We Won't Stand for Ward Methods in Baseball War
The article reports Ban Johnson’s warning that John M Ward’s election as president of the National League would trigger a baseball war and force the American League to withdraw from the National Commission. It cites Ward’s contracts with George Davis, Johnson’s opposition to Ward, and Brush’s backing of Ward. Raven Drug Co. ad follows.
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Nelson Welsh Hight to Fight Fred Welsh in London
Lightweight champion Nelson signs to defend his title against British champ Fred Welsh. The 20 round bout is set for February 12 35 in London under Boxing magazine and referee Eugene Corri. Welsh won the British title by beating Johnny Summers and agreed to a $5 000 side bet.
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Battling Nelson
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John Robinson
London
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Nelson
Heneee
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Queensbury
Eugene Corri
Welsh
Johnny Summers
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Ryan As Trainer For Jeff Johnson Fight in Tennessee
Tom Ryan the former middleweight champion will train and condition Jeff for his upcoming bout with Johnson. Ryan expects to meet with Jeff this week to finalize terms and believes his help will improve Jeffs fighting form. Rumors say Comiskey and Billy Sullivan may part ways with Sullivan seeking a new position next season.
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Comiskey
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Billy
Jeffries Admires Odds Down in Johnson Fight Betting
The article notes boxing followers doubt Jeffries can regain peak form for a Johnson bout. Promoters and pundits privately worry public odds would shift against Johnson if Jeffries shows old speed, while bettors keep conservative wagers to avoid long odds.
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Jeffries
Johnson
Ballard Club Smoker Promises Flat-Out Boxing Action
Batland Amateur Athletic Club hosts a smoker on December 15 featuring Matt Fogarty and Berry in key bouts. Johnny Kelly versus Gregerson at 146 and several other matches plus four wrestling events highlight the program, with Gr anigan Hagen and Rothaus Secanion on the card.
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Batland Amateur Athletic Club
Fogarty
Fitzgerald Haa
Johnny Kelly
Gregeraon
Ginger
Granigan
Ed Hagen
Peterson
Frank Ao
Rothaus
Ray McKnight
Higginbottom
Clint Higginbottom
Rovington
Magnerson
Johnson
Kilduff
McMillan
Andy Dow
Yale Urges Open Football Rules Changes
Yale editorial argues open play could boost safety and spectator appeal. It favors stricter forward pass penalties, longer required 10 yards, limiting straight plunges, removal of injured players, and reducing officials from four to fewer to prevent overlap.
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Yale
Pny Biggent
Yalery News
FF WANTS ROUGHING NAMES SPARRING PARTNERS FOR JOHNSON FIGHT
The article notes Jim Corbett Kid McCoy and Jack Twin as sparring partners for Jeffries in his bout with Jack Johnson. It questions whether a staff of clever exponents beats a crew of brawlers and argues for heavy hitters to harden his style before the life or death clash.
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Jim Corbett
Kid McCoy
Jack
Jack Johnson
Jon
Corbett and Sullivan
Rmaker
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Jeff
Dreaming of Basketball Clash Over Baseball Pay
Barney Dreyfuss roars at Bill Powell Pirates bid to play basketball. cites pay for summer baseball and injury risk. Old days scoffed at basketball for youth. Football, fighting and diablo draw critique. Court rulings label football players as workers, opening damages questions. Six day show attracts a shooting spectator and a death from heart disease. St. Yves hailed at Tacoma ringside amid English taunts and jeers.
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Gleason
Rickard
Eddie Graney
Francisco
Ney
Billy
Austin Gibbons
Fitz
Charley White
Graney
California
Barney Dreyfuss
Bill Powell
Pirates
Dreyfuss
St. Yves
Tacoma
Oregon Football Men Oppose Rugby Substitute
A Eugene report notes strong student condemnation of rugby as a substitute for the late game. Oregon trainer Bill Hayward defends football as no rougher, citing injuries from English rugby and University authorities’ push to establish the game nationwide.
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University of Washington Daily
Eugene
Ore
Whitman
Agricultural College
Northwest
Bill
Hayward
Oregon
California
National Y M C A Meet Set For January
The national Y M C A track meet is scheduled for the last week of January with teams from across the country expected to compete. Pittsburg and New York clubs vie for Kenetchy of the Cardinals, while Bresnahan vows to keep his star.
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Pittsburg
Kenetchy
Cardinals
Bresnahan Aage
Fine W B 1900 Tea Spoons At Hamilton Silver Co
They describe stamped W. B. 1900 spoons as attractive Christmas gifts for ladies. The ad praises tableware in enhancing dinners and notes sale ends December 1 with tea spoons and related sets priced affordably at Hamilton Silver Co. stores.
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Hamilton Silver Co
Delmont
Captain Jack Beymer Dead at Tacoma High
Tacoma high school football captain Jack Beymer died after a month of illness, blood poisoning and typhoid fever. His parents attribute his death to health, not football, and deny it affected the Lincoln versus Tacoma game attendance.
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Jack Beymer
Tacoma High
Tacoma
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Hfe
Reymers
Lincoln
Hawks overpower Pelicans with three at line in win
The Hawks defeated the Pelicans last night as Basel led with a strong 174 average and 146 high score. The article notes manager Metcalf guiding the team and mentions potential moves with McCloskey, Waddell, and Merkle’s anticipated Giants role next season.
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