Jeffries Impresses Frisco Critics In Exhibition
James J. Jeffries in improved condition dazzled San Francisco crowds at Recreation Park. He shadow boxed strongly for ten minutes and sparred with Sam Berger, displaying polish. Moran and Wolgast also boxed, with Tommy Murphy slated to fight later this month.
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San Francisco
James J. Jeffries
Jack Gleason
Recreation Park Yeast
Jeffries
Sam Berger
Whee
Jeff
Berger
Meny Nee
Noleon and Wolgast
Port Kiohned
Excitement Ahead as Fans Learn Baseball’s Throws
A Baseball tale highlights what fascinates newcomers. Umpire Billy Bus recalls English visitors watching a Philadelphia game and marveling at throwing accuracy, long outfield throws, and spit balls pitched by Dygert, ending with the surprising appeal of the curve and spitter.
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Philadelphia
Nelson the greatest sprinter in the world says Arthur Duffey
Boston Massachusetts February date report by Arthur Duffey proclaims Nelson as the world’s fastest sprinter at 100 yards. Duffey argues Nelson combines ideal qualities and training potential to surpass foreign records and could defeat the world.
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Nelson
Arthur Duffey
Boston
Maass
Thie
Bey Arthur Duffey
South Africa
Canada Kert
Asrates
Duffey
Bernie ‘Efer
Baseball League Security and Permanent Cooperation
The piece argues for a permanent accord between the eight Americar clubs to stabilize major league relations as commercial pressures rise. It notes earlier fragility of early agreements and foresees risk if clubs form exclusive alliances. It also mentions Sim Tottrien rejecting a ranch sale offer in Burbank California after buying it for fifteen thousand dollars.
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Toray
Sim Tottrien
Burbank
Cal
Crescents Faster Than the Rival Team
The Crescent defeats AC Students 41 to 21 in a fast paced game at the S A G gym. Despite the lopsided score the AC Students showed skill with strong shooting on a strange floor, while Crescent playmakers Millia, McDonald, Dusseau, Lamb, and Delfel led the offense. Referee Frank Vance and umpire Ned Humes were praised for control.
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Frank Vance
Ned Humes
Churchill
Tomekeeper
Millia
McDonald
Dusseau
Guarda
Lamb
Delfel
Rendo Lamb
Nelson and Wolgast Championship Bout Draws Looming
Ban Prancthco reports a 45 round heavyweight style clash set for Point Richmond between Nelson and Wolgast, two top lightweights known for brutal power and relentless pace. The anticipated encounter promises a ferocious, edge of seat fight with little dancing and plenty of punching.
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Ban Prancthco
Hattiing Netaon
Dane
Ad Wolgast
M Wideat
Neteon
Jack Lendon
Nelense
Welgast
Lew Powell
Nelsen
Michigan
Crean
Wolgast
Nelson
Weilgast
Nelson Datea
Fos
Remodeling Stadium for Athletic Field Plans
A Seattle Chamber committee and University of Ashington authorities seek to remodel the Stadium of the AWP to provide a suitable athletic field. Officials note proper drainage for winter use is achievable, making the ground one of the best athletic venues in the country.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
University of Ashington
Aes
AWP
Board of Control
University
POINTERS TRAINING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
A guide urging pre participation medical exams and balanced training. It stresses brain and nerve fitness, heart and lung development, gradual build, and avoiding overtraining. Twelve weeks split into four phases clarifies progression, with focus on speed, endurance, and proper energy use.
Aberdeen seeks return to Northwestern league through court action
In Judge Gilliam's department of the superior court at 9 30 this morning Aberdeen's bid to join the Northwestern league via legal means continued amid heated baseball exchanges. The club argues the league meeting that dropped Aberdeen aimed to add a sixth city and that proper warning and an opportunity to find a Portland substitute were lacking. If Aberdeen wins the ground, league directors may try to oust Black Cats and Rowland Co. from the league. A six to four club preference among Northwestern magnates remains disputed. Beloit college will hold its first annual wrestling tournament on February 26 with weights 116 126 186 146 168 175 and over.
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Aberdeen
Airectora
Portland
Mlack Cates
Rowland & Co
Beloit College
Ball Club Plans South American Tour
Acting for A G Spalding Frank Bancroft business manager of the Cincinnati ball team develops expenses routes and dates for an All American tour to South America next fall under Spalding and Bancroft with plans to visit Buenos Aires Rio Janeiro Montevideo Valparaiso and other capitals and cities.
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United Press
Cincinnati
A. G. Spalding
Frank Bancroft
South America
Bancroft
Spalding
America
Croft
Buenos Ayres
Rio Janeiro
Montevideo
Valparaiso
Rangers Defeat Celtics 4 1 In Snowy Park Clash
In a snowy Dugdale Park, the Rangers beat the Celtics 4 to 1 as both teams struggled with the conditions. The day proved tough for the players and sidelines, while observers noted the uneven play and a crowd warmed by partisan spirit. Harvard authorities are urged to place physical exams on the police curriculum, led by William Garcelon, a graduate man.
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Dugdale’s Park
Enone
Rangers
Harvard College
William Garcelon
fragmentary editor dialogue in satire piece
An editor mocks a writer as the public consumes sensational fluff. The text hints at a satirical scene with casual banter about craft and audience in a newsroom setting.
Joke Writing Goes Off The Rails In A Race Themed Draft
A wartime style diary fragment shows a writer wrestling over a nickname for a character. He mocks labels and searches for a punchy tag while loading a piece with racist stereotypes and violent imagery. The draft displays creative struggle and problematic phrasing.
Back to Real Nature Feature in Saloon Fight Ward Tale
An editor mocks the scene as “Fine business” and notes pride in the recent effort. The atmosphere shifts to a plain saloon where prize fighters mingle and reflect on past battles in the bug ward, revealing gritty human experience.
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