Boxing Title Delayed For Proper Training And Promoter Wins
The piece discusses the Jeffries Johnson fight date likely not before April with a latest cutoff of July 6 to favor the promoter. It argues both fighters and managers protect their interests and stresses Jeffries needs 3 to 4 months more training to peak. Also notes Buenos Aires racing prospects and declines of eastern stables in California racing, plus vaudeville rumor about Carroll Davis.
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Johnson. N
Jeffries
Steels
Johnson
Jeff
Eleven Deaths In Football Season
The season has seen eleven football fatalities so far, raising nine year totals to 124 with the worst year on record topping 24 deaths in 1905. The wave of deaths prompts talk of scrapping the game as colleges and schools reconsider participation and some teams suspend play.
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Navy
Medico College of Philadelphia
Southern High School
Robert Millington
Pottsville
Shamokin
Raymond P. Thurston
Thurston
Cambridge
Mass
Phillips Exeter Academy
Rindge Manual Training School
Culver Academy
Indiana
Exeter
Winifred Ludden
Davis
Woodland
Cal
Allejo
Ludden
Davia
Gotch Sued for Breach of Promise by Miss Currie
Frank A Gotch world champion wrestler faces breach of promise suit from Sadie Currie a 21 year old former St Paul resident seeking 25000 damages. Currie says Gotch wrote 60 mushy letters using terms dear dearest love and forged a romantic pledge. Gotch denies knowing her and says the press may publish all letters he wrote to a woman.
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Chicago
Frank A. Gotch
Sadie Currie
St. Paul
Iowa
Gotch
Giovant Ralcevich
My Dear
Mise Currie
Elimination Contests Build Lightweight Contenders Worldwide
Ringside reports from San Francisco London and Kansas City show Welsh, Powell, and McFarland emerging as top lightweight contenders. Welsh defeated Summers in London while McFarland outpointed Cyclone Peen in Kansas City. The Nelson title picture hinges on future bouts and potential matches with Piet or Powell, with promoter activity focused on November showdowns in multiple cities.
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Freddie Welsh
London
Welsh
Johnny Summers
Jimmie Britt
Great Britain
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Adweiss
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Milwaukee
Lew Powell
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Latson’s Dope Criticized Over Jeffries Johnson Clash
A heated sports debate questions Dr. Latson’s reasoning on the Jeffries versus Johnson boxing match. Critics say Latson’s views rely on dubious anatomy and theory, while Johnson’s strategy and Jeffries’ stamina are argued through past fights and rival analysis.
Jimmie Hanlon Returns to Town Seeks Wrestling Challenge
Jimmie Hanlon of Toston is back in Beattie and eager for a local bout in the 168-pound class. He arrived from San Francisco Sunday night after touring Southern California and facing known grapplers. Hanlon is set to meet Jim Prophetia in Chicago on Christmas night and plans appearances in Seattle, aiming to wrestle Friday night’s card and negotiate with promoter Kid Herman for the main event.
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Jenkins
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Field Hand Faces Off With Shadowy Foe in Delicate Confrontation
The report describes a field hand raiding a hen roost and a tense exchange about a planned fight. Dr Latson is urged to wait and reconsider, as a rival with Jeffries class could alter the outcome.
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Dr. Latson
Johnson
Jeffries
Davies Succeeds McGrath as Marathon Business Manager
Carroll Davie is named to succeed Tim McGrath as business manager of the Guggenheim Marathon association. He will go to Portland immediately to oversee preparations for the Portland Marathon in a week. All workers have moved from Spokane to Portland to train and prepare for the 26 mile 385 yard race.
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Tim Mc. Grath
Guggenheim Marathon Association
Davie
Portland
Spokane
Beattle fighter Speck floored by Roscoe Taylor in Tacoma bout
Billy Speck was outclassed by Roscoe Taylor in a six round match in Tacoma. Speck endured a brutal opening round and could not defend against Taylor’s rushes, leading his seconds to throw in the sponge to stop the fight after the first round.
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Billy Speck
Roscoe Taylor
Speck
Taylor
Gotch Beats Italian in Straight Falls in Chicago
Frank Gotch pinned Giovanni Rakcevich the Italian champion in two straight falls totaling 21 minutes 56 seconds in Chicago. The match drew the largest and most enthusiastic crowd ever for a wrestling event in the city with Gotch taking the first fall in 16 minutes 28 seconds and the second in 5 minutes 24 seconds.
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Chicago
Frank Gotch
Giovanni Rakcevich
Gotch
Hawks Win Game From the Pelicans
Hawks triumph over the Pelicans in Seattle night bowling tournament second match. No player reached a double century as Squires suffers another knockout, Bill Lang of Australia emerging champion heavyweight after 20 rounds.
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Bill Lang
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Melbourne
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Johnson
Chinaware and Glassware Sale Preview
Advertises a clearance of chinaware and cut glass with prices for items such as dinner plates cups saucers bowls and cream and sugar sets. Notable lines mention Haviland china and Austrian china patterns with rose and gold decor and discounts on semi porcelain cups and saucers.
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Braun and Ito Face Deadlock Over Jiu Jitsu Rules
George Braun and Prof Ito clash over match details for next Friday night with disputes on jacket and trousers versus Ito’s wrestling attire. Braun bought a San Francisco ticket claiming he will wrestle his own way or not at all. Kid Herman intervened with a compromise effort as both sides prepare for a renewed meeting.
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Prof
Ito
Braun tInelata
Braun
San Francisco
Kid Herman
Kokomo Player Suffered Concussion In Tackle
Ogle Raves of Kokomo Ind sustained a head injury with skull fracture and concussion after a tackle. Joe Cody of Creighton College reported a collarbone fracture and other injuries in the same incident.
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Kokomo
Ind
Joe Cody
Creighton College
Ypaha
California Is Now WW Fold and National Board Action
California news notes a national board action approving two operations by the Secretary General and associations, with a claim on a club’s prior rights and a pay price tied to a four year term. Willis defeats Geyer in a scheduled ten round fight. Boschman pays for a missing pointer dog.
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Onal Association
Knes
California
Willis
Joe Willis
Jack Geyer
Denver
Geyer
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