johnson to Fight Kaufman in Colma on July 5
New York May 27 Jack Johnson will fight Al Kaufman at Colma on July 5. Promoter Jimmy Coffroth will handle the bout replacing Char lie Lecarl who bids millions for stars. Johnson demands a $10 000 guarantee for his end and two rounds or more. Coffroth is likely to accept but may balk at a large guarantee.
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Wrestlers Ready for Contests at Empire Theater Tonight
Two bouts loom as Jack Rogers faces Charles Olson in a main event while Leo Pardello takes on Kara Osman the Turk. Olson seeks advantage after a defeat to Gotch Monday in Omaha. Spectators expect the Osman Pardello bout to deliver spectacular scraps on the mat.
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Sullivan and Whitney Box 20 Rounds 10 Draw
San Francisco report for May 27 notes Mike Sullivan of Boston and Kyle Whitney fought twenty rounds to a draw. Sullivan outboxed Whitney but was knocked down in the nineteenth round.
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Wagner Beats Kelly in Ten Round Sharkey Club Bout
New York May 27 Joe Wagner defeated Farmer Kelly over ten rounds at the Sharkey A C. Kelly stood in for Johnny Daly who canceled due to his mother-in-law's death.
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Derby Shock Hits Pittsburgh Actresses Heartbreak
In Pittsburgh a stage performer, Mrs. Daniel O Neill, known as Healy, mourns the Derby loss of Sir Martin. She recalls a letter from Dan predicting victory and recounts weight worries and heartbreak, hoping her husband was not hurt as Sir Martin faltered in the great race.
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Cross and Erne Set for 135-Pound Fight at Fairmont Club
New York May 27. A ten round bout at the Fairmont club tomorrow night features Leach Cross versus Young Erne. Both camps report readiness and expect a hard contest as both weigh in at 135 pounds.
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Today's Games in Major Leagues and Minor Leagues
The schedule lists American Association matchups including Indianapolis versus Toledo Louisville versus Columbus Minneapolis versus Milwaukee St Paul versus Kansas City Cincinnati versus Philadelphia Pittsburg versus Boston Chicago versus Brooklyn St Louis versus New York Boston versus Detroit Cleveland versus St Louis in central league South Bend versus Terre Haute Dayton versus Zanesville Fort Wayne versus Wheeling Grand Rapids versus Evansville with numerous cross league fixtures.
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Dougherty seeks ten round 115-pound bout and card options
New York May 27 report says Jack Dougherty aims to stage a 115 pound ten round bout between Charley Goldman and Phil McGovern ringside. He also plans to pair Johnny Glover with Brannagan and Ziringer of Pittsburgh. Dougherty will meet McGovern at 2 tomorrow to discuss terms.
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Lewis Wins World Welterweight Title Bout in London
American welterweight Willie Lewis knocked out Andrea Jeptha the English champion in the third round to claim the world welterweight title in London last night.
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St Paul Triumphs In Extra Innings Over KC
In Kansas City yesterday St Paul won in the twelfth inning after two hits and a stolen base. The game featured a pitchers duel between Hall and Swann making the decisive plays in the extra frame.
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