Johnson Faces Boxing Choices in Global Showdowns
The piece traces Jack Johnson's public stance on opponents Sam McVea Jim Flynn and Jim Corbett, noting his demand for a $30 000 price and his willingness to fight varied contenders in Paris Sydney or Nevada. It also describes Johnson's shifting plans, New York ban reactions, and his declared resolve to box or challenge authorities.
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Sam McVea
Jim Flynn
Jim Corbett
Jack Johnson
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Corbett
England
America
Notralia
McIntosh
McVea
Tar
Sydney
Paris
Jim Hackenschmidt
Flynn
Gorilla McVea
Nevada
al Palzer
Palzer
New York
O'Neil
All Gradates of Chicago Cubs Sioux Victors At Turner Hall
Sioux basketball defeated the Turners 28 to 12 at Turner hall gymnasium in a City league game. Snyder and Eggleston starred for Sioux while Brown stood out for the Turners. Eagleson and Leitner noted among others. Halves ran 15 and 20 minutes.
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Sioux
Turners
Turner Hall Gymnasium
Snyder
Eggleston
Brown
Bellew
Martin
University of Texas
San Antonio
Morris Block announces new cigar store on East Houston
In gratitude to San Antonio shoppers, Morris Block proclaims the opening of his new store at 237 East Houston Street after years at Alamo Plaza. He pledges to maintain top stock of cigars cigarettes and tobacco and to offer a meeting lounge for patrons.
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San Antonio
East Houston Street
Grappler
Berg
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
St Louis Disliked by Ball Players for Bad Vibes
A SPECIAL TO THE LIGHT notes that many big league players avoid St Louis due to intense crowds and rabid fans. The piece argues St Louis is a good baseball city yet its fervor can be a bane to players and magnates alike.
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Monty
New York
St. Louis
St. Louis fans blamed for rushing baseball talent
The piece surveys St. Louis sports culture, naming former local players thriving in major leagues and criticizing fan impatience. It notes many ex-St. Louisans in both leagues and argues fan pressure hinders managers. It also highlights Chicago’s success at developing players into managers and lists six ex-Cubs who will manage in 1912.
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St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Jimmy Callahan
White Sox
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Bill Dahlen
Brooklyn
Harry Wolverton
New York Yankees
Johnny Kling
Boston Nationals
Frank Chance
Cubs
Chance
Dahlen
Callahan
Washington
Cincinnati Reds
Wolverton
Kling
Boston
Goodyear No Rim Cut Tires Win High Marks From Car Makers
Goodyear reports 127 leading motor car makers contract this year for No Rim Cut tires, with 800000 tested and 500 percent demand rise in two years. The tires are oversize by about 16.7 percent and claim to reduce rim cuts and tire bills, selling at no higher price than standard tires.
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Goodyear
Pink tea marks opening of new social club HQ
Society event in baseball circles with President Morris Black presiding at his ball emporium. The pink tea drew a classy crowd as the headquarters at 287 East Street formally opened with notable éclat.
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Pink Tea 5
Morris Black
287 East Street
Real Test for McCoy in Cirque de Paris February 19
Paris report notes Kid McCoy former middleweight champ back in action as light heavyweight. He will face Frank Moran Pittsburg heavyweight in a 20 round bout at Cirque de Paris on February 19. McCoy says French atmosphere suits him and he can fight better abroad.
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McCoy
Paris
Kid McCoy
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Cirque de Paris
Morgnant Weae
Ae Smith
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