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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
16
The articles seal a pre July 5 fight with Wasner taking 75 percent of the purse and a $10,000 side bet. The match referee has not been selected.
The debated purse and terms for a world championship contest between Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson feature a $10,000 stake, a 40 round plan, a felt guarantee, and a top club bid. Johnson pressuring for naming the defending champion and referee, while legalities and stakeholder choices spark dispute among promoters and managers.
The text touts P. B. overcoats as the peak of exclusive style, noting that expert cutters demand high salaries, making their prices reflect top-tier tailoring. It argues that P. B. garments embody a metropolitan brand and that quality attire brings peace of mind without extra cost.
Analysis notes that the P E values meeting the price targets of $20 and $25 exceed initial expectations. The discussion highlights how valuations expand as prices rise and the relationship between perceived value and market pricing in the current context.
Johnson and Jones finalize terms for a heavyweight world championship bout to be held by July 6 2010 with bets and purses outlined. Bids due December 1 10 PM at Hotel Attu New York City. straight Marquis of Queensberry rules with 5 ounce gloves. both managers expect strong interest and large attendance.
Experts praise the moving pictures of the Johnson Ketchel bout, displayed in Newark and New Orleans. The film captures Ketchel pressing Johnson, with Johnson’s swift lefts and Ketchel’s aggressive right hands, ending in a dramatic knockdown and Johnson’s eventual victory as the crowd cheers.
Sporting comment by Jeo Grillo surveys looming Jeffries vs Jefferies fight, world interest, league deals, and manager rumors. Mentions Johnson and Pacquiao era plans, New York Grant League deals, and Lew Powell vs Johnny Frayne in San Francisco. Notes Alexandria AC vs Fort Washington clash and local bouts.
Newmarket October 29 King Edward presented American jockey Danny Maher with a jeweled scarf in recognition of his success the previous day in the Free Handicap and other races at the meeting Louis Waine Ble Martin won the Durham Stakes with Bonny Bay and Sunbright led in the Free Handicap while Whitney’s Sallie of Navarre was among ten starters but did not place Galleot won the Queen’s Handicap with Golden Flight second Vintage Card Whitneys Bobbin II was unplaced Miss Ellen Gogwan won the Criterion Nursery Handicap and Amiral ran unplaced at Maisons Lafitte Paris October 7.
Conflicting reports outline penalties for Charles Murphy of the Chicago Cubs and August Herrmann of the National Commission regarding Pfeffer and Cole Cheinnut. A settlement arranged by Charles Taft led to Murphy paying 1500 dollars for Cole and 500 dollars for Pfeffer, with ownership stake details amid ongoing New York trade rumors and internal club discussions.
An OCR fragment recounts a basketball game moment with players and a mislaid ball. The garbled text mentions a lane and a punt or pass attempt and notes a past office or official reference, but specifics are unclear.
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