Willard Johnson bout sparks debate on age and race
The article revisits the famous Willard versus Johnson heavyweight fight planned for Juarez in March, discussing age, training, and the era's racial tensions. It recalls past champions like Corbett and Jeffries and reflects on public expectations and framing of athletic prowess.
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Willard-Johnson
Juarez
Witz
F. Corbett
Dhones
Jeffries
Syouth
Ted Hood
Bringing Up Father: Mevens Ball Race and Crown Talk
The column recounts an eccentric Mevens stage scene with Mayor Wolgast and candidates for the middleweight crown. Names like Frank BS, Jack Tubase, and Eddie McGporty surface amid a lively but fragmentary review of bouts, lines, and theater chatter from the uproarious show.
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Ad Wolguixt
Mevens
Freddie Welk
Hin Garbett
Fries Racine
Mile
Eddie
Aurely Yun
Jack Tubase
Father Wald
Comanches Triumph In Narrow Victory Over Font Suburbs
Comanches grab a hard fought win as Comenerehon defeat Font Sqomren five points in a tense Monday matchup. Gunter leads with sharp play while the team eyes a rematch against Turner, hoping for a spring contest.
Mandot versus Shugrue bout set for March twenty second
Lightweight clash booked in New York between Mandot and Shugrue. The pairing, announced Monday night, centers on a March 22 show with both fighters expected to weigh in and enter the ring as featured suspects in the event.
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Craos
Tata Pah
Joe Minat
Shugrue
New York
Fae
Mills Tenpinners Defeat Samsco Five in Close Series
Mills Engraving Company pivoted to victory as captain Roy Reeder led the losing side with 445, while W A Merzie claimed the high total 540 and single 208 for the winners. Harry Mills contributed 500. Emi Ehnendorft 510 and Dirk Wittenrinder 502 aided Samsco. The match featured three tight games and notable substitutions including Charles Girauden for Mills.
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Munday
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Samseo
Bey
Atile
Inh
Tocal
Bowie Ghemiplonsip
Allyer
Charlie Newnan
Lovecore
Charlie
Hin
Lou Reeder
Mills Engraving Company
Frank Ruler
Wrestlurf
Harry Mills
Charles Girauden
Roy Reeder
Loiller
W. A. Merzie
Emi Ehnendorft
Dirk Wittenenrider
Revenge Match At Grom Alleys Promises Feud
Tuwwan’s Ress seeks payback after a narrow defeat to Porters Warriors in a tense Sunday bowling session. The Bears and Twespe clash moodily as both sides vow victory, aiming for an early rematch date amid ongoing rivalry between local teams and players.
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Tuwwan
Ress
Vellien Mintels
Poe
Fragmentary historic note with mixed names and garbled text
A garbled OCR fragment mentions several names and phrases but lacks coherent structure or clear event. It references individuals like Ava Hewells and Ay, plus scattered terms such as Monday and Welsh, offering no verifiable action or outcome.
Dead heats highlight YM senior class event
Two Gerd Wests led a strong field in the YM Senior Class meet as a dead heat progressed to a final run-off. Clarke’s team edged Lagan’s, Hall’s squad outscored Banks by one, with lineups listed for both sides and coaches named in the post event notes.
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Gerd Wests
Reece
Ranke
Chew
Wight
Logi
Care
Gidder
Bushs
Lear
Chirke
Clarke
Lagan
Hall
Tea
Banks
Stai Lean
W. E. Warren
A. van Dosen
O & Fuester
Itochelle
Millay Argard
Joan
A. Renning
Oswald
Conrad
Edmond Stein
Arthur Fried
Susenh Graham
J. A. Tellana
Lester Sunes
Larke
Veuni
C. Causes
Ren. Gebhardt
George Brinklow
Hyman Goldberg
Edward Hoffman
Hour
Jones
John
TWO GAMES TONIGHT IN SUNDAY SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The Sunday School Basketball League stages semi final games at the YM C A tonight with Calvary Baptists leading the American League and Government Hill Methodists close behind. The first game at 3 features Calvary versus Government Hill while the second National League clash has Kinley Avenue Methodist meeting Central Christian. Officials Charles Causey and Richard Barrett will oversee.
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Calvary Baptists
Government Hill Methodists
Calvary
Nay “Ing
Government Mill Five
Nationa
Kinley Avene Methodist
Central Christian
Charles Causey
Fala
Richard Barrett
Kaa sen wins Nome dog race in 3 mile run
In Nome Alaska on February 16 G Kaa sen with Miss Rowena led the dog sled team to victory in the Mooke Burden Handicap race over three miles as 24 teams contended under clear skies and 20 below zero. Solomon finished behind Name to and the field included 270 dogs driven with loads in a stiff chase that tested both team and musher.
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Nome
Alaskin
G. Kaasen
Kassen
Fashion ad lists discount pants and tailor services
An ad fragment advertises pants priced seven eight nine and ten dollars with sales of three eighty eight seventy six and five dollars. It mentions exclusive tailoring services at That's Tailors room 426 Moore Rathfive on fourth tiace Ady.
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Moore Rathifive
Ady
Cleveland Indians to Arrive February Twenty Eighth
An assorted, garbled pre-season note discusses the Cleveland Indians traveling arrangements for late February. It mentions readiness for spring training, potential contracts, and plans at a venue named Park. The text includes scattered names and dates but is largely obscured.
Extradition Sought for Johnson Cingagu in Mann Act Case
U S District Attorney Charles J Clyne announced that Johnson Cingagu, a fugitive linked to a Mann Act violation and charged with conspiracy, will be extradited from Juarez to Chicago. He cautioned the suspect could flee again to Europe but vowed swift action through federal authorities.
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Jaeck Sohngun
Henogeu Bughiss
Muruyefter
Yun
Federal
Chicago
Charles J. Clyne
United States
Supreme Court
Clyne
Tunnson
Cinestid
Juare
Mexico
Europe
Girls' Teams Battle In Low-Scoring Victory
The gui s ue prayeur vaxet ball team beat Turner sextet 20 to 13 on Monday. Independents led after the second period as tone of the game remained tight. Lineups include Vallepo Muegga Eberhardt Rosey Roseman Stucke Wa Buckle Golds Mucgge Hammond Koester with Judmaier ref and 20 minute halves.
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Gui -Sueprayeur Vaxet
Turner Sextet
Eoi
Independents
Thomas Girls
Turner-Y. M.C. A
Turney Hall
Turner
P Vallepo
Buckle
Aliss
Golds
Mucgge
Hammond
Koester
Judmaier
Malves
Roemer's Team Triumphs In Tight Vernon Basketball Battle
Vernon Thoumer's squad edged Arthur Lancaster's five in a Monday night clash 31 to 31 as the second half brought a late rally. Key scoring came from Jackson and Wren with several baskets, while Reed and Lele aided the offense amid a rough, error filled contest.
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Vernon Thoumer
Arthur Lancaster
Reentor
Alvin Lele
Jackson
Khor
Louk
Shire
Uni Wits
Wren
PBR
Red Caps Organize For Avesta Red Team In League
Organizers led by manager Zoe Alepad announced plans for Avesta Red to meet in independent baseball circles. The team will field a lineup next week and seek challengers. Interested clubs should contact Crockatt 5400 to arrange a contest.
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Zoe Alepad
Viesday Aaienings
Cireles
Chilenat
Crockatt
Junior A Five Wins Turbulent Tone 4
A brief report notes a junior team achieving five wins with a rugged play tone. The item emphasizes resilience and competitive edge in recent matchups. No specific teams or dates are clearly identified in the readable text.
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