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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1906

Page

2

Gans-Nelson Fight Records and Gans Career Highlights

Summary of Jimmy Gans boxing record detailing wins losses and draws, with key facts about 1899 opponent George McPadden in New York and Philadelphia fights. Includes 146 fights with 113 wins after removing draws, no decisions, fouls, and a stopped bout. Notes Gans’s high win rate and regional bias in decisions. Mentions 1899 bout in New York and extensive Philadelphia activity.

Decialon Foula Gans Thaa Gans Geo. McPadden New York Philadelphia Dave Armatrong Baltimore Arthur Coates Hartimore Tommy Harden Geo. Evans Jack Daly Pittsburg Dave Horn Bud Brown John Ball Jack McDonald W. Newark Johnny van Hees W. Baltmore F. Bweigert W. Baltimore Sol English Howard Wilson Washington Kentucky Ben Peterson Joe Eiliot Jimmy Kennerd Boston Jimmy Watson K. Paterson Tommy Butler Brooklyn Jack Williams Danny McBride Jack Ball Cal Hawkins Jerry

Joe Gans Early Life and Boxing Rise

Joe Gans, born in Baltimore on February 26 1876, began boxing in 1894 at age 15. He stood about 5 feet 6 1 4 inches and weighed around 129 pounds during his early career. His debut came with DaveArmstrong in Baltimore in 1894, marking the start of his ascent in the sport.

Joe Gans Baltimore Dave Armstrong Baltiore

Goin' Hunting This Season At Piper & Taft's Store

Read like a local ad offering hunting gear at Piper and Taft's 1024-26 Secondary. The shop promotes a magnifi cent line of guns and rental rifles for trips, plus shooting clothes and cartridges at low prices for hunters.

Woos Piper & Taft's

Fighter Debut Puts Up 11 Wins in 145 Ring Bouts

The report notes a boxer's appearance alongside Dave Holly in Seattle last month. He has fought 145 ring battles, securing 11 victories and 44 defeats.

Dave Holly Seattle

Star Form Race Chart Seattle Agg 1906

Five furlongs selling race for two year olds. Value to first $200. Track fast. Officials HH Egbert presiding judge Ed Duke starter. Values show Yuctiat placed by Reunions Agee Ow OO on August 29 1906 Seattle Weather fine.

Seattle HH Egbert Ed Duke Sevren Manetta Matthews Arthur Murmea Mart Coot

Battle of Nelsons Ring Career Record and Dates

Dynamo fighter Battle Nelson from Copenhagen born June 6 in the 1870s, a 24 year career with 76 bouts. He never was KOed, 46 wins with 24 KOs, 21 decisions, 1 foul, 10 losses, 1 foul. 16 draws, 2 exhibitions, 2 fouls, 2 decisions. The list shows 1896 to 1901 bouts in Chicago Milwaukee and Rhinelander with opponents such as Wallace Kid, Ole Olson, Eddie Herman, Jack Readie, Black Griffo, Joe Percente, Mickey Riley, Harry Pails, and more.

Fattling Nelson Copenhagen Denmark Les Hie Mets Woleha Hattling Nelson Nelson Kuminate Wallace Kid Hammond Ole Olson Bull Winters Chicago Feathers Vernon Weet Pullman Chasherty Joe Mark Chi Harry Griffin Young Boy Clarence Class Jack Readie Kab Joe Curtain Black Griffo Ed Burley Pete Boyle Danny McMahon Joe Percente Jack Martin Kid Griffo Mickey Riley Milwaukee Lchae Berry Harry Pails Ormo Whe Harry Fails D. Rhinelander Billy Heck

No dec results and fighter list entries span many cities

A long OCR listing of boxers with outcomes, parities, and locations across 1902 1906. Names include Kid Thomas Steve Crosby Joe Handler Jack Bennett Charley Berger Sammy Langford Dave Holly and many more, with cities such as Baltimore Philadelphia Milwaukee and San Francisco.

Kid Thomas Raith Steve Crosby Louieville Baltimore Joe Handler Trenton Co Consel Jackson Billy K Hobby W Joe Youngs Tom Broderick Eddie Connoly Philadelphia Geo. McFadden Jack Ryan Allentown Jack Bennett K. Baltimore Frank Mine K. Ft. Brie Geo McPedden W. San Francisco Refe Turner K. Oakland Gus Gardner Kid Mo Partland Ft. Erie Dave Holly Nodec Lancaster Phila Ed Kennedy J. Blackburn Sam Langford L. Boston W. Fitzgerald Detroit Clarence Connora Mt Clemena, 2; Joe O. W., Baltimore, 10; Mike Ward, W. Rolt J. Kurn W. Baltimore Jeney Cook Kid Griffo Sammy Smith Joe Walcott San Francisco Jimmy Britt Hufe Turner Mike Sullivan Los Angeles Willie Lewis New York Harry Lewis Jed Minckburn Seattle

Races at Butte Feature Multiple Thoroughbred Heats

Results from Butte races list winners in six events with times and placements. Major 8 wins the 2:18 stake, Interlude takes the selling six furlongs, Legatee secures the handicap mile and a sixteenth, and George 8 wins the three furlongs.

Butte Per Shell Raphael Bernfeld Mollie Butnee Jennie A. Kitty Lomong Nimosh Bonnie Treasure Miss Idol College Maid Interlude Burnelette Dolly Gray Legatee Los Angelene Jack Little Tinlosh Secon Millmenthal George the Rattler Goddess of Night

Crowe-Mullen Fight Ends in Fouled Victory

In Everett last night Johnny Crowe defeated Barney Mullen in the fourth round after a foul by Mullen, though the bout was scheduled for twenty rounds and ended unsatisfactorily. A local ad promotes cleaning at the Pantorium.

Everett Johnny Crowe Barney Mullen Crowe Mullen

Fortuna Steamer Schedules for Mercer Inland Service

Daily departures from Around Mercer Inland on the Fortuna at 10 30 AM 2 30 PM and 6 30 PM travel times listed as 25 centa with service area extending 25 miles for passengers and freight.

Mercer Fortuna

Beattie Beattie Slips to Los Angeles 7 0ver Beattie

The Beattie ball team at Recreation Park lost to Los Angeles 7 to 0. Rube Vickers umpired in place of the regular official and handled his first assignment with confidence. Garvin struck out 10 for Beattie but weak defense and lack of hitting doomed the home club. Burna pitched well for Los Angeles as the Wanderers welcomed a slim crowd back.

Beattie Recreation Park Los Angeles Tal Rube Vickers Hie Garvin Beattle Burna Binaahes Wanderers

Wants Washington Chetroit Gasne Inning Call

The fragment notes a Washington event with a Chetroit GASNE reference and an inning moment describing a call during play. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.

Washington Chetroit Gasne

Peliaéeighia Nee Phileseiphia Gas Po Poned On Greene

A local gas service postpones a planned event or operation on Greene street amid uncertain conditions. Officials have not yet announced a new date or details, leaving residents awaiting further information from the utility company.

Peliaéeighia Phileseiphia Gas Po Greene

Nelson the Trojan and the Goldfield boxing scene

In Goldfield Nevada Ava Hartling Nelson rests amid training talk as promoter Billy Nolan weighs match plans for Nelson who weighs down a bit and eyes possible bouts with Britt and Kid Herman. Texas Rickard separately seeks a match with Young Corbett while trainer Frank McDonald downplays road games.

Billy Nolan Hattler Neleon Gena Britt Rat Jimmie Gana Kid Herman Goldfield Club Nolan Willie J. Edward Texas Rickard Young Corbett Texan Nelson Frank McDonald Joe Gans Jow Ia Gans Joe Jack Pot Dane

Eye care ad for Dr Jane M Johnson in building P1

An advertisement offers examination and consultation free for a short time with Dr Jane M Johnson for headaches inflamed eyelids or need for glasses. It notes room 25 in the P.1 building and promotes eye care services.

Jane M. Johnson

Turf Gossip Reports Wins and Races at The Meadows

The column notes Kepedient driven by Karel losing by a whisker due to no whip. Biowe owner of Kepedient believes better without persuasion. Little Jockey Jack Hayes earns money aboard Marietta in third. League is benched by judges after Salable defeat, and jockeys face multiple suspensions and fines as racing days extend.

Karel Biowe Jack Hayes Marietta Salable League Balable Loague Hero

Cambridge Crew Edges Harvard In Light Tailwind Race

Cambridge 414 finished the full course yesterday in 20 minutes 21 seconds, 21 seconds slower than Harvard's time the night before. Harvard benefited from a following wind while Cambridge had Leander pace in the last half mile. Stuart set 86 at start, then dropped to 31 and finally 14 as the crew rallied to the end.

Cambridge Harvard Stuart

Race Report with Sudgey Public Protest and Finishes

A chaotic field race report notes a public remonstration against Sudgey, with Facts Close leading early but uncertain results after the judges. Holdups and near misses mark the event as favorites Thorpe Lagan and Hi-Caul Cep show varied performance with multiple horses fading or gaining positions through the finish.

Grandstand St Pd Thorpe Macene Waa Wayhead Exapo Hi-Caul Cep Dora 1 Lancue Bert Holly Berry Waifride Favorita Sherry Radabek Ed. Sheridan Duelist Torcup

Arrest Record for Robert Ash and Eliott Case In Seattle Area

Robert Ash of San M. E. Eliiott and formerly of Cal has been arrested on a charge related to a worthless check. Eliiott, once with the Seattle Gas company, has been out of public view for over a decade, with little known since then.

Robert Ash San M

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