Pennant to Angels clinched Pacific Coast title
Los Angeles defeated Tacoma 8 to 1 to win the 1906 Pacific Coast League pennant. Gray dominated on the mound allowing three scat tered hits as Angels secure five of nine playoff games. A triple play sparked by the Tigers in the eighth highlighted the win.
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Tacoma
Angels
Gray
Mohler
Tigers
Dilon
Cravath
Ellis
Dillon
San Francisco
Hall
Seattle
Diminutive British pug to cross ocean
Jem Bowker the bantam champion of England defeated Frankie Nell to win the world title and is poised for a featherweight challenge. Bowker’s shifting style, stronger footwork, and solid punching kept Nell unable to land while Bowker emerged with minimal marks. Attell may face Bowker next in a potential featherweight title clash.
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Ocean
Jem Bowker
Frankie Nell
London
Charlie Mitchell
Jema
Dick Burge
Pai F
Bowker
England
Frans
Oier
Spike Robson
Howker
Atte
America
Lishman
New York
Nelle
Attell
Hendricks Wins National Clay Bird Championship in New York
J H Hendricks of Long Island City won the National clay bird sheet championship with 94 of 109 points at Tracers Island grounds under the New York Athletic Club. J W Garrett of Colorado Springs was second with 93, while William Kerr of Kansas City won a separate eight-man shoot with 9 of 100. The event benefited from calm air though water glare challenged competitors.
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New York
J. H. Hendricks
Long Island City
America
New York Athletic Club
Tracers Island
Hendrickson
J. W. Garrett
Colorado Springs
William Kerr
Kansas City
Medals Arrive For National Guard Marksmanship Honors
Bronze bars for National Guard marksmanship and expert awards arrived in the city. Recipients include Col. George B. Lamping Capt. Harvey J. Mosw Color Sergeant Pruessing Quartermaster Sergeant Blodgett for marksmanship and Capt. Matt H. Gormley Color Sergeant Von Buskirk for expert. Seattle post office expands staff ahead of Christmas rush.
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National Guard
George B. Lamping
Harvey J. Mosw
Pruessing
Blodgett
Matt H. Gormley
von Buskirk
Murch Seen as Athletic Marvel for Boston First Base
Boston appoints Harry Murch as a standout first baseman noted for size speed and power. The Maine woods guide and Lebago alum impressed Jimmy Collins and Heston with a 6 ft 8 in frame 200 pounds 80 inch arm span and surprising strength including lifting a full grown horse.
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Mureh
Boston
Woods
Maine
Jimmy Collins
Murch
Heston
Jeffrie
Kid Krant Wins 10th Round Knockout Over Young Choynski
Seattle fighter Kid Krant defeated Young Choynski of San Francisco by knockout in the 10th round at Stockton. The end came one minute after the bell for the 10th round as Krant landed a decisive right hand ending the bout.
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Stockton
Kid Krant
Seattle
Young Choynski
San Francisco
Krant
Seventh and Twenty-third regiments clash in armory meet
In Brooklyn on December 16 the Seventh and Twenty-third regiments will contest an athletic meet at the Twenty-second regiment armory. Seventeen events are listed with four-man teams in each event. Points will be awarded to four places across sprints hurdles jumps races and relays including bicycle and marching order events.
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Brooklyn
Herman defeats Hanlon in 20 round Phantom clash
In Los Angeles on December 16 Kid Herman of Chicago defeats Eddie Hanlon of San Francisco after twenty rounds. Both fighters traded hard body blows with Hanlon fighting tall and upright while Herman relied on a single effective punch and body work. Reveree Ryan's decision pleased the crowd.
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Los Angeles
Kid Herman
Chicago
Eddie Hanlon
San Francisco
Hanlon
Manion
Herman
Reveree Ryan
Hanlon A
Williamsburg fighter McCoy calls out Perry Queenan in upcoming bout
The article reports McCoy inviting a tune up bout at 120 pounds with Young Kid McCoy promising to meet Queenan at 196 pounds ringside. He offers a $250 side bet and a hot rum wager to back his claim, with Haynes serving Salada Coffee.
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Young Kid
McCoy
Williamsburg
Saya
Perry Queenan
Queenan
NEUCAWLEAK Ladies' Holiday Neckwear In Seattle Store
A fragment notes NEUCAWLEAK branding and a Seattle neckwear display for the holiday season. The brief mentions stock availability and potential shop selection, but details are sparse.
Half Price Sale on Silver and Gold Accessories
Half price sale lists 50 silver plated candelabra at six dollars each, gilt novelty clocks from Ansonia and others at two to four dollars, solid silver toilet sets and cutlery with prices from twelve fifty to one hundred dollars, gold signet rings from five to twenty five dollars, and pearl handle knives or forks with pearl trim at seven fifty per set. Makers include Landers Crary Clark Meriden and 1847 Rogers.
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Ansonia
New Haven
Landers, Crary & Clark
Meriden Cutlery Company
1847 Rogers Tea Spoons Sale Ad
Bargain sale offers 1847 Rogers tea spoons and cut glass items at half price. Solid gold cuff buttons and other plated items priced lower than usual, with bonbon spoons, pickle forks, jelly spoons, and water bottles reduced to clear. Prices note 1.50 per pair for spoons and 75e each for bale items.
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Libby
Clark’s
Empire
Mount Washington
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