Coffroth Aims for Johnson Flynn Fight in Reno
Jim Coffroth seeks the Johnson versus Flynn heavyweight title bout and would move the fight to Reno if Johnson accepts the challenge. Coffroth says he will press the match after Johnson declines California. Flynn boosts odds after knocking out Tony Caponi in Salt Lake City in two and a half rounds.
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Princeton Tigers Sweep Four Major Sports Over Yale
Princeton defeats Yale in baseball track rowing and football to end the year with a four-sport triumph. Cornell leads as top college in championships, with Harvard Columbia Pennsylvania and Haverford following. Seattle boxing smoker Saturday features Young Maxwell and Charley Givens in top bouts.
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Frisco Fans Back Horn In Title Clash Plan
Frisco boxing fans back Charley Horn as the likely successor to Gunboat Smith in the white hope class. Horn and Smith meet tomorrow night with a potential bout against Al Kaufman after a Horn victory, as nerves run high in local boxing circles.
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Moran Arrives in New York to Seek Wolgast Title Bout
Owen Moran lands in New York after crossing the Atlantic intent on challenging Ad Wolgast for the lightweight championship. He signals willingness to fight other Wolgast-class challengers, asserting he can fight at 133 pounds and may meet Freddie Welsh. Moran vows to take on top contenders to prove his claim.
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Pugil
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Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
Moran
Freddie Welsh
Carl Morris Slow in Decision Against Kennedy in New York
In New York, Carl Morris the Oklahoma giant drew a decision in eight rounds against Tom Kennedy after a closely contested bout. Morris absorbed punishment and showed little speed, leading many to doubt his chances against the elusive Joe Johnsen in future matchups.
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United Press
New York
Carl Morris
Tom Kennedy
Morris
Kennedy
Johnsen
No More Acting for Ty Cobb
Detroit reports baseball star Ty Cobb will quit acting with The College theatrical group soon to avoid unfitness for Tigers spring training. Cobb cites unable to sleep and mounting strain as he nears a nervous breakdown. In a separate New York item, a 17 year old, Harry Bdise, used bare hands to choke a Newfoundland dog that attacked several school children.
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Harry Bdise
Big Clothing Sale Promised by A Piridge Store
A Piridge proprietor of the A fridge store in Flint and Yealer announces a major sale to start next week. He aims to set records for high grade merchandise, promising dramatic values and aggressive discounting with full details to follow in this paper.
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Flint and Yealer
Questioning Doctor About Hair Vigor Ingredients
A reader is urged to show a list of substances including sulphur glycerin quinin sodium chierté capsicum sage akcebel water perfume to a doctor. The note asks if any single ingredient is injurious and if Ayer’s Hair Vigor made from these ingredients is the best preparation for hair loss. The source mentions Lowell Massachusetts.
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Abe Attell Teaches Defense in Boxing
Champion Abe Attell explains core defensive skills for beginners. He emphasizes guarding the body, blocking with the right arm, ducking, and sidestepping to avoid blows. Attell notes rhythm, balance, and stomach tightening as key to surviving and countering in the ring.
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Abe Attell
Baseball taunts and nicknames from dugout humor
A noisy list of player taunts and nicknames from the dugout as fans and players exchange witty, sometimes sharp quips. Names like Cobb Leever and Henry appear among the jests and light insults aimed at batters and pitchers.
Rivers and Conley Plot Fast and Furious New Year's Fight
Frankie Conley of Kenosha and Joe Rivers of Los Angeles prep for a headline New Year’s 20 round battle. Each man forecasts a decisive finish as training winds down and Referee Eyeton prepares for the bout in Los Angeles.
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Gotch Retains Title in Easy Von Munroe Bout
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler defeats English rival Alex Munroe in Kansas City pinning him twice after a 12 minute display. He announces desire to quit while at his peak and hints at preferred foreign rivals Mahmout Pederson.
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Frank Gotch
Alex Munroe
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