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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
13
Unclear OCR text shows C U NINE 1S victory over Lehigh with scattered numbers and references. The readable parts indicate a game result statement without coherent context or complete details.
Five years as a champion have reshaped Jack Johnson. Measurements taken at Reno and Havana show a 8 inch waist increase, 2% calf growth, and a 11 inch reach gain. Chest expanded to 14 inches, neck and thigh sizes up, while height and weight remain noted for context.
Habana April 1 rain interrupted prep for the Johnson Willard bout with only a few days left. Johnson boxed little, Willard staged a short exhibition amid a slippery ring and thunderstorms. Promoters planned special seating for Havana officials and dignitaries as the arena nears completion. Twenty stores will close early to view the contest and ticket sales run strong among locals.
Habana Cuba April Johnson supporters held to 3 to 1 as the prize fight odds stay high. Johnson admits risk to losing his title and advises fans not to bet foolish money while Dougherty, his longtime manager, explains he cannot attend but wants a bet placed on the outcome.
Georgetown overcame Yale with a six run second inning that provided the decisive margin. Haggerty pitched effectively for Georgetown, while Thompson and Underwood both contributed on the mound for Yale in a tense 9 to 8 finale.
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