Retirement rumors shake Chicago baseball powerhouses
Chicago Dec 29. Charlie Murphy owner of the Cubs and Charley Comiskey of the White Sox are reported unlikely to manage next season. Both men have flirted with quitting the game, with Macken Jones also declaring retirement, though friends doubt the certainty.
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Jim Morrison among the wise on boxing bets
Jim Morrison, a saloon figure on the Pacific, backed Jack Johnson in bets over Burns and won 645 dollars at evens. He refused to cover a $100 bet from Burns' money, saying the young bettors earned modest salaries and Morrison kept his stake. He also commented on Dr B F Roller pursuing the heavyweight title and cautioned patience for Roller’s chances.
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Roller to Fight in Jeffries Club
Dr. B F Roller of Seattle has been matched to fight the winner of the Kaufman Barry bout tomorrow night January 26 before the Jeffries Athletic club of Los Angeles The two round bout splits receipts 50 per cent to each man 75 per cent to the winner 25 per cent to Roller forfeit of 1 dollar posted by Roller and by Kaufman and Barry to post forfeit after their fight Also notes yacht club site vote and suspensions in amateur athletics with details of clubs and administrators.
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Tommy Burns claims chance to win after stoppage
In a cablegram from Sydney dated December 38, Tommy Burns says Johnson’s seconds influenced police to stop the fight. Burns, defeated last week in Sydney, asserts he had a good chance and that a rematch would prove him the winner.
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Berger Willing to Fight Johnson in Boxing Match
Sam Berger expresses readiness to face Jack Johnson or Kaufman after defeating his recent conqueror. Reports mention proposed matchups, referee offers, and varying plans from promoters while noting regional boxing activity.
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Open House at A and C at Seattle Athletic Club
Open house scheduled at the Seattle Athletic Club on New Year’s Day from 2 to 6 pm features a buffet lunch and special music.
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Buck's white beveled edge socket ad priced 75 cents
Vintage ad fragment lists Buck's White beveled edge socket prices and related hardware items. Mentions weights, sizes, and various sellers such as Buck's and Peck's with prices around 60 to 1.36 dollars, though the exact product details are fragmented.
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