Jeffries Poised To Defeat Johnson In Foregone Fight
Framed as a veteran appraisal, a wrestler asserts Jim Jeffries is in prime form and ready to outfight Johnson. The writer emphasizes Jeffries’ fitness and strength, noting his capacity to endure holds and his willingness to learn new wrestling tricks as he prepares for the bout.
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Jeffries Ready to Fight Johnson Anywhere Says He Is Fit
James J Jeffries declares readiness for a 45 round bout with Jack Johnson and specifies he will fight at sea level or atop a mountain if promoters pay $101,000. He downplays location disputes between Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason and notes he feels healthier than ever in Seattle and California.
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Big Fellow Does Not Like Fuss
Sam Berger describes Jeffries as unassuming yet stubborn about ceremony and praise. The writer notes Jeffries’ loyalty to friends and his reluctance toward superficial flattery, while stressing the key issue of where the big fight will be held and the ongoing promoter talks between Richard and Gilegan.
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Closed season for waterfowl dates change in 1909 session
In 1909 a special session revised waterfowl closure dates from March 1 to November 19 and then extended the closed season to February 1 in most cases. Brant geese and brant may differ, with provisions allowing inland and shoreline hunting along the Pacific coast and up to certain rivers or regions.
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Jeffries The Last Of The Old Guard A Mystery
The piece profiles James J. Jeffries as an independent modest figure regarded by athletes and public as a great man in sport. Tad the cartoonist depicts Jeffries in a final exit scene in a ring corner, with former rivals crossing the canvas, while Jeffries contemplates returning to battle for his old title.
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Johnsons Hissed In New York Show Clash
A New York clipping reports Jack Johnson’s latest show opened after a brief tour but drew hisses and groans from the audience. The letter notes Johnson and his white manager faced hostile reception at Highbay theatre, with continued jeers after his boxing act.
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Jack Johnson
New York
FIGHT 16 FIXED SAYs OLD JOHN L
John L Sullivan claims the proposed Jeffries Johnson bout is not on the level. He doubts the fighters are sincere and warns the public that the fight appears fixed, though he concedes it could be a fine bout if held fairly.
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Roy Thomas Named U of P Coach for This Season
Roy Thomas, recently released by Boston, will coach the University of Portland team this season. He steps into the role amid transition for the program and brings professional experience to the squad.
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Gotch Retires After World Championship Match
Frank Gotch of Bellingham announces retirement after his match with Zbyszko the Pole. He notes he will be nearly 32 and has held the title six years, saying that is long enough. James J. Foltin also states he will begin training on February 15 in Los Angeles for 160 days.
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Los Aneles
Fragmented OCR: Bo ie Keni N Beant fad 9 toh
Fragmentary readable text shows names and numbers with unclear meaning. Missing context prevents full reconstruction of event, person, or place details.
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Local grappler cards loom at Armory tonight
A crowded wrestling bill at the Armory features Jim Jeffries with his trainer Sam Berger and Frank Gotch facing a local rival Kowalski in a 15 minute challenge for 260. Kansas City star Farmer Burns and Jack Gleason appear ringside as Seattle police staff manage a large crowd at 116 PM start.
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Kansas City
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Infield Shifts and Strategy Edge in Early World Series
Addie Joss discusses the risks of pulling in the infield to prevent runs and how early shifts can backfire. The example from the first game at Bennett Park shows the detriment of overreacting to prevent a single run, risking more runs as the inning unfolds.
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