Jeffries Fitzsimmons Heavyweight Title Fights Near
San Francisco July 24 Sporting men flood in for the heavyweight championship as bets favor Jeffries at 10 to 4. Fitzsimmons trains hard, claims victory, while Jeffries attends theater and stays in fine spirits. Referee Graney in tuxedo will enforce Queensberry rules, with Delaney or Dawson handling the sponge. Police prepare to control crowds at the arena, canvas canopy declared safe.
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From a Nose Break to boxing glory in New Zealand tale
Fitz shares how a college town collision at age 12 or 14 sparked his boxing pursuit. A blonde rival struck his nose at a football game, igniting a lifelong quest to find and confront the foe while training in the gym. He chased the mystery for years, lingering in games and towns hoping to meet him again.
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Jeffries Fitzsimmons Title Fight Details Revealed
The contract sets a 20 round bout with a split purse of 60 40 in favor of the winner and loser respectively. It allows soft bandages, gloves provided by contestants, and grants moving picture rights to the winner. Referee Graney is trusted, with health and physiques described for both fighters and their fighting styles outlined.
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Currie 18 Now a Cardinal in Red Contract Move
Cincinnati dispatch reports Billy Maloney signs with St Louis as Clarence Currie leaves Cincinnati. Currie accepts release, declines 10 days, receives $50 monthly raise, contract covers this year and next, witnessed by Stanley Robison. Maloney in second pro season, formerly with semipro ball.
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Baseball Talk From The Boston Red Stockings Roster Rumors
Professionals at hi bame at Nt Attleboro Mass. before Hugh took Alm to Milwaul last year. Maloney had not hit up to his last year's mark, but if what Davy Jones and Maloney say are true the encouragement given youngsters by the old Brownies is not of very large bore. Maloney's hand needs rest. Bill Bergen will not be released. Magoon sick in Cincinnati. Steinfeldt's leg could fail any moment. Peitz is needed for infield. Terre Haute president L D Smith seeks catcher George Sternagle for Reds. Sternagle is the best backstop in that organization and caught 10 games last season. Amos Scott, Reds' former player, now winning twinner.
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Rebetts After Players In National League Rumors
Philadelphia reports spread of player jumps and signings involving Cleveland St Louis and Brooklyn clubs. Moore and Joss cited amid rumors of New York National League acquisitions. McCarthy denied signing. Cubs manager and officials discuss further moves as league notes, weather, and attendance influence outcomes across games and exhibitions.
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Local Baseball Scores And Highlights From Multiple Leagues
The report covers mixed league action with the St Louis and Chicago games noted, detailing key hits by Moran and Wagner, and a five game series opener at the latter’s grounds. It also mentions Des Moines beating Kansas City, Omaha and Milwaukee doubleheader results, and weather or attendance figures for various sites.
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