Williams Excused After Difficult Match at Steamiens Rink
In San Francisco on February 18, Rufus Williams a negro was excused by friends after a match with Sailor Bowers at Steamiens rink last night. Bowers won on points and Williams reportedly faced difficulties in securing future matches. The article notes a $6,000 job deal context.
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Sailor Bowers
Steamiens Rink
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The Feathers King Terry McGovern in Detention
The once famed Brooklyn fighter Terry McGovern who dominated feather and lightweight divisions faded after losing to Young Corbett in Hartford. Since then he has spent periods in detention and remained a shadow of his former self.
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Brooklyn
Terry McGovern
King Pin
Young Corbett
Hartford
California legislators weigh 20 round boxing bouts
Followers of boxing in California rejoice as reports indicate the legislature will recommend allowing 20 round bouts. The public morals committee in the Senate is expected to back the proposal.
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San Francisco
California
Public Morals Committee
Senate
Johnson Takes Stand After No Contest Verdict
San Francisco February 18 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion cites his oratorical powers after a jury verdict of no contest in a speeding case. Johnson acted as his own attorney as the panel split eight to four for conviction and acquittal and he will be retried Monday.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Mullen Popular for Reelection to City Council
The piece praises Mullen as a widely known Seattle council member with nine years of at large service. It highlights his railroad grading background, conservative spending, and broad city focus, noting all council members endorse his value to municipal life.
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Frank P. Mullen
Mullen
Seattle
Wolgast Upends Brown in Boxing Roundup and Local Notes
The report covers Wolgast’s decisive win over Brown with mixed reactions from New York papers, plus notes on Johnson related incidents. It mentions Wolgast’s homecoming to Cadillac Michigan blaming poor form on raw training, and ongoing talk of matches with Walter Monahan Lester and Burns. Also notes Tacoma Y M C A basketball at Seattle gym and a charity smoker planned by Everett Elks.
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Cadillac
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K. O. Brown
Jack O'Brien
Walter Monahan
Jack Johnson
Lester
Oakland
Tommy Burns
Basketball Showdown at Queen Anne Gym Tonight
Undeaf undefeated Hellingham and Queen Anne clash in a highly anticipated gym battle. The note from kind friends hints Battiing Nelson cannot return and heads for the junk heap. Also check the page picture last in The Pugs Progress series.
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Queen Anne
Death Watch
Battiing Nelson
Boston A L players depart for spring training trip
Twenty Boston American league players with newspapermen and fans left for New York. The group will travel to Chicago where Manager Donovan will join, then take a special train to Los Angeles for spring training.
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New York
Chicago
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Los Angeles
Pennsylvania Favored in NYC Athletic Club Relay
New York report says Pennsylvania is favored in the relay race featuring Harvard Cornell and Pennsylvania at Madison Square Garden during the New York Athletic Club games. The event headlines the evening program.
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Pennsylvania
Harvard
Cornell
New York Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Baseball to Aztecs? Photo sparks long standing debate
A debated claim that baseball originated from rounders and could be known to Aztecs resurfaces. A reprinted image from Aztec ruins sparked talk, showing a dramatic batting pose labeled as "Casey at the Bat" in ancient style. Some say the statue is an Aztec laborer, others insist the pose proves early knowledge of baseball among the children of the sun.
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England
Cortes
Casey
Children of the Sun
Matchmaker Predicts Moran McFarland Clash At 135 Lbs
Chicago reports Johnny Johnson of Fairmont Athletic Club expects a Moran versus McFarland bout at 135 pounds, 3 o clock, under compromise terms. Also Yale and Harvard hockey teams vie for the annual title at St Nicholas rink this afternoon.
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Johnny Johnson
Fairmont Athletic Club
New York
Owen Moran
Packey McFarland
Hockey Today
Yale
Harvard
St. Nicholas Rink
Thorn for councilman promotes citywide progress and clean government
J. F. Thorn of 6333 49th Ave. North West presents a platform focused on a clean, efficient city administration. He urges reform of the contract system, enforcement of franchise regulations, street improvements, and support for all industries to benefit every city area. He has never before run for public office.
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J. F. Thorn
Thorn
Taxpayers urged to reelect Goddard to curb abuses
A Seattle committee appeals to voters to elect councilman at large A J Goddard, citing fights against excessive special assessments and urging supporters to back him with a strong mandate. Signatories include Philip Tindall John J Murphy Paul Land A Christensen and others in the Ames Elvin G L Trimble Mary Wade committee.
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A. J. Goddard
Goddard
Philip Tindall
John J. Murphy
Paul Land
A. C. Christensen
Bayer
F. J. Wood
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