High School Boys Triumph in Seattle Hard-Fought Game
Seattle base ballers edged Lincoln 2 to 1 as Bell and Beattie led the attack while Lynch’s squad held Lincoln to three hits. Thompson pitched the full route, and Seaton, Zackett, and Baker contributed in relief as the Saints show depth and improve for upcoming Twilight meet.
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Lynch
Bell
Lincoln
Collina
Pennington
Beattie
Seatties
Mike
Gus Thompson
Joe Seaton
Zackett
Tnn
Baker
Joes
Music Instead of Boxing at Fight Promoters Plan Peaceful Event
New York April 5 United Prep reports promoter Jack Gleason and Rickard outline plans for the Jetfries Johnson bout at Emeryville. Pinkerton detectives will usher, no grafting, no preliminaries, a pop band concert, and bans on liquor peanuts and drinks. Fans to be searched at gates for safety. Johnny Evers joins the Cubs at 166 pounds 90 more than last season.
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Jack Gleason
Rickard
Emeryville
Gleason
Pinkerton
San Francisco
Anns
Johnson
New York Sport
Pindar
Gotham 5
Jim Jeffries
Mr. Jeffries
Nevada
Jack Johnson
Mordecai Brown Defends Wrist in Pitching Legend
Mordecai Brown, the New Orleans born Cubs pitcher nicknamed Three Fingered Brown, rejects the idea that loss of a finger made him great. He claims wrist action and control, not a stump, explain his mound prowess amid sensational Cubs coverage.
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New Orleans
Mordecai
Brown
Cubs
Saber
Prese Agenta
Wolgast Plans 45-Round Fight in Los Angeles
Ad Wolgast, the former Hadling Nelaop conqueror, signs for a 45 round bout with Matty Baldwin in Los Angeles on June 27. He states in letters from Wolgast that he will receive $5,000 plus expenses and a guarantee, while he is tired of vaudeville and eager to return to boxing.
Day of Baseball Warns Minor Leaguers to Prove More
A newspaper commentary argues that major league advancement requires more than talent. It notes minor leaguers face temptations in big cities and urges players to show ambition, self control, and ongoing learning to rise and stay in the majors. References Willie Keeler illustrate financial discipline.
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Staat Enisien
New York
Chicago
Willie Keeler
Advice From Baseball Masters Guides Young Players
A veteran list of legends and current stars offers guidance to aspiring players. Emphasizing discipline, resilience, and fair play, the advice urges focus, perseverance, and learning from older players to reach the majors.
Syracuse coach eyed for Britannia boat club post
Lemme James Ten Eyck Jr. may coach the Britannia Canada Boat Club crew this season while assisting Syracuse university oarsmen under his father, the longtime Syracuse coach. The arrangement signals cross border coaching duties for the rowing program.
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James Ten Eyck, Jr
Syracuse University
Britannia
Canada
Discovery of Addie Joss by Tip Wright
Scout Bob Gilks recounts how he helped discover Addie Joss in Wisconsin while with Toledo in the Interstate league. The tale notes Joss’s early frail appearance, later growth, and a confidential arrangement with Strobel and Lewis as the key to his path to the majors.
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Bob Gilks
Addie Joss
Bob
Giike
Toledo
Chariie Strobel
Lewis
Gilka
Wisconsin
Joma
Jones
Hoe
Addie
Jose
Joan
Strobel
Addies
Mitohel
Bill Armour
Juneau
Chariie Somers
Jona
Bob Gills
Lewin Bhat
Addig Josa
Johnson Expects Victory In Dream Fight With Jeffries
The article quotes Jack Johnson predicting a win over James Jeffries in the heavyweight bout. Johnson asserts superior defense and cleverness, cites medical testing from Harvard’s Dr. Sergent, and notes expected weights and reach. He also contrasts stamina and recuperation with Jeffries, suggesting Jeffries declines with age.
Weston Veteran Walker Heads for Hobart Ahead of Schedule
Hammond Indiana April 6 veteran walker Payson Weaton left the city late night aiming to reach Hobart before his Weston route, advancing eleven days on his timetable. He travels with the American horse in training for the 14th annual Sag event.
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Ind
Wodward Payson Weaton
Walker
Hobart
Weston
Frisco Promoters in One Grand Row
Frisco promoters clash over July 2 Colma arena boxing match pitting Abe Attell and Jem Driscoll against Jim Coffroth and others. Griffin Blot and Coffroth vie for permits and leverage, risking promoter unity as fighters gain edge through drawn purses and bids. Bicycle repairing. Hal, 1111 tat.
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Ban Francisco
Dove of Peace
Jim Coffroth
Abe Attell
Jem Driscoll
Colma
Coffroth
Jim Griffin
Louis Blot
San Mateo County
Griffin
Jeff Johnson
Ketchel
Langford
Attell
Driscoll
Ner
Fake collectors fleece college in-town coin racket
University crew members protest a scam by fake collectors who solicit merchants downtown for sport contributions to college athletics. Merchants complain of repeated offers for paper sales while varsity donors fear being duped. The board of control vows action and urges downtown residents to verify campaigns.
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Merchents
Board of Control
Met
Rarsity
Lake Washington
None
The fragmentary OCR describes a boxing memoir tease with plans for a ring career and personal history. It hints at an autobiography chapter arc, ambitions to surprise the world, and a life shaped by training, early fights, and audience reaction. No clear names or dates are present.
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Daily Presse
Methodists Oppose Fight Over Jeffries Johnson Match
Oakland ministers threaten to block the proposed boxing bout at Emeryville arguing the event is unlawful and would harm morals and the community’s good name. The Oakland Ministerial Association sent resolutions to Governor Gillett and other officials urging action to stop the fight.
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United Press
Oakland
Gal
Oakland Metter Ministers’ Association
Jeffries
Johnson
Emeryville
Gillett
Boxing Promoters Debate Burns Fight Price and Langford Match
The column discusses Tommy Burns, Sam Langford, and Joe Woodman in a chaotic dispute over a $25,000 fight purse and the feasibility of matching Burns against Langford. It notes Johnson and Jeffries related chatter, boxing legalities, and public interest while referencing Oakland coast training and potential jail issues for Jack Johnson.
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Orious
Sam
Motors
Sean
Odean
Tommy Conta O
Burns
Joe Woodman
Langford
Bill Lang
Burns Wu
Powell Favorite Over Memsic In Oakland Bout
Powell holds the favorite position at 19 to 1 in a scheduled 15 round bout with Memsic before the Oakland Wheelmen club. Both fighters, fit from intense training, are set for a gruelling war with Powell holding weight-based advantages. A large local crowd is anticipated tonight.
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Oakland
Cal
Memsic-Powell
Oakland Wheelmen's Club
Powells
Rocking chair advertised in solid oak with brass accents
A plain neatly constructed rocker built from solid oak with reinforced arms and saddle seat. Available in golden or early English finishes, sold for a regular price of 5 dollars 50 cents.
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