Boxing Talk in Everett and Seattle Sparks Debate
Edward Hills column praises Travie and criticizes rival claims about weight classes and gym facilities in Everett while San Francisco writers critique Frank Burns and tout Eddie Campi who moves to Seattle and aims to fight bona fide lightweights under Dan Salt. A possible Campi versus Pikama bout could draw big crowds in Seattle.
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Frank Burns
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Ortega
Eddie Camp
California
Dan Salt
Eddie Pinkman
Campi
Eddie
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Fiddle Pikama
Eddie Campi
Real Estate Escrows Company Promises Precise Closings
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Washington Title Insurance Company Under State Supervision
A notice indicates Washington Title Insurance Company is operating under state regulatory supervision. Details on the supervisory period and any actions or corrective steps are not specified in the readable text.
Jeffries Weighs Munition Powder Venture on Mountain Plant
Former heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries controls a hidden powder mill near Los Angeles linked to a secret formula that may crown him a munition king. The British government reportedly investigates the product as Jeffries and partners pursue a lucrative, simple production method with government interest noted.
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James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Jack
Tom and Jeff Join Forces in Los Angeles Café Venture
Former heavyweight contenders Tom Sharkey and Jim Jeffries form a business partnership to open a cafe in Los Angeles, signaling a shift from the ring to hospitality.
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Tom Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
Los Angeles
Market Report Signals Potatoes to Rise Amid High Prices
Western Avenue prophets expect Old potatoes to climb within a peaking range as earlier price surges ease. Rhubarb and con fall, butter remains firm, eggs go to storage, and local fruit prices show modest swings. Local lettuce and perishables list unclear but show price activity.
Chinese star Ayau joins Seattle Beavers after Honolulu start
Vernon Ayau, the lone Chinese professional baseball player in the world, arrives in Seattle and will play shortstop for Seattle this season. He traveled with Bill Lenard and ten others aiming for Giants tryouts. Ayau recalls All Chinese tours, praises Honolulu players, and notes the disbanding of the team. He reflects on past games, ambitions in pro ball, and whether he will return to the islands after Northwestern season.
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Bill Lenard
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Lai Tin
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Ken Yan
Portland
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Sheehan
Milwaukee’s Otto Wal lace Fights Kirke to 15‑Round Draw
Otto Wal lace of Milwaukee battled Sailor Kirke coast lightweight to a fifteen round draw at the National Athletic Club in Denver last night.
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Denver
Otto Wallace
Milwaukee
Sailor Kirke
National Athletic Club
Seattle Metropolitan hockey team wins second game
In San Francisco on April 3 the Seattle Metropolitans defeated the Canadiens 5 to 2 to even the series at one game each. The decisive third game awaited the outcome today as interest focused on the final matchup.
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Baseball Scoreboard From Various Cities
In Davenport Iowa the Red Sox faced Brooklyn with a 1 run result. Fayetteville North Carolina hosted the Braves who beat the Yankees 4 to 3. Atlanta Georgia hosted the Athletics in a 5 to 4 game. Jacksonville Florida saw the Phillies lose to Jacksonville 4 to 6.
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Lee Johnson and Joe Benjamin to Battle Featherweights
Vancouver Washington reports Lee Johnson and Joe Benjamin, featherweights, have been signed to box 10 rounds in the barracks here on April 10 or 13. The pairing pits two local fighters in a head to head clash with city fans awaiting details and venue.
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Lee Johnson
Joe Benjamin
Vancouver
Wash
Elks to Form Strong Baseball Team This Season
The Elks athletic committee is arranging to field a strong baseball team this season, coordinating players and management to build a competitive lineup for upcoming games.
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Umpires for Openers Named by Ban Johnson
President Johnson of the American league announced the umpire assignments for opening games. Detroit will have Evang and Nallin, St. Louis O Loughlin and Hildebrand, New York Connolly and McCormick, Philadelphia Owen and Dineen. All have prior AL service except McCormick who worked in the American Association last year.
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Hildebrand
New York
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McCormick
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Dineen
American Association
Meehan and Good Headed to Seattle for Club Fight
Secretary Culver of the Metropolitan Lumbermen's Club reports Willie Meehan and Sammy Good, boxers from the club, left San Francisco today for Seattle to clash next Friday night.
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Metropolitan Lumbermen's Club
Willie Meehan
Sammy Good
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Seattle
Seattle Boxers Set For Portland Showdown Tonight
Portland news reports two Seattle boxers in action with Geo Ross facing Wel don Wing in featherweight and Stanley Clements against Frankie Huelat in light weights. A separate Memphis card saw Joe Mandot and Arlos Fanning draw after eight rounds.
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Geo, Ross
Weldon Wing
Stanley Clements
Frankie Huelat
Tangle
Memphis
Joe Mandot
Arlos Fanning
Brock and Kilbane Set for June Crown Fight in St Paul
Cleveland boxers Johnny Kilbane and Brock, both from Cleveland, will meet in St Paul in June. J i Dunn, Kilbane's manager, announced a $5 000 challenge offer from Tyrell, the Twin City promoter, to secure Kilbane's title bid.
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Johnny Kilbane
Brock
St. Paul
Ji Dunn
Ager of Kilbane
Tyrell
Twin City
Seattle lad wins at East in A A U meet
April 3 Seattle 125 pounder Baird scored an easy first round victory over Charlies Parker of Boston in the A A U championship tournament. The Northwest boxer made an instant splash and will be watched closely throughout the meet.
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Baird
Seattle
Charlies Parker
Northwest
Pacific Coast League Opens Season Across West
The Pacific Coast League season begins today with teams in San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland starting play. The league schedule features games at Lake and venues in San Francisco and other West Coast cities.
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Los Angeles
Portland
Lake
Vancouver Club Eyes Spring Training in Vancouver
Vancouver team held a spring workout with Bob Brown pleased by turnout. He aims to recruit more players from Oakland to strengthen the club.
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Vancouver Ball Club
Bob Brown
Oakland
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