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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
8
OCR fragment mentions death and belt related to loans and large sums of money. No clear names, dates, or places available. Readable portion suggests a financial dispute or crime note but lacks specifics to identify entities or actions.
A year after Jack Johnson won the heavyweight title by defeating Jim Jeffries public protests over racially charged exhibit films reviled him before viewers warmed. Johnson is slated to meet Jim Flynn with expectations he will win easily though a counter punch could challenge him. If victorious Johnson may consider retirement while debates over a white hope linger.
Las Vegas New Mexico June 26 Jack evidently does not a battle from Jim Flynn the Pueblo when they meet in their championship fight on July 4 for the 20 championshi fight. He said he would go along with Flynn to see how good he is and bets Jim will be there when the bell rings for the sixteenth round.
Hugh McIntosh, Australian promoter, offers to stage a heavyweight bout in Australia within a year between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford. Johnson weighing about 215 pounds reportedly, with talk of a July showdown and possible world title implications. Johnson has not decided whether to accept.
Daly City officials denied a permit for a July 4 featherweight bout featuring Abe Attell with Jimmy Coffroth and their manager. The dispute centers on arrangements and a published report alleging a fixed outcome. Attell’s camp and Murphy pressed for a two round show amid local objections.
Governor Mc announces he could not prevent county officials from taking action to permit a fight. The statement comes as Las Vegas reports on county powers and potential gambling considerations.
After the opening of Harry D Edwards Olympia club the capacity crowd enjoys a new boxing lineup. The directors plan 8 15 start each night with contests scheduled and patrons advised to arrive early for the bouts including McCabe Holt Kelly Howell Willis Harris O'Brien and Ma.
Promoter remarks from a few days ago highlight Wolgast stating that Young Jack OBrien is faster than Gibbons. The exchange notes OBrien’s flash and punching power, with comments on Remaverdt’s early trouble and the rounds that followed.
Camden residents report church services at Bons Avenue Baptist and St. John A. M. E. Zion Chapel, with De J. T. Pruniy leading worship and Rev. J. Smith visiting from Philadelphia. Local illness, social visits, and children's day events populate a busy week in the community.
Real estate notices list multiple two and three story homes for sale or rent across Montrose Reed Felton Powelton and Fawn streets with six to eight rooms and baths. Prices cited range from 2500 to 1075 with some properties offering terrace features and electric lighting.
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