Jeffs Fight Plan Rumors Stir Boxing Rivalry
New York April 1 reports James J Jeffries may fight Jack Johnson after managers and promoters push a match in Forty second Street theaters. Talks mention a purse near 76 percent to the champion with a date not before November, while combined show plans and hotel discussions hint at rival arrangements and cautious press coverage.
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Johnson
Eatrical
Peerern
Pugiliate
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Football Committee Makes Few Changes to Scoring Rules
The football rules committee kept most standards intact for the season while reducing field goal points from four to three and clarifying penalties when multiple infractions occur on the same down. The changes aim to offset touchdowns and maintain balance, though some fear it invites rule bending and undermines a clean game.
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Gay
Annual Seattle Gymnastic Meet Set for Saturday
The tenth annual Seattle gymnastic exhibition will feature over 156 athletes at Moore Theatre. Noted gymnasts Harth, Hoffer, and Hardt headline, with events ranging from dumbbells to apparatus. Tickets run from 25 cents to 1.50, and advance seats are selling quickly.
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Harth
Wis
St. Louis
Hoffer
Hardt
Saattie
Moore
Ocean to Ocean purse raised and posted for auto race
The New York to Seattle auto contest gains full sanction from the American Automobile Association the Manufacturers' Association approves the event will start in New York City on June 2 and finish in Seattle. A French athlete about 30 years old is noted for his speed and fitness.
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Newark
Seattle
York
Manufacturers’ Association
Thia
New York City
A.-P
Ewing Opes
William H. Taft
Shepherd's
Draw in Troy as Marto and Smith Fight Ten Rounds
Johnny Marto of New York and Cy Smith of Jersey City battled to a ten round draw in Troy New York on Tuesday night. Spectators at the McCross match jeered Leach Cross while cheering for Puckey. Plans germinate for Sullivan and A Ku to box in Philadelphia in about two weeks and for Walsh and Pierce at the National club next Saturday. Promoter Coffroth says Johnson and Jeffries will fight on a percentage basis rather than a guaranteed purse. Langford and White set to meet at the name club in April.
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N. Y
Johnny Marto
New York
Cy Smith
Jersey City
National Club of Philadelphia
Jimmy Walsh
Pierce
Sam Langford
John White
Name Club
Coffroth
California
Johnson
Jeffries
Beut
Leach Cross
McCross
Puckey
Philadelphia
Middle Atlantic
Amateur Athletic Union
Gymnasium of Athletic Club of
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Ore
Fomean
Iphia
Athletic Club of Philaphia
Henri Meves
al Copeland
Polo Grounds
Dorando
Longboat
Hayes
Maloney
St. Yvon
London
President Williams Disposes of Stables
San Francisco reports that Thomas H. Rowell enters to sell most of Williams racehorses after an anti-race track law passes War Legislature. Williams hints at retirement from racing while stressing his focus on other ventures, including Mexican mines and slaughtering privileges, delaying Emeryville duties.
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San Francisco
Thomas H. Tn
Leever
Hhe Soteen
Rowell
California
Emeryville
Williams
Changes in Baseball Rules in a Nutshell
Mixed obfuscated notes describe rule clarifications on pitching, play stoppage, fair and foul balls, umpire involvement, and penalties for ejection. It outlines that pitching continues until an out or first base, plays begin when the pitcher holds the ball, and ejected players may cause forfeiture. rules may be rejected by captains or umpires.
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Pictcher
Plare
Amborat Cot Saschal Teams Prepare For Spring Practice
Two college squads gather at Durham this Saturday to begin spring drills. Tufte College trains for football development and a cup contest. emphasis on kicking skills. Coach James Kyck of Syracuse University navy is absent at home with a cold.
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Tufte College
James Kyck
Syracuse University Navy
Lake Yosere
Beenoe
Young Jim
Ambiguous OCR Note Recounts Local Civic Hopes
A garbled OCR fragment reflects unspecified civic ambitions and local groups discussing oath taking. The readable bits reference Ratlard Thieties and possible city matters without clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Jeff Jeffs Corbett Ryan Train Him for Johnson Match
Boston April report states James J Jeffries will enlist Tommy Ryan and the Corbett camp as trainers and advisers for his preparation to meet Jack Johnson. Ryan previously trained Jeffries for prior fights and provided tips. Corbett will offer strategic insight alongside Delaney’s camp support.
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Corbett
Ryan
Boston
Jamesa J. Jeffries
Orpheum
Hne
Jack Johnson
Hee
Tommy Ryan
Pitasimmons
Delaney
Johnson
Byrne
Pitcher Landgren Impresses in Recent Baseball Game
Report notes Landgren pitched three innings allowing two walks and struck out seven. The article mentions practice games before the season opening and references the Pirates in connection with Webee and Buffalo’s William Kelster as part of local baseball mentions.
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Landgren
Weing
Chicago Baseball Contention Amid Market of 68 Games
The report notes Larry Lajoie and Jiggs Donohue from the Chicago Americans with strong starts as teams chase strength amid a crowded field. It mentions Walsh and Cantillon comparing 1908 talent, while Milan Ganley Clymer are listed as prospects in a day’s box score chatter.
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Larry Lajoie
Chicago Bite
Buffalo Club Dance at Leschi Park Pavilion
The Buffalo Club hosts a Thursday dance at the Leschi Park pavilion featuring an all talent dance music performance by a fine orchestra.
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Buffalo Club
Leschi Park Pavilion
A Tale of Aprons in Festive Home Crafting
Fragments describe homemade aprons sewn with two straps and decorative pages. The text mentions orders and family activity around a sale or festival, highlighting the craft of sewing aprons at home.
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Dewitt
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Marathon Athletic Club
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William Kelster
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Aneman
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Waahington
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Vreeman
PA Sators
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B. Jones
Detroit
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Chicago
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Lee Shubert
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Clan Methensie
J. M. Hamilton
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Testebt
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Russell
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Lois Theatre
Prem Knope
Ony Morgan
McGanny Novelty
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Wefnreday
Gerd WI
James Slevin
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Dreamland
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Pacific Coast
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Schloss Bros
Garson, Meyer & Co
Strauss Bros
High Art
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