Johnsons Former Manager Picks Jeffries to Win
Sam Fitzpatrick who trained Jack Johnson and later split with him says Jeffries, if properly trained, can defeat Johnson. He notes Jeffries was nearly unbeatable and that Johnson could not easily beat Burns, and suggests a Johnson Jeffries title bout should occur in London to avoid public pressure in New York. Fitzpatrick also comments on Ketchel and potential guarantees for fights.
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Sam Fitzpatrick
Jack Johnson
Filspatrick
Johnson
Jeffries
Fitepatrick
Fitzsimmons
Jeffrries
Sam
Sydney
Burns
Burns Johnson
Jack
England
London
Engiiah Sports
New York
Jay
Stanley Ketchel
Ketehel
Flynn Wins Narrow Decision Over Papke in Los Angeles Fight
Jim Flynn of Pueblo, Colorado earns a 10 round decision against Billy Papke of Kewanee, Illinois at McCarey’s Pavilion. Flynn dominates early with aggression, Papke rallies mid bout, final rounds see Flynn edge Papke as blood and ropes play a role in the match.
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Mrake
McCarey
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Colo
Billy Papke
Kewanee
Flynn
Papke
Juat
Martin Hefron
Goldfield
Young Turner
Johnson Narrow Escape Near Valparaiso in Car Crash
Valparaiso Ind March 19 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion had a narrow escape from injury when his car collided near here. The famed pugilist escaped unharmed but the incident prompted police to investigate the crash details and cause.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Jack Johnson
Ipjurg
Here
Coast leaguers top Comlekey's Chicagoans in tight tilt
In San Francisco on March 19 the Coast league team defeated Comlekey's Chicagoans in a close basketball game. The win showcased the Coast squad's defense and late scoring punch to seal the outcome.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles Pitchers Tame Chicago In 12 to 8 Loss
Pasadena March 19 Los Angeles team was hammered 12 to 8 by Chicago White Sox in a game here. Thorsen Koestner and Orendorf in battery for Chicago with Walsh Flene and Owens behind them.
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Cicape
Henley
Berger
Heccher
Altvock
Spencer
Payne
Pasadena
Cal
Los Angeles
Rosie
Chicago
Uarter
Saeed
Thorsen
Koestner
Orendorf
M. Walsh
Flene
Owens
Jones Shown Dispatch in Portland Statement
Fieldher Jones in Portland discussed a dispatch about a $20.00 price, saying he never delivered it to Comiskey and has no knowledge of any offer. He declined plans to return to baseball and noted previously that his price was set high enough Comiskey would not meet it, but could accept if offered.
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Flint Jim Jeffries
Ving
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Portland
Fieldher Jones
Chicago
Comiskey
Jones
Emeryville Races: Merrymaid Dominates Mile Event
Oakland March 14 results show Merrymaid winning the mile and twenty yards race by a clear margin over Darlington and Big Chief. The Golden Butterfly captured the two year old race in clever fashion amid strong stable backing.
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Emeryville
Merrymaid
Darlington
Big Chief
Golden Butterfly
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Grace G
Borel
Buchanan
Hoge
Golden Butterfy
Ross
Pretend
Butler
Electrowan
Archibald
Banposal
Montry
Severus
Rubin Granda
Fulford
McIntyre
Mauretania
Sandy
Mi Directo
Zolta
Mentry
Bishop W
Jockey Cul len Injured After Mount Tony Crashes
In Los Angeles on March 19 jockey Cul len sustained a broken rib and general shaking after his mount Tony trailed in a fall. The incident prompted medical evaluation and the rider’s condition was monitored.
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Los Angeles
Cullen
Tony
Norbitt Wins Feature as Santa Anita Card Delivers Upsets
At Santa Anita this afternoon Norbitt won the feature race after a stumble by Cullen's mount caused a fall in the fourth race near the rail. Earlier winners included Samposal in race one and Henderson in race two, with Beauclerc and French Cook among other multiple winners.
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Santa Anita
Cullen
Norbitt
Bill Eaton
V. Powers
Nigger Baby
J. Howard
Sir Barry
Shriner
Butwell
Old Timer
Kennedy
Greenseal
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