Sharkey Short Hero Of Smokers Bout At 5 A C Show
Sharkey, a 12 pound shorter boxer from Seattle, fought Lance Williamon in a 125 to 145 pound bout at the Beattie Athletic Club. Referee Oscar kept control as Sharkey landed a sequence of blows in the late rounds, but Williamon withstood punishment until stoppage. The event featured rough exchanges and a wearisome middle, with Eddie Market enforcing rules and George F Russell delivering remarks.
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Fe Austin
Beattie Athletic Club
Sharkey
Peter McVeigh
Sytveet
McVela
Lanse Williameon
Oscar Rr
Williemeor
Sharkey Chase
Seattle
Spokane
Olver
Oliver
Johnnie Adams
Bert Kincaid
Aid Net
Bert Pinn
Fi Venables
Chris Geeek
Geeck
George F. Russell
Marathon clash ends with Shrubb unable to finish
In a dramatic New York race at Madison Square Garden, Shrubb collapses on the track as Longboat the Indian blasts to victory in a grueling 26 mile marathon. The Indian finishes alone with a time of hours 62 minutes 40 seconds amid fanfare.
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New York
Big Jim Jeffries Plans $50 000 Clean Up Tour
Angeles February 6 By U P Jeffries pre pares to go to Bakersfield next where he will perform a two week engagement in an interior town The tour will be a preliminary eastern engagement before a California tour expected to pay the entire engine cost for which he is to receive 1400 Thus Jeffries will clear profit in less than five weeks making his daily wage more than twice that of the president of the United StatesBattling Nelson barred from Regis hotel Dick Canfield permitted to register remains
Cheap Colonist Tickets Put On Sale This Spring
Tickets offered by Oregon KR R and Nav Company for spring travel to St Louis Kansas City St Paul and river points. Fares begin at 20 50 to 26 00 and 33 00 from Union Ticket Office No 08 First Ave East BK Agent handles sales and distribution.
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Oregon KR. R. & Nav Company
Picturesque Inc
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Art
Union Ticket
Firat Ave
E. BK. Geni. Agt
Morrison Says Jeff Will Fight Jack Johnson
Speech by Jim Moerhous predicts a Jeff versus Johnson bout with strong opinions on race and referees. He warns against a clash between Jeff and Johneen, suggesting a dangerous path if either backs down and notes concerns about a colored referee. The remarks reflect heated debate over boxing and race in the era.
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Morrison
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Mrs Caesar Young Loses Ten Thousand Dollars
In Oakland on February 6, the two year old filly Eagleliteh Mall won on the track but the judges disqualified her owner Mrs Caesar Young widow of the late trainer after a foul claim. Judge Lee awarded the victory to the favorite as English Mail was left out of the money.
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Oakland
Cal
US PF
Mall
Livy
Caesar Young
Lee
Foulwee
Sainetta
Packy and Fighting Dick Matched in bantam clash
A boxing card pits Packy and Fighting Dick against each other with other bouts including Larealis and McParland. The event tables a 29 round program at Maat arena and features bantam weight action with Jimmy Reagan and Monte Attell planned for 114 pounds.
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Ban Frank
Washington
McParland
Maat
Am Fortes
Hyland
Chartre Larealis
Iowa
Morne
le Maddie Smith
Osklend
Pcottroth
Jimmy Reagan
Monte Attell
Strikes Splits and Spares by the Pin Hoy
The fragmented text hints at a bowling feature with references to strikes and spares. It mentions Jenkins and a forthcoming meet in the Western area with scattered, unclear phrases about AI Lyne and entertainment. Further readable details are unavailable.
Hagen Seeks Fight With Dr Roller In Local Clash
Edward Hagen aims to challenge Dr Roller in a heavyweight bout on the coast. Reports say Hagen believes he can overpower Roller, with both sides weighing in as the local scene eyes a potential title bout and a chance for a quick coast championship.
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Edward Hagen
DR. Roller
Wawerd Magen
Pacific Coast
Champmo
Eit
Hotler
Magen
T. Hagen
Denver
Fragmented OCR Note on Cigar Brand Rumor and Championship Talk
Partial readable text discusses a cigar brand rumor and a figure named Andy Pawhnaerk with references to Typhoon and Joe Morris. It mentions a championship element and possible outcomes, with scattered names and phrases like Old Timer and KJ stirs. The overall sense is uncertain sports chatter and possible contest implications.
Unreliable suitor and odd kitchen note appear in text
The fragment blends a critique of a handsome but rude newspaper man with a domestic food tip about almonds. It hints at social commentary on flirtation and manners while giving a cooking instruction to brown almonds in olive oil and salt.
Who Invented the Sewing Machine In Chicago Tale
A fragment from the Chicago News recounts a comic overheard exchange about the inventor of the sewing machine. A stubborn speaker asks who invented it while another insists Mr. Howe did, amid banter aboard a steamship reference to Puget Sound Navy Yards and Colman docks all departing.
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Colman Docks
Puget Sound Navy Yards
Specially Ground Glasses Offer Cure for Eye Discomfort
Irritable temper and general discomfort are attributed to blurred print. Schuchard Optical, Eye Specialists, 1207 Second Ave, Seattle, advertises specially ground glasses as a positive cure for this condition.
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Schuchard Optical
Eye Specialists
Seattle
Mack Cartoons Clash Iconic Boxers At Intercity Smoker
Tommy Mack of Mack and Marcus watched Sharkey McVeigh versus Lanse Williamson in a typhoonish three round bout at the B A C intercity smoker. His impression appears above with a cartoon drawn for Star.
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Tommy Mack
Mack & Marcus
Orpheum Theatre
Sharkey” McVeigh
Lanse Williamson
Mack
San Francisco
Star
Mixed up fragments hint at boxing, betting, and ads
Disjointed OCR reads like a local page with boxing references and notices. Names such as Paddy Moran and Johnny Marto appear alongside mentions of a New York light weight and a manager. The text also cites hall rental fees and medical notices amid scattered phrases.
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Paddy Moran
Johney Marto
New York
Orbett
Marto
Jim Driseel
Sporting Notes From Everywhere
Chester Brown the welterweight suffers blood poisoning in the hand slowing his schedule at the 8 A M G C event. Aberdeen base team to Spokane with others expected to follow. Harness races dates set for Northwest fairs after Portland meeting. September through October slots listed with towns and ranges.
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Chester Brown
Chester
Ameeker
Northwest
Portland
Land
Sea
Wallaby
Boles
Washington Marathon Draws Elite Distanceists
West coast runners Williem H. Chandler of Vancouver A C G. W. Mall of Vancouver M. C. A. and William Joyner, California Marathon victor, entered the Washington Marathon on Washingtons birthday. Joyner won from 160 entrants in a 26 mile event, finishing under sixty seven minutes. Local entries promise a strong field and a high standard of endurance racing.
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Williem KH. Chandler
Vanecouver Athletic Club
G. W. Mall
Vancouver
Joyner
Sion
Anty Drudge Advises Fels-Naptha Laundry Method
A bright exchange with Anty Drudge extols washing curtains and clothes with Fels-Naptha in lukewarm water. The advice claims it keeps whites white, avoids fabric wear, saves fuel, and prevents steam damage, urging careful use per wrapper directions.
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Mrs. Neighbor
Anty Drudge
Ecru
Anty
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Sharkeys
Tira
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Lene
Sharker
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Willow
Lanse
Williameon
Lennie Aue
Smile
Sharkey Hee
Shrubb
AW Tork
Liehman
Big Jim Jeffries
Battling Nelson
Regis
Ultra -Xhotel
Dick Canfield
J. B. Brisbois
Mata St
Sage OF
Jim Moerhaos
Johnante Fume
Jett
Jaheeen
Jeft
F Sam Wite
Jahneoe
Newts Sorives
Johneon
Childiah
Johmeen
Packy
Fighting Dick
Rube
Jack
Rube Waddell
Johnny Kling
Nichols
THE
PIN Hoy
Jenkins
Son Teele
Aandines Ie Ie
Moden
Norway
Gunderson
Third Ave
Pall SeoknNe S
Gessine
Andy Pawhnaerk
Andy
Cagwart
Joe Morris
Sileys
Rot
Siassleon Rowling
Ther Newspaper
WAN
Dia
Bo We
Dude
Andel
T. P. Fay Co., Inc
Mehthorn
F. M
Sporting
Yw Ah
Mari Dion
Mt. Leute
Rena
Thwee Auditoriem
American Bowling Congress
Bull
Cguatherea
Aberdeen
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