Samy Tetger Letter Teases Joining Johnson Fight
A fragment from Samy Tetger to The San Francisco Bulletin discusses plans to meet Jack Johnson and to fight the Mack pretender. The missive notes Tetger’s physical condition around 234 pounds, describes a strenuous tour, and hints at public interest and betting on Tetger’s future boxing moves.
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Samy Tetger
San Francisco Bulletin
Jeg
Jack Johnson
Preas
Jett
Mack
Johnson Courage Questioned by External Doubters in Boxing
The speaker defends Johnson against outsiders who doubt a boxer's gameness. He insists many skeptics lack understanding of the sport and believes one opponent, a Japanese flag emblem, embodies the lack of courage. He fears Johnson may falter when the theatrical contract ends and business begins.
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Bat Nelson Defeats Graney in Local Exhibition Bout
In San Francisco Eddie Graney, former Pacific coast lightweight champion, knocked down Battler Nelson twice in a friendly match at the Olympic Club gym. Nelson, shaking off the hard blows, recovered and extended a sportsmanlike greeting, declaring Graney the second man to floor him in combat. The crowd saw a spirited exchange as both fighters traded momentum during the exhibition.
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Eddie Graney
Pacife
Cattling Nelson
Rattler
Areete “Joshers
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Nelson
Cymnasium
Olympic Club
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Graneey
Nelena
Blake Graney
Ketchel Too Much for Him in New Fight
Tilbur g May 16 Str time to aight Hugh McGann was down for a count of five seconds in his six month bout with Stacey Ketchel champion middleweight of the world. Ketchel dominated early rounds before a late rally by McGann. The Pennsylvania town saw Ketchel’s power prevail as McGann exhausted himself against the formidable challenger.
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Hugh McGann
Dow
Stacey Ketchet
Jake
Tbe Ceats
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Ronnity
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Permlar Lee
Jack O'brien
Ketchel vs McGann boxing match described with brutal exchanges
The report recounts a six round boxing bout between Ketchel and McGann with repeated exchanges, blows to the body and head, hard rights and lefts, multiple knockdowns, and extended clinches. McGann struggles through rounds with Ketchel appearing to control much of the action, though no decisive decision is stated.
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Ferguson leads Bt. Leyte past Boston for win
Baseball game report states Bt. Leyte beat Boston 3 to 1 after eight innings of shutout pitching. Ferguson batted four bases in Valle and allowed two hits with a run in the ninth. Bre 1 5 , Teete and Dtesnaken, Ferguson and Smith noted in scoring details.
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Gosten
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Tmtay
Ferguson
Valle
Boston
Bre
Teete
Dtesnaken
Smith
Philadelphia and Chicago Tie In Hard Fought Baseball Card
Reports from Philadelphia May 18 show Philadelphia and Chicago end in a 2-2 tie as Fito 2 Hutte hits a home run with a man on base. In the fifth inning tight defense by Tinker preserves the score while Boston headlines note related games across the circuit including Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at New York with a 9 to 7 result and Cincinnati leading 4 to 2.
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Chicago
Vettersdelphian
Fito
Hehutte
Ty Tinker
Hatteries
Spatha
Melise Ap Toote
Magermag An Moran
untitled American League update with scattered names
Fragmented report covers Chicago and Philadelphia players, mentions infield and outfield actions, and references several teams and players in a garbled baseball diary. Details are unclear, but the piece alludes to innings pitched, fielding, and a possible May game with mixed team names surviving OCR.
Tatleries: Willett unl Btanege Chech Arrellanes Carrigur
Fragmented OCR notes list names Willett Chech Arrellanes Carrigur and others with scattered dates and places. Mentions Cleveland New York teams and an Easterly Manning Quinn Kiel trio, but details are unclear due to poor text quality.
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Btanege
Chech
Arrellanes
Carrigur
Pacific Coast League Scores and May Contests Recorded
Pacific Coast League results from Los Angeles versus Portland with a 2-1 score, plus other early May games across the region. Highlights include Vernon versus San Francisco, Sacramento’s win over Quickland, and Seattle and Spokane listings with pitcher and run details, noting postponements and key hits as the circuit opens in May.
Nelson Hag Defeats Corbett in Dixieland Bout
In Albany area reports Dick Nelson defeats Young Corbett in a bout before the American Athletic Club crowd. Nelson struck with precise blows, pressured Corbett around the ring, and led on points at times. Corbett showed danger late, but Nelson remained dominant, though eager for a knockout.
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N.Y
Dick” Nelson
American Athletic Club
Corbett
Nelwin
Neleon
Front Page Muddled Travel Note Heads West
Fragmentary OCR shows travel drift toward Sharon Springs with scattered place names and a stray ad line for a laxative claiming digestion benefits. The text lists Winone Kas Payson Westo t Fexched and mentions Sharon Springs arrival possibly around noon.
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Wetton
Sharon Springs
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Jews to unify all large Jewish organizations
New York May 18 reports indicate a move among foreign Hebrews to guide all major Jewish organizations toward elevating the global condition of Jews by forming a protective society. Mr Schill, the movement’s teacher, travels through Europe as News anders in war of the principal objects.
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New York
Jeridoo
Jewish Daily News
Dare Vi. Schill
Schilla
Europe
Great Crowd at the Races Draws Thousands
A huge turnout filled the half mile track with estimates of 8000 to 10050 spectators. Overflow gates opened to the infield to relieve crowding as Booger Red won the half mile race in a fast 49 4 5 seconds amid a packed, festive day with heavy betting and widespread city turnout.
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Gov Spry Visits Provo for Garden City Reception
Provo hosts Governor Spry and party on Friday with a reception, bouquet, and fall welcome by Utahns. They will be met at the depot, attend a reception at the university, dine at a local hotel, and conclude with a banquet and dance in the evening.
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Arishara Young University
Presbyterian delegates arrive for general assembly in Denver
Nearly 9 000 delegates expected for the one hundred twenty first general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of America. A special Chicago bound train and another from New York carry visiting delegates to Denver. Notables include Joan Tl. Converse of the Baldwin Pharmaceutical Works Philadelphia and Charles B Holt of Chicago a founder in the church's brotherhood. The assembly will observe the four hundredth anniversary of John Calvin founder of Presbyterianism. President Plwin A. BNL of McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago will speak.
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General Assembly
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New York
Citrine
Girivale
Joan Tl. Couverse
Baldwin Larminative Works
Philadelphia
McCormick Theological Seminary of Clicagm
Mission Conference At Central Presbyterian Church
A foreten mission conference will be held at Central Presbyterian Church and the School of Missions. Sessions run morning afternoon and evening with workers from state universities meeting at 10 o'clock. A number of prominent educators will participate.
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Foreten Mission Conference
School of Missions
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Miss Farrar Denies Engagement To Form
Miss Geraldine Farrar arrives in Paris with her mother amid rumors of an engagement to Apronio Gentil. The Autointed Press notes fear the singer will marry no one else. She plans a stay in France through the summer and return to the United States in the fall.
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Paris
New York
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France
United States
Tablet Memory of Gen. Palmer in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs May 1 The officers and regiment of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania volunteers will erect a memorial tablet for General William J. Palmer of Colorado Springs in Palmer Hall at Colorado College. The tablet will be mounted by the regiment’s color and saddle sabres and will bear a script in his memory by the regimental survivors, 1300.
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Colorado Springs
Colm Tado College
Generel Wiltan J. Farmes
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