Lemberg Wins English Derby At Epsom Downs In Somber Derby
Lemberg trained by A F Pairie won the English Derby at Epsom Downs. Neill Gow placed second and Viscount Villiers Greenack was third as a subdued crowd mourned King Edward amid a muted royal presence. Witchwork was scratched and Whitney’s colt Wrestled with a lame foot ending a hoped-for third. The field included Nelson Gow and Lemberg as favorites with nine to four odds.
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Attell Ready for Driscoll bout amid training moves
San Francisco dispatch says Abe Attell plans East departure to train with Jeffries at Rowardemon for the July 2 featherweight title fight with Jem Driscoll. He cites a smoky pavilion and an ether stalling claim by Murphy’s camp as the cause of his earlier loss, then notes Tenney’s New England League debut and Washington-bound prospects for young players.
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San Francisco
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East
Jem Driscoll
New York
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Jeffries
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Murphy
Harlem
Jack Renner
Fred Tenney
Boston
Jeffries and Johnson in the looming July clash
A column by Jack M Auliffe analyzes James Jeffries and Sam Johnson as fight contenders. It argues Jeffries wasted training time on vaudeville and stage work, while Johnson is underrated and dangerous. It mentions Ty Cobb and Jim Methuire in passing.
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Berger
Boxing Permit Granted for July 4 Fight in San Francisco
The San Francisco board of supervisors, on a police commission recommendation, awarded a 4 round boxing permit for July 4 to the Broadway Athletic Club led by James Griffin. Jack Gleason and Tex Rickard, promoters of the Jeffries Johnson fight, will receive the permit. Only two supervisors voted no.
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Police Commission
Broadway Athletic Club
James Griffin
Jack Gleason
Tex Rickard
Jeffries-Johnson Flaht
Supervisors Cutten
M A Uliffe Recalls Last Ring Fight in Town
The former boxer recounts a 1896 visit to Beattle Athletic Club where he faced trainer Jack Green and later retired after a tense bout. He notes a long layoff since his 1892 fight with Owen Zelgier and describes the rough reception in that match.
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Jack M’auliffe
Owen Zelgier
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Will Jim Corbett Challenge Johnson If Jeffries Loses
San Francisco June 1. If Jack Johnson defeats Jim Jeffries, public opinion says Jim Corbett may seek the title defense. Corbett has not stated flatly, but his recent remarks and actions suggest he would pursue Johnson if Jeffries is defeated. He criticizes Johnson as a man and fighter and previously offered to fight Johnson after Johnson’s return from Australia.
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Jim
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John Arthur
Referee Shuffle Repeats As Rickard Confirms Duty
June 1 dispatch reports Rickard, of natn Press, again asserts he will referee tonight. Eddie Smith of Oakland eyes the job but faces opposition from Barkin. Jeffries, learning Johnson backs Rickard, joins in, dropping Smith for referee talk as Johnson favors the choice.
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Otto Floto Suggested as Referee for Big Fight
In a letter from a Denver and Kansas City sports editor, Otto Floto is urged to referee the July 4 boxing bout between Jeffries and Johnson. The writer doubts Rickard can handle the role and argues Floto’s expertise would ensure a fair, square match without fear or favor.
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Otto Flote
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Kansas City
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Floto
Warwhoop Crimps the Turg in Spokane Tilt
Spokane sluggers totaled 11 hits as Hall of the Beattles limited the Turks to four runs. Bonner from Idaho tamed the Turks while Raymond starred after a collision, and Cootey shone at short for Spokane. Final score 4 to 1 with Hall taking the mound for Seattle? Kane. Time of game 1:45. Umpire Frary.
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Kane
Jensen Has the Tigers Number in Tacoma Victory
Erven Jensen pitched a great game and, with timely hitting from Swain Breen and Scharn, led the Tigers to a 3 to 1 win over Tacoma. Jensen allowed four scattered hits and controlled the contest throughout.
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Erven Jensen
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Swain
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Scharn
Washington New York Batteries-Johnson and Quinn at St Louis
Fragmentary item describes a dance at Dreamland with participants including Batteries-Pernell Petty and Killifer and mentions St Louis and Detroit in a confusing sequence.
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New York
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Ima Quinn
Sweeney
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St. Louis
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Corbett Intensifies Prep for Possible Jeffries Rematch
The report details James Corbett training in New York with light work then heavier sessions to regain speed. He arrived at Rowardennan and demonstrated speed and stamina in shadow boxing and drills, saying he would be ready within a week to challenge Jeffries. A backer speculates Corbett would avoid Johnson if Jeffries loses and push for a 26 round bout in September.
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