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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
24
Jeffries and Johnson sign articles to fight to a finish before July 5. Bout will award Wasner 75 percent of the purse plus a $10,000 side bet. No match referee selected. The articles of agreement outline the terms for the high-stakes bout.
A chaotic 1890s-style bargaining scene centers on a proposed world boxing title fight between Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson. Debates cover purse size, bet amounts, referee selection, walkout rules, rounds, and stakeholding, with Johnson demanding terms and both sides trading demands before a final plan emerges.
Few custom tailors capture the exclusive idea of overcoats. Expert cutters command high salaries, yet P. B. overcoats are produced by the highest paid cutters in the business. P. B. style is the true metropolitan brand. It costs no more to be correctly attired.
The article notes that P E values meeting the prices of $20 and $25 are higher than readers might anticipate, highlighting a surprising trend in pricing related to value measures and market factors.
Johnson and Jones sign the Articles of Agreement in New York City outlining a heavy weight world championship under Marquis of Queensberry rules with bids due December 1 and a not later than July 6, 2010 deadline. The purse split, stake, and conditions are specified, with $600 bond and $10000 total stake, while promotions seek ground representation and wagering details.
Critics praise moving picture footage of the Ketchel Johnson bout shown at The Posteuiding. The scenes capture Ketchel’s aggressive start and Johnson’s strategic defense, culminating in a dramatic twelfth round knockdown and Johnson’s eventual victory, as experts note the realism and athletic intensity.
Sporting comment discusses potential big fights and matchups with Jeffries Johnson Sullivan and Patterson, plus the broader boxing scene. It notes a renewed bidding war in the Grant League and rumors of managerial changes as teams seek strong deals, with Powell Frayne and Alexandra AC readying local bouts and a clash at Alexandria on North Alfred Street.
King Edward honored American jockey Danny Maher after his win in the Free Handicap. Louis Winane's Ble Martin won the Durham Stakes while Sunbright led the 2-year-olds in the Free Handicap. Queensbury Handicap went to Galleot with Golden Flight second. Miss Ellen Gogwan won the Criterion Nursery Handicap. Amiral and Alby finishe d unplaced at Paris Lazifrage in Maisons Lafitte.
Chicago Cubs owner Murphy faces a 1500 dollar fine over Pfeffer and Cole Cheinnut deals with the Toronto club and Bay City club. Diplomacy led by Charles Taft cleared tensions with August Herrmann of the National Commission, renewing ties as discussions about sales and transfers circulated among major league figures.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a basketball play and a player named Wagner with a missed dive and ball handling. The garbled text references a gym or game date and an attempted shot, with unclear teams or outcomes.
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