Best Ball of the Season Battles Varsity in Seattle
Seattle defeats the University of Washington 4 to 3 in a tight game highlighted by Ten Million's homer and Ginger Jimmie Johnston's over the left field fence. Akin returns to Seattle and belies a strong plate eye while Hendrix and Doxides contribute solid defense and hitting for the collegians.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Dode Brinker
Butch
Collegians
Akin
Raymond
Bennett
Collins
Frisk
Gua Thompson
Schaeffer
Lockwood
Baker
Swat Milli
Universality Baseball
Ceree
Jimmie” Johnston
Ten Mil Hon
Ten Million
Dloxides Bia
Million
Tanto
Standby punch to the jaw in pugilism explained
W R C Latson describes a jaw aimed knockout tactic in boxing. He explains the jaw as a lever against the superior cervical ganglion under the ear and behind the jaw angle, noting massiveness of jaws and firm teeth as factors.
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W. R. C. Latson
Johnson to Leave for Coast Thursday
Jack Johnson will depart for the Pacific coast Thursday, stopping in Salt Lake for a day before Los Angeles for an exhibition bout arranged by promoter Tom McCarey. Arrival in San Francisco date not set, training to begin as soon as he settles at Ocean Beach.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Pacific Coast
Little
Johnson
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Tom McCarey
San Francisco
Ocean Beach
Armstrong Ongwe Faces Jeffries in Old Time Box TV Flashback
The piece recalls a 12 year old bout in New York where Bob Armstrong, a 200 pound fighter, boxed against Jeffries in a Lenox Avenue event. Jeffries weighed 245 pounds and tried to stop Armstrong and Steve O'Donnell, highlighting Armstrong's mobility and clever boxing style.
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Bob Armstrong
Jeffries
Jim
New York
Armstrong
Steve O'Donnell
Australia
Lenox A
Lexington Ay
Armatrong
Armstrongs influence on boxers from Johnson to moderns
The passage recalls Jeffries unable to fight O'Donnell due to a wrenched thumb while noting Armstrong’s lasting impact on boxing circles. It highlights Armstrong training many notable fighters, including Jack Johnson, and implies his deep understanding of Johnson's techniques shaping later generations.
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Jeffries
O'Donnell
Armstrong
Jack Johnson
Armeatrong
Johnson
Jef
Boxing Card Promises Fast Action at Pike Theatre
Matchmaker Lonnie Austin stacks a Friday night show at the Pike theatre with top amateur talent. Headliners Cliff Dyer and Jack Lanfall meet at 136 pounds, followed by Roy Brown vs Coy Lewis at 125 and Harry Wilkins vs Tom Clark at 126, among others. Northwest champs are slated to appear in this complete card.
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Close
Phoenix
Lonnie Austin
Pike
Austin
Arcade Hall
Cliff Dyer
Jack Lanfall
Roy Brown
Coy Lewis
Harry Wilkins
Tom Clark
Willie Vetro
Johnnie O'llary
Charles Peterson
Frank Vase
Jimmie Lee
Willie Forrell
Frank Westerman
Lige Worsham
Ifle Northwest Chams
Cameron wins Boston Marathon in 2 28 45
Pred L. Cameron of Amherst North Carolina won the 150 runner marathon from Ashland to Boston in 2 hours 28 minutes 45 seconds. Dorchester's Charles H. Demara finished second and James Corkey of Toronto third as the event under the Boston Athletic Association drew a quarter million spectators.
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Boston
Ashland
Mass
Pred L. Cameron
Amherst
N. C
Charles H. Demara
Dorchester
James Corkey
Toronto
Ont
Longboat
Boston Athletic Association
Choyneki's Bold Talk Sparks Version of Jeffries Johnson Plot
The piece portrays Joe Choyneki courting attention with daring union of music psychology and theatrical talk at the training table. It notes Jeffries Palmer Burns and Bob Armstrong and questions Jack Johnson's secrecy and strategy, hinting at a big fight and Johnson Jeanette dope patterns.
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Joe Choyneki
Berger, Jeffries & Co
Rowardengan
Joe
Dinger
Choyneki
Jett
Don Canin
Jeffries
Palmer Burns
Bob Armstrong
Herger
Sammy
Jeff
Farmer Berne
Sam Berger
Agee
Heb Armatrong
Jim
Mr. Choyneki
Dusky
Joe Choynekt
Jack Johnson
Gleason backs Welch as referee for big fight
Gleason of the Rickard and Gleason firm favors Jack Welch as referee for the bout chosen by Jack Johnson. He warned of potential dispute over the referee but said Jeff will accept Welch.
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Gleason
Jack Welch
United Press
Chicago
Jack Gleason
Rickard & Gleason Today
Jack Johnson
Jeff
Welch
Kernel Club to Hold Meeting Today
The Seattle Kennel club meets this evening at the Chamber of Commerce to plan the local show on May 47 and the second weekly event featuring blooded canines. Attention shifts to Tacoma where the City of Destiny stages its annual show Thursday, followed by Portland and Seattle. The three cities collaborate on exhibitions expected to eclipse previous Northwest events.
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Seattle Kennel Club
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Tacoma
City of Destiny
Portland
Northwest
Burns and Langford to fight in September at Richmond
The long hoped for Burns versus Langford boxing match is reportedly set for September 6 in Richmond near the city. The Mission Athletic Club will stage the event with a purse of 30 000 dollars, 20000 to the winner and 16000 to the runner up plus a 4000 dollar bonus for Burns.
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Langford
Osrg
Francisco
Tommy Burns
Sam Langford
Richmond
Mission Athletic Club
Burns
Billy McCarney
Eletant
Mission Club
Coffroth Beats Hester in San Mateo County Review
James W. Coffroth of Sunshine Athletic Club defeated Sid Hester of Mission Athletic Club before county supervisors. Hester sought revocation of Coffroth’s license and a fight permit. Coffroth stood by, and the petition was rejected as Hester’s side argued for the permit.
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Redwood
Cal
James W. Coffroth
Sunshine Athletic Club
San Mateo County
Sid Hester
Mission Athletic Club
Sid
Sid &Ie East
Liam L. McCarney
Prince Rupert Offers City Lots For Sale
Prince Rupert, OO, seeks buyers for multiple city lots. Prospective purchasers are asked to submit bids with terms and proposed use to W. M. d Rupert.
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Prince Rupert
W. M. d Rupert
Weather Delays Baseball Doubleheader Across Leagues
Rain and cold force postponements in both leagues. The Philadelphia New York and Detroit St Louis games are called off with no rescheduled dates announced.
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New York
Detroit
St. Louie
Cleveland
Eta
Boston
Pittabure
Heston
Washington
Cincinnati
St. Lowis
Bt. Lawre Ices
Seeexe
Seve
Ladelphia
Jeffries Training Camp Sparks Debate on Stamina and Power
At Rowardennan training camp visitors marvel at Jim Jeffries stamina and wind while skeptics doubt his ability to absorb punishment. Sam Berger says Jeffries will be the same fighter on July 4 with invulnerable jaw and stomach, and Armstrong argues Jeffries can still beat Johnson. Critics warn that real power may still be lacking until a harder hitter tests him.
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Rowardennan
Ben Lomond
Jim Jeffries
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Sharkeys
Rubbina
Fitzsimmons
Corbetta
Johnson
Farmer Byrne
Ham
Bob Armatrong Aticks
Armatrong
Berger
Jeff
Armstrong
Sammy
Papke Plans Training With Jeffries Ahead of May Fight
Papke to train with Jeffries and Thomas at Kowardennan as he prepares for a May bout. Officials expect Papke to use a full training camp while Jeffries concentrates on developing the Young Kewanevan ahead of Papke’s final preparations for Joe Thomas.
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Papke
Thomas
Kowardennan
Jeff
Kewanevan
Joe Thomas
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