Coffroth Eyes London Matchups to Stir San Francisco Boxing Fans
Fifth Promoter James Coffroth plans to stage an England party featuring Owen Moran Ad Wolgast Freddie Welsh and Battling Nelson Jim Driscoll and Abe Attell as headliners. Moran already agreed to cross the pond with Coffroth negotiating terms for the other bouts. The piece also notes public demand for the Johnson Jeffries fight and adds a table of potential earnings per hour for various entertainers and athletes. It mentions Seattle game hogs harming true sportsmanship and reports on eight deer killed near Lake Chelan violating bag limits, plus Renton’s new soccer club debut losing 5 0 to the Thistles.
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New York
James Coffroth
London
England
Owen Moran
Ad Wolgast
Coffroth
San Francisco
Freddie Welsh
Battling Nelson
Jim Driscoll
Abe Attell
San Franciscan
Moran
Big Pond
Seattle
Lake Chelan
South
California
Washington
Refugee and Handicapping Notes From Oakland Meet
The Star’s crack handicapper reports mixed results from the Oakland meeting with four winners in one day and several upsets in the follow-up rounds. Gans backs Johnson to beat Jeff, but readers should expect counter opinions and photo space to shift with new bets. Football fans should see Sunday set-tos at Dugdale's park to reassess the sport’s intensity.
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Oakland
Joe Gans
Jack Johnson
Jeff
Dugdale’s Park
Eagles Take Third Victory Over Ravens in S A Tournament
The Eagles won a third straight over the Ravens in the S A tournament last night. Team totals show Eagles at 3593 with top scores by TL Churchill and Wood, while Rudolph Unhols dominates as welterweight champion and eyeing a title shot against Arthur. Manager Jim McGuire of Cleveland signals readiness for trades.
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Ravens
S. A
TL Churchill
Fremont Smoker by Fremont Athletic Club
The Fremont Athletic club led by W J W Merryfield plans a smoker tonight at Fellows hall Fremont. The group has no building yet though one is contemplated and members have trained in Bal Athletic club rooms with some Bal members likely to attend the event.
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Fremont Athletic Club
W. J. W. Merryfield
Fellows
Fremont
Bal Athletic Club
American Challengers Travel Far for Sake of Sport
After selection through elimination matches against English players, the American challengers prepare for a long voyage halfway around the world to compete in sport, underscoring dedication and international competition.
Tacoma captain and quarterback ill with typhoid fever
Jack Beymer, captain and quarterback of Tacoma school football team, is critically ill with typhoid fever. He was taken to hospital a week ago and has since deteriorated, with doctors reporting his condition as life threatening.
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Tacoma, Dec
Jack Beymer
Tacoma
Managerial Shifts in the American League since 2000
The piece notes frequent managerial changes in the early 20th century American League, highlighting Fred Clarke with the Pirates and Connie Mack with the Athletics as long-serving anchors. It mentions other managers like OConnor Duffyy Donovan McGuire and McAleer, and suggests lineup churn reflects ownership dissatisfaction and perceived weak playing strength.
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Fred C. Clarke
Pittsburg Pirates
Connie” Mack
Philadelphia Athletica
Clarke
Pirates
Mack
Hhe Quakers
McAleer
Emyraye
Jack O'Connor
Hugh Dufffy
Youngstown
Ban Johnson
Ythwat
Tigers
New York
Remarkable Tie Arrives In Bowling Match Between Basel and Newport
A high scoring bowling match on Biemarck alleys ends in a remarkable tie after three games each side totals pin totals. O'Donnell Weldel Duffner and Manel post strong scores with Weldel leading with 257 in the first game and Duffner pacing averages around 204.
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Basel Btarn
Newports
O'Donnell
Roti
Weldel
Duffner
Manel
Oat O'Donnell
Moston
Raven Drug Co. advertises prescription services
An old newspaper notice promotes Raven Drug Co at 1416 Second Ave offering prescription fulfillment. It highlights collaboration between doctors and pharmacists for efficient compounding and drug dispensing.
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Raven
Raven Drug CO
St Yves Marsh Race Talk Talks of 12 lap duel
St Yves, the French Marathon champion, and John D Marsh, the former world full marathon record holder, plan a 15 mile tune up race for stakes up to 1000 dollars. They recently raced in the Beattie and Spokane events, with Marsh favored to beat St Yves on a banked track. The pair are in the city and expected to race today on a track not less than 12 laps with banking.
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St. Yves
John D. Marsh
Marsh
Spokane
Bt. Yves
Vancouver
T. Yves
St Yvee
Hunting season in Upper Michigan and Wisconsin grows deadly
Milwaukee dispatch reports the current hunting season in Upper Michigan and Wisconsin nearing the deadliest years. With 28 killed and 27 injured so far, experts expect more fatalities as three days remain. Gun accidents and misidentifications account for most deaths, nine of which occurred before the deer season. In 1907, 51 were killed, largely from duck hunting.
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Milwaukee
Wis. Deo
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Umpires in World Series paid $550 each
Umpires in the World Series received $550 apiece plus expenses, a sum described as modest given the high stakes of the event. The note suggests a comparatively soft compensation level for umpires involved in the championship series.
Oak Desk Sale Highlights Various Finishes
Advertises solid oak desks in golden finish with multiple price points and specials. Includes tuna mahogany desk large size with a special price noted.
Ballard Denies Muldoon Pro Claim By Boxing Club
Local paper reports unfounded chatter that Pete Muldoon, Ballard’s heavyweight, is pro. Pete Muldoon denies any demand for money and any intended fight with Hagen. Fitzgerald, Muldoon’s manager, says no evidence supports the accusation and investigations found no basis.
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Ballard
Lan
Pitegerald
Pingstead
Turners
Fitzgerald
Muldoon
Hagen
Young Athletics Players Shine in Batting Last Season
Four young players including Col line and Baker delivered strong batting for the Athletics last season. Tie says next year’s manager will see a raise to 87,660 over 909 for providence.
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Colline and Baker
The
Athletics
Tie
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