St Yves’ English Story Highlights Brutal 16 Mile Race
Henri St Yves describes the Dugdale Park race as the hardest of his career, edging out Marsh over a muddy 16 mile course. He notes ankle resilience, quotes trainer Zig Schue, and praises Seattle fans after a grueling competition marked by slipping footing and heavy mud.
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Henri St. Yves
D. Marsh
Dugdale’ Park
Ranner
Marsh
Sehge
Marah
Vancouver
Charles Zig Schue
Seattle
Coach Stagg Proposes Muzzling Press on Football
New York December 19. At the Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting in Newark Stagg urged silencing reporters after games to prevent misrepresentation. The motion passed overwhelmingly. A separate rule study will seek modifications to reduce injuries while preserving football’s core elements. Representatives from Minnesota Dartmouth West Point and other colleges will guide the revision effort.
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New York
Union Chicago
Stagg
Intercolte Athletic Association
Newark
Ant
Football Rules Committee
de H. Fpf. Williams
Minnesota
James A. Babbitt
Haverford
Dartmouth College
The Manager Question and St Yves World Tour
St Yves plans a tour of the Antipodes before returning to France and hopes for a well filled wallet. He needs a competent manager due to limited English and little knowledge of professional racing. The Spokane race payoff of 1260 is only a New Year thought without proper contract and clear management.
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St. Yves
Antipodes
France
New Zealand
al Copeland
Spokane
J J Boosts Sam Berger by Jim Jeffries Praise
Jim Jeffries commends Sam Berger for handling his affairs and earning more money than anyone else he has worked with. He notes Berger is smart and on the level, qualities rare in managers who often chase wealth.
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Jim Jeffries
Sam Berger
Berger
Jeffries
Sam
Tom
Tommy Burns Bluffing Over Johnson Rematch Talk
Cable from Australia reports Tommy Burns may accept a Johnson rematch on a winner take all basis before July 4. He previously insisted on high pay, and critics doubt his willingness to risk his health for the bout. Johnson would fight if the terms are right, but Burns’ betting posture appears cautious and profit driven.
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Tommy Burna
Streete
Jack Johnson
Australia
Johnson
Tommy
Star’s Sport Manual Urges Facts Over Old Seattle Records
A fragment references The Star and guidance on sports records and past performances in Seattle. It emphasizes having the Star’s manual for factual accuracy and cautions against arguing without proper sources.
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Seattle
Dance at Dreamland Tonight Admission Free
The iLearne oar presents a dance at Dreamland tonight with free admission. Enjoy music and dancing in a lively community event suitable for all ages.
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Dreamland
Can Battered Battier Stand Off a Lusty Comer Like Wolgast
The era's talk centers on a Nelson Wolgast versus Battier rematch and whether the aging Nelson can withstand the rising strength and speed of Wolgast. Wolgast, a youthful, mounting force, is described as likely to surpass Nelson's battle-worn form while Battier is depicted as aging and prone to taking a beating in many bouts.
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Wolgast
Nelson
John N. Sullivan
Joe Gane
Geo
Jeffries Leaves Stage for Los Angeles Training and Tour
Peoria dispatch reports Janee J. Jeffries undefeated heavyweight champion says after three weeks in vaudeville he will move to Los Angeles to begin training for the July fight with Jack Johnson. Manager Freres questions whether Jeffries can win the upcoming match and notes a worldwide vaudeville tour is planned later in the year.
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Jeffries-Johnson
Nelson
Caled Press
Peoria
Janee J. Jeffries
Johnson
Jeffries
California
Utah
Jack Johnson
Freres
Deeting
Wolgast Holds Out for Raise in Boxing Talks
In San Francisco on December 29 Hester rejected Nelson's terms for a title bout with Ad Wolgast. He sent an ultimatum to Tom Jones Milwaukee manager, saying Cherokee Zones may be pursued. A message to Freddie Walsh to come to America followed as negotiations continue with McCarey offering $4,000 plus $500 expenses. Wolgast seeks better terms.
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Alter M'Credie
Portland
Lucas
McCredie
Judge McCreadie
California
Seattle
Jenea
Cal Ewing & Co
Northwestern
Francisco
Hester
Nelson
Ad Wetseest
Tom Jones
Milwaukorea
Cableariet
Freddie Walsh
America
Jones
Orval Overall Offered $500 For 30 Wins Next Season
Orval Overall of the Chicago Cubs is offered five hundred dollars to win thirty games next season. The unusual wager reflects bets on pitching performance and win totals amid league expectations.
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Orval Overall
Chicago
Madden To Sport Owner’s Badge
London December 29 Otto Madden the American jockey will quit the saddle to become an owner. He has saved earnings and starts a string with four horses including Wamball Coron al White Perdrigon and Fond Memories bought from James R Keene and August Belmont for sums ranging from 1,750 to 2,500 dollars. W Clarke reportedly won 26,000 on Chantilly at Emeryville at 12 to 1.
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London
Otto Madden
England
Madden
James R. Keene
August Belmont
W. Clarke
Chantilly
Emeryville
Little Pete McVeigh Transforms Ahead of Big Fight
The article profiles Pete McVeigh as a changed boxer. It notes improved form and a harder cleaner hitting style after weeks of hard work and slant coaching. It mentions a planned trip to Tacoma to see the Beattie Athletic Club and Roscoe Ty in coma? prep for a Saturday bout.
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Roscoe Ty
Pete
Louie Long
of Witch
Auntie
McVeigh
Taylor
Pete McVeigh
Tacoma
The
Beattie Athletic Club
Wagner Escapes Death After Harrowing Ohio Drift
Pittsburg Pa Dee Wagner premier bateman of National League escaped a deadly experience in a blizzard while driving to his chicken farm near Cag hegie. Found by friends a search party freed his car from a drift. He was frostbitten and numb, and for a time serious results were feared.
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Pittsburg
Dee Wagner
Batemen
National League
Ts ‘Ng
Bias Om
Caghegie
Hybrid Football Idea Attracts International Figures
Walter Camp and other Intercollegiate rulers are invited to visit Angeles for a month to study a hybrid game combining rugby soccer and American styles. Higgins, a noted Australian rugby expert, views the invitation. The White Sox have sold Phone, outfielder Johnson and fielder Rowan. The Virgins corner on Eighth Ave and Virginia St offers 106 rooms, new and modern with rates around 4.00 per week.
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Walter Camp
Teo
Angeles
Kame
Higgins
The
White Sox
Phone
Johnson
Rowan
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