Corbett weighs Johnson Jeffries clash versus Peter Jackson
James J. Corbett weighs in on a possible Johnson Jeffries bout. He argues Jeffries could beat Johnson if in form, but Johnson’s current superiority and publicity moves shape plans. He compares Johnson to Peter Jackson, noting Jackson’s left hand and ring craft while praising Johnson’s wary, elusive defense.
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Nelson May Have a Preacher for Partner
New York report says lightweight champion Nelson plans to team with The Rev. F for partnership in his boxing career. The note mentions a preacher as partner potential and outlines upcoming moves in Nelsons professional circle.
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New York
Nelson
Preacher For & Spares
Minister offers to become boxing partner in Omaha pastor's bid
R Wedge of Omaha asks for a boxing chance after sending a letter to Nelson describing his aim to help others through sport. The message praises boxing as a noble path and includes self description, a willingness to travel and pay expenses, and a claim of moral reform through reading.
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Nelson
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Abo Attell
New York
Bam
ExChampion Gotch Regains World Title in Three Falls
Kansas City March 25 Frank Gotch Iowa world champion wrestler regained his title by defeating Raoul De Rouen in three straight falls. Falls lasted 4:40 13:00 with Gotch using a toe hold to wear down De Rouen. Gotch weighed 412 pounds was 10 to 9 favorite. purse 5000 dollars.
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Rouen
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Goteh
Baseball scores and battery pairings reported
Los Angeles reports on a Chicago game today with a 70 to 0 score. Batteries Scott Owens Annis Hogan are listed for Chicago.
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Emeryville Race Results Highlight A Surprising Win
Oakland reports Kiang a long shot won the two year old event at Emeryville amid muddy track conditions. Elpharo and Bellwether carried the colors for Thomas H. Wit and Ham a, while Duke of Ormonde faded after a strong start. Weather turned fine though the track remained soft with several upsets noted in the morning.
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Kiang
Emeryville
Stover Voungerer
Gilpy
Duke of Ormonde
Elpharo
Bellwether
Thomas H. Wit Hama
Ko Ite
Ghino Handicap Narrowly Captured by Thorio at Santa Anita
Thorio, the favorite, wins the Ghino handicap by a head over Footpad at Santa Anita. Abibu scores in the two year old race ahead of Placido and Mike Molett. Jockey Rice unhurt after a tumble from Solus In the first race. Various races list winners and times with prices and placements across the card.
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Azo
Musgrave
Donatus
McGee
Tima
Abinu
Ashendon
Plarcide
Mike Moelett
Lotto
OC. Henry
Footpad
Wilson
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Sweet
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Pert
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W. Powers
Offlo
Hice
Jones and Comiskey Fail to Agree over White Sox Return
In Portland on March 25 Fielder Jones and Charles A. Comiskey conferred about Jones rejoining the White Sox but could not reach terms. Jones reportedly asked a half interest in the club for 250000 while Comiskey prepared to depart for Vancouver en route East.
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Comiskey
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago American League Baseball
A. Jones
White Sox
Chicago
Jones
Fielder Jones
Chicago White Sox
Vancouver
B.C
Morningstar Wins Balkline Billiards Title In NYC
Ora Morningstar of New York defeated Louis Cire tonight with a score of 182 to 122 in the balkeline championship contest. Morningstar led early, scoring four points in the first ten hinges, finishing with a 149 to 122 advantage and an average of 7Y over the match.
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Ora WU
Momingiar
Louis Cire
Ili
Holy Men
Morningstar
Cure Alls Named In Odd Postal Card Ruse
In a rambling, error filled item a Chicago man George Sutton defeats Harry P Cnce of Palladelphio and a cryptic claim of GROMO QUI NINE LAXATIVE BROMO NINE appears. The note mentions E W GROVE and Cure a Cold In One Day with 25c, and Charles Humfper returning to North Platte Nebraska for a business and pleasure trip.
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Cure Lau
George Sutton
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Harry P Cnce
Palladelphio
E W. Grove
Charles Hmupfer
Bla Old Home
North Platte
Neb
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