Willard Johnson Bout Draws London Style Bet Hype
Reports from Key West show fans betting on Willard at odds around 6 to 5 while Johnson arrives in a white derby and dismisses the wager. Curley and promoters anticipate moving pictures of the fight and discuss odds, crowd reaction, and Willard’s weathering of early rounds as experts doubt his heart but consider his chances to improve if he withstands the opening storm.
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Johnson
Jack Robinson
Katisan
Haw
Sam McVey
Jack Curley
Texas
Key West
America
Curley
Nelson vs Welsh clash looms after Havana comeback
The article recounts Battling Nelson’s dramatic Havana bout with Fryer, noting Nelson’s relentless offense and stamina. It mentions a disputed draw verdict and Eddie Lewis’s dramatic ring proclamation denying the result, with later attempts to justify the decision.
Mo-Colas face Jet team after player changes
Mo-Cola baseball team president Pittman and manager Moulyet dismissed underperforming players to strengthen lineup for return game. Ed Levett backstop and Charley Hoss Raines on mound expected to lead Mo-Colas against Jet team after a 4 to 2 win last Sunday. Game set for 2:30 at Barker Cotton Mill diamond.
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Matt Moulyet
Mo-Cola
Patera
Ed Levett
Charley Hoss Raines
Mo-Colas
Barker Cotton Mill
Crowns and A D Davis At City League Park Easter Game
Crowns and A D Davis compete this afternoon at City League Park in a 3 PM Easter Sunday game seen as key to climbing from the bottom. Both lineups feature new players and fans expect an eventful contest despite the rough text from the source.
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Graves
Farnell
Walsh
Kelly
Norton
Murphy
Smith
McBride
Goodbrad
A. D. Davis
Willard Johnson Fight Announces Live Havana Ring Reading
The Willard Johnson bout will start 12:30 p m Havana time, 12 noon Mobile time. The Associated Press will wire live ringside reports to The Item office with instant delays. Winners will be announced at The Item Building on St Emanuel Street as soon as received. Public invited to hear the readings.
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Item Building
St. Emanuel Street
Dauphin and
Conti
Johnson versus McVey exhibition disappoints four thousand
In Havana on April 4 a crowd of about 4,000 watched Jack Johnson and Sam McVey mock a fight for six rounds. Johnson dodged, tapped, and avoided offense while McVey pressed. Johnson weighed 232 pounds, plans a heavier strategy for the next bout, and Willard supporters bet on Johnson as fans buy tickets toward a possible $100,000 to $150,000 haul.
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Jack Johnson
Sam McVey
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Hemphill
Monaghan
Savage
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New Orleans
New York
Herb Kelly Works Out With Pirates
Herbert Kelly the Mobile boy son of William P. Kelly is working out with the Pittsburgh Yanningan team and recently pitched a three hit game against the regulars He has been taken on the spring road trip and the youngster shows rare form pleasing his friends
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Pittsburg
Yanningan
Pittsburgh
Opening and closing dates for 1915 baseball leagues
The Pacific Coast League leads with a March 30 opening and October 24 close for a near seven month season. American, National, and Federal Leagues run about six months, with dates listed for each league from April to late September or early October.
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Vanderbilt Hands Alabama 12-6 Victory in Tuscaloosa
Vanderbilt University defeated Alabama 12 to 6 on a muddy Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa. The Commodores pulled away in the eighth inning with a four-run surge aided by Bowman’s pitching and Vanderbilt luck. Rabb idson and Wells starred for Vandy as errors and a bunt set the early scoring pace.
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Verdict upholds $16090 for death of Atlantic Coast Line employee
The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed a Columbia jury verdict awarding Lizzie M. Mims about $16,090 in actual damages for the 1910 death of her husband, an Atlantic Coast Line Railway employee, in a case decided today.
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S. C
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Spring Hill College Brings Students to Exhibition Baseball Game
Spring Hill College will bring its entire student body to Monroe Park this afternoon to back the baseball team in an exhibition against the Mechile Gulls at 3 o'clock. Coach Edward Lauzon leads a hard training week as Spring Hill aims for a strong showing.
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Dotard
Bar on Fans Boost for Mobile Game
Baseball fans in Birmingham gathered at Tutwiler to back the Mobile club’s season opener on April 14. They aim to draw 15 000 to 20 000 fans, noting pennant success brings strong advertising and support for a winning season. W D Smith, president of the Birmingham Baseball Association, praised the fans and their influential role.
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Tutwiler
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Birmingham Baseball Association
Cardinals Edge Browns In Exhibition Opener
The Cardinals beat the Browns 2 to 1 in a mid season spring exhibition at St Louis. Brilliant fielding highlighted the game as Doak Niehaus Snyder faced Perryman Baumgardner Remanesas Agnew in a tight pitcher duel. Umpires Chill and Quigtey worked the game.
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Cubs defeat Barons 4-2 in Birmingham ball game
Timely hitting powers the Cubs to a 4-2 win over Birmingham as Cheney and Pierce struggle against strong Cubs pitching. Barons' defense allows a run in each half inning, while Birmingham musters five hits to the Cubs eight.
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Willard and Johnson Preview Championship Fight Statements
Havana February 3 Willard and Johnson gave pre fight statements to the International News Service. Willard said he is in peak condition and aims to outlast Johnson with a strong defense and knockout chance. Johnson said he will win before the twentieth round and can go forty five if needed, aiming to force Willard to beat himself.
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Beginning Today in the ItE 4 A Man and His Wife
The forthance of Fanny opens a new comic segment with a title that hints at domestic humor and stage directions. Details remain sparse in the fragment but suggest a serialized piece featuring household life and social quirks. The wording implies a period newspaper style focusing on entertainment.
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Johnson Willard Title Fight May Break Age Record
New York April 3 Jack Johnson faces Jess Willard in Havana with the chance to become the oldest heavyweight champion in history. If Johnson wins Monday he will be 37, surpassing Fitzsimmons who held the record at 37 years and five days.
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Sullivan predicts Johnson Willard bout in Havana
Boston April 3 John L Sullivan offers a seasoned view on the upcoming Johnson versus Willard fight. He favors Johnson if the bout ends before fifteen rounds citing age and fatigue and notes Willard’s advantages in age height and reach while comparing Smith’s prior win over Willard. He adds thoughts on fighter development and timing.
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Willard
Havana
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Gold holdings fall at Federal Reserve banks
The Federal Reserve banks showed a $3,000,000 drop in gold coin and certificates in the week ending April 2, while legal tender certificates rose about $2,500,000, per the Federal Reserve Board statement issued today from Washington.
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Choynski Says Johnson Fight Depends on Johnson
Pittsburg April 3 Joe Choynski the only man to KO Jack Johnson said today that if Johnson loses on Monday it will be because he quits. He warned Johnson to fight or lose.
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Jack Johnson
New Orleans Bettor Bets on Willard After Frazee Push
Dominick Tortorich, a New Orleans boxing promoter, received a $2,500 commission from Harry Frazee to bet on Willard if odds could be moved to 2 to 1. Local bettors offered 2 to 1 but prices fell as Havana dispatches showed 8 to 1 prevailing there. Frazee, financing the Havana fight, was betting on Willard, prompting further odds shortening.
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Johnson-Willard
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Frazee
Braves beat Giants 23 to 12 in YMCA Indoor League game
Marcel Crawford's Braves defeated Mike Steeber's Giants 23 to 12 in the second regular league game at the YMCA. Tommie Soost starred at short while Steeber delivered strong fielding and hitting. Next game Monday at 6 30 p m features Steeber's Giants vs Cunnham's Cubs to determine second place.
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Tommie Soost
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Steeber
Cunnihham
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