Johnson Soars in England Boxing Saga and King Debate
A lengthy wire of fragments chronicles Jack Johnson in Europe with racing cars and entertainment figures, including Almeida and King George mentions, amid claims about his return to America and plans for a new public fight. The piece threads Johnson’s persona as a brash, globe-trotting champion and the press clash over his status and ambitions.
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England
Johnson’s Abroad Draws Hostile Reception in Europe
A damaged New York dispatch reports heavyweight boxer Johnson faced hostility in England and Paris upon arrival aboard the Celtic. Promoters anticipate legal action over alleged damages and broken promises as Johnson plans London return. Multiple managers estimate losses tied to his publicity and business dealings.
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M'Coy Seeks Honors After Crowson Visit In Paris
An unsigned 2R report notes Kid McCoy, the pugilist known as the poet, visited Conttan yesterday following his recruitment of Farry Crowson in Paris. McCoy appears in good form and as sharp as ever, claiming he can beat any opponent. The piece also mentions Jack Johnson’s retirement and a potential return, with Moran and others reportedly arranging bouts and engagements for future matches.
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Conttan
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Paria
Johnson Reaches Chicago After Christmas Visit
John Artha Johnson, colored heavyweight champion, arrived in Chicago with his wife and companions to spend Christmas with his mother Tiny Johnson. He denied rumors of abroad spending sprees and gambling, saying he was in top condition. Fans planned celebrations at his mother’s home as cafe owners prepared events in his honor.
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Nelsons ten round bout nets big payday at Madison Club
Battling Nelson continued his winning streak by drawing $4,315 from a ten round card at the Madison Athletic Club. He guaranteed a sum plus four percent of gross, while Hogan received a small share and the State collected $25.75. Boston reports Jimmy Walsh offers $500 as he seeks a bantamweight bout with Coulton Burns or another 118 pounder, with Burns expected as first opponent.
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Hogan
Madison Athletic Club
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Jimmy Walsh
Death of Racing Drove Gaffney Into Baseball Field
New Boston owner James E Gaffney, a former turfman and close associate of Tammany Hall, is turning his wealth and political influence to Major League Baseball. He vows to outlay freely to build a top National League club and a new Boston ballpark, aiming to restore the city as a NL stronghold while leveraging Tammany Hall connections and past contracts for major projects.
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New York Board of Aldermen
New York Yankees
Daley A Record-Setting Dual Captain at Dartmouth
Daley, captain of both Dartmouth football and baseball teams, closes a historic career with a record of 112 baseball games and 38 football games across prep and college play. He started at Dean Academy, starred at Dartmouth as left end and center fielder, and is slated to graduate in June after a season noted for durability and leadership.
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Williams to seek Dartmouth game arrangement for Eastern slate
Dr B L Williams, coach, plans to arrange with Dartmouth for the remaining Eastern game when he travels East next Tuesday for the National Collegiate Athletic Association meeting in New York on December 28. Williams is chairman of the football rules committee. Ryan to manage Bristol Nine in 1912.
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Kid Sullivan to Instruct Maryland Aggies in Boxing
Washington fighter Kid Sullivan is hired to teach 40 Maryland Agricultural College cadets boxing starting January. Each member will have 1.5 lessons per week, three 1 minute rounds per lesson, and classes will be held in the gymnasium. Faculty approve the program as the college’s first regularly organized boxing course, with rivalries forming among captains Kostes Mudd and Duckett.
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Riverdale Baseball Club Opens Winter Headquarters
Riverdale Maryland December 23 Riverdale Baseball Club under Harvey E Smith has secured the Ola Mangum mill property between the electric and steam railways for a clubhouse and winter headquarters The roster lists 23 members including noted local players They meet Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings for basketball wrestling and boxing The club aims to field a first class team next year in the Prince George County League with Hyattsville Bladensburg Riverdale and Berwyn already in contention A January meeting will reorganize the county league and finalize contestantsrdquo
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Washington Post
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Prince George County
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Bladensburg
Berwyn
Gibbons and Bronson May Meet For Welter Title
In Milwaukee a strong probability exists that boxing stars Mike Gibbons and Ray Bronson will meet for the welterweight title. Bronson claims the title while Jimmy Clabby shifts to middleweight, with Gibbons able to make weight and ready for a purse bid. Armur scouts for Cardinals. Breian signs William Armour for St Louis. Training plans include moves to New Orleans and Bermuda with various teams and figures noted.
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New Orleans
Chess Championship and Gambit Tournaments Open in Capital City
Chess players gear up for the championship and the King's Gambit events as 2025 begins. Wootton and Dr Shade lead with clean scores while Mundelle, Webster, and Walker win key rounds. Over twenty King’s Gambit games this week, White prevailing in nearly half. The continuous handicap tourney will start January 1 with a strength-based pairing system to foster exciting matchups and improvement at the club.
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Frederick Five Wins Big Basketball Victory
Special to The Whenseyto ption Frederick Mad Dec. The neds erick College basketball team eayil rented the Baltimore City College ave si the Disnonds Rink hare last night before et eke by the score of 45 to 7L The L ast De Peiled. Baltimore C. C. Tracers Big Fight May Be Hard in New Orleans. Local sporting men declared today that New Orleans may soon have a chance to see a championship pee which Wil decide the wel Bworts axp being made to press Mike Gibbons the gen makeeighte end Ray the globe trotter. The boat arn place about Washington's berthday.
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Washington
Coast Tennis Stars Shine From California to the West Coast
California leads in a flourishing tennis scene with courts in cities, teen prospects rising, and players like Sutton, Strachan, and Fottrell shaping the future. The piece highlights vast public courts, strong youth development, and Western dominance in the sport.
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All-Stat Scholastic Meet Viz Jants At Union League Park
Today at Union League Park the All-Stat scholastic eleven plays the Viz Jants in a fast season's game. Vigilants boast unscored games and aim to break the 5 to 6 defeat SEC posted two weeks ago. Walter Parker will coach the scholastic lads with players Cuppy Farmer Shags Rawlings Regie Rawlings Legwe Stack and Babbington in action. Earlier Hall Stars 140 pound champions meet Waverly. games start at 1:90 oclock and 3 oclock.
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Mantell Outfights George in Twenty-Round Clash
Frank Mantell of Pawtucket defeated Kid George of Stockton in a decision after twenty rounds at the Buffalo Athletic Club in Sacramento. George was knocked down twice in the late rounds, first by a left hook to the jaw in round sixteen and then by a right to the head in round seventeen, as Mantell pulled ahead in the final moments.
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Palter Confident In Title Bid At National Club
New York fighter AL Palter declares he is in peak condition and ready to beat Al Kenfuen at the National Sporting Club Thursday night. Palter trains at Cattral Park and asserts his plan will prove a historic win, despite questions about the venue’s location in America’s largest city.
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Baseball Trades Loom As Leagues Eye Moves
Louisville is at the center of possible deals involving the American Association International League and Southern Association. Reports say Louisville may trade two catchers Hack Spencer and Johnny Hughes while Madden stays. Other targets include Baltimore Buffalo and Newark with Ludwig eyed for discard or Ogden move. Flint remains a fringe staffer.
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Cubs May Lose Two In Cold Weather Retirements
Chicago reports Mordecai Brown a three fingered pitching star of the Cubs is near retirement to enter business in Chicago with Orvie Overall. California pitcher Brown’s associate, Brown’s retirement was announced by Al Learney president of the Thies League, with unclear details of the venture.
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