Defeat in Bout Leaves Fitzsimmons Fond of Bensonhurst Plans
The defeated Fitzsimmons denied warrants for his loss and accused Jeffries of doing much of the work in clinches. He said Jeffries’ lefts to the body caused him pain. Dr Cox reported no broken bones but a badly bruised left side. Clarke Ball warned Fitzsimmons was overconfident.
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Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Bob
Bensonhurst
America
Hale
L. C. Cox
Clarke Ball
Fights Open with Fitzsimmons and Jeffries Entering Ring
In San Francisco on July 6 10 05 p m Fitzsimmons and Jeffries entered the ring flanked by handlers and supporters. Both wore distinctive garments and bandages with Jeffries appearing weight trained and confident while Fitzsimmons chewed gum in his corner. Referee Eddie Graney prepared the men as ring instructions were given and the two champions tested the squared arena.
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San Francisco
Fitzsimmons
Clark Ball
Hank Griffin
George Dawson
Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Joe Egan
Joe Kennedy
George Miller
Fitz
Ben Solomon
Lab
Ed Wheeler
Billy Gallagher
Hob
Eddie Graney
Graney
Bob
Boxers J Fitzsimmons and Jeffries Engage Fast Exchange
Round 1 saw rapid feints as Jeffries and Jeries pressed Logan around the center. Fitzsimmons moved first, landing short rights to the jaw before Jeffries rushed in, only to be neatly sidestepped by Fitzsimmons.
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Jeffries
Jeries
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois and Ohio showers likely
Forecast for Indiana and Illinois calls for showers and cooler conditions on Saturday and Sunday with fresh winds from the southwest to south. Ohio may experience showers and thunderstorms with similar winds. Maximum temperatures around 88, minimum around 6s. Blythe notes mean temperatures and precipitation relative to normal with departures since January 1.
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Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
SS SF South
W. T. Blythe
Bleeding and relentless action in a Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout
In a brutal clash, Jeffries presses the attack with furious lefts and body blows while Fitzsimmons counters with sharp jabs and tactical escapes. Blood flows from Jeffries nose and eye as rounds unfold with sustained aggression until a final knockdown ends the match.
Movements of steamers and arrivals in Atlantic ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and sails from New York Liverpool Queenstown Bremen and Hamburg with vessels Lucania Calabria Panta Altenia Potsdam and Moltke and routes via Cherbourg Plymouth and Rotterdam. Notes Queenstown July 21 and Scilly July percentage show cross channel passages and outbound calls to New York and London.
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New York
Lucania
Liverpool
Queenstown
Calabria
Nabies
Columbia
Hamburg
Bovie
Cam. Panta
Altenia
Boston
Bamburg
Moltke
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Prawle Point
Potsdam
Rotterdam
Scilly
Manitou
London
Fight Night in San Francisco Crowded Monster Tent
San Francisco on July 3 reports a thirty five thousand dollar crowd for a boxing event in a tent arena. Gate receipts reached about three thousand dollars as 5 000 spectators crowded the bleachers while city officials and notable figures filled the boxes. Police maintained order as fighters prepared and statements from Fitzsimmons and Ball promised a swift contest amid a departure from usual ring setups.
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San Francisco
George Siler
Witmann
Kid Egan
Clark Ball
Fitzsimmons
Alex Greggains
San Francisco Athletic Club
Fourteenth
Valencia
Inside the Fitzsimmons Jeffries Ring at Valencia Street
A detailed account describes the ring setup at the San Francisco venue with press boxes, craft seats, and gallery benches. Weight talks surface for Fitzsimmons around 158 to 160 pounds and Jeffries near 215 to 217 pounds as crowds fill the arena and a quiet yet orderly atmosphere prevails despite a gale outside.
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Clark Ball
Fitzsimmons
Alec Greggians
Fitz
Valencia Street
Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Jack Jeffords
Joe Kennedy
Clark Bell
Hank Griffin
Dave Barry
Harry Foley
Coney Island
Delaney
Foley
Barry
San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Stockton
Fresno
Los
England
Jim Corbett
Sharkey
Martin defeats Armstrong for world colored boxing title
London reports address a fifteen round bout at Crystal Palace in which Denver Ed Martin easily defeats Bob Armstrong to claim the colored world championship. Martin plans to challenge the San Francisco Jefferies-Fitzsimmons winner. In Salt Lake City a fight approval is halted by the mayor after Elks lodge inquiries. In St Louis James O'Keefe outpoints Tommy Sullivan over twenty rounds at the West End Club.
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New York
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Johnny Corbett
Denver
Tim Hurst
Hurst
Coittee
Harris
McGovern
New London
Hotel Metropole
London
Bob Armstrong
Denver Ed Martin
Crystal Palace
Armstrong
Martin
Jeffries
Salt Lake
Thompson
Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Ruler Pickett
Louis
James O'Keefe
Chicago
Tommy Sullivan
St. Louis
O'Keefe
Sullivan
Crowds Rally For Fitz In Indianapolis Fight Interest Over Bets
In Indianapolis the crowd stayed up for the fight with public sympathy leaning to Fitz while betting interest lagged. Reported excitement and support appeared stronger than wagering fervor among attendees.
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Indianapolis
Fitz
Simmons Competes in Odds Against Disadvantaged Champion
A large crowd gathered as betting formed around Fitzsimmons facing Amen Pot a in Kingston and Walker's areas with odds around 2 to 1 and 1 to 1 while bets of 9 to 15 dollars appeared. the result remained unknown until midnight prompting many inquiries at the Journal office.
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Journal
Alleged Ticket Forgers Racketeering Ring Unmasked in Chicago
Chicago investigators arrested National Ticket Office owner Charles Allardt and four associates including Alexander Freeman James Dona hue Ed Farnum and Maggie Davis in a raid on a coast to coast ticket forgery operation. Police seized nearly $4000 in railroad tickets dies and stamps. Officials estimate railroad losses to be thousands of dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago Local Passenger Bureau
Central Police
Charles J. Allardt
National Ticket Office
Alexander Freeman
James Donahue
Ed Farnum
W. T. Davidson
Maggie Davis
Agnes Davidson
Harry Bronson
Passenger Bureau
Forbes Wins Ten Round Bout at Empire Theater
Clarence Forbes defeats Billy Rotchford in a closely contested ten round match at the Empire Theater with referee Herman Marx ruling Forbes the winner. Most in attendance felt the bout deserved a draw. The undercard featured Kid Brune vs Canadian Kid ending in a draw, and other preliminaries with mixed outcomes. An announced future showdown centered on Eddie Santry vs Ole Olsen for August 11 at the Empire.
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Herman Marx
Clarence Forbes
Billy Rotchford
Empire Theater
Forbes
Marx
Rotchford
Kid Brune
Indianapolis
Ryan
All
Id Shay
L. Clark
Clark
Sam Young
West
Young
Jeffries-Fitzsimmons
Tit
Eddie Santry
Young Mowatt
the Empire
Ole Olsen
Recall of General Chaffee Shakes Army Leadership Plans
The Army and Navy Register reports the week’s orders recall General Chaffee from Manila to Governor’s Island, naming General George W. Davis to head the Philippines division. Rumors spark talk of Chaffee as a possible successor to General Miles on retirement, amid other East Department command shifts.
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Army and Navy Register
Chaffee
Mansla
Governor’s Island
George W. Davis
Philippines
Cabre
MacArthur
Department of the East
General Chaffee
Governor's Island
Atlantic
Miles
Immunity of Window Glass
A man with a red mustache notes how window glass rarely breaks when heavy items are moved along outside walls of tall buildings. He cites careful hoisting of planks to a Nassau street office roof, crediting movers’ caution for the accidents being rare and costly if damage occurs.
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New York Times
Nassau Street
Two Girls Drowned at Longlake New Brighton
In St Paul July 5, Josephine Kastner twelve daughter of William Kastner stonemason and Marty Siler fifteen daughter of Joseph Siler saloon keeper were drowned while bathing in Longlake at New Brighton. Josephine Kastner died in an effort to save her play mate.
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Paul, Minn
Josephine Kastner
William Kastner
Marty Siler
Joseph Siler
Longlake
New Brighton
Be W Grove on Box of Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs
An advertisement copy emphasizes that BE. W. GROVE must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, noted as the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure. The text highlights branding as a key feature of the product packaging.
Milwaukee Routs Columbus As Rain Delays Other Games
Milwaukee defeated Columbus 6 to 6 in a game marred by umpire calls favoring Milwaukee. G McBride hit a home run after a misplay in left field helped Columbus, while Dungan Hart and O'Hagen contributed for Milwaukee. Attendance and time noted. Umpire Ebright officiated. Other scores: Toledo 12, Kansas City 6. Cincinnati 6, Chicago 4. Philadelphia 2, Brooklyn 2. New York 6, Cleveland 6. Washington 15, Chicago 5. Baltimore 5, Baltimore 5. Chicago 6, Boston 6. Toledo offense in Kansas City game supported by five hits in third. McDonald relieved Wolfe. Rain halted St Paul vs Louisville after fourth inning with both sides at four.
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Tex
Amarillo
Athinta
Bismarck
N_ D
Cairo
Calgary
Nwattanooga
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Kan
Davenport
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City
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Huron
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Mia
Gere
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Columbus
Toledo
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Boston
Philadelphia
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Ebright
G. McBride
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O.A.E
Colum. R.H.C
A.m'br'e
Voix
Schibeck
M'Fari'd
Hailman
O'Hagen
Clingman
Knoll
Runkle
Turner
G.m'br'e
Wagner
Donohue
Fuller
Herman
Wagne
Aete de Altrock
McFarlan
Oit Wagner
Dungan
Viox
A. McBride
McDonald
Wolfe
Kan. C
Ees Aone Js
Smith
E. Smith
Flan'gan
M’andr’s
O Grikes
Thiel
Kleinow
M'D'nald
Gea R'thfuss
Burns
McNeal
Rose
Nance
Owens
Mé Andrews
Gilks
Haskell
American Association
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Paul Wer
Minnepolis
Chica Serapasee
Lip Philadelphia
Indianapolis Minneapolis game postponed by rain
The Indianapolis and Minneapolis game was rained out and a doubleheader is scheduled for tomorrow. The delay shifts the lineup and venue details, with both teams preparing for a two game set under forecasted conditions.
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Minneapolis
Visitors win easily as Chicago bats well in rout
CHICAGO July. The visitors won easily by batting Menefee freely, getting hits in all but one inning. Phillips held Cincinnati to five hits as Chicago built a lead. Left on bases Chicago six to Cincinnati one. Attendance about 3,000. Chicago 4, Cincinnati 2. Also Boston shuts out Philadelphia to complete a three game streak. Pittinger pitched well. Wolverton homered for Philadelphia. Attendance 400. New York loses to Brooklyn at Polo Grounds as Kitson homers and strikes out nine. Brooklyn 9, New York 6. Attendance not specified.
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Chicago
Menefee
Phillips
Schaefer
R-H.o.a.b. Cin
R.H.O.A.B
Blagie
Dobbs
Willims
Tinker
Ees
Menetee
Berwen
Cincinnati
Corcoran
Seymour
Peltz
Beckley
Eymour
Singie
Bradley
O'Day
Boston
Philadelphia
Greminger
Long
Moran
Pittinger
Vistors
Wolverton
Philadelphias
Duggleby
Doom
Carney
New York
Brooklyn
Polo Grounds
Kitsch
Bresnahan
Sheckard
Crysggy Podose
Baltimore and Chicago split two in day game doubleheader
The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox played a doubleheader with Baltimore taking the second game after errors aided Chicago in the first. Notable pitching by Howell, Yeager, Wiltse, and Garvin, with attendance listed at 4,044. In Washington Cleveland won in their final turn at bat, Orth and Joss on the mound, while Sparks earned his first major league victory for Boston in a faulted game. Columbus manager John H Grim resigns. George Fox to serve as field captain.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Howell
Yeager
Patterson
Sullivan
Hy Patterson
Wiltse
Griffith
Garvin
McFarland
Basls
Witse
Washington
Clevelands
Orth
Boston
Sparks
Harper
Columbus
John H. Grim
Milwaukee
Brice
George Fox
Quinn
Maiden filly Queen of Dixiana wins at 50 to 1
Chicago report details Queen of Dixiana a three year old maiden filly owned by H. T. Griffin running away nearly a mile, throwing her jockey, then remounting to win at odds of 50 to 1. Jockey Wilkerson steadied a remarkable after- fall victory in the first Harlem race and attracted wide attention.
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Chicago
H. T. Griffin
Harlem
Wilkerson
Queen of Dixiana
Lendin
Rose Tree
Favorius
Pretorius
Orontus
Perjurer Convicted in St Louis Suburban Bribery Case
8ST. LOUIS Mo July Harry A Faulkner a member of the St Louis House of Delegates on trial for a week on the charge of perjury in connection with the suburban street railway bribery cases was tonight found guilty by a jury with life punishment fixed at the intentiary. Mr Faulkner later retained a motion for a new trial and was released on a 34000 bond.
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Louis
Harry A Faulkner
St. Louis
Hudson Drives Four Winners At Glenville Meet In Cleveland
Hudson & Gatcom of Lexington Kentucky swept all four races at Glenville Cleveland. The driver Hudson set a world record for the performance series and the stable’s horses won in fast times. Heavy betting losses followed as few favorites won with Twinkle surprise in the final heat.
Horse Racing Results and a Purchase in Titusville and Cleveland
In Titusville the 2:12 Pace raced with bets off amid questions of fairness as Gypsy Red appeared not driven to win. Second money split among Honeymoon Maggie V and Austin Bey in the 2a7 trot. Circle won decisively in the 2:13 purse heat. Black Cecil won in three heats at 2:4 pace. Joan Golden Rod and Violett also placed. Annie Trevelan won the 2:17 trot in three straight heats. Catonian captured the 2:24 trot in three heats. In Cleveland, C K G Billings of Chicago bought chestnut mare Imogene from J H Outhwaite for around $5,000. Imogene has no turf record but has a 2:12% mile.
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Titusville
Gypsy Red
Honeymoon
Maggie V
Austin Bey
Esterday
Circle
Hamilton
Gypsy Lahonda
Black Cecil
Joan
Golden Rod
Violett
Annie Trevelan
Austin Boy
Maggie Valentine
Catonian
Ray Simmons
Nancy Medium
Freebooter
Fornart
Asx
Cleveland
C. K. G. Billings
Chicago
Imogene
Elyria
J. H. Outhwaite
Local Cleveland Mile Dash Draws Rain Postponement
Cleveland horse race notes a special mile dash set for Saturday August 2 featuring C K G 2.04 and the Monk 2.97 with Lora Derby also listed as entrant. Rain last Saturday prevented the original mile race.
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Cleveland
C. K G
Egan Wins Ravinosks Cup Final In Close Match
Chandler Egan of Exmoor Harvard defeated Abram Poole Jr of Onwentsia and Princeton in a tight final for the Ravinosks cup at Onwentsia, losing pace at key holes. Poole edged ahead late, forcing Egan to clinch the match 2 up after halved rounds and a tense finish. The day also saw scattered finals across six cup events with uneven results for the home club.
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Chicago
Chandler Egan
Exmoor
Harvard
Abram Poole, Jr
Onwentsia
Princeton
Opwentsia
Orientela
Raymonks
Egan
Poole
Egan Dormie
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Jettries
Jef
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Martin Bests Armstrong
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BE. W. Grove
Beneh
National League
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Kitson
Cronin
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Seisser
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Decatur
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Joe Doughty
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Mit
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Twinkle
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Uke A Twinkle
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McHenry
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Noval
Potter
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Tommy Wilton
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Kirby
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Wolf
Levin
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Mason
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