Tommy Byrne and Johnson Fight Fuels Boxing Debate
Article reviews the Burns Johnson bout with weights cited at Johnson 192 Burns 168 and notes Burns earned substantial money in Australia. It recounts Byrne's confidence, Johnson's decisive first round punch, Jeffries and John L talks, and mentions Roller and Martin as potential future opponents linking to a broader heavyweight scene and a vast $3,000,000,000 circulating in the country.
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C. Harrison Green
Tommy Horne
Jack Johnson
Burns
Byrne
Johnson
Tommy
Burne
Durns
England
Australia
Kangaroo Land
Im Jeffries
Los Angeles
Tommy Byrne
John L
Sign Talk in Baseball Originated by Slats Davis
In 1906 Slats Davis devised hand signals to denote strike ball and out to overcome a severe cold that hampered his speech. He demonstrated gestures behind the catcher, and the signs proved intuitive as fans and players adopted them, spreading through leagues that season.
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J. Ira Des Moines
Davis
Kaufman Favored In Likely Rematch At Lightside
The winner of the Al Kaufman Barry bout in Los Angeles is expected to face Johnson for the heavyweight title. Dr Roller offers a 4 round bout with a $1000 side bet. New Year's plans loom for boxing. TACOMA Mention includes Whitworth coach Rueber shaping troops for Multnomah clash on New Year’s Day. Naval hospitals proposal calls for $2,000,000 in funding.
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St. Paul
John JL
Chicago
John L
Burns
Burne
Johnson
Jack Johnson
Roller
Denver
Martin
Los Angeles
Atiff
Tacoma
al- Rueber
Whitworth
Multnomah A. C
Portland
Highlanders Name Wealthy Aristocrat as New Manager
Frank Farrell selects Stallings an Georgia plantation owner and social figure to manage the Highlanders. Once prominent in Buffalo club circles Stallings is known for refined tastes and comfortable attire reflecting his aristocratic charm.
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Highlanders
Charile Mur Ry
Cubs
Nearewell
Charile
George T
Stallings
New York
Frank Farrell
McIntosh Plans Jeffries Comeback Tour to Australia
Promoter Hugh McIntosh sails Jan 2 via England to urge Jeffries to meet the colored champion in Australia offering a $50,000 purse. Idaho students discuss adopting the state manager system for athletics at a January Associated Students meeting. Chicago reports President Johnson of the American league arriving from California seeking leagues to join. Tacoma club plans a Seattle season opener.
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Idaho
University of Idaho
University of Washington
Shell claims for 12 inch versus former artillery
The report argues that the 12 inch shell has a superior explosive load, stating the shell carries 80 pounds of explosives while the former shell holds 48 pounds. It notes the better performance is due to the higher explosive content in the 12 inch shell.
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Washington
U. P
Evans
Ordnance Department
Hampton
Broadway
Navy
Navy Department
White House
Spain
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