Lightweight title talk fuels Nelson vs Welsh coast offer
Championship talk in the lightweight division centers on Battling Nelson and Freddie Welsh with promoters eyeing a coast bout. Nelson seeks fair pay and a clear win path while Packy McFarland criticizes support for Welsh and signals a Chicago return to push a coast fight. Nelson and McFarland discuss potential opponents and dates including New Orleans and New York engagements in March and a planned 39‑round clash at 135 pounds.
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M San
Worby
Nelson
Soing
Bat
Sporting
Comitre
New York
Far
Prancisen
Freddie Welsh
Hrera
Mee
Packy Melarlaid
Dick Hyland
Cyetone Thorpson
Etiba
Willus Britt
Frisco
Ve Britt
Odar
Wreddie Welch
McFarland
Packy McFarland
Chicago
Cam
Pomarers
Freddie Welch
Vouision
Saiire
Thompson
Chicago x
New Orleans
Bert Keyes
Mickel Gannon
Dee
Jabez Whitn
Pounis
Bowlens Slaughtered In Tight Doubleheader Thriller
In the first game Zizelman led Koch and Aiuanuin's to a 28 to 6 win as Zu and the Zu's posted a late rally. The Lubos bounced back in the second game, taking a three-run lead in the first inning and adding runs throughout, 7 to 3, as Koch, Bosshard, Judnaiater and Geyer starred on the mound and in the field.
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Zizelman
Koch D. Aiuanuin
Koelly
Walsing
Geod
Haat My Keize
Sineiman
Boch. Linn
Zu Bus
W. Zlzelmin
Imintress
Zuerker
Leiner
Herwoek
Ueberer
Boolhaume
Range
Geyer
Betsner
Ly Sus
G. Kosh
LGR
Lgr Aivee MT AL
Vang
Courlay
Haubold
Judniater
Bonethardt
Schaezler
Newnan
Schroeder
Riedner
Kohr Defends Tenpin Title At Emerson Alleys
Bid Kohr defended his tenpin championship on Emerson Alleys in a three game series. He won the match by 112 pins with varied margins of 7, 26, and 1 pin in each game. High score belonged to Jese in the first game as Kohr extended his title defense.
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Bid Kohr
Atty Temple
Emerson
Palmer
Konr
Huy
Jiese
Anade
Kahrs
Chillange
Bowling Club Feasts and Organizes League
A meeting in the semity hall of the St. Joseph building gathered Bowling Club members to feast, socialize, and plan a new league. Officers were elected, six new captains chosen, and volunteers pledged to donate medals. A toast to the league’s success was proposed, with many members signing to join.
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St. Joseph
le Turriifon
Re I
J. Kraus
J. Naege
Gow. Moyer
F Theis
Sr. Cowmad
T. Maswott
J. Jeurger
Isling
Tarytllton
Phels
L. Netyehaney
Walderperges
Sievers
Daeckin
W. Dielman
J. Warabach
Sturdy's Brother Seen In Winter League Moves
San Diego February 17 Tesse Stovall brother of Cleveland Naps first baseman George Stovall and Sam Stovall drafted to Sioux City, now hard hitting outfielder for Louisville Colonels. He manages Bay City Athletic Club, with Frank Fields backing him, as Hogan of Vernon Coast league negotiates for his sale or trade to Vernon. Stovall, a speedy mover and strong hitter, could join Vernon next season if deal completes.
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San Diego
Cal
Tesse Stovall
George Stovall
Cleveland Naps
Sam Stovall
San Antonio
Sioux City
Louisville Colonels
American Association
San
Tin
Californita
Stovall
Jesse
Bay City Athletic Cim
Frank Jields
Red
Burke After Chaughne Bout Aimed At Nelson Exhibition
The piece describes Burke in a brutal boxing style clash with Batiliey Nelson, with Burke vowing to whip Nelson and tauntingly planning a fight in Texas. It notes preparations at an embryonic stage and mentions Peter Sousa as a counterpart, hinting at a possible meeting. The language records a volatile pre fight exchange and public interest in the bout.
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Id Burke
The
Plusuy Ite
Peter Shuuphmnesey
Mart Worth
Sito
Hanelat
Batiliey Nelson
Burke
Mae Kid
North Texas
Nelson
Sousa
Hurke
Hin
Not Many Players Have This Happen To Them
Diving discussion of prewar plays cited by Meanion and Chik Griffith recalls a New York game where Conray made a fielding error and a putout, the miscue triggering a sequence that led to multiple outs and a bunt gone awry, with teammates misfielding and runners advancing.
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Chik Griffith
Conray
New York
Giant Babsled Speed Record At Huntington Races
Special Correspondence from New York reports record-breaking giant bobsleds reaching speeds surpassing racing autos as Huntington hosts annual races. Spectators number in thousands as two-man sleds thunder down the course with times around five quarters of a second apart.
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New York
Wirh
Air Villeus
Huntington
le Aan Skinmor
Rother ‘Sted
Local sports notes project varied results this week
The reorganized Independent team opens league play Sunday with a visit to Laredo Prides and new management under A. G. Sorith. St Marys beat New by 22 20 in basketball while the first team and Independents split 42 34. Intermediates defeated Turner 42 11 and Reserves beat Pratock 21 17. Turner gym track meet featured Lohse winning the mile outside, Albert Djeuter taking the pole vault, and Lune leading the shot put.
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Ins City
Lavea
Team
A. G. Sorith
Laredo
Yo M. GA
Independents
Turner
Pratock
Turner Gym
Track meet results include multiple place finishes in events
Bach took second and Lonse third while Niatzal won the long jump with a 2 foot mark, Alfred Dietzel was second and FL Michal third. Lohse led the combination jumping dip with 2, Luckenbach close second with 14, and A Wolf third.
Unclear Historic Ad Copy With Health Claims
An OCR fragment shows early 20th century style health ad language promoting Chamheelahts Stomach and Liver Tablets to cure stomach troubles and biliousness. The text mentions frequent claims about digestion, appetite control, and general wellness, with contact hints and sample offers, ending with scattered names and numbers.
Magnates In Chicago Tackle Hidden Market Tactics
An obscure Chicago report outlines a brisk business scene where magnates pursue leverage across allied leagues, with references to warehouses, magazines, sodas, and cutlery. The piece hints at price‑driven deals and a push to maximize gains while avoiding minimal concessions.
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Bowling Club
Sturdy
Jesse Stovall
Chaughne
Fort Worth
Poe
Commay
Ladlonau
Urnbh
Bee Conroy
Ozchizer Company
Conroy Bldy
Alamo Plaza
Texas
St. Mary's
Aidi
Gradtually
Reid
Phirteen
Texar
M. Marnchvan
Oscar Kuppe
BNW
Louis’ Bowl
G. D. Robbins
Agent Ya & Crockett Sts
JT Burnett
Undertakers
J.T. Burnett & CO
Cor. Crockett and Losoya
YALE
Szntists
J. H. Terrill
Conroy Brig. Alamo Plaza
Grota
Torrey & Company
Germania Firs Inc
Xasers
Navarre & Crockett Lz
Houston Street
Phanes
Wailand
Holland
Seth
E. Houston St
Moore Building
San Antoni
Hansen Bros
Auntie Stayt
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