Fight Bids Opened Amid Delays in Boxing Offer Wars
Bids for the July 4 boxing event surfaced from John Gleason and James Coffroth of San Francisco with a $12,500,000 bid and multiple propositions. Graney presented three varied offers including ownership and revenue splits, different guarantees, and a pavilion plan near San Francisco. Other bidders from New York and Australia circulated proposals while the final winner remained unsettled as delays continued.
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Coffroth Foresees Rickard Bout as Big Fight
San Francisco promoter James W Coffroth predicts the Rickard bout will be the big fight amid bidding by Gleason McCarey Johnson and Graney. The gamblers claim Los Angeles bets will decide the winner with a $11000 guarantee plus half the proceeds. Jeffries and Johnson appear in New York sparring before the match. Tex Rickard in New York says Salt Lake City has offered the largest purse and claims the contest is sealed, with a decision delayed several hours.
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New York
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Ocean View
Los Angeles
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Johnson
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Garden
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Sam Berger
Levst
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Utah
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Salt Lake
New Remedy Allegedly Eases Rheumatism Pain
A promotional fragment touts Sateaphiily as a mental remedy that supposedly corrects blood flow related to rheumatism and claims it cures the disease. The text asserts Medline has contributed more to its efficacy than any other medicine.
Big Fighter Hearts Carnival Card at Conjunction Batt
Tomorrow night Jamea J Jeffries and Frank Guid the Oo greatest works champions headline a carnival of athletic specialties at Conjun tion Batt. Jett cannot box due to laws but will perform a 25 minute gym act. crowd expected as reserved seats sell quickly at T Arthur Smiths.
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Gotch
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Arthur Smiths
Priest Becomes Professional with Richmond Virginia Club
Johnny Files, a 19 year old who played shortfield for the Agricultural Department team in the Departmental League, signed a two year contract with the Richmond club of the Virginia State League yesterday. President Brediey, who signed Priest, also seeks Curly Brown from Winchester to join the club.
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Winchester
Moyes Backs Heydler as League Leader Amid Unrest
The article reports local magnate Moyes backing Heydler for NL presidency, urging depose not. Uncle Nick Young, ill at home, is sidelined but praised by supporters. Noyes has no direct say, while AL owners show confidence in Heydler, suggesting a tense but protective stance around leadership.
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National Lessue
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Ehaga
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Nick Young
Washington
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Murray to be Deposed as Phillies Plan Enlarge Plant
Special to The Washington Zone reports William Murray will not manage the Phillies next season and the Broad and Huntington Street plant will be expanded to hold 20 000 fans. John King or Fred Lake tipped as manager candidates as architects map a multi million dollar enlargement while Vic Murray loses control under Mr Fogels new ownership.
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Automobiles and Meetings Dominate Washington Auto Scene
The Washington Post notes a weekly automobile page answering reader questions and an upcoming car show with space drawings by a large local dealer turnout. It covers recent sales from Overland and Cadillac imports, plus a key American Automobile Association meeting in New York stressing safer driving and legislative action.
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Mack Signs Coast Stars In California League
Special to The Wahington Post from San Francisco December 1 Connie Mack plans to bring four standout California league players to Philadelphia on trial after they signed contracts. Tracy Hoag Oddle Hallinan Monte Pigl join Burns Krause and others, with Hoag and Hallinan noted as top players from Stockton. Pigl, a 366 batting, left handed, is a contract jumper from Altoona.
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Daly elected Yale football captain for 1930 season
Daly of Sambrugs Mississippi elected captain of Yale football team for the 1930 season by unanimous vote. He is a member of the class of 1931 and has played halfback for the team for the past two years. Peterson chosen to lead Williams Eleven at Williams College for the season, with Petersen in backfield for three years.
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Jeffries Sonlight boxing bout hype shatters records in California
Sporting Comment notes unprecedented purse and crowd توقع for the July 4 fight between the undefeated white challenger and the colored champion. It questions longevity beyond twenty rounds amid retirements and hints at ownership disputes in Philadelphia influencing public interest and league leadership changes.
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Cadet and Business High clash ends in tight low-scoring game
In a rough contest the Business High Reserves edged Corcoran Cadets 12 to 4 after a slow first half. Cadets showed steadier play with better teamwork while Business leveled in the second half with sharp shooting and solid defense led by Macdonald and Dodge.
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May Fight Kaufman in 12 Round Boston Clash
Special to The Washington Port New York reports a potential two or twelve round bout involving Kaufman Langford and a Boston Negro fighter. Negotiations hinge on backing and side bets with Langford and Jeffries discussed. The Armory Claw in Boston appears ready to stage the match when terms are met.
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Gotch Defeats Roller in World Championship Bout
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler faced Tar Tar Roller in a controversial bout in New York. The match carried a 1000 dollar forfeit if Gotch failed to throw Roller within fifteen minutes. Both fighters remained on their feet at the end, Roller asserting he earned a challenge for recognition.
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