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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
11
A round-up of boxing rumors and defenses regarding Jack Johnson Willard and Willard Dempsey. Critics call Johnsons claims unfounded while promoters and managers deny any frame up accusing Johnson of seeking personal gain. The piece notes Johnsons past triumphs and public reaction, with emphasis on the controversy surrounding the title fight and its aftermath.
Fragmented report describes a boxing event at Walter Reed Hospital fest night. Gates scored a knockout against Waste in a service boxing bout staged in Knights of Columbus building. Charlay Young of the Eleventh Cavalry is set to meet Tony Caletine of the Marines next Monday for middleweight title in this section.
The report recounts a disputed boxing bout involving Gurley and Willard with federal intervention risks. It notes Gurley’s push for aid from authorities to reclaim property, and a promise to refrain from further fighting until a specified round. The article hints at a world title claim amid controversy.
March 43 Lawrence Kane reports Willard answering a urged inquiry about Johnson's charges with “Certainly not I have nothing to deny.” He dismissed the accusations as bunk and faulted others for pushing a false narrative while noting Jones’s reluctance to admit complicity.
Multiple named individuals Willard Corley Jones and Rickard assert Johnson faces eight frame-up charges are untrue. The text critiques alleged manipulation by parties including a foundation and a local banking group, implying political or social pressure around the case.
Fragmentary text mentions figures and candidates, training campaigns, and names like Bush and Huggins in a garbled context. The readable parts reference baseball or sports themes and possibly national figures, but the content is incoherent and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Yale University hires Dr. Sharpe as general coach of major athletics with a new contract. He will coach the Yale football team next fall and oversee training and development of athletic teams as directed, focusing on football basketball and baseball under the board of control.
The article lists the Army football schedule for 1919 with ten games beginning late September and concluding against Navy at the Polo Grounds on November 29. It notes one intersectional game, Notre Dame on November 8, and mentions teams like Middlebury and Syracuse among others. Also included are racing results from nearby meets and comments on horses and jockeys connected to military athletics.
New York announces pitcher Clifford Markia has been released to Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League by the New York Americans. He did not play for the Yankees in 1918, though the club retained an option on his services.
Chicago reports promoter Jack Curley calls Johnson Willard clash \"athletic\" yet \"childlike whine\" from an ignorant mind. Curley recalls Willard's victory in Havana and says Johnson wanted half the purse to shield his wife from seeing the knockout. He asserts Johnson was outclassed each round and claims the bout was framed.
San Francisco March 13 Referee Jack Welch who refereed the championship boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard declared that the outcome was earned on its merits after being shown Takksen's statement. Welch said Johnson was in poor condition for the bout.
Ted Shannon, International League feneabiater, will get the big league trial with the Nationals this season. He agreed last night to the terms after a hemming by Manager Griffith and contract will soon be de- Hoorek by the migilmar. Griffith received word that John McGraw is still working to get Divey Robertson out of the National League. The Washington finh will be able to come to me with the hard Ritting, Giait outfielder as soon as the way is paved for him to slide to the American League. McGraw shows interest in Griffiths affaire this year. When the New York manager signed Larry Doyle he had Bert Nishoff as extra second sacker. Griff thanked him and let it go at that.
In a sprint feature, the term Waste is labeled as iandecker, highlighting a naming quirk or editing choice in the aries project feature. The read shows how terminology shifts in the sprint context.
Boston players Mrs George Fightman and Miss Marion Zinderstein advanced to the semifinals of the national indoor championship. They defeated Miss Clare Cagsel of New York and faced Mrs H. S. Green in a later round while other matches featured Mrs. Wightman and Miss Zinderstein winning two close sets. In Philadelphia, Mrs Ronald N Bartow won the silver fast championship with 86 171 total over 36 holes, with Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd finishing second.
Johnstown Pa March 13 A standard code of eligibility rules for amateur and semiprofessional baseball in the United States will be debated at the Sand Lot Baseball Congress at the William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh March 24 under the National Baseball Federation. Delegates from the central and middle West attend as sandlot baseball grows. The main issue is amateur status and whether players under contract can be barred from sandlot play or suspended by professional clubs. The National Baseball Commission has asked that rule be agented. New London Conn March 13 officials announce the New London Baseball Club will not participate in Eastern League activities this season. St Augustine Fla March 13 Mike Brody of Hopton leads after day one of the open Florida championship with 147 total. Thomas Bod and Jack Hutchinson tie for second place at 180.
Toledo reports no changes among top ten in both two man and individual events of the American Bowls Congress tournament started today. F Rasch and P Schmidt of Toledo took third in doubles with 1203 pins. Berling and Ampist of Cincinnati were fourth at 1798. Hagerty and Moses of Toledo led two men with 603 in the singles as J. Hagerty tops individual standings.
Race results and entrants listed for six furlong events at New Orleans. Horses include Bisck Wing Visteon Boone A Peaceful Leora Padun Dancing Girl Positive Asumption Conduit Lost meer ip Lariat Boneanta and others with noted weights. Second race shows a mix of entries such as Drantom Speedster Daura elie iit and May Worth among several 108 to 169 pound weights. Fourth race spans one mile with Franklin and Frederick the Great among noted runners and weights.
Columbus March 13. Tom Foes, former promoter, believes Jess Willard won the world heavyweight title from Jack Johnson on merits. He recalls Johnson’s near win earlier, notes Willard’s victory was decisive with thousands at ringside, and hints at possible future matches and film disputes.
New York promoter Tex Rickard dismissed Jack Johnson's alleged Habana confession about throwing his fight with Jess Willard. Rickard called the claim unserious and said Johnson is discredited by the serious Willard-Dempsey bout set for July 4.
Paris reports stir over a potential Willard Demspey bout staged abroad. Promoters favor Paris for higher seats and broader crowd, arguing U S venues may be blocked. An army official hinted a way to stop the fight in America, citing Willard’s wartime stance.
Scholastic Sports notes a Tech versus Western track meet at Western High today with teams in good form. Central prepares for spring tennis opening on April 1 and a likely interclass arm ing meet next week. May 10 looks to preview Central outdoor track with clever performers. Business High and Tech show large baseball squads practicing, Torch Institute holds its annual track meet May 17, and thirteen Tech baseball games are scheduled with more to come for the Manual Trainers.
In a 3-2 Blaikline tournament match Sherman's yesterday Pouliel defeated Adhemar 105 to 89. The event featured Camai Ses TM, Gad Mars Cun, and Orsay de Dare with notable performances. Officials reported a strong showing though details are fragmented in the OCR.
Weaving through a clear May day, May of Honor clocks a fast track win in race seven. Notable entrants include Saxbem's Journey and Dervish with Leek Coch-5ence and Kitmer among the field as Weather reports a clear sky and firm surface.
Horse names and weights for six furlong to one mile races mix with misread words. Entries include Gallery Gin 104 The Grader 100 Clonakilty Golden Chasen 409 and others. sixth race lists Cafeteria 86 plus several 100s. Weather warnings noted as treckin low.
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