Corbett Gossip and the California Fight Bill
In this 1906 column, Jas J. Corbett describes Jimmy Britt visiting Sacramento to influence lawmakers against the anti fight bill. He notes Britt's banquet and speech praised by some as proof of boxing popularity while recounting public reaction, Corbett’s reflections on fight culture, and memories of Joe ChoyINSK, Jeffries era ties, and the evolution from gate domination to modern contracts.
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Lott
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Jeffries
Nelson height debate in boxing match odds
The report compares Nelson and Beritty Mitte in reach and height as they prepare for their bout. Nelson is said to stand five feet eight and a half inches with long reach, while Mitte is around five feet six or seven inches, giving both fighters disputed advantages and details on their fighting styles.
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Lewis
Lees
Pepe Dan Om Ol Mies Lewis
Portland Exhibition Public Sale Date Announced
The notice states a public sale will be held on Friday or Saturday following the weekly schedule to auction the property of the deceased, with the event organized by local authorities in Portland.
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Portland
Leeman
Charlie Hall Shuts Out Oakland In One-Hit Game
Charlie Hall pitched a remarkable game Wednesday afternoon in Oakland, shutting out the A’s and allowing a single hit. Seattle scored 6 runs while Oakland went scoreless until the final innings, with two errors noted and Umpire Kopf presiding.
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Tigers Beat Angels In Twelve Inning Tacoma Finish
Los Angeles and Tacoma battled twelve innings as Tacoma won 4 to 2 on a late error, a sacrifice, and a double. Fitepatrick pitched the first nine for Tacoma and was struck on the head, retiring.
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Fitepatrick
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Kaewrick
Brewn Wu
Pewine
Statues Defeats M. M. A. Team in Narrow Victory
In a rough game the Statue beat the M. M. A. squad by a 7 to 6 score with a strong fourth inning. Francisco Geon won the handicap event setting a California distance record by a second and a quarter over the one and three sixteenths miles, as Bombardcter led the field before the doctor surged ahead.
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Wadenenday
Vrancisco
California
Seattle High School Baseball Heads to Tacoma for Northwest Title
The Seattle high school baseball team travels to Tacoma Saturday for a Northwest championship game. Tacoma is considered to have a fast squad, while Seattle aims to prove they can match pace. Gentle and Victoria face off in a basketball Association match at Madison Park next Sunday. Norf Quardaman notes the Beattle dog world. The university tennis tournament starts April 17 with a handsome faculty offered cup for all students.
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Madison Park
VliERAN Al Thomas Scout Reveals Hidden Roles
Thousands who watched Al Thomas perform last season were unaware he also worked as a scout under General Nethen A. M Ren. The report notes his expertise spanned secret duties at the New York auction scene and related activities, with workdays from early morning to late evening.
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Alta Axworthy
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Eastern colleges open baseball schedules with multiple games
New York reports the start of the eastern college baseball season with Harvard versus Vermont at Cambridge, Virginia against Virginia at Charlottesville, Princeton versus Dickinson at Princeton, and Cornell facing Niagara University at unspecified site. Teams from most major leagues appeared on the diamond for the first time this spring.
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Harvard
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville
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Dickinson
Cornell
Niagara University
Augusta Gun Club Opens Interstate Tournament
An unusually large group of prominent marksmen met the traps yesterday for the opening of the interstate tournament of the Augusta Gun Club. Suspicious conditions marked the start, but signs point to a highly successful affair. The program spans two days with ten events planned for each day.
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