Jeffries Declares End To Ring Comeback
James J. Jeffries, former world heavyweight champion, states he will never fight again. He issueD a final word via United Press from Los Angeles on February 6 1911 denying any desire to return to prize fighting after years away from the ring. He emphasizes retirement for all time and urges public acceptance of his decision.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James Area
Jack Johnson
Reno
Jeffries
United Press
The
James J. Jeffries
Boxers Socialize At Pat Rosin Gym In Tense Banter
Charley Cain visits Pat Rosin's gym and urges Kid Bift to stay in shape for potential backers and a side bet with Cestus club members. Kid Bift accepts the challenge and vows not to slack his training.
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Charley Cain
Pat Rosin
Bift
Johnson Coming West
Chicago Feb 6 Jack Johnson champion boxer heads to California to seek a milder climate and avoid snow. He plans to stay on the coast for at least two months while running his buzz wagons.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
California
Johnson
Tommy Burns Exits Ring Career Planned Australia Trip
Tommy Burns declares he is done with active boxing and will not pursue a match with Lang in London. A knee injury lingers while Burns shifts focus to less demanding ventures, and he plans a trip to Australia with Jack Lester.
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Tommy Burns
Tommy Burne
Lang
London
Bunkum
T. Burns
Burnes
Australia
Jack Lester
Tommy
Entries for Monday at Emeryville track racing card
Emeryville Cal. Monday entries show race by race entries across sprint, futurity and main events. Notable names include Florence Roberta, Lida George, Minetra, Gyptis, Doncaster, Twickenham, March Monet and Judge Henderson with weights listed for each horse. Apprentice allowance indicated.
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Emeryville
Cal
Florence Roberta
Wild Fern
Lady Lightning
Lavender Lass
Lida George
Minetra
Patent Stopper
Madreella
Anna Schneider
Florence
Francine
Idem
Minetta
Cassatt
Gyptis
Dane Campbell
Gertle
Hand Satchel
Fontello
Feather Duster
Bob Chocolate
Bell Cliff
Doride
Mazie Girl
Rulesean
Abella
Doncaster
Twickenham
Red Klaw
Amargosa
Bt. Helier
Rinda
Eddie Mott
Abe Silupskey
Marchmonet
Pay Streak
Roy Junior
Thistle Helle
Raleigh P. D
Daddy Gip
Phil Mobr
Playing
Sea Cliff
Rocky O'Brien
Maree Abe
Likely Dieudonne
Meltondale
Creel
Busywan
Wineberry
Sir John
Eddie Graney
Madeline Musrave
Veneta Strome
Mechant
Figent
Novgorod
J. H. Barr
Jessupburn
Judge Henderson
Home Run
Banorella
Pickaninny
Lord of the Forest
Inclement
Quality Street
No Quarter
Weyman Aimed for Trans Alpine Flight Prize Record
Weyman, an American flyer who spent much of his career in Europe, faced a setback when he turned back on the trans Alpine attempt due to no wind at 1,700 feet. He had previously won the Michelin $20,000 prize for a Paris to mountain feat 217 miles away with a Farnam bi plane carrying a passenger to 4,800 feet.
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Weyman
Europe
Farnam
Paris
Seattle Kennel Club Holds Annual Meeting Friday
The Seat tle Kennel club plans its annual meeting Friday afternoon with election of the officers on the agenda.
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Seattle Kennel Club
Newspapers End Publication Amid Rising Costs
The Butte Evening News and the Missoula Herald have ceased publication this past week due to high production costs. Both papers, known for strong sports sections, shut down as economic pressures force closures.
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Butte Evening News
Missoula
Juarez Meet Off Amid Mexican Rebel Activity
Mexican revolutionary tensions have disrupted racing events, with the Juarez meet cancelled and awaiting further orders from organizers.
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Mexico
Juarez
Boxing Card Promises Grudge Matches at Detroit Valentine Show
The Bal lard smoker features a bout between Chick Hudson and Eddie Hubbard, Novak meets George Green, and Rothus faces Charlie Peterson. Hackenschmidt and Ordemann renew rivalry set for Detroit on St Valentine’s Day.
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Ballard
Chick Hudson
Eddie Hubbard
Novak
George Green
Rothus
Charlie Peterson
Hackenschmidt and
Ordemann
Detroit
Boxing-Wrestling Item Noted at 215 Washington
A brief boxing wrestling entry mentions Prof. M. 4. Freed at 215 Washington Didg. 106 Wiret Ave. Main Ging as the referenced location and person in an extended local notice.
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Freed
Washington
Graystone Club Smokers and Local Scores Highlight Sports
Vancouver boxer Joe Halley, under Kid Hermans, may debut at a Graystone club smoker within a fortnight. Hilly Strain and Jack Novak join next Friday night, while heavyweight Fred Wildermann and Charles Mooney team up for the main event. Snohomish falls to Queen Anne 44 to 20. Fred McLagren, claiming Canada’s heavyweight title, serves 30 days in Winnies prison for a dip route theft. Thirty gun club members attend trap shoot. L R Harkeley makes high score with 97 of 100.
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Joe Halley
Vancouver
Iour Midat
Kid Hermans
Graystone
Hilly Strain
Jack Novak
Graystone Athletic Club
Fred Wildermann
Charles Mooney
Givens
Dyer
Fred McLagren
Canada
King's Prison
Winnies
L. R. Harkeley
Neal Institute touted as three day cure for drink habit
Seattle men endorse Neal Institute claims to cure liquor habit in three days. Beattie attorney testifies of personal cure after treatment. A Seattle merchant and a newspaperman vouch for sobriety and improved health following the regimen.
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Seattle
Indorse
J. &. O'Brien
Neal Institute
Beattie
Neal Institute Promises Fast Cure for Alcohol Addiction
A historical notice promotes The Neal Institute in Seattle offering an internal treatment intended to destroy liquor cravings in three days. The program uses a legally executed bond guaranteeing cure or free treatment, with contacts at East Howell and 16th Ave, Seattle. The ad provides phone numbers for inquiries and references.
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Neal Institute
East Howell and
16Th Ave
Seattle
Wast
Ind
Cedar
Hurries Home to Face Charge in Seattle Recall Probe
Mayor Fred Krethmann of St Louis hastened home after dismissing Seattle recall as unfair to face an inquiry into his conduct as circuit clerk. The probe centers on whether he paid his bond cost from circuit attorney fees. The Central W C T U meets at Mrs Springle's home, 602 Garfield St, Tuesday at 2 PM.
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Fred Krethmann
T Louis
Seattle
Esrcuit
Kreinmann
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Rapid Grippe Cure
Three years of research behind Pape's Cold Compound cost over fifty thousand dollars and the label claims it ends grippe and breaks severe colds within hours. The remedy, taken every two hours for three doses, targets head, back, stomach, and body aches with no quinine and a 25 cent price.
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Pape
Women organize precinct work for Dilling victory
Women of the Eighth ward and Madison district organized to do precinct work on election day. Meetings were held at the homes of Mrs. J. Calhoun and Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Emilie W. Peters addressed both gatherings, with Dr. Allee Btone speaking at the first and Miss Adelaide Parker at the second.
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Eighth Ward
Madison
Mra. J. Calhoun
Blahthav
Carter
Laurel Av
Emilie W. Peters
Allee Btone
Plumbers Union Urges Higher Pay for Inspector Team
Representatives of the Plumbers Union urged the city finance committee to raise salaries for the plumbing inspector his assistant and stenographer in a Friday meeting. Dr Maker moved to Room 620 Northern Bank Building.
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Plumbers’ Union
Cty Council
Dr. Maker
Northern Bank Building
New Plymouth Church Plans West Side Sixth Avenue Building
An imposing new church will rise on the west side of Sixth avenue between University and Beneca streets. Plymouth Congregational Church will vacate its old University street and Third avenue building around April 1. The project will cost about $160000.
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Sixth Av
University and
Beneca
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Yeoman Jackson
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Union
Mt. Opp
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Moving Pictures Instrumenta
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