Rain or Shine Lightweight Fight Set at Point Richmond
Promoter Sid Hester confirms Ad Wolgast will meet Nelson in the world lightweight title bout at Point Richmond despite clouds and rain forecasts. Wolgast and Nelson express readiness to fight under any conditions, with weather not deterring fans and the camp showing confidence ahead of the big bout.
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Cal
Bat
Tom Jones
Ad Wolgant
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High School Girls Basketball Rivalry Heads for City Title
The Broadway and Linwood girls meet next Saturday in Lincoln gym with Queen Anne to follow at Hyatt-Fowells hall. Broadway has beaten both rivals and a win would claim the city championship. large crowds are expected. The University team heads to Oregon for six games starting February 24, including matches against Winnock Ward Athletic Club Multnomah Willamette Mt Angel College and others, after a perfect six game Eastern Washington–Oregon trip.
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Baseball Case to Be Settled Thursday
The Northwestern league fate hinges on Judge Mitchell Gilliam’s ruling over Aberdeen’s bid to rejoin the circuit. Both sides argued today after prior injunctive efforts failed, with a decision expected next Thursday on whether Aberdeen had good cause to rejoin the league.
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Mitchell Gilliam
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Aberdeen
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Seaton
Prospect in Cold Storage Signals Future Major League Pick
A young player, scouted from a Philadelphia amateur or semi pro team, is kept in cold storage for future development. He may be sent to a minor league to ripen as a third baseman, with speculation he could become a future major league infielder.
Sports Corner Highlights Priests and Pugilists Circa Early Boxing News
The column notes Abe Attell’s fading prime with Packey McFarland citing leg weakness and stamina concerns. It recalls Steinfeldt and court umpire Courtney in a snowball edged play, mentions fights in Birmingham and Worcester, and lists boxers like Billy Tucker Charlie Venty Zhyazko and Frank Gotch with Scoville offering big purses and match demands.
Cove Beats Goodman in Seattle Boxing Match
Percy Cove of Seattle won a decision from Danny Goodman of Chicago in Seattle last night. Cove fought fast and controlled most rounds until the 16th when he weakened. Goodman fouled Cove in the third and the tenth, but the referee did not penalize them.
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Danny Goodman
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Goodman
Norman Pindar Sues Johnson For 20000 Over Assault
Norman Pindar of New York, who claims Jack Johnson assaulted him, says he will tell the judge in March how Johnson struck him in a cafe chair scene. He describes punches, a toppled table, and chairs hurled as he waited for a drink and recalls his injuries.
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Norman Pindar
Jack Johnson
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Johhneon
St.me
Evere
Daley
Daisy
Terrile
Baseball is 60 Percent Luck in World Series Drama
The article argues luck, not skill alone, shapes baseball outcomes with quotes on lucks role. It cites a Detroit vs Pittsburgh World Series moment where a misplayed throw and a baserunning break could have altered the score.
Tough battle expected at Vernon for championship bout
Los Angeles Feb. 22 United Press reports a 45 round title bout at Vernon today with two top fighters Conley Attell slated to defend against rival challengers. Fight fans show strong advance seat sales and Attell has trained hard despite a prior dry out. Vernon venue owner Tom McCarey faced foreclosure upsetting arrangements but vows the show will go on.
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Raley
Vernon
Pepe
Conley
Danny Webster
Monte
Danny
Attell
Billy Cesete
Vernon Arepa
Tom McCarey
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Chalra
Carta
W. H. Clune
McCarey
Jeffries Wont Go Hunting In Mexico
James J. Jeffries the retired heavyweight champion arrived in Los Angeles after a year away. He plans light training through April then full preparation for the July title fight with Jack Johnson near the coast. Jeffries will stay near Southern California with light drill and hand ball.
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Mexico
United Preas
Los Angeles
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jack Kipper
Hid
Manntete
California
Jeff
Sam Berger
Mystery on Ice: What Ails Ust in Silent Winter
A garbled verse laments a winter ailment that spares neither goat nor man. The speaker insists it is not headache, chill, fever, or rheumatics but the game itself driving the nerves toward anxiety and bold calls to play ball.
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Steinfeldt
Ps Bye
Josh Reilly
Pineyney
Steiny
Josh
Pee Age Courtney
Oth Steinfeldt
Courtney
Yne
Ted Coy May Pitch for Yate in Big Match
Ted Coy may pitch for Yate as the polo grounds near Sydney prepare for a large crowd of about 40 000. The Raging club has organized events and Syracuse is noted among soccer teams, while George Anahola, brother of Ru had his first feat at the Sydney stadium recently.
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George Anahola
Sydney
Australia
Johnson Jeanette clash looms in Paris tour talks
Jack Johnson on tour pledges to meet Joe Jeanette in Paris after a July 4 engagement with Jim Jeffries. Paris fans back the dark-skinned champs. the two heavies split seven bouts in 1906 and 1907 with four no decisions and one foul defeat for Johnson.
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Joe Jeanette
Paris
Jim Jeffries
Jeannette
le Box
Johnson
Jack
Joe
Jeanette
Sandy Ferguson
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Portland
Wagner reaches milestone with 2331 major league hits
Baseball historian Ralph Davis highlights Hana Wagner’s long career with the Flying Dutchman nickname. Over 19 seasons he played in 1,749 games, scored 1,249 runs, and totaled 2,991 hits while near 100 runs per year on average. He excelled in 1900s with two 201 hit seasons and never endured a prolonged slump.
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Ying Dutchman
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Loute- Vale
Stergon
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