Johnson Defeats Flynn In Brutal Ring Clash
In a hard fought title bout Johnson holds Flynn to a cautious victory. Flynn pressed early, bleeding from the eye and mouth as Johnson countered with uppercuts and precision defense. Police intervened in the ninth round as Flynn angrily pressed attacks, but Johnson remained controlled and secure the win.
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Mts
Jack Johnson
Fiymn
Joo
Chalmoon
Stith
Smith
Johnson
Jack
Victor and Vanquished In Championship Heavyweight Fight
Johnson defeats Flynn by knockout after a brutal nine round bout. The match features repeated clinches and fouls with Flynn repeatedly warned for batting and holding, while Johnson displays speed and control. Fireman Wynn and spectators react as referee stops the fight and Johnson receives the cheers.
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Miyun Vuinea
Johnson
Flsam
Flynn
Fireman
Wynn
Colorado
Ot Lee Fornoff
Smith
Indianapolis Buys Veach From Peoria
Outfielder Robert Veach, two years with Peoria in the Three league, has been sold to the Indianapolis club of the American association. Veach has hit about .846 up to date.
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Peoria
Robert Veach
Indianapolis
American Association
Veach
Leitch Sisters Shine in England Women’s Golf Tournament
The Leitch sisters of Entland, five clever golfers, played in the England women’s tournament. Miss May Leitch, Miss Dell Leitch, Miss Edith Leitch, Miss Chris Leitch, and Miss Pogey Leitch competed as scratch players or with handicaps ranging up to 25. Report notes Miss May or Miss Dell were strong contenders but neither claimed the championship.
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Leitch Sisters
Entland
Peegy
Chris
Dell
Mayland Edith
Miss May Leitch
Miss Cecil
Miss Edith
Miss Chris
Miss Pogey
England
Miss May
Miss Deall
Brown defeats Adamson in Waterloo wrestling bout
Afternoon at Majestic Theatre featured three wrestling matches and Las Vegas Johnson Flynn reports. Carl Brown beats Ed Adamson from Chicago in two falls. Miller, the St Paul grappler, referees and issues a 158½ pound challenge. Crowd includes many men and boys with some women watching.
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Johnson- Flynn
Las Vegas
N. M
Carl Brown
Ed Adamson
Chicago
Brown
Walter Miller
St. Paul
Miller
Johnson
Pueblo
Warry Nichols
Fred Nottger
Nichols
George Hitchcock
Bert Blair
Adamson
Waterloo
Nelson
Wolgast Keeps Doubtful Title in Ring Decision
Los Angeles July 5 Ad Wolgast retained the lightweight title after a 13th round knockout-style decision over Joe Rivers in Vernon arena. Rivers dominated most rounds. Wolgast tired and was struck after a groin foul. Referee Welch counted Wolgast winner, discarding Rivers’ foul claim. Crowds cheered as McCarey promoted the belt presentation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Jack Welch
Vernon Arena
Joe Rivers
Rivers
Wolgast
Welch
McCarey
Joe Leavy
Roger Cornell
Andy Rivers
Young A! Kaufman
Willie Rooney
Bill Aldrich
A Cain
Tom Jones
Heebo Dougherty
Pete McVey
Mickey McKenzie
Frank Brennan
Nelson
Gotch Beats Smejkal in Straight Falls in Chicago Match
Champion Frank Gotch defeated Joe Smejkal in straight falls in Chicago yesterday. The opening fall took 7 minutes 20 seconds ending in a hammerlock. the second fall finished in 4 minutes 55 seconds with a crotch hold.
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Gotch
Smejkal
Chicago
Frank Gotch
Joe Smejkal
Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Minor Leagues
Scores from Western League, American League, National League, Three I League and Central Association with teams such as Sioux City Lincoln Topeka Wichita St Joseph Omaha Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Washington New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Dubuque Davenport Quincy Peoria Decatur Danville Bloomington Danville Muscatine and more. Three games listed as continuations with page note.
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St. Joseph
Sioux City Ox
Denver
Des Moines Pay
Wichita
Omaha
Topeka Ae
Lincoln
Boston Trea
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago No
Cleveland
Detroit Faweee
New York
St. Louis
National League
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Vas Ao
Brooklyn
Boston
Springfield
Davenport
Danville
Quincy
Decatur
Cincinnati
Dubuque
Peoria
Springfeld
Bloomington
Central Association
Burlington
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Kewanes
Swedish and Australian eight for the Olympics
Swedish rowing clubs praise the Swedish eight as best prepared to represent Sweden in Olympic races. Outdoor sports have grown since Stockholm won the Games bid. Australia has named a strong capital crew, expected to contend with top opponents.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Australia
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Ife
Mack
Tohnson
Jim
Jack” Johnson
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Chris Leitch
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Ghnl Brown
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