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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
5
Minneapolis news reports Dr Roller and challenger Ordeman pursuing a match with a coast voyage, bets, and a date near Beattie. Curley confirms plans while noting orders may shift as promoters seek a workable date. Ordeman intends to travel after securing a short rent break upon departure.
Compact notes from February reports show White Sox planning coast training with March 4 Seals game in San Francisco. Players like Duffy Lewis and Babe Danzig switch teams as rosters shift toward the Coast while others in Oakland and Sacramento prepare for the coming season.
Chicago report says Harry Cline won the 18:2 billiard title in a match against Calvin Demarest. Cline claimed the championship and a $1,000 side bet after three blocks totaling 509, 509, and 509. Demarest led in places but Cline finished strong in the 11th frame.
A garbled sports column recalls Jake Kilrain crushing cars and Jake Beckley’s era thoughts. It mentions old fighters like Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries, mischief at cafes, and a chaotic mix of sports legends and lingering obituaries in a single nostalgic, disjointed item.
United Press reports capitalists eye a Bronx based Eastern league club led by Bitty Gibeon with backing to move the Montreal team to New York City. Promoters argue Bronx population around 456000 justifies a new rival to the Giants and Highlanders, with possible approval by Frank Farrell and John T. Bruch.
Australian promoter Hugh McIntosh faces sharp accusations from Abe Attell over guarantees and dealings with American fighters. The piece notes Johnson now manages Joe Wolcott and outlines plans for Wolcott vs O’Brien, plus other scheduled clashes and recent cagey promoter maneuvers.
New York officials announce Jack Johnson will face trial on a charge tied to an alleged attack on Nathan Pinder after a bottle of wine was refused. Prosecutor Whitman transferred the case to Judge Gett in the supreme criminal court with a probable two week timeline.
Inet the Dig event feature a showdown as Broadway High faculty team plans to erase a poor student showing by defeating Everett High in a Saturday night scrimmage. Coach Lewis aims to ride the visiting crowd and motivate his squad with changes, 14 players listed including profs and seven youths.
Battling Nelson, world lightweight champion, defeated Alfred Doe Oro in a friendly 60 to 49 match in San Francisco. Nelson then lost two following games but posted a high run of 23 while Brown tallied 92 in one game and 50 27 in another.
Lew Powell reached Los Angeles from San Francisco to prepare for a 10 round fight with George Esate at McCarey's pavilion on February 15. He will train with trainer Keyle and stay at Jack Doyle's to get in shape for the bout and weigh about 131% pounds.
Spokane dispatch reports promoter Jack Gleason of San Francisco announced he would name the meeting city for the Jeffries Johnson bout within a week. Gleason said Rickard promised he could choose the city and Sam Berger would support him, with San Francisco likely chosen. He expected negotiations with the Nevadan to finalize the site.
Frankie Conley of Wisconsin defeated Danny Webster of Los Angeles in a no decision bout in Portland. Conley dominated the action throughout the ten rounds and now aims for Monte Attell with plans for a long route match with California clubs.
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