Webster and Conley Fight in Portland Spotlight
Danny Webster of Los Angeles and Frankie Conley of Kenoana meet in Portland as both claim title shot potential in bantamweight contention. The bout follows weigh ins and local preliminaries feature O'Brien of Portland versus Raylt of Oakland and Jack Tucker versus Kid Mortarity of San Leandro.
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Caltech Press
Portland
Danny Webster
Los Angeles
Webster
Monte Attell
Mines
Reancahn
Conley
Dreamland
Danny O'Brien
Chea
Raylt
Oakland
Jack Tucker
Lewiston
Ida
Kid" Mortarity
San Leandro
California baseball moguls clash over Portland split
A San Francisco newspaper recounts a feud among baseball leaders led by Dugdale and Cal Ewing. It claims Dugdale offers 25000 to cede Portland to the Northwestern league, while Ewing denies any political motive and Aberdeen’s transfer is blamed on Rowland.
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California
Dug
San Francisco
Dugdale
Portland
Cal Ewing
Aberdeen
Dugdale-Lucas
Ewing
Clarence Rowland
Dagdale
Brown
Northwestern
Fury over John L Sullivan's taunts on Jeffries Johnson match
The letter writer condemns John L. Sullivan for belittling the Johnson Jeffries fight with loud fake claims. He accuses Sullivan of unprofessional, baiting rhetoric and a long history of profiteering from public attention.
Regatta plans and boxing notes mix in SPORTS CORNER
The Denver sports corner notes a next summer regatta for oarsmen and Abe Attell poised for a lightweight bout with Jim. It highlights Attell at 122 pounds as near his peak, and adds a discussion on boxing technique and a new eastern polo organization chartered in Providence with members from several states.
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Providence
R 1
Rhode Island
George McFadden
Philadelphia
William Hewerd
Cedarhurst
N. Y
Stoddard
New Haven
Joseph EB. Thomas
Salisbury
Football rightly played says Southern College instructor
Clarksville Tenn February feature with Dr Fulton Southwestern Presbyterian university instructor argues football is beneficial when coached properly He blames injuries on poor coaching and unfit players insists on clean play and disciplined training He endorses limited mass plays bans high tackles and three quarter games.
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Clarksville
Tenn
de KR
Fulton
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Col Legen
Multen
Ae Ciieee
Serubea
Lois
Dr Pultes
Fielding H. Yout
Acctte
Southwestern
Ted
Faulty
Weston Starts Long Foot Journey Across Continent
Pasadena February 1 B4 Weston Payson Weston begins a cross country trek walking from Los Angeles to the nation. He plans to reach Uplands by 6 tonight and San Bernardino the next day. He says he is out of trim after six months of inactivity and will soon be in better condition. A motor car trails him carrying supplies and clothing.
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Calted Pree
Pasadena
Cal
Payson Weston
Los Angeles
Weston
Uplands
San Bernardino
Jeffries
Jerr
Lote
Johnsons bail fixed at 2500 in New York attack case
In New York on February 3, the court set Jack Johnsons bail at 2500 to ensure his appearance for charges arising from an alleged attack on Nathan Pinder. Pinders counsel sought 16000 bail. judge declined, stating the stakes were high. Johnson planned to depart for Detroit that afternoon and offered no comment on the alleged incident.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Nathan Pinder
Nearo
Pinder
Johnson
Detroit
Nelson Wolgast Fight for Alameda
Promoter Herter announced the Nelson Wolgast bout will be held on Washingtons birthday by the Alameda Athletic club in Alameda. The title fight will be 46 rounds and promoter Henter has taken an interest in the Alameda club and is named manager. The decision follows the promoter’s inability to obtain permits in San Francisco or San Mateo counties.
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Ban Francisco
Cal
Hattling Nelson
Herter
Nelson Wolgast
Washington
Alameda Athletic Club
Alameda
Alameda County
Henter
Alameda Club
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Major Leagues to Can Men After May 16
After May 16 each major league team must reduce its roster by several players. Estimates indicate about 150 players will be released from the majors, with moves affecting both major and minor leagues as teams trim surplus talent and reshuffle rosters.
Boxing Clubs Stirring Again In Amateur Ring
The Swedish Athletic Association held a card of boxing and wrestling at Washington Hall on 14th and B B. The Greenwood Athletics also staged a successful amateur event at Oda Fellows Hall in Fremont, drawing local interest.
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Swedish Athletic Association
Washington Hall
Greenwood
Oda Fellows’ Hall
Fremont
Gym work helps crippled student walk and ride bicycle
A Michigan track figure recounted how systematic gymnasium training enabled a man born crippled to walk with help, learn to ride a bicycle, and travel to canvass for ice while financing college. He credited rigorous physical culture for transforming mobility and potential.
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Keene Pitapatrick
Michigan
Setrick
Nover
Ople
Tommy Burns to Fight Bill Lang for Australian Title
Tommy Burns accepts challenge from Bill Lang to contest the Australian heavyweight championship. The bout is set for March 18 with Lang having recent KO win over Bob Pitasimmons, signaling a return to his native land.
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Tommy Burns
Bill Lang
Tommy Burne
Billy Lang
Australia
Lang
Bob Pitasimmons
Nota
Giant Wrestlers Meet in Private for Heavyweight Title
Yuasiff Mahmout and Zbhyazko the Pole, both top contenders, plan a private Chicago bout on January 9 to decide the heavyweight title. Referee Hd Smith will oversee a one hour match with Mahmout to throw Zhyazko twice for a $500 prize. access limited to newspaper men. The wrestlers declined an 80 percent gate offer from the National Sporting Club of Chicago.
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Tom Jenkine
Fred Reel
Oe Geteh
Yuasiff Mahmout
Antoine Pierri
Eney Knote
Gotch
Zbhyazko
Pole
Jack Hermen
Chicago
Hd Smith
Mahmout Ia
National Sporting Club of Chicago
Jeffries Plans Return Fight Weight and Wind Focus
Jimp Jeffries aims for a late month arrival in Los Angeles to begin a long training hunt before facing Johnson. He has earned about 100000 this year and nearly 60000 from his current tour, with total public earnings near 1000000. He weighs over 240 pounds now but plans to trim to about 220 225 while preserving surplus weight for the bout. Medical reports cite nasal growth impairing breathing but expect no lasting lung weakness once outdoor training starts.
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Jive
Jeffries
Lon An
Ponthe
Wi ‘Ohnson
Jeff
Jeffries Ie
Eile Jim
Nowads
Los Angeles
Bellows
Carty
Johnson
Aetties
Jim Jeffries
Fe Johnson
India
Slow Twisting Follow Cue Ball Caroms Object Ball
The description explains a billiards drill where a slow twisting follow is used. The cue ball is aimed with slight left lean and above center, striking cushions at A and B to induce caroms. The object ball is set to run with speed, with cushions at C and D guiding its path, producing a gentle rotating effect on the balls.
Raven Drug Co Prescription Service Highlight
The Raven Drug Co explains that a doctor’s prescribing skill is most effective when complemented by a pharmacist’s compounding expertise at 1416 Second Ave.
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Raven
Raven Drug CO
Umpire Shortage Blamed on Minor League Demands
The discussion centers on why few good umpires come from the minors. T. C. Bush cites lack of experience and endurance as key issues while Frank Newhouse criticizes minor league presidents for political priorities and lack of protection. Umpiring is portrayed as an endurance contest of mind and body with uncertain careers.
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Lynch
National League
T. C. Bush
Bt Lerals
Frank Newhouse
Newhouse
Oriental Pool Hall Seeks Bar Seating and Cash Giveaway
Fragmentary notice notes a bar or restaurant with a roomy 25 solo table and seven chairs. It mentions a cash giveaway and hints at a location on Third Avenue with some street details. Limited readable elements suggest business seating and promotions at an Oriental pool hall setting.
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