Jim Jeffries Arrival Sparks Ben Lomond Buzz
Special correspondence from Camp Rowardsman Ben Lomond describes the town’s split crowd as Jim Jeffries and his party arrive by train. Locals speculate on the July showdown with Jeffries while a town oracle predicts the favored champion’s victory amid festival like excitement and cautious pride.
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Camp Rowardsman
Ben Lomond
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Ben
Lareet
Arma
Jeff
Potal Oracle
Sierple
Jim
Seattle Squad Skipped Baseball In Rainy Day Tidbits
Damp conditions cancel baseball as Seattle squad foregoes outdoor play. Lynch exhibits strong running while talk turns to indoor drills and possible afternoon tea. Historic notes include Cantillon sliding, Stricklett pitching, and King Henry Wagner’s five for five sinkers in exhibitions.
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Dugdale
Lench @ Cook
Dug
Tts Aed
Lynch
Seattle
Elmer Stricklett
Apitter
King Henrs Wagner
Eimer
Brooklyn
Pirates
Stricklett
Wagner
Cononce
Swat
King Henry Wasner
Elmer
Holliday Rivalry with Latham Highlighted in Baseball History
The piece recalls James Holliday, famed as a top diamond clown and rival to Latham, beloved by Cincinnati fans for decades. It chronicles his teasing antics, resilience, and notable batting marks, including a 926 season and stints from 1864 to 1907, ending as an umpire in the American Association.
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Holliday
Latham
James
Holll
Lane
Pop Anson
Brouthers
Paul Hines
Puck
Cincinnati
Queen City
Ewing
Amall Fane
Bug
Stockings
Viday
Holiday
Cinecinnati Elut
American Association
Latonia
Mooney At Bat Delivers Rallying Baseball Moment
A vivid, rhythmic account celebrates Mooney at bat as the ball travels the field, pitchers falter, and the crowd roars. The scene builds to a powerful hit and the stadium erupts with chants and the awe of the moment.
Nelson suffers injuries after auto crash at boxing event
Philadelphia April report says ex lightweight world champion Nelson and several friends were injured in a car crash on the way from the Medley Hogan fight. They escaped serious harm though the car wreck torn wheels and a fall to the street followed. Nelson later appeared at the club house to a loud reception and boxed a two round exhibition with Joe Thomas, a welterweight from California.
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Philadelphia
Battling Whon
Nelson
Anserbly
Joe Thomas
Welter
California
Melville H. Long Named UC Tennis Team Captain
Melville H. Long has been chosen to act as captain of the University of California tennis team. He will lead the squad in practices and matches as the season begins, guiding teammates and representing the program in intercollegiate play.
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Melville H. Long
University of California
Mahmout Wins Both Falls In Kansas City Wrestling Show
Yussi ff Mahmout defeats Roller in two falls amid onlookers and officials stepping in to calm a rowdy finish. The match started with Mahmout taking the first fall in 45 89 and ended when he clinched the second in 2 30 as crowd hissed and disputes erupted over the proceedings and refereeing.
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United Press
Kansas City
Dr. B. F. Roller
Seattle
Yuestif Mahmout
Roller
Mahmout
Peller
Jack Curley
Holler
Gotch
Curley
Dave Perteus
Ascke Ee
Eubet Tuted
Shay
Jeffries Trains In Cal As Public Questions His Fitness
Jeffries arrived at Rowardenn Training Camp in California for the first post arrival workout to satisfy critics. He walked two miles along Rocky Mountain roads toward Boulder with Burns, showing improving wind and endurance and playing handball and baseball without excessive fatigue.
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United Prec
Rowardenn
Cal
Aim
Jeffries
Jeff
Eff
Rocky Mountain
Here
Boulder
Farmer Burns
Sporting Life Baseball Schedules for 1910 Released
The Sporting Life Modier, 1910 edition, lists home and away championship dates for all National and American League clubs, official player averages, group photos of the 16 major league teams, and the lineup for the year. Free booklet or poster sent on two cent stamps to Schedule Department, Philadelphia.
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Sporting Life
Philadelphia
Dorothy Campbell Named Captain Of Hamilton Ladies Golf
Miss Dorothy Campbell champion golfer of Great Britain and America to lead the Hamilton Ontario Ladies' Golf Club this year as captain.
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Dorothy Campbell
Great Britain
America
Hamilton
Ontario
Powell Eyes Return Match After Narrow Victory
Ringside gossip says Jen Powell, fresh from beating George Memsic in Oakland, seeks a rematch with Ad Wolgast and aims to impress promoter Tom McCarey as a stronger lightweight challenger. The card featured close bouts with Menkeale weakening late and Powell advancing, plus draws by McVey versus Larsen and Meehan versus Moore.
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Ban Francisco
Cal
Jen Powell
George Memsic
Oakland
Ad Wolgast
Tom McCarey
Losaelem
Matty Baldwin
Owen Moran
Elops
Menreale
Powell
Mareh
George Kirkwood
Werl
Peter McVey
Chuck Larsen
Willie Meehan
Ray Moore
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Doc Roller
Benjamin Frank
Tom McDonald
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McDonald
Tom
Ton Lomond
Todd
Dick Adame
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Phil Cooney
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Mike
Sos
A. Eee
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Orendorf
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Murphy
Fate
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Sheristey
Battler
Yussiff Mahmoy
Jack
Diamon
Max Balthagar
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Mission Club
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Sam Langford
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