Jeffries Exhibition Planned by Frisco Promoters
Frisco sports will see Jeffries after all as Jim Jeffries is to appear at Recreation Park next Sunday for fans to gauge his condition ahead of a potential bout with Jack Johnson. Promoter Jack Gleason schedules events with a Jeffries Berger clash as a centerpiece and a decision on Salt Lake City as the fight site is expected soon.
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Richard
Ban Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Recreation Park
Jack Gleason
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Berger
Tex” Rickard
Fghtera
Salt Lake City
Rickard
Salt Lake Sports
Salt Lake
Jim
John Amn
Tae
Aes Rye
Jeffs
James Jeffries
Corbett
James J. Corbett
Langford Pryne Fight Spurs Doubtful Frame-Up Debate
Redington weighs Langford versus Prynn in Los Angeles with claims of robbery and a return fight. The column argues Sam Langford’s late surge, questions of corruption, and praises Jim Corbett as the cleverest former fighter and actor who leveraged fame after boxing.
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Langford-Prynn
Los Angeles
Sam
Fueblo
Langford
Hoston Tar
Speed Demon for Barney Oldfield Seeks Record Run
Barney Oldfield, holder of 46 world track records, returns with a new Heng car of 200 horsepower, promising 127 mph on a circular track. The monster features a torpedo prow and wind-shearing gnastern designed to minimize drag as Oldfield chases back the era of speed reign.
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Barney
Oldfield
Lewis Strang
Bie
Golf and Booze at Seattle Club Sparks Banter
A tongue in cheek note reflects temperance ideals spreading from baseball to golf at the Seattle Golf and Country Club. After a round, the joke shifts from inviting a drink after play to urging early departure before another drink, highlighting social debate on alcohol in club life.
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Seattle Golf and Country Club
Broadway High Boosts Track Turnout As Season Opens
Broadway High School coach Lewis convened nearly 100 students for track signups. With many newcomers and several letter winners, Broadway aims for a top finish in local meets against Tacoma Lincoln and Queen Anne. The first outside turnout is this afternoon ahead of May interscholastic events and city titles. McKean of Broadway has strong showings in local meets and the school seeks close duels with Lincoln and Queen Anne.
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Lewis
Broadway High School
Hoya
Broadway
Treaktien
Eoe
Aren
Tacoma
Lincoln Broadway
U. of W
Queen Anne
Lincoln
Eliyth
Asoe McKean
Aualan
Hobblitzel and the Mystic Bat Change of luck in a season long tale
The article recounts Hoblitzel nicknamed Hobby who rose from a poor showing after being benched to wielding a mystic bat carved with initial H. He excelled in exhibition and league play, rising from 25 percent to near .297 batting averages, and hoped the new bat would carry him in the current season.
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Cne
Habilittell
Autry
Reds
Hobfusell
Waterbury
Hobittzell
Hoblitzel
Jugglers Trick of Handling Ball in Basketball
Article explains fundamental ball handling and passing techniques in basketball. It covers fast passing, short throws, underhand lob passes, and the importance of using body weight, footwork, and both hands. It warns against arc passes and emphasizes dribbling and three-step rules for legality.
Lajoie Rated Greatest Infielder Ahead of Wagner Talk
Tip Wright lauds Nap Lajoie as the premier infielder in baseball, surpassing Honus Wagner, and notes Lajoie can handle first base as well as second. The piece predicts Lajoie will lead hard hitters this season with renewed batting vigor after off season focus.
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Hans Wagner
Lajoie
McGuire
Larry
George Stovall
Stovall
Hal
Fred Tenneye
Konethys
Lajule
Norwegian Turners Host Notable Boxing Night
Norwegian Turners staged a successful smoker last night with several Ballard Athletic Club boxers matched against Turner members. Interclub rivalry heightened the entertainment as wrestling and boxing events, arranged by Kid Redmond, kept the program interesting throughout.
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Turners
Gong
Ballard Athletic Club
Kid Redmond
Broadway Basketball Teams Clash With Lincoln Postgame Hype
Since last Saturday Broadway beat Bnohomish and gained momentum. Lincoln has defeated all foes, but Broadway and Lincoln anticipate a sharp interschool game Wednesday in the Hyatt-kowella hall. Both teams play fast basketball and seek victory.
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Bnohomish
Lincoln
Hyatt-kowella
Arrows
Earme
Zbyszko Dominates Mahmout In Chicago Bout
Polish wrestler Zbyszko defeated Mahmout in a handicap match in Chicago last night. Mahmout failed to throw Zbyszko twice within an hour as per the agreement, and the match continued full time without a knockdown.
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Chicago
Zbyszko
Mahmout
Abyazko
Coal Quality Ad Emphasizes Purity and Value
The notice markets coal as pure and unadulterated with no filler weights. It boasts the finest grades with good heat and lasting quality. It urges buyers to stock up while summer prices prevail.
Tagging Runners Not an Easy Stunt
A humorous baseball instructional piece notes the baseball third baseman faces a tough task stopping a runner who arrives to touch the base as a throw lands. It cites Moriarty of the Tigers and George of the Highlanders, recounting a New York game misreported in a morning paper and a critic’s roast.
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Carle
Nieman
Seta
Moriarty
Tigers
George
Highlanders
New York
Morry
Pape's Murelle Promises Kidney Relief and Back Pain Cure
An ad promotes Pape's Murelle as the best 50 cent remedy for backache and kidney disorders. It claims rapid relief of urinary symptoms, rheumatism, and irritability, asserting the product cleans and vitalizes kidneys and urinary organs.
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Pape
Phyatelan
Pharmaciat
Pape, Thompson & Pape
Cincinnati
Fred Meadows Again Bets Old Record In 15 Mile Race
Fred Meadows of Guelph Ontario dominated the Madison Square Garden race, finishing in 1:21:16, the fastest time ever run in New York. The mark trails his own world professional record by 46 seconds set last week in Toronto, as Meadows continues to shatter both professional and amateur records. He surged from start to finish amid surprise contender Accone, with Meadows' pace described as nearly untouchable.
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New York
United Press
Fred Meadown
Guelph, Ont
Madison Square Garden
Meadows
Torento
Memlic Powell Prizefight Tonight Draws Even Odds
In Los Angeles on February 15 the Meemie versus Powell fight proceeds as a main event today. Odds are even with wagers scarce and no clear favorite emerging. Fans voice opinions on the 16 round clash as excitement builds.
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Los Angeles
Geo. Meemie
Law Powell
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