Gleason Seeks Nevada Fight Settlement With Jeffries Ring Troupe
Jack Gleason told Seattle fans he backs San Francisco as the boxing capital and that negotiations with Tex Rickard are moving toward a settlement on the Jeffries bout. He plans talks with Jeffries and Berger and may assume control if Rickard fails to resolve the promoters’ clash within days. The Jeffries group heads toward Winnipeg as the tour continues to the East and Los Angeles.
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Jack Gleason
Seattle
San Francisco
Tex Rickard
Gleason
Jeffries
Big Ow
Jeff
Sam
Richard
Ing
Nevada
Tex
Berger
California
Willin
Himelf
Selec
Rickard
Han
Gpeason
R Georks
Gleason Rickard
Winnipeg
Los Angeles
Johnson and the Hoodoo of Superstitions in Boxing lore
A ragged tale explores Johnson and other boxers amid superstition. It recounts names, odd beliefs, and luck charms from left side moon omens to burying photographs, with references to Johnson, Jeffries, and Barneys friendships and track lore threads.
African sprinter Donaldson eyed for world marks in sprint feats
Journal recounts J Donaldson from Orta Cape Colony claimed 100 yards in 9.916 seconds and 200 and 400 yard marks in the late 19th/early 20th century, with rivals and previous records cited. It notes doubts over wind, downhill aid, and verification, stressing only fully verified times would be accepted as world records.
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J. Donaldson
Halle
Orta
Cape Colony
England
Donaldson
Rey
Spoby
Jimmy Reetor
Greatbranserian
Duffy
Reggie
Minoru
Kelly
Reetor
Cave
Geo Seward
London
Seward
FH Petting
Idsonw
W. ©. Downs
Lon Myers
New York
H.C. Tindall
T. E. Burke
Ken Myers
E Downs
C. Brewin
Downe
FE. H. Montague
Burke Donaldson
Geo. Boward
B. J. Wefers
Wefers
Tor
Base ball writer Brunell recalls Brotherhood league scoop
Onan AS Frank Brunell recounts his July to August 1499 tale predicting a revolt of players to a new Brotherhood league. He claims he printed that four-fifths of National League players joined, vindicated when Jay Fuel, Cleveland captain, secretly arranged access to his room and suitcase revealing the signed list. Wires across Cincinnati Chicago Buffalo Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia carried the story.
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Frank Brunell
Brunell
Plaers
Cub Stricker
Bremell
Frank
Jay Fuats
Cleveland
Brotherhood
Cincinnati
Chicago
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelpia
Broadway High Schedules Ellensburg Game Amid Show Clash
Broadway high school faces Ellensburg normal tonight in Queen Anne gym despite competing with the Jeffries Gotch spectacle. Local interest runs high as students rush to see the champions in action, while organizers have cleared the arena as Broadway seeks another win. Syracuse University bids for Tad Jones as football and baseball coach in 1910.
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Brahomish
Bellingham
Broadway High
Ellensburg
Queen Anne Gymnasium
Jeffries-Gotch
Org
Syracuse University
Tad Jones
Big Fellow Thrills Seattle Fans At Jeffries Night Show
About 6 000 local fans packed the Armory to see Jim Jeffries in action and judge if he is a real athlete. The evening also featured Frank Getch versus a tricky loon grappler and Karl Kowalcki who quipped his way through matches. The event drew 6 470 dollars from Beattie supporters while the undercard pleased Beattie fans with a novelty-filled program and Stunts from the doctor and others.
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Seattle
Jim Jeffries
Armory
Ant ‘Mane
Jeff
Ellensburg
Berger
S«Pectatore
Jeffries
Beatties
Frank Getch
Dee
Jim Asbell
Beattie
Fox Griffiths New Batting Device Aims Beecher Left Handed
Cincinnati February 2 United Press reports Clark Griffith Red Sox leader plans to convert Beecher to left handed batting using a home training device. A ball is encased in an extra cover with cords to ceiling and floor, swinging waist high for repeated practice as Beecher adapts to left handed stance.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Clark Griffith
Reda
Ned
Bol Beecher
Tle
Ty Cobb
Beecher
Griffith
Bescher
the Fox
Ewing
Smoker at Greenwood Club Cards Wrestling and Boxing
The Greenwood Athletic club will stage a smoker this evening at the 1. 0. O. FP. hall Fremont. Several good wrestling and boxing bouts are on the card.
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Greenwood Athletic Club
Hall
Fremont
Football Compared to Bull Fighting
Rev Joseph Himmel chairman of Georgetown University compares American football to Spanish bullfights in a Crown Alumni address. He notes spectators enjoy violent tackles and injuries while criticizing the sport’s risk and the athletic benefits. Georgetown has banned football per the athletic committee and Himmel advocates rule changes.
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New York
Joseph Hirmemel
University
Crown Alumni Association
Georgetown
Georgetown Athletic Committee
Himmel
McCarey at Odds Over Vernon Fight With Attell
Promoter Tom McCarey remains torn over the Danny Webster Monte Attell bout planned for Vernon on Washington's Birthday. Webster insists on a 10 am weigh in and 3 pm fight start, while Attell seeks 116 pounds for a 1 pm weigh in and 3 pm bout, leaving the match in doubt.
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Portland
Ore
Tom McCarey
Los Angeles
Paulhaning
Danny Webster
Monte Attell
Vernon
Washington
McCarey
Webster
Frankie Connelly
Rose City Athletic Club
Tom
Attell
Monte
Changes in Baseball Rules Sparks Umpire Position Debate
The rules committee rescinded a rule crediting wild pitches with demerits, arguing it unfairly burdens pitchers and catchers. The article notes umpires should position themselves to keep the ball in view, suggesting backing away from the infield to avoid obstructing fielders on double play attempts.
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Addie
Rules
Real Trainers for Ballual Aimed at Ballots and Conditioning
Fragmentary text references trainers and conditioning in sports, noting issues around preparation and reliability. It mentions a team’s training pace, speed, and questionable precautions with hints of spring decisions and upsets affecting outcomes.
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Vale
Ball Clube
Oriental Pool Rooms Largest World Center of Games
The Oriental Pool Rooms advertise 45 pool tables 4F 26 bolo tables a car a restaurant a cigar stand and a seven chair barber shop. Claimed as the largest of its kind globally with ten dollars cash given away daily. Located at 1418 16 17 Third avenue between Pike and Union.
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the Oriental
Pike and
Union
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