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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
6
In Boston Sam Langford defeats John Haynes known as Klondike in two rounds. The second round lasted 1 minute 35 seconds with Klondike knocked down six times. Langford’s speed and power dominated as Klondike failed to land meaningful offense.
James J. Jeffries will tour the country to meet all comers for six round bouts after signing articles in York. Offers totaling thousands of dollars come from Philadelphia and Pittsburg venues and theatrical managers. Sam Berger says Jeffries may form an athletic troupe presenting a show where two challengers fight him nightly, likely after Philadelphia and Pittsburg bids are opened to decide the title bout location.
Chicago reports Champion Jack Johnson will not fight Sam Langford for a share of receipts. He states he will train only after Langford piles up $10,000 for a forfeit, insisting the winner must receive that amount or no bout will take place. Johnson vows he has beaten Langford before and can do so again.
Sam Fitzpatrick ends association with Jack Johnson after another dispute. Billy Brady, ex-manager of Corbett and Jeffries, argues Al Kaufman surpasses both Jeffries and Johnson as a boxer.
A historic accident at West Point ended football after Cadet Eugene A. Byrne, Army left tackle, suffered a fatal neck injury minutes after a collision with Harvard captain Fish. Byrne died hours later, prompting cancellation of remaining cadet games and prompting calls to halt football at military academies.
The Orioles maintain a narrow lead in the King Bird league after a one point win over the Swans at Agard and La Barge alleys. The Athletics beat the Senators at Marquette alleys, with a high team score of 915 and Berg posting 224 followed by Hille with 205 in the opener.
Harvard coach Percy Haughton linked to Cornell 1900. Yale holds single game scoring record. Virginia defeats Annapolis this season for first time since 1893. Harvey Snyder returns to coach Oberlin. Michigan's Yost predicts victory over Pennsylvania. Penn State strong. ties show class. Boxing notes include Bill Lang beating Bill Squires to become Australian heavyweight champ. Vernon Austin signed for Armory A A event in Boston. Colorado featherweights Freddie Weeks and Monte Dale to fight in Victor on Thanksgiving.
Four major league clubs announced new managers for 1910. Jimmy McAleer will lead the Washington club, Jack OConnor takes over the St. Louis Browns, and Hugh Duffy will manage the Chicago White Sox. The piece also notes baseball’s ongoing pre-season activity and training camps while weaving in a stray, unrelated botanical anecdote.
A statistician notes higher suicide rates among single women and discusses love as a motive while Benedicts are said to be common among men who kill themselves. The piece also traces fireworks to 13th century powder and canon, with Florentines and Rome shaping later use. Torre of Italy created early devices shown in Paris in 1764.
An Atchison girl believed she faced smallpox, was vaccinated, instructed to drink vinegar, given a large formaldehyde dose, and her home fumigated. After learning it was a mistake she cried long and hard, a disappointment noted by the Atchison Globe.
A report states that mercury freezes at minus 4 degrees Celsius, noting the low temperature behavior of the element.
An advertisement proclaims the Oliver Typewriter as the standard visible writer priced at 100 dollars, offered for 17 cents daily. It highlights features like Balance Shift, Ruling Device, Double Release, Automatic Tabulator and other conveniences. The copy emphasizes commercial relevance and long ownership history.
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