O'Brien Interviews Squires for The Star
William Squires of Australia arrives in San Francisco and draws attention for athletic potential. O'Brien notes Squires resembles Tes Rickard in build and looks, discusses his height around five foot ten and heavyweight prospects, and hints at possible future boxing matches including a potential bout with James J. Jeffries if he proves himself. O'Brien expresses interest in arranging a meeting between Squires and himself for a future fight.
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Australia
James J. Jeffries
Mr. Squires
Robert Piiesimmeons
Jones Seeks Boarding Details for H Edward Sherwick
Mrs. Elizabeth N Jones superintendent of the YY Home and Bible Training School seeks information from Mercer on the parties with whom H Edward Sherwick boarded before his death at King County House on September 6 1904 Mrs. Jones requests the location of those who provided lodging.
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Elizabeth N. Jones
Feat YY
Mrcgeon
Mra. Johnson
H Edward Sherwick
King County Howse
Hofman Times It With Cubs As Tinker's Absence Shocks
Chicago April 23 Circuis Bolly Hofman the Cubs acting shortstop has become a fixture in the lineup after Joe Tinker's appendectomy during training. Experts warned of disaster but Hofman seized the chance and has cemented his place while Tinker recovers. When Tinker returns Hofman will still have a job.
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Chicago
Art Hofman
Circus Bolly
Joe Tinker
Tinker
Cubs
Hofman
Public Works Caps Lawn Sprinkling Hours
Supt. L. B. Youngs of the light and water department has authority to curtail lawn sprinkling hours. This year only three hours out of 24 are allowed for sprinkling. The allowed times are 7 to 8 30 a m and 7 to 8 30 p m.
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L. B. Youngs
Light and Water Department
Board of Public Works
Rush the Goods Gotham Beattie club drops Miners in slugger display
The Beattie staff's star pitcher Rush the goods dazzled Spokane’s Miners with strong work and dominated the contest. Seattle capitalized on errors and favorable hits, sending fans toward Sunday games as attendance rises and a game was postponed. Umpire and staff names appear in the report.
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Harry Rush
Spokane High Beboo
Beattie
Russ Hall
Bingoes
Utte
Seattle
Rush
Beorer
Bill Squires Challenged by Mike Shreck Over Wille Incident
Mike Shreck, who reentered the Minelight scene with Wille, publicly challenged Australian champion Bill Squires. The confrontation portrays Squires as aloof for not answering challenges when he prefers.
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Mike Shreck
Wille
Bill Squires
Squires
Fitzsimmons Seeks World Middleweight Fight Challenge
Rob Fitzsimmons declares he is not down and out and will fight any opponent for the 154 pound middleweight title. He offers to meet any man including Jack O'Brien at any weight and would consider Bill Squires first if another foe is available.
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Squires
Mr. Squires
Rob Fitzsimmons
Down and Out
Jack O’brien
Bill Squires
Tacoma Signs Shortstop In Turbulent Lineup Shuffle
Tacoma manager George Shreeder secures Tieaty Jin Butte to fill shortstop duties after earlier attempts with Brug ette Donovan and Purnett. The move follows an earlier false alarm about Eiberly, which left Tacoma shortstop duties unsettled and the infield unstable.
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George Shreeder
Tacoma
Tieaty
Jin Butte
Rose Hall
Brugette
Donovan
Purnett
Eiberly
Races Yesterday Show Varied Winners at Local Track
Yesterday's events featured multiple races with horses and jockeys posting times. Baboo led the opening sprint, Mias Officious won the second. Byronerdale placed second and El Primero finished third in subsequent heats. Gossper secured victory aboard Bill Mayham in the fifth race with a 4 01 time.
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Fieher
Maranna
Charay
Mias Officious
la Rosa
May Amelia
Ray
el Primero
Alles Dolinda
Edith James
Oratorian
Bill Mayham
Speaker Fontana
Blage
Unclear Race Result at Kokomo Meeting
Reading fragment mentions Brown finishing with a 3 to 1 odds win at Kokomo with Gemmell in third place and a time around 1:10.46.Details are sparse and some data appear misread or cut.
Baseball and Racing Spotlight Mix of Scandals and Scores
The article highlights various sports notes including the New York Americans avoiding a National League game in Havana, Cuba, Delmar and horse racing intrigue, and players facing discipline for alleged gambling and spitball use. It mentions Beel’s two straight falls, Elberfeld’s influence, and a benching during a game as officials scramble over controversy.
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New York Americans
Havana
Cuba
Ufrath
al Orth
Delmar
King of
K. G. Billings
Lon
Fred Beel
Kid Elberfeld
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First Avenue
Chance
Coast League
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Canff
Desahee
Derrick
Spencer Het
the Gore
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Daiterteethinker
Bortt
Laneck
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Kamora
Tou
Mareball
O Day Greeters
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Carpenter
Wee Om
New York
Wen
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Fitz
City Hall
Third Av
Yeasler
Atto Ciule de Rod
Posta
New Orleans
Conde
Geo. Sutton
France
Spiece
Macbeth
Auwee
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Java
Epecial Morrow
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Second Avenue
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