The Oddest Prize Fight in a Cuban Bay
In 1907 a private prize bout on a Mariel dock near Havana pitted a native Cuban against a black man for $10 in gold and a Thermos bottle. Frank Smith, a quarantine officer, refereed only by proxy as both fighters were his protégés. the bout ended with the winner knocking the other through the ropes into the bay.
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Tropics
New York
Hayti
Diack Republic
Cuba
Jamaica
Mariel
Havana
Cuban
Taide
Boa
Anaist
Martel
Frank Smith
Mall
Smith
Aietanta
Box
Coona
Weat Indien
Aail
Columbus
Indiana
Resr
Pedro
Manuel
Oral betting fuels racing growth and bold schemes
The California Jockey Club extended Emeryville racing by 40 days, signaling that oral betting in Oakland is thriving. Bookies accept small wagers and use memory brokers to record bets, with dealers offering credit and facing collection challenges as losses mount for some.
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California Jockey Club
Emeryville
Oakland
Quakland
New York
Meadows
Orwell
California
Skae
Bookia
Aek
Legal fight delays reinstate Aberdeen club in Northwestern league
A court in Judge Gilliam's court continued proceedings on the Northwestern league reinstate case against the Aberdeen club. Attorneys argued for delay. Walter Macfarlane testified to necessity of returning to Aberdeen. Hearing resumed at 9 30 this morning with expectation of a quick disposition.
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Coeneg
Reinm
Northwestern
J Gilliam
League
Chase
Aberdeen
Fred Miller
Spokane
Northwestern League
Walter Macfarlane
Macfarlane
Gilliam
Bert, Former Pacific Coast League Chief, Dies
San Francisco reports the death of Eu gene F Bert a longtime president of the Pacific Coast League who had been shot years earlier and never fully recovered. He also served as a California state senator and remained active in baseball.
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San Francisco
Eugene F. Bert
Bert
California
Broadway Track Men Working Hard
Snow delayed early week workouts at Broadway high. Warmer weather brings big crowds and rising state hopes as Lincoln and Queen Anne begin preliminary work. New track material exists but basketball duties limit coaching time.
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Broadway High
Broadway
Hhe
Lincoln
Queen Anne
Frazee says Jeffries Crotch show profits reach $62,012
United Press reports promoter H. M. Frazee announced Jim Jeffries profits from the Jeffries-Crotch all star tour totaled $62,012 with total net proceeds from the show at $21,000.
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Chicago
H. M. Frazee
Jeffries-Crotch
Jim Jeffries
Varsity Crew Men Live Like Real Life Savers
At University of Washington February 19, the varsity crew trains at the life saving station near Pay Streak on the exposition grounds. The group eats together, trains daily, and presses all shells and barges into service for stroke and barge practice. The unit, though not fully in training, shows strong discipline and steady progress amid rugged outdoor work and targeted drills.
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Varsity Crew
University OF
Marty
Conny
Heck
Catlin
Tare Getti
Gtice
Donny
Beck
Will
Bugs Raymon: Bonus for Water Wagon Stay With Giants
Arthur Raymond signed a contract with the New York Giants for the upcoming season. It provides a $1,000 bonus if he stays aboard the water wagon or trains for the entire season and plays in the last game. He noted this was the amount he was fined last season and asked for quicker delivery of the contract details.
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Arthur) Raymond
Puel
New York Giants
Arl
Springs
Tex
Giants
Chicago
New York
Helso
Lincoln and Broadway High Teams Set for Big Monbole Basketball Night
Lincoln and Broadway high schools prepare tonight for their season opener at Lincoln Monasium. Broadway has won only one game this year while Lincoln dominates all foes except Bellingham. A second team matchup precedes the main event and tickets have sold quickly since going on sale.
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Broadway High School
Lincoln Monasium
Heme
Lincoln
Broadway
Bellingham
H Broadway
National League Adopts 154-Game Schedule After Deadlock
After five days of stalemate the National League directors settled on a 154 game schedule. Barney Dreyfuss of Pittsburgh switched his vote, breaking the tie and allowing the shorter season to take effect.
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New York
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Rangers Celtics Soccer Game at Dug Gale’s Park
The Rangers and Celtics meet this Sunday at Dug Gale's Park for a soccer match expected to attract a solid crowd. The Celtics, a new team, have recent fast play and could challenge the veterans.
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Rangers
Celtics
Dug Gale's Park
Nelson Wolgast Fight Sees Strong Advance Ticket Sales
San Francisco reports heavy advance sales for the Nelson versus Wolgast bout despite rain. Seats sold out faster than Thursday with out of town orders still pouring in. Bleacher tickets totaling 5,000 to be released when gates open Tuesday at 10 AM. Promoter Heater vows to curb scalpers and may deploy staff to sell at face value of $2.
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San Francisco
Nelson
Ad Wolgant
Wolgast
Heater
Jeffries Stamina Key to Ring Dominance in Early Career
The article details James J. Jeffries rising from rough early battles to mastery, crediting his endurance and learning curve. It notes his rugged left hand power, his knockouts of opponents including Corbett, and mentions Johnson's similar left hand while contrasting their fighting styles and risks.
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Jeffries
Se Cleaan Ee
K. O. Mitt
Jim Jeffries
Dreamland
Johnson
Jeff
Jeffries Plans Training Camp and California Return
The report outlines Jeffries and his party likely traveling Monday to Los Angeles to settle matters and establish training quarters. It notes selection of a camp, discussions with Gleason and Berger, and possible additions like Frank Goteh and Farmer Corbett. It mentions bets and a return to form as a path toward a possible fight in California.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pak Jeffries
Los Atleles
Mazatian
Lowe
Berger
Gleason
Harbin Spr
Jeff
Bob
Frank Goteh
Farmer Corbett
Otthers
Korson
Johnson
Fers
California
Vatowl F Sports
Sacramento to Get Danzig in Coast League Talks
Sacramento negotiates with Babe Danging from Boston Americans for the first baseman role with Deanalg, aiming to join the Coast league and report to Onwego, N. C. before the season. Danny Long and Willis of San Jose eye Rabe Reams as a college standout may join, while Walter Meith is also considered for third base. Cornell runs eight indoor shell crews.
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Bacramento
Cal
Babe Danging
Graham
Boston Americans
Deanalg
Portland
Onwego
N. C
Danny Long
Willis
San Jose
Rabe Reams
Santa Clara College
Graham i4
Walter Meith
University of California
Hie
Amith
Hot Springs Reopens Its Musty Casino Scene
Joy returns to Hot Springs as shuttered halls reopen and gaming resumes. The town sees poker, roulette, and fare deals again with all rooms reportedly full while a new weekly free ball is promised. An alderman’s wife reportedly funded police and freemen earlier.
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Ark
Halle Tohm
Eluba
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