Left handed jabbing welcomed by champion Jess Willard
In a period piece about boxing strategy, the article notes the rise of left handed jabbing as a focal point in the sport. It discusses Jess Willard as the dominant figure, with promoters planning elimination tournaments to challenge him and the shifting nature of heavyweights. The piece contrasts old fighting styles with modern jab-based tactics and implies Willard’s continued dominance regardless of challengers.
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John C. Mellast
New York
Thas
Tyrus Cobb
Luke Donlin
Tris Speaker
Vane
Jess Willard
Jeas
Nad
Willard
Aa Tong
Jim Carey
Fred Fulton
al Wiici
Charley Weinert
Tom Cowler
Joe Cox
Jha Sassgo
Jesa Willard Betimes
Betimes
Jega Saya
Abe Be
Aadden
Jess Willant
Willerd
Weinert
Fulton
Cowler
Cox
Wrente
Dilly Miske
Raraeura
Cloniy Clout
Tommy Ryan
Kid NeCor
Jim Corbett
Reat
Dasa
Miske
Pultro
Welge J
Belene
Frigham City
Das
Fruitvale
Joseph F. Hansen
Bie Elty
Gaden, Logan & Idebo Railway Company
al Qrst
Baventh Bouth
Johnson Plans to Crush Fults in Baseball Dispute
Chicago report says John H. Johnson president of the American league will drive negotiations with Dave Fults and backers against the Baseball Players Fraternity threats to strike before the 1917 season. He vows to crush Fults and drive him from baseball while warning players not to act without authority.
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Chicago
Bar Johnson
Dave Fults
von Mindenburg
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Seaaon
Trendent Johnson
Emenia
Fults
Ful
Johnson
John Henry
Washington
Fultz
Atea
I Vhe Wat
Pave Fults
High jumpers expelled from Amateur Union ranks
New York January 20. Thwarnt 1 Airs and Diet Adam two of the nation’s best high jumpers were expelled from the Amateur Union on charges of professional status through their renner lon with reporting prods fim. They announced intent to seek court action to restore amateur standing. Amen says he had opportunity to defend himself and received a letter from George B Matthews, chairman of the Metropolitan Association reg of the Amateur Union detailing eligibility and a request to present a specification rant for cancellation.
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New York
Thwarnt 1
Adam
Armateneth- Inte Union
Droferstonala
Fim
Amen
Essé
Athlete protests and seeks hearing over A A U actions
The speaker denounces government actions by the A A U as un-American and unlawful. He plans to instruct his attorney to address a letter to the United States Amateur Athletic Union seeking a hearing and a stay of judgment until his rights and merits are heard. He warns against delaying justice and seeks a legal precedent for future athletes.
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United States
E. Wolshan
ALA
Helahag
Fulton to Meet Jess Willard Says Tom Jones
New York report states Fred Fulton may box Jess Willard if the public selects the opponent. Telegram from Tom Jones to Jack Curley indicates Willard ready for any challenger, not awaiting Carpenter’s arrival from France. Curley believes Jones aims at Fulton, who has drawn little public notice in New York.
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New York
Fred Fulton
Jess Willard
Tom Jones
Jack Curley
Cure “Fey
Jones
Willard Ia
Carpenter
France
Curley
Jone
St Pelton
Willard
Darcy Fails to Draw Theatrical Crowd
Promoters report Darcy’s vaudeville act failed to draw, with a debut in Drigeport earning less than $409 and a Trenton, New Jersey showing of only $149, prompting questions about his uplift efforts' reception in the state.
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Darcy
Law
Les Darcy
Nurtees
Drigeport
Conc
Trenton
N. J
Action of Hockey Club Ends Amateur Hockey League
New York ice scene sees four Iriahy American Athletic club players suspended by the New York Hockey Club and the Executive Committee. The move shakes the American Amateur Hockey League amid accusations of professionalism by Canadian players. Observers fear ongoing clearing of taint could wreck the league.
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Action of Hockey Club
Nw York
New York Hockery Club
Iriahy American Athletic Club
Association
M4ds
Fulton Discouraged Over Weinert Losing
New York January 20 The result of the Mike Weinert fight discouraged Fred Fulton who had hoped Weinert would be a possible match. Weinert proved he had no chance with Fulton, and its possible that their boy from Minneapolis will seek a meeting with Frank MeFan.
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New York
Mike Weinert
Fred Fulton
Weinert
Hims
Mike
Fulton
Minneapolis
Frank Mefan
Hoopsters Win Double Victory in Deseret
Salt Lake, Jan 20. The 1 0.8 sere tomped home with a double victory from the Jordan first and second teams yesterday at the Deseret symposium. The fire liners and wag were locked in a slim contest until a late court run tied it, final score 46 to 38. The enthusiastic crowd recalled the era of fast steam and sensational basket work.
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Salt Lake
Jordan
Rama
Fulton to meet Willard Pete Visor in wrestling bout
Pete Visser and Mort Menderson the Masked Marvel plan a finish bout at the Oakland theatre on January 31, with Visser in Holst Idaho and Henderson coordinating. Visner, recovering from an ankle injury, aims to train under transfer Lewis and reach top form to speed past the opponent.
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Pete Visser
Mort Menderson
Onaheim Theatre
Visner
Wieser
Jine Arain
Vin Lolury
Stransfer
Lewis
Hendesson
Ib Lowis
Mar Ye
Jor dap Husky Tizady Leads Post Win for L D 5
Half the count atood 24 all as both teams fought hard. Tizady from Jor dap was high point winner with ten fielders while Dean led L. D. 5 with nine. Preliminary game between second teams won by L. D. 8 by 3243. Church schol took early lead and held off presses.
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Tizady
Jordap
Dean
L. D
Schoal
Deaf and Blind Team Victory on State School Floor
The second Teat and Pinch school basketball team overwhelmed the kh. rR five by a large score of Site 9. State forward Duce scored 32 points. The second team appears stronger than the Urmingtes Cresteam, with the Uneur fean fallown.
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Kh. Rr
Duce
Uurmigtes Cresteam
Uneur Fean
Rex Morrig to Meet Frank Barbiead Wednesday
Great disappointment among fans after Jack Dempsey declined to meet Jim Downey of Tremonton next Wednesday at the Armory. Promoter Eddie Dallas, in Salt Lake, failed to secure Dempsey’s contract. Downey would box Dempsey under any contract, but Dempsey refused. Morris of Denver and Canadian champion Harrieau were signed to oppose Downey. A 10 round draw with Ted Lewis is cited to prove Morris’s drawing power. Semiwindup features Has Doyle and Niyo7 Jokoron of Orden.
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Jack Dempsey
Jim Downey
Tremonton
Armory
Eddie Dallas
Salt Lake
Dallas
Downey
Dempsey
Dempeey
Rex Morris
Denver
Frank Harrieau
Mors
Morris
Ted Lewis
Has Doyle
Niyo7 Jokoron
Orden
Ogden High Fails To Meet Rivals In Davis County
Ogden high school team did not appear for a scheduled basketball game against Davis County High School in Kayaride. Coach Lorin Briggs organized a pickup game after the team’s no show, leaving the crowd disappointed and reports said the high school did not travel.
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OGDEN
Ogden High
Kayaride
Davis County High School
Lorin Briggs
Daani
Dre
Focal Fh
Weber Stalwarts Beat South Cache in Season Opener
Weber academy defeats South Cache 26 to 12 in the northern division opener of the state basketball league. Cardner led South Cache with four baskets, while Shrierer scored most of his team's points with three field goals and ten fouls, as Weber built a steady lead despite early adversity.
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Hyrant
Weber Academy
South Cache High School
Cardner
South Cache
Shrierer
Church Schoo Quint
Wuber Academy
FB. Fla
Shriever
Ts Jeppson
Smith
Feterson
Re - O
Proverts
Ig Sess
Tatal
South Cacng
FFL Oal Pas
Gantner
F. Jensen
If Peterson
Jensen
Utah Freshmen Defeat Bingham in Four-Man Battle
In Bingham Utah January 13 the University of Utah freshmen defeated the Bingham high school five in a fast game despite Utah playing with only four men. The final score was Freshmen 46, Bingham 26 as nineteen fouls were called on the varsity. Crystal stood out for Homer Callstensen's crew in the scoring.
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Bingham
University of Utah
Wnh
Bingham Hic
Binghaim
Dingham
Crystal
Homer Callstensen
Pine Pointe Star Shines in Varsity Victory
Rudine, the varsity center, led scoring with six field baskets and six free throws, powering his team to a clear win.
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Artment
Rudine
Varsity
Springville High Smothers Payson In 60 to 14 Victory
Springville high school basketball overwhelmed Payson 60 to 14 at home. W Weight scored fifteen field goals to power the win, with strong defense forcing jump balls and the Springville reserves routing Spanien Fork seconds 36 to 13 before the main game.
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Springville
Springvile High
Payson
W. Weight
Fayeon
Lovelesa Hie
Spanien Fork
East High Defeats Grantville Five by Ten Points
Grantaville visiting five led early as East High took control in the first half and finished strong to win 47 to 33. Chipman for Grantville scored ten field baskets, while Pray and Fitepatrick’s squad benefited from Anderson’s free throws.
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Grantavilla
Tommy Fitspatrick
East High
Granteville
East Side
Grantaville
Pray Body
Fitepatrick
E. Anderson
Grantsville
Brigham Young College Beats Rex Elder Five In Tight Game
Box Elder Quint suffers 44 to 33 defeat as Brigham Young College dominates the second half after a close 22 81 first period. Barlow nets ten baskets for Rex Elder, Corna leads Brigham with six field goals, Knapp uses two deep rotations as the visitors erode the lead. Rex Elder plows toward a rematch with JACG tonight amid lingering sickness among workers.
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Logan
Tex Elder High School
Deigham Young College
Iistora
Knapn
Beth
Brighamites
Barlow
Lncal
Ubo Gamne
Corna
Meht Tor Wand
Drighan
Knapp
Rex Elder Boys
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