Georgia man to travel 15000 miles to see Jeffries Johnson bout
Peter Gordon Grimes, a Georgia native living on Christmas Island, plans a 15000 mile voyage to the United States to witness the Jeffries Johnson fight. He traveled widely from Atlanta to New York, Pittsburg, New Orleans, Hamburg, Singapore, and more, earning wealth and writing features along the way. He notes his intent to return home for the bout and hopes the match will produce a decisive result.
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Hamburg
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Singapore
Gypsura
Christmas
Peter Gordon
Yale
Theatrical Offers Pour In for Wolgast in San Francisco
The California reports many engagement offers for champion boxer Ad Wolgast via manager Tom Jones. Wolgast will review all proposals before acting, plan to rest Weigant after about ten weeks of engagements, and likely face Freddie Welsh next. A Wolgast Welsh bout may not match the \$26,000 gate. Wolgast will perform at the Chutes on Saturday and Sunday with gym stunts and three rounds against Hobo Dougherty.
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Hobo Dougherty
Beattie Club Hawks Win A C Tournament Title
The Beattie Athletic club's winter season crowned the Hawks with a first place finish at the A C tournament. The team won two of three games to clinch the title, led by standout performances from players including Auerbach Basel Johnston and McGregor. D. B. Putnam topped scoring with 190 for 42 games, while my Wood of the Ravens posted a 174 average.
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De Rouen Loses For Using Teeth In Match
Raoul de Rouen, the French wrestler, lived up to an unsavory reputation with violent tactics in Peoria. He bit and gouged his opponent Asif Mahmout despite warnings, both falls awarded to Mahmout on fouls, the first at about four minutes and the second at twenty one minutes.
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United Press
Peoria
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Asif Mahmout
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Tor Forte In Os Eating And Rising 260
The fragment notes a 260 count related event involving Tor Forte in an OS context. No further verifiable details are readable to confirm dates names or organizations.
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Prise
Tor Forte
Ana Iasrining
Individual traits of boxers drop out in the ring
A humorous catalog of boxing personalities notes Abe Attell’s slyness, Jock O’Brien’s spring and fright, Cyclone Thompson’s feral look, Burns’ footwork, and Gane’s quickness. It sketches how various fighters show fear, courage, patience, alertness, and physical type as they engage in combat.
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Jock O'Brien
Jack Sullitvan
Jack
Thompson
Borneo
White Sox to Spend Big on Spring Training Trip
Charley Mullen a Seattle product heads to California as the White Sox join Chicago on the coast for spring drills. The team plans a long cross continent trip to Los Angeles and beyond, with trainer staff and substantial costs estimated around a quarter of a million dollars.
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Comiskey
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Nual
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Tila
Charley Cominkeys
Washington
Why Jeffries Avoided Fight
A close friend recalls Jeffries refusing a Johnson bout years ago saying Johnson would run from a fight. He claimed Johnson was a coward and would not stand up if in the ring. The friend later alleges a new match proves Johnson’s vulnerability and plans to verify by visiting Los Angeles to place bets.
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Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Jeff
Jeffew
Los Angeles
Sullivan 12-Week Engagement in Muale Halle
John I. Sullivan scheduled a twelve week engagement at the Muale HalleSites Bures. The listing notes appearance dates and venue details with limited legible facts.
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John I. Sullivan
Muale Halle - Bures
Inges
Winter Weather Breach Spurs Deal on Trousers
Short sale ad offering cheap trousers to match coats and vests as winter hits rain snow and slush. Consumers urged to take this chance for affordable replacements.
Fight location still undecided in Jefferies Johnson clash
Ban Francisco February 25 reports say promoters await authoritative word on where Jeffries versus Johnson will fight. Clarence Glendora or Jack Gleason hinted California as likely, but exact venue not fixed. Promoters seek best terms and permit before final decision on a 5 round bout at Ocean View or Broadway venue.
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Ban Francisco
Jack Leacon
Tex
Ee Ten
Jeffries
Johnson
Glearon
California
Tomit Himwelf
Broadway
Ocean View
San Aancisco
Johnson Not a One Handed Man Ratings Foreseeable Fight
A column argues Jack Johnson is unfairly labeled one handed. It praises Johnson's left hand as a powerful tool for jabbing, hooking, and uppercuts and warns the white champion Jeffries to watch for Johnson's left in the upcoming match.
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Jack Johnson
Jim Corbett
Johnson
Jack
Jeff
Whitees to Lead Tigers In Pennant Chase This Season
The Whitees are set to guide the Tigers in their pennant pursuit this season, delivering leadership and rallying the team for the campaign ahead.
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