Portland Trainer Aims to Speed Up Naps
The article profiles Frank Schmieder, trainer for the Multnomah Athletic Club, who scouts talent from Oregon to Michigan and advocates speed training to improve early movement and in-game tempo for players. It notes his influence on McGuire and the push to inject speed into major league practices, with Schmieder’s methods seen as a catalyst for others to follow.
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Jim McGuire
Cleveland Americans
Frank Schmieder
Multonomah A. C
Speed
Cleveland
Pets
Boston
Speed Boys
John L Taylor
McGuire
Reston
Tcher
Napoleon Lajoie
Michigan
Iles Albion
Andy T Fates
McQuire
Pacific
Atlantic
Gulf
Copper Country
Ore
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Schuteder
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Welterweight Champion Dixie Kid’s Hidden Title Revealed
The article discusses George White known as the Dixie Kid, claiming he held the U S welterweight title since 1904 after defeating Joe Wolcott in a foul-filled 20 round match in San Francisco on April 28 1904. It notes Wolcott’s fouls and subsequent draws and other contenders, and mentions White’s fighting style and career context within a clouded championship record.
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Jen
Hogan
Pip
George White
United States
White
William Jacob
Honey Mellody
Mike Twin
Clabby
Joe Wolcott
San Francisco
Wolcott
Wolcoett
Referes Sullivan
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
No Love Lost Between Nelson and Wolgast
United Press reports in San Francisco on February 17 find Nelson and Wolgast at odds amid weeks of swagger from Wolgast. Nelson vows a brutal, decisive win, promising to give Wolgast everything in the ring for Blood.
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Nelson
Wolgast
Wolgast laughs at Nelsons threats before fight
Ad Wolgast brushes off Nelson’s threats as he rests in San Francisco. He travels with promoter Hester and plans to meet Nelson in the ring, betting the mad talk will aid his victory. Larry Lajoie noted for a chicken mania in Cleveland, gifting a rooster in a box to a friend.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Battling
Ad Wolgast
Bunk
Themeslves
Neilson
Wolgast
Mentio
Nelson
THE
Ringsider
Jones
Hester
Point Richmond
Richmond Boosters
Oakland
Larry Lajoie
Flynn Edges Johnson In Ten Round Bout In Los Angeles
Report states Charlie Ryton the referee said Flynn had the best of it after a lengthy ten round fight in Los Angeles. Johnson nearly KO'd Flynn in the tenth, but Flynn recovered and fought back to secure a decision despite a tense finish and a tense moment when a photographer startled the Swede.
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Charlie Ryton
Jim Flynn
Los Angeles
Ttalian
Langford
Jim
Dream Town
Sam
Johnson
Jimehoul
Hwede
Rosenden
Flynn
Weston Reaches Grand Canyon on Coast to Coast Walk
Edward Payson Weaton arrived at the Grand Canyon yesterday and rested there before continuing to Williams Arizona. He plans to reach Williams in two days and believes he can complete the coast to coast journey within the 100 day limit.
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Walton
Almuqueaqume
N. 1
Edward Payson Weaton
Grand Canyon
Williams, Ariz
Weeton
Harlem Tommy Murphy Set for Moran Title Clash
Harlem Tommy Murphy, a clever lightweight, is due in San Francisco February 24 to train for a bout with Owen Moran. Murphy recently battled Ad Wolgast for six rounds and aims to force a shot at the championship, while Moran preps for the match on the coast.
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Ban
Francisco
Cal
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Owen Moran
Murphy
Ad Wolgast
Washington
A Coast
Moran
Anyan
Clever Lightweight Poised for Notable Fights in Milwaukee and New Orleans
Indiana boxer Clever Lightweight has risen quickly. He fought two draws with Dave Deshler in Boston, a 20 round draw with Matty Baldwin in New Orleans, and seeks a match with Ad Wolgast in Milwaukee, citing a strong left, while noting Wolgast’s vulnerability to lefties.
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Indiana Lightwet
Dave Deshler
Boston
Matty Baldwin
New Orleans
Bronson
Saya
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
Wol@guest
Wisconsin
Battery Men Scarce at University of Washington
Captain Jimmy Clark urges practice as battery men fail to report early. With outfield and infield players slow to attend, coaching by Fielder Jones could still mold Washington into a strong squad. If others follow Clark’s example, the team may rival Oregon Agricultural College’s group.
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Jimmy Clark
Jimmy
Jon
Cooes
Dug
Sullivan Contests Retirement Claim heaviweight title under old rules
Friends of John L Sullivan dispute his status as retired heavyweight champion under London price ring rules, arguing he lost the title under Marquis of Queensberry terms. The debate centers on which rules governed the Corbett-Sullivan fights and Sullivan's own historical claims about dubious schemes. Masterson alleges shady dealings in Sullivan era bouts, though Sullivan has not produced verifiable evidence and seeks notoriety.
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John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Hig Perpoent Penne
Masterson
Sullivans
John
Mitchell
Chantilly
Net
Sullivan Hy
National League Schedule Deadlock Keeps Vote Open
National League magnates fail to decide between 168 or 154 game seasons for the coming year. Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh, Herrmann of Cincinnati, and others back the shorter schedule as the deadlock continues awaiting a pivotal vote.
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United Press
New York
Dreyfues
Pittebure
Hermann
Ctinetnnatl Ynee
Boston
Aiden
Yan kees Give Pitchers Full Charge In Training Camp
Loula Criger will oversee all pitchers in the Yankees training camp. Three more Turkish wrestlers arrive from Constantinople including Ahmed Tanet and Walit Odft joining the group.
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Loula Criger
Yankees
Constantinople
All Ahmed
Tanet Land Walit Odft
Graneys Circus Catch Saves Vital Coast Game
Portland star Gladstone Graney pulled off a circus catch and a spectacular circus double play in a tense Coast game against Lee Anners. The play started as Graney dove near the stands, stayed on his feet, and threw to first in time after tumbling, preserving a clutch double play that dash the opposition.
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Graney
Gladstone Graney
Portland
Moriart
Portland News
Lee Aners
Demons
Wheeler
Johnson Reelected President of American League for 20 Years
President Ban B Johnson of the American League was reelected president secretary and treasurer for a 20 year term tied to a new agreement. The salary was not announced but believed at 25000 a year. Charles Comiskey presented the motion. The league opposed syndicate baseball and set a 154 game schedule.
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United Reese
Chicago
Ban B. Johnson
American League
Charles Comiskey
California Race Plans and Controversy at University
Rumors of a major California Stanford race at the university were swirling but have been halted by administrative and disciplinary concerns. The crew squad had been training for a late May meet, yet uncertainties and internal disputes prompted officials to reconsider the event and the rowing schedule.
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University
Ingtom
Bastenei
Idaho easy winners over Gonzaga in rough game
Idaho defeated Gonzaga 26 to 15 in a fast paced game played under Intercollegiate rules. Washington led 11 points at halftime as Idaho surged in the second half to secure the win and a silver cup tribute to Max Eakins from Minnesota alumni. Hal Chase is noted for his water routine before batting.
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Idaho
Washington
Max Eakins
Minnesota
Seatrie
Gilmour Dette
Frisea
Louisey Minnesota
Kak
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