Turks Face Seattle College in Open Preseason Game
The 1910 pennant chasers meet Seattle College at Dugitales Park for the first regular game of the pre series. Key recruits from Seattle aim to prove themselves with Topo Mike likely giving Chico and Jess chances in the lineup. Johnston arrives with strong past records and may play across infield and outfield as the squad prepares for April 2 against the Tacoma Tigers.
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Dugitales Park
Topo Mike
Ciico
Jess
Zack
Mendrix
Clyde Hall
Joe Seaton
Youngee
Jack Johnston
Ebon Champ
Johnsten
Lynch
Schaeffer
Navy
Lee Magee
Johnston
Husky Jack Johnson Faces Jeffries July 4 in Elmeryville
Jack Johnson aged 32, born March 31 1874 in Galveston Texas, prepares to clash with Jim Jeffries in Elmeryville California on the Fourth of July. The article traces Johnsons boxing rise from early odd jobs to world heavyweight challenger and notes Jeffries near thirty six.
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Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Elmeryville
Cal
Johnson
Galveston
Tex
Jeffries
Tommy Burns
Boston
Sandy Ferguson
Sam McVey
San Prancteco
San Francisco
Marvin Hart
New York
Australia
England
Iale
Victoria Theatre
Lindapreee
Pares
Johnson training plans elude promoters as puncher’s fate debated
San Francisco April 2 Tex Rickard has not heard back from Jack Gleason about bringing John Johnson West to the coast for training. Rickard fears Johnson’s conduct and risk of jail or injury as promoters seek suitable quarters from Emeryville to Hunt ers Inn. Johnson trained along Foothill Drive near San Leandro for Ketchel and Kaufman and praised nearby Kill drive for its hills.
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United Prep
San Francisco
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Johnson
Gleason
Rickard
Richard
Seal Rock House
Emeryville
Oceanview
Ketchel
Hunters Inn
San Leandro
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Foothill Drive
Kauffman
Kill
Jeff
Clarkson's Trick Hurls Baseball Fans Into Rapture
Hot Springs Arkansas April 1 It was John Clarkson who first worked this trick on an unsuspecting base runner with runners on first and third and no one out He laced the ball to the first baseman then to the third baseman catching runners flat footed and forcing outs The crowd roared as Clarkson kept the man on third from scoring and fans realized the strategy may pay off later in the season Major league teams are watching as pitchers test the ploy in Majestic Park and players anticipate its impact on future games
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Tip Wright
Hot Springs
Ark
John Clarkson
Wome John
Clarkson
Ciirkeen
Flrat
Tim
Majestic Park
Notable boxers rise from unlikely starts and injuries
The article recounts how fighters like Nelson, Wolgast, Jeffries, Joe Gans, Abe Attell, and Jack Johnson began in rough settings. It highlights unlikely paths into boxing, from shop floors and street bouts to accidental entries, detailing grit, injuries, and early training that shaped their careers.
Weston Plotting Long Walk From Los Angeles to New York
A 72 year old pedestrian was photographed on the road between Kansas City and Chicago drinking a bowl of a beaten egg and cold tea mix. The scene shows a villager admiringly holding a large straw hat as Weston, aged 72, travels toward New York ten days ahead of his planned pace.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Easeton
Angeles
New York
Johnson Denies Wild Wine and Bubble Rumors
Chicago April 2 Jack Johnson angrily denied reports he drank wine to intoxication at a birthday dinner and inhaled bubbles at a banquet. He urged reporters to stop reflecting on his character and ended the interview by slamming a door.
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United Press
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Sieself
Johnson
College Mat Men To Meet Oregon Huskies At Corvallis
The University of Washington wrestling team travels to Corvallis to face Oregon State, bringing Hoover 126 pounds Prater 136 Hancock 146 Campbell 165 and Cragin 176. A victory could earn the team full sized W’s. The meet caps an intercollegiate wrestling season.
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Pullman
Ohans
U. of W
Oregon
Husky Farmers of
A. C
Corvallia
Hoover
Prater
Hancock
Campbell
Cragin
Jesse Moores Triumph in Frisco Five-Man Tourney
Jesse Moores from Alameda California won a five-man team event in Frisco with a total score of 2746. Vancouver players initially challenged the Alamo fours, but faltered as the competition progressed.
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United
San Francisco
Jesse Moores
Howle
Alameda
Cal
Vancouver
B. C
Gate score and Eugenes runners-up in team event
Gate achieved 2660 points while the Eugenes finished second with 2786 points in the competition.
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Eugenes
Coast League at San Francisco cancel exhibition dates
The San Francisco club faced orders to cancel exhibition dates to allow players to practice with limited game activity. The delay affected WOPMIORE related preparations and involved managers including Jennings and team members Hatteries-Krapp Misher Willie Berry and the club leadership.
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San Francisco
Francisco
Creed
Krapp
Misher
Willie
Berry
Jennings
Clubsa
Donovan Ready to Fight Sullivan Over Alleged Lies
Veteran boxer Mike Donovan now 63 vows to fight John L. Sullivan if he keeps printing falsehoods about past events. Donovan recounts old bouts, defends Mitchell who Sullivan accused, and says he will meet Sullivan in the ring at the drop of a hat when provoked.
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Ring
Sullivan
Mike
Mike Donovan
Donoven
John L. Sullivan
Charlie Mitchot
Sal
John
Tip Wright
Madison Square Garden
Joan
Mitchell
Sol Sullivan
Ocean
Charlie Mitchell
Bullivan Sineys
Sullivan Kilrain Fight Recalled as Ring Aid and Whisky
In early boxing days trainers refused drinks for weeks yet offered ample spirits in the ring. Sullivan drank lemonade while Kilrain sipped whisky, and Sullivan reportedly consumed a quart during the bout. In the 16th round whisky helped him as stomach trouble and vomiting provided aid.
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Sullivan
Kilrain
Tip Wright
New York to Frisco July 4 A Fight Mill Draws Interest
New York readers learn of a novel transcontinental plan for the Jeffries Johnson bout on July 4. Tickets numbered 1 to 300 will be sold from 1 cent to $2.00 with one lucky number chosen at ringside. Fans already send in fifty dollar stakes to Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason as preparations intensify.
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New York
Hbooke
Fornia
Broadway
Jeffries
Johnson
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Sean Eeeainte
Herrmann Writes on the Great National Game
Garry Herrmann, chairman of the national baseball commission, outlines in a four part series in The Star how amateurs rise to organized baseball and how minor leaguers seek faster play, opposing syndicate ball while praising the sport’s healthy appeal. He promises figures on player salaries and nine year earnings in upcoming installments.
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Garry Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
the Star
Herrmann
Boxing talk on cross Atlantic fight plans and challengers
Fights and promoters in flux as Hugh McIntosh ships Aussies to attend the Johnson bout. English, Paris, and New York figures contemplate trains for boxing icons including Battling Nelson and Ad Wolgast. Jack McAuliffe hints at a late career title bid, while Terry McGavern yachts away on Long Island.
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Hugh McIntosh
Offices
Johnson
London
Paris
France
New York
Tom Openne Gideon
Tom Sharkey
Ron Mene
Jack McAuliffe
Fragmentary OCR notes on river fishing and waters
Incomplete text discusses muddy water, fish runs, and tributaries near a river. Mentions Walton, Sulse, headwaters, trout, and sound like attempts to gauge fishing conditions and water flow. Many garbled phrases hinder clear events or locations.
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Rodrmem
Walton
Joe Choynski Helps Train Jeff in San Francisco
United Press reports in San Francisco that Joe Choynski aids Jeffries training as they prepare for upcoming bouts. Berger says the force is nearly complete with plans to start on the 15th of the month and final preparations continue in San Francisco and Santa Cruz.
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Ban Francisco
Berger
Jeffries
San Francisco
Joe Chornakt
Sam
Santa Crun
Enid
How Yannigans Became Ball Team in Atlanta Article
The piece traces the origin of the term Yannigans linked to Sam Irwin of Philadelphia and a remark by a local pitcher Matimore Weweet. It notes Irwin in Atlanta at the time and the nickname catching on with players labeled reserves then becoming a beloved team identity.
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Yannigan
Atlanta
Sam Irwin
Philadelphia
Irwin
Yannigans
Matimore
Mr. Irwin
Oe S
Emeryville Racing Dates in Flux Amid Supreme Court Action
In a brief item the article notes a pending Supreme Court action affecting Emeryville fairs. Dent Williams shows 7 additional racing dates, with the plan to schedule around stew action. The present allotment ends next Thursday and Salt Lake dates depend on official decisions.
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Supreme Court
Emeryville
Dent Williams
Salt Lake
Record fish at Catalina draw 3200 pound subject
A sunfish weighing 3200 pounds was exhibited in Avalon California. The massive catch drew crowds to the fishing booths and coastal events as onlookers watched it towed to the beach. Local observers noted such large fish are rare in these waters and often found along Italian currents.
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Ity United Pree
Avalon
Cali
Apel
Weo Montillan
Packey McFarland Wins in England
Packey McFarland defeated Lee of London in a ten round boxing match in Plymouth England The southpaw fighter McFarland extended his streak and remains undefeated against opponents including Welsh and Jimmy Britt in prior bouts The return bout news emphasizes McFarland’s performance and success abroad.
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Plymouth
Bas
Packey McFarland
Lee
London
Jimmy Britt
MccFarland
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