Spokane Fight Card Misfires in Odd Boxing Plans
Inland City bout set for February 26 pits Dr Roller against Omer Weeks in the tabernacle once used by Billy Sunday. Promoter Eddie Quinn considered as third man. Ren Rice vows no interference if the event follows the law while reports note 60 percent of gate receipts to Dr Roller and Weeks.
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Denver
Martin
Dr. B. BP
Roller
Seattle
Hystoian
Omer Weeks
Brenan
Frank Gotch
Dr. Roller
Spokane
Paantore
Mr. War
Eee
Te Hall
Beatie
Eddie Quinn
Weeks
Tolloe
Ren Rice
Tabernacle
Billy Bunday
Warner
Keller
Roller Wah
French Women Turn to Distance Swimming in Paris
Paris reports long distance swimming as a popular sport among French women. The Seine becomes a training ground and race course in summer, with Mile. Alice Ladoux named as Paris's champion woman distance swimmer.
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Paris
France
Seine
Alice Ladoux
Man Fights On After Telegram Tells of Dead Baby
Chicago middleweight Jack Robinson fights Mickey McDonough at Wayne Eth Club Philadelphia amid a life altering telegram about his baby’s death. Robinson, driven by love for his wife, endures punishing rounds to claim victory as he battles for money and family.
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Ritney
Jack Rob
Chicago
Wayneethc Club
Philadelphia
Robinson Mickey McDonough
Saramea
Robinny
Wayne Club
Sham- Athletic Club
State
McDonough
Hobinson
West Side
Pulaja
Donough
Robinson
Hut
Witt
McDoonough
Willian Hogan
Shamrock Club
Jack
East
Packy McFarland Fights Dubious Weight Claim Sparks Escape
Packy McFarland fled to a shelter claiming illness after failing to make 133 pounds for his bout with Hyland at Shannon's gym. Hyland taunted him about weight, and promoter Coffroth sought replacements while Gilmore kept Packy’s backers' $500 forfeit.
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Gan Francisco
U. P
Packy McFarland
Hyland
East
Shannon
Warner
Los Angeles
Cobcage
Marty Gilmore
Coffroth
Gilmore
Mearland
Jimmy Agan
Onte Attell
Foot racing's bygone era and Harry Bethune memories
The death of Harry Bethune in Cleveland sparks a reminiscence of mid 19th and early 20th century foot racing in Ohio. The piece recalls Bethune as a premier 100 yard performer and recounts historical races, including a famed 9 4 5 second flight, and mentions trainers and financiers linked to Bethune's career.
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Cleveland
Harry Bethune
Bethune
Ohio
Chicago
Spalding
Johnson
Cleve
Tom Moffitt
Cor
New
Strikes Splits and Spares Highlight Bowling Pride
Joe Morris powers a steady game and tops 200 as he handles tricky pins including a 3-10 split. The pin boy recalls Joey’s fiery reactions to those dangerous setups and notes his ability to negotiate tough splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Morris
Joey
Tenpin Paster Championship Leads Seattle Bowling Tourney
Charlies L. Davin the city champion led the opening night with a 634 total and 208 game. Heine Mahnken also posted a high 242 in the event. The second squad bowls tonight at eight with Mensing Bilis Peterson Cohen Mephine and others slated to bowl. A woodworkers team including Jenkins Merrin Donnell Wetmore and Davin will tangle with Columbia next week in a series against New Westminster and Vancouver.
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Mahnken
Donnell
Damm Coc
R. Pierce
Mensing
Bilis
Peterson
Cohen
Mephine
Hradner
Dusaner
Zeach
Nye
Jenkins
Merrin, Donnell
Wetmore
Davia
Tnv A Riuals
Columbia
New Westminster
Vancouver
Sporting Notes From Everywhere recaps inane scraps and rumors
A garbled montage mentions Battling Nelson regret over independence, Marathon gossip on top runners and management, dummy Taylor with the Giants, Lerroy Beecher, Attell Driscoll bout delays in New York, and Tom O Rourke feuding with Siegfried as his printer runs hot.
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Taylor
Giants
Alvers
Rochester
Lerroy Beecher
Kaufman Seeks Shot at Jeffries With Forfeit and Bet
A. P. Delaney, manager for heavyweight boxer James J. Kaufman, posted $1,000 forfeit and placed a $10,000 side bet on Kaufman to fight James J. Jeffries, with potential match implications if Jack Johnson becomes involved.
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New York
A. Pe Ially Delaney
al Kaufman
Kaufman
James J. Jeffries
Delaney
Jack Johnson
Marathoners to race 18 miles at Buffalo Meb 25
Crack British distance men led by Jeffries and Longboat will clash with Shrothoe Mhrubb and Mugliah in an 18 mile run at Buffalo on May 25 for 7500 dollars. Charles Kilian, a famed racehorse owner, plans to sell his string amid California legislative pressure after disbursing his contract with Jockey Utter.
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Tom Longboat
Shampton
Alfred Mhrubb
Buffalo
Charles Kiliaon
California
Billion Hee
Jimville
Hie Hee
Utter
Beattie Club Plans March 6 Home Smoker Event
Superintendent William Inile of the Beattie Athletic Club announces a March 6 home smoker with a fast program of events and several speedy matches. The article notes the event as a centerpiece of the club’s schedule.
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William In@ile
Beattie Athletic Club
In@ile
Indictments for Land Frauds Hit 26 Corporation Reps
Federal grand jury returns indictments against 26 corporate representatives for allegedly stealing valuable timber from segregated lands in Oklahoma. One more indictment targets a person for impersonating a U S officer, with most thefts occurring in the Choctaw Chickasaw and Seminole nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
U. S
Oklahoma
United States
Plan for Playground and New School Building At Parker Tract
The Parker tract in Ballard may be secured by the park board for a playground and a new 17 room school building. The matter will be discussed with the city council street committee this week.
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Parker
Ballard
Park Board
Council
Successor to Woodbury in Cuba Would Lead Columbia Dept
Reported by U P Star in implies Major General Thorne H Barry in charge of the department of the Columbia replacing Colonel P B Woodbury who assumed command January 31 1909 Barry is in Cuba and would take over possibly in May if he arrives. note the information is reported but not official.
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Woodbury
Vancouver
U. P. St
Thorme H. Barry
Cuba
Havana
Department of the Columbia
Barry
Cubs
Cheap Colonist Tickets Return on Oregon Route Line
Tickets sale resumes this spring for westbound travel via Oregon Kt BR and Navigation Co picturesque line. From Chicago the fare is 33 dollars, to St. Louis 30.50, and to Omaha, Kansas City, St. Paul and Missouri River points 25 dollars and 60 cents. Deposits welcome at Union Ticket Office, 608 First Ave, E. BE. Kills, Gen. Agent.
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Oregon
Kt. BR. & Navigation Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Paul
Missouri River
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
E. BE. Kills
Geni
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Roller Hooks
Wren
Hoomer Weeks
New Philadelphia
Mathias
Harvey
Uurt Robbina
London
John Riley
Beta Robbins
Robbins
Robbina
Suchh Ates
Apeene
Torday Robbins
Mlle
Alice Sadoux
Packy
Charley Harvey
Winx
Schuchard Optical Co
Benitle
T. P. Fay Co., Inc
Mehihorn Bidg
Battling Nelson
Nattler
William Nolan
Lew
William
Attell-Driscoll
Driscoll
England
Abe
Asaya
Tom O'Rourke
George Dixon
Joe Nogore
Siegfried
Tom
Alfred Deom
Jens Lean
B. Brisbois Globe
Wigs
Jeffries
Belumne
Dufman
Shrothoe, Lonabhent
Teallan
German Empire
Prague
Bohetla
Yours
First Avenue
Union
Union Rigid
Winslow Speke
Union Bteel
Ioller Bkates
Frou
F. M
E. H. Sothern
Dee
Iet
Sime
Beattie
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Maine
John Cort
Matin
Ther Ban Francisco Opera
Stange-Edwards
Dolly Varden
Mabe
Carl Haydn
Toymaker
Mpurgemaster
Russell
Drew
Mgrs
Rowland & Clifford Co
Pollard
Lilliputian Opeers Company
Lois Theatre
Suneet
Clyde Pfitch
Captain Jinks
Mattoces
Walters
Conan Agnes Mahr
Mies
Hanlons
LADELL @ BROWN
Hemin Pictures
Ing
Duc
Elwell
Tagescope
Star Popular
Vaunerville
Adolph Zink
Lillivtian
Ther Frellers
Third Ave
Everett and Edmonds
Uae
Quaker Drug Co
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