Referee stresses quick thinking in prize ring duties
Harry Andrews of New Orleans, third man in the ring for West Side and Athletic clubs, says fast thinking is essential to fair treatment of boxers and public. He recalls guiding the Mandot Hayes bout with rapid counts and crowd control, denying gambler rumors and noting Hayes could have pushed earlier if pace had been set sooner.
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Harry
West ‘Side
S Athletic
New Orleans
Stout
Andrews
Mandot-Hayes
Mandol
Hayes
Mandel
Grover
Boxing night reflections and Kilbane family joy
A writer recalls Dan Salt as a fair referee amid crowded bouts with Forbes, Miller, O'Leary and Givens. fans dispute results while Johnny Kilbane secures the lightweight title. Mrs. Kilbane in Venice shares pride, saying Johnny is a devoted husband and father as Mary Colette clings to him during celebrations.
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Dan Salt
Dan
Jakey Baumgarten
Vancouver
Seattle
Jakey
Danny
Bis
Harry Forbes
Miller
Forbes
Tom Martin
Tamwater
Tom
Martin
Miller- Forbes
Ivan
Hank Bennett
Hank
Charles Howse
O'Laary- Givens
Rowse
Givens
Shawn O'Leary
Ehid O'Leary
Johnny Kilbane
Abe Attell
Vernon
Cal
Johnny
Venice
Kilbane
Cleveland
Rgsemaggerl
Mary Colette
Bud Sharpe Will Be There
Oakland 1912 team shapes up strong on paper as Manager Bud Sharpe reduces his 35 man roster. Sharpe hopes to trim five players by Monday to field a lean squad for spring training at Livermore starting next week.
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Bud Sharpe
Oakland
Sharpe
Livermore
Bradford
Gill
Max Wardall
BE L. Hmiamete
Corporation Counsel
City
Ames B. Bradford
HM. B. Hughes
Blaine and Wardall
F. B. Chandler
City of
Seattle
H. A. Hanson
Gtc
Hammond
B. J. Brown
George W. Scott
J. Jacobs
David Burgess
Griff rejects Johnson for Chase trade claim
Washington manager Clark Griffith called reports of trading star Walter Johnson for Hal Chase absolutely absurd. He insisted, Not on your life, he would not swap Johnson for Chase. The remark was made in speaking about the New York Highlanders on February 29.
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Hal Chase
New York Highlanders
Griff
Highl ands face holdouts as Wolverton rebuilds roster
New York reports manager Harry Wolverton wrestles with several Highlands players delaying contracts. Sweeney Cree Quinn and Fisher are cited as holdouts while Ed Sweeney seeks about 6000 dollars. Wolverton signs Street and eyes late preparations for the Atlanta trip.
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New York
Harry Wolverton
The
Highlands
Sweeney
Cree
Quinn
Fisher
Wolverton
Atlanta
Ed Sweeney
Street
Pisher
Warrente Hie
Whisher
Middlebury
Y M C A High Jump Record Falls at 5 Feet 5 Inches
R B Ely, nicknamed Bouncer, clears 5 feet 5 inches to set a YMCA indoor gym record. The feat comes at the recent YMCA indoor meet with Ely shown clearing the bar amid crowd and commentary.
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Terra Firma
R. B. Ely
R. B
Ely
Anastasia
Hewe Ely
Lincoln High School Coach Morgan Sidelined by Illness
Coach Morgan of Lincoln High School has been unable to coach this season due to illness since December. Athletic duties have fallen to Mr. Leaf while Morgan recovers from a war wound, with baseball practice starting next week and a new coach possibly needed.
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Morgan
Lincoln High School
Leaf
White Wins Newspaper Decision Over Dixon in Detroit Bout
Charley White of Chicago defeated Tommy Dixon of Kansas City in a ten round fight here last night. The bout was even through seven rounds with White pulling ahead in the final rounds to secure the newspaper decision in Detroit this February 29.
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White
Dixon
Detroit
Mich
Charley White
Chicago
Tommy Dixon
Kansas City
Abe Attell Delays Training For Murphy Bout
San Francisco February 29 Abe Attell will not begin training for his bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy until Saturday. His handlers say the delay is due to an injury possibly more serious than disclosed, with the wise ones speculating the shoulder problem is the true reason for the setback.
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SAN Prancisco
Abe Attell
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Bia
Atttell
Jap to Try for Title Fight in Fort Smith Bout
Fort Smith Ark Feb 29 Johnny Canton of Chicago bantam champion today is matched for a 15 round bout with Young Tego the Japanese fighter who recently gave Hartling Nelson a stiff argument. The contest is tentatively set for April 20.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Johnny Canton
Chicago
Young Tego
Hartling Nelson
Bradford and Allies Fight Telegraph Rates in Seattle Case
A wartime style attack accuses Bradford and allies of court maneuvers to shield the Independent Telephone Company from higher rates. The text alleges intentional federal and local manipulation to tie up injunctions, strain public funds, and promote graft. It urges voters to oppose Bradford and allies in upcoming Seattle elections.
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Bradford
Hie
Telephone Company
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Weeeker Court
James KB. Bradford
Independent Telephone Company
James Bradford
Corporation Counsel
James EK
Herall Law
Featherweight Fight Ends In Draw At Alhambra Smoker
Johnny O Leary and Charley Givens battled four fast rounds to a draw at the chauffeurs smoker in the Alhambra theatre. The crowd voiced displeasure at Dan Salt and Fritz Morris with mixed opinion on decisions. The event featured nearby bouts with Forbes and Wilson, and Joe Carroll attended amid society notes.
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Fred Henry
Por
Johnny O'Leary
Charley Givens
Alhambra Theatre
Givens
O'Leary
Charley
Dan Salt
Fritz Morris
Mr. Salt
Tom Martin
Pepper
Miller-Forbes
Forbes
Dan
Reynolda Wilson
Wilson
Stewell
Billy Vetro
Billy Norman
Johnston
Sergion Witte
Ralph Rose Seeks World Heavyweight Wrestling Honor
In San Francisco on February 29 Ralph Rose contemplates adding the heavyweight title to his list of honors. He trains with Professor Methling of the Olympic Club but struggles as the instructor cannot reach around the giant wrestler to demonstrate holds. The scene ends with Methling outlining holds only in theory while Rose remains ready for action.
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San Francisco
Ralph Rose
Lawy Rowe
Rose
Methling
Olympic Club of
Ralph
Methbling
Come Backs Fight in Oakland Ten Round Bout
Frankie Burns of Oakland and Johnny Frayne of San Francisco, former light weight contenders, meet in a ten round comeback bout in Oakland. Both are reported in good shape and bad blood adds to the expected lively contest. Betting at even money. The winner likely to face Jack Britton of Chicago.
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San Francisco
Frankie Burns
Oakland
Johnny Frayne
Jack Hritton
Chicago
Richardson to defend coast roller crown in San Francisco
Roller grating champ Richardson will defend his Pacific coast title tomorrow night in San Francisco against Northwest champion Ville Weingarten. The race notes say both champions have not been seen in action for over a year, adding suspense to the event.
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San Francisco
Richardson
Pacific Coast
M Ville Weingarten
Northwest
Two Hopes Tacoma Amateur Boxers under Ed Martin
Ed Martin trains Joe Honda at 19, Puget Sound student, as Bonds stays amateur for two years. Bonds joins Tacoma Athletic Club and becomes middleweight star in inter club meets. In San Francisco, Soldier Bill Schroeder seeks a match with Charlie Miller with a side bet for a four round bout on March 15.
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Tacoma
Denver Ed" Martin
White Hope
Joe Honda
University of Puget Sound
Bonds
Easiy
Honds
Tacoma Athletic Club
San Francisco
Bill Schroeder
Charlie Miller
Tempers Flare Between Johnny Mullin and Jimmy Austin
Johnny Mullin, making his umpiring debut in the American League, argued with Jimmy Austin over calls in St. Louis and Cleveland. Mullin noted Austins temper, recounting a close plate umpire dispute that led to Austins temporary exile and lingering tension between the two crews.
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Johnny Mullin
Jimmy Austin
Austin
SY Evans
St. Louis
Mullin
Jimmy
O'Loughlin
Cleveland
Silk
Ask Your Doctor About Ayer's Sarsaparilla For Children
Questions to discuss with the physician about Ayer's non alcoholic Sarsaparilla for pale delicate children and when blood is thin or nerves are weak. Inquire whether it aids nature in building general health and if it is prescribed for such conditions.
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Ayer
Pole vaulter Sam Bellah in Olympic tryout gossip
Portland reports whisper that pole vaulter Sam Bellah, famed for Multnomah Club, may pursue an engineering post in the Bay Area. San Francisco sources say he left town to join Olympic club plans, with questions over his eligibility for Multnomah Olympic trials for Stockholm.
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Portland
Sam Fellah
Multnomah
Mayne Francisco
Bellah
Bayly
Olympic
San Francisco
Moultnomah
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Seattle Spirit
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People's Bank
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