Record-setting Johnson Jeffries fight purse sparks huge bids
Promoters bid over 3 million for a world heavyweight title fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries with a $101,000 purse and 66 2 percent of moving pictures. Tex Rickard led a six bidder pool including Coffroth McCarey Graney McIntosh Gleason.
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Tommy Clark
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Jim Coffroth
San Francisco
Tom McCarey
Los Angeles
Eddie Graney
Hugh McIntosh
Australia
Jack Gleason
Tex Rickard
Nevada
Jeff
Corbett
Frisco
New York
Mike
Jeffries-Johnson
Boxing's Greatest Fights and The Receipts Describe Early 20th Century Boxing Boom
The article surveys historic heavyweight bouts led by Corbett Fitzsimmons and Nelson Gans in Goldfield and New York, noting potential earnings from fight pictures. Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason are highlighted as promoters, with portraits of their daring promotion style and the growing global interest in heavyweight championships.
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Jeffries
Johnson
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Cheadle
Richard
Bret Harte
California
Goldfield
Nev
Gleason
Barrett to Lead Fordham in 1910 Captaincy
Ed Barrett, Fordham University center from Buffalo, has been elected captain for 1910. Barrett, renowned for sensational play last season, has been named to the All American team by several experts.
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Barrett
Fordham
Ed Barrett
Husky
Buffalo
New Corset Covers and Spring Fashion Notes
Bemimade corset covers with lace and medallions cost 75 cents to 1.50, while hats gain band and oilcloth bows. Foldable umbrellas fit 24 inch dress suitcases, and shirred dresses in crepe de chine, messaline, and chiffon are spotlighted with a Misses pattern 6518 for 10 cents plus postage.
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Wnimade
Egyptian Ribbon and Ermine Trim in Winter Coats
Fashion notes describe worn trims of ermine and silk cords, called Egyp man, used on bats girdles and long sashes for horse gowns. The style mixes bright colors with tasteful harmony, featuring temple column like ribbons and patterns from May Manton for two to eight year old children, with order details and postage.
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Springfield, KY
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