Seattle boxer Kid Krant draws with Rufe Turner in Vancouver
In Vancouver on December 2, Kid Krant of Seattle fought a six round bout with Rufe Turner of the city. Krant, heavier by about 10 pounds, earned a draw with clever infighting in the last two rounds. Turner initially led with blocking feints and countering, with Billie Smith refereeing and audience approval from most spectators.
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Star Special Service
Vancouver
National Sports Club
Kid Krant
Seattle
Rufe Turner
Turner
Krant
Billie Smith
Kaufman Edges Gardner To Earn Narrow KO Win
Al Kaufman of San Francisco defeated George Gardner by knockout in the final round of a slow unexciting heavyweight bout at Nilk and Water Mill. Gardner was floored twice in the fourteenth round and his seconds finally threw in the sponge as Kaufman closed in for the finish. Tommy Byrne refereed in front of a large crowd.
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Los Angeles
Cal
al Kaufman
San Francisco
George Gardner
Kaufman
Tittle
Gardner
Jeffs
Gardner Maney
Arite
A C and Seattle High to Clash in Practice Football
A C lines up against Seattle High School in a purely practice game directed by both coaches. Barry, the new halfback, will face Multnomah with Geed chosen as Brown team captain. Admission is 31 cents for Christman day grounds, and Hawes College hopes to help preserve order.
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the & A. C
Seattle
Barry
Multnomah
Barry Geed
Walter Camp
Christman
Roctory Club
Inaugural MC A Basketball Opener Set Tonight
The local team hosts Tacoma in the opening MC A season game at the local YMCA gym. Prof Douthitt predicts a close contest with home edge for both teams. Tacoma recently beat Vaahon 41 to 25 and Kent 36 to 26 in warmups.
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MC. A
Tacoma
Seattle
Douthitt
Vaahon
Kent
Beattie
A. Crane
Feicher Quade
McAllep
Mullin
C. Spencer
Spokane Names Team for Seattle Meet
Spokane selects John Parsons 127 pound boxer Ed Murphy 132 pound wrestler and George Douglas 1050 pound boxer Ray Stamsberry 115 pounds for Seattle meet with Beats Athletic club. fifth man undecided.
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John Parsons
Ed Murphy
Spokane
Beatts Athletic Club
George Douglas
Ray Stamsberry
Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes Featured by KE N Brooks & Co
Shopping ad summary noting KE N Brooks & Co offers smoking jackets and bath robes in a large selection with reasonable prices. The text cites the store at 1231 Secondary.
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KE. N. Brooks & Co
Had Fun With Tenney But Got Fired For It
When Jim Delehanty played third for Heston National League he imitated Fred Tenney’s awkward throws causing Tenney’s annoyance. Delehanty enjoyed the mock misfires, but Tenney blamed the errors on the thrower and later moved Delehanty to outfield before releasing him to Cincinnati.
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Tenney
Jim Delehanty
Heston
Fred Tenney
Delehanty
Fred
Rowton
Jim
Httle
Del
Cincinnati
Master of Woodlands Schrieber Strikes at Missouri Turf
Rareey Schrieber, famed Master of the Woodlands, appears in Missouri racing lore. An English hurdle and bold betting mark his visit as he takes all Doughty money with a loud call and insists the wagers were straight before quitting the track.
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Schbrieber
Schrieber
Missouri
Doughty
Joe Doughty Wes
Nein
Barney
Himmel
Terry McGovern’s Fall From Boxing Glory
Renowned fighter Terry McGovern, once known as Terrible Terry, dies after a meteoric rise ending with defeats by Young Corbett. His career featured rapid, short bouts and a brutal pace, earning him fame before mental strain and public outbursts led to his decline.
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Jas. J. Corbett
Terry McGovern
Terry
Roosevelt
Washington
Corbett
Borison
Denver
Brooklyn
McGovern
Young Corbett
Frank L Howe Jeweler Offers Deep Discounts on Gems
Remarked by all the shop’s tactics after exploiting extreme low prices on watches diamonds rings pins chains lockets silverware etc at Frank L Howe’s 2025 First Ave jeweler and engraver just beyond the high rent district promising savings to customers.
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Frank L. Howe
Coyle Announces Transfer To Seattle High Next Year
Coyle a Seattle high school star said in the assembly room he will join Seattle High next year and be among the first to try out for the team. He would have graduated with the class of 1907 and explained he focused on football too long before turning to Washington’s birth declamation contest with renewed energy.
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Coyle
Scho Olar Ss Aeiadiadhs
Seattle
Washington
Racing results from yesterday's meet with multiple races
The report lists six races with winners and placings across distances from a quarter to over a mile. Notable victors include James L. M at 26 to 1, Ingham at 2 to 1, Lord Nelson at 6 to 5, and San Remo at 90 to 1. Time figures follow each race, with additional entries in a second set of races and a motorized sale ad ending the page.
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James L. M
Graham
Prince Nap
Bogohamia
Ingham
Brown
Cuomo
F. Newgent
Lord Nelson
W. Miller
David Boland
Sir Carter
Lisaro
Williams
Shot Gun
Wootma
San Remo
A. Walsh
Pickaway
Elie
Ray
Kirschbaum
Leila Hill
W R. Gates
You Can't Beat Us Unless You Cheat Pool Parlor Opens
Oriental billiard and pool parlors at 1414 Third Ave announce eight new tables including the city’s only 5x10 pool table.
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Oriental Billiard and
Third Ave
Eos
Roller Bout Ends Roughly as Doctor Triumphs in Ring
In a Tacoma boxing night, Lonnie Roller defeats by a doctor in a risky sparring bout. The match ends with Roller aiding the fallen opponent, while witnesses describe a tense, dramatic exchange and Roller's sportsmanlike finish.
Airship and Rail Speed Records Mixed in Canned Text
A garbled list shows speeds for an airship crew led by Wriest brothers, Von Zeppelin, and Leo Stevens, plus a motorboat and a New York to Chicago railroad train with a listed 14 hours OC minutes. The items appear as fragmented historical entries with inconsistent figures and misspellings.
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Wriest Bros. Aeroplane
Count von Zeppeling
Leo Stevens
Price McKinley
New York
Chicago
Markets Report Reflecting Holiday Demand and Prices
Western avenues bustle as commission houses close by 1 o clock and retailers stock cranberries pumpkins squash and staple vegetables for Christmas meals. Squash scarce with high demand at 2 cents per pound. oranges from Orient scarce at 1.40 a box. hay shipments ease shortages. Meats fish and dairy hold yesterday’s prices while eggs and other items show price shifts.
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Western Ave
Commission House
Oregon
Visit to Uncle Sam's Bremerton Navy Yard Promotes Tours
Visitors to Seattle are urged to tour Bremerton's navy yard to see battleships Wisconsin and Oregon the training ship Philadelphia torpedo boats and destroyers. Boats depart Pier 2 at 10 11 30 a m 1 15 and 4 30 p m weekdays with an extra boat at 2 30 p m Sunday. Round trip five cents.
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Uncle Sam's
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Wisconsin
Oregon
Philadelphia
sports dope previews and gossip from city and coast
A mosaic of sports tidbits from Seattle and national scenes. Notes include Dig Christmas game prep by Seattle High and North Division Chicago, baseballs misfitted to jockey numbering, Burns vs Otrien talk, a $25,000 finish fight offer at Rhyolite Nevada, Connie Mack linked with coin, Monte Crowe as Read ing Tri states club manager, Abbaticchio at second base with tall Pittsburg infield, and 1904 winning jockeys. Also mentions Jack O Uries with Gunner Moir, Maj. Dovey in the 300 chase, Dr. Lee Baker and Dreamland skating novelty, looping the gap unicycle act, earthquake ticket prompts at Daveind track, John F B Madden season success, and Columbia freshmen basketball at Columbia with Dr. Hunt.
Old Glory horse sale and sports talk spark chaotic chatter
The fragment mentions Old Glory horse sale in New York with many horses sold and totals. remarks about umpire Delaney and Burns disqualification. welterweight title chatter involving Billy Rhodes and Terry Martin. Combeky standing pat on 1907 team. Willie Hoppe bowling a 312 in a practice game. Jerome Keogh of Buffalo and pool champ challenge. Klein the shoemaker.
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Mad Joon Square Garden
New York
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Line of Life
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Prince Ching
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Gonzales
Joan of Arc
Buna
Uncle Joe
2Nd Ave
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Loggers’ Supply Co
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Dot Roller
Austin
Lonate
Lonnie
Lenore
Jim Corbett
Lannie
Vegetadien
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Malaga
Pleompeiee
Toge
Wirietty Fresh Ranch
Oregon Ranch
Timothy Seale
Herd Mall
Second Avenue
Oriental Ratha
Lloyd Transfer Co., Inc
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Sport Dope
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O'trien
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Maj. Dovey
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Lee Baker
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Dreamland Rink
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Salviere
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T. Loula
Columbia
Ave. Eee
Hilly Delaneye
Jim Jeffries
Billy
California
Jeff
Delaney
Billy Rhodes
Kansan
Rhodes
Terry Martin
Combekey
Pat
Willie Hoppe
Flame Say
Jerome Keogh
Buffalo
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Greater New York
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Main
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Pacific Northwest
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First Avenue
Cherry Street
Agia Res
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Santa Claus
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Sunset Main
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Gurr
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Merrow
Ann Bel
GO and Ger
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Boston
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Butch Hoth
Dr. C. F. la Osteopathic Physic
EITEL
Second
Pike &T
Bon Marche
Wash
Dr.Ring
Perth
Druga
Osteopathic
Indi
Ih Deco Co
Sean A
Strom
DR. Clarke CO
Second Ave
Wallington St
Seattie, Wash
Pacific and
Puget Sound Bottling Co
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