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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
15
New York reports the death of James Kelly known as Aus Veraliya Kelly. He was 92 and longtime-prizefighter, once heavyweight champion of Australia. He died Wednesday at his home near Matawan after a long boxing career marked by extreme endurance and a famed 101-round bout.
Detroit June 26 Frenk J Navin president of the Detroit American League club dismissed reports that Ty Cobb will jump to the Federal League calling the chatter piffle He said Cobb is dissatisfied with local conditions but did not indicate a move.
Paris June 2 Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion and Frank Moran of Pittsburgh prepared for their two round title fight at the Velodrome d'Hiver. Both declared fitness and optimism as Moran underwent a medical exam while Johnson trained in Asnieres. Bookmakers favored Johnson at 3 to 1 amid widespread belief he will win, though Moran's camp remained confident.
The piece previews the Paris heavyweight title bout with Johnson favored to Moran at 3 to 1, detailing odds, time cues, purse 35 000 and shares for Johnson Moran. It compares training habits, notes Moran’s clean life, questions Johnson’s inactivity, and cites experts including Billy Brady and Joe Jeannette on likely outcomes.
New York June 26 It is claimed by Prof Gustave Meyer Hoboken American scientific astrologer that Frank Moran born March 18 1888 in Cleveland Ohio has Sagittarius and Capricorn rising with Jupiter as ruler predicting a Moran victory and a KO. He says Jack Johnson will lose due to Saturn and warns of Johnsons domestic and personal excesses.
A fragmented record lists bouts and purses from 1908 to 1910. It references Jack Johnson's notable fights, key opponents like James J. Jeffries, Tony Roos, Phil O'Brien, and Tex Rickard’s promotions. It notes Johnson earning 60 percent of a $191,000 war bout and total gate receipts around $870,770 under promoters Gleason and Rickard.
Chicago dispatch reports the Chicago Federals selling infielder Jimmy Stanley and Guthelder Austin, with Walsh to join the St. Louis Federals. Detroit adds pitcher Smithson for 2750 dollars from Clinton Central Association as a left-handed arm.
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