Sporting News roundup of boxing and sports results
A dense chronicle of boxing matches and other sports events from January through December, naming Attell, Moran, Papke, Nelson, Burns, Gans, Ketchell, Cobb, and many others. Notes include bouts in San Francisco, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Dublin, and Chicago, plus records, signings, and major events like intercollegiate rules changes and marathon times.
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Attell
Moran
San Francisco
T—Jotkey
New Orleana
Nelson
Clifford
Ogden
Packey McFarland
Hert Keyes
Don
Si—Papke
Walter Stanton
Boston
Intercollegiate
Hackenschmidt
Rogers
London
Neil
Ancels
Los Angeles
Fed
Burns
Pat. Lendon
Y. Chalmers
H. A. Kiene
Chicago
Brean
Ai Pittsburg
McParland
Welch
Milwaukee
Ketchell
Jack
Twin) Sullivan
Papke
Kelly
Dublin
Ty” Cobb
Bennings
Gane
Robson
Phil
Gotech
Janes
Standon
Kansas City
Jay Gould
Eustase Miles
Dray
Yale
Boxing Years End Review 1908 in Sullivan Commentary
John L Sullivan reviews 1908 boxing year noting Johnson’s rise and Ketchel’s return to form. He calls Welch the standout small fighter and cites Moran Attell and Nelson Ketchel battles as major events while noting Burns and Papke shocks and the overall sport improving into a new cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Burna Johnson
Kitte
Johnson
Atmost
Stanley Ketchel
Owen Moran
Freddie Welch
Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Welch
Magligh
Madrona A C Opens Season In Basketball Win
Madrona A C defeated the Y M C A Junior five 18 to 10 to begin the basketball season. Elaw and Flynn led the Madronas with Frynn scoring three baskets as both teams played a clean game from start to finish.
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Madrona A. C
Madrona Athletic Club
Elaw
Flynn
Madronas
Hoth
Boxing and racing notes from December events
In Sydney and other venues Langford beat Pr fan Francisco in 16 rounds while Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Puras in 14 rounds. Maloney set a 2 26 26 marathon record in New York. Driscoll edged Fiadwin, Stanford wins Pacific coast soccer in Vancouver, Kaufman over Harry in 39 rounds, Abe Attell defeats Tig Mackay in New Orleans.
Y M C A Open House Showcases Athletics Arts and Contests
The Y M C A hosted an open house with a full afternoon of athletic aquatic literary and musical events. Physical Director Smith with assistants Lee and Hillis supervised many activities culminating in a volleyball match between the Preachers team led by Capt. Ann Alles Rev. John Dean and Mr. Jones and a business men's team, finishing 21 to 20 for the latter.
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Amnasium
Mthitt
Lee
Hillis
Ann Alles
John Dean
Mr. Jones
Victoria United Sours Coast League Standings After Draw
Victoria United failed to deliver against Seattle United, ending in a two to two draw. Beattie United declared it will not join the Coast league while Victoria keeps its current management, following a North Western league roundup yesterday.
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Victoria United
the United
Seattle United
Beattie United
Yeater
Beattie
Victoria
James Faces Challenge for Championship Return
In a Colorado town a fighter named James questions a Johnson order aimed at restoring a title. J J Corbete spoke, presenting ideas on emancipation and martyrdom, while James urged focus on the bout and sticking to the boards.
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James
Johnson
Thunly
J. J. Corbete
Colorado
Jeenm
Johnson Shrine
Erienhorn Wins In Denver Pro Bout
Erienhorn of Denver won a 10 round decision over Muggay Sheets of Cheyenne in a hard fought bout yesterday. Both fighters sustained multiple cuts and bruises in the well contested match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krant
Coldfield
Larry Gordon
Butte
Marty Krant
Seattle
Tex Rickard
Erienhorn
Denver
Colo
Young Erienkorn
Muggay Sheets
Cheyenne
Unknown e Winner claims marathon crown in Los Angeles
George B. Miller, an unattached runner, won the 15.6 mile second annual marathon between Los Angeles and Venice yesterday with a time of 1 hour 41 minutes. Portland and Seattle sport events are noted alongside local club activities and another boxing result in Philadelphia.
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Los Angeles
George B. Miller
Venice
Yeater
Locals Win Relay at Vancouver 7S Meet
Seattle YMCA team won the relay race at the 7S meet held yesterday in Vancouver, securing a strong performance for local swimmers.
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Seattle
M. C
A. Yeaterday
Vancouver
Dean of Minstrels Pioneer Revisited in Baseball History
Lew Simmons, 72, dubbed Dean of Blackface performers, recalls his early life in minstrelsy and his role in 19th century baseball. He helped found the American League, backed early Philadelphia Athletics, and claims innovations such as the saliva shoot, protective nets, and rule changes. He recounts profits and losses with a steady, reflective tone.
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Primrose
West
Barlow
Wilson
Waverly
Thatcher
Micans
Minelrelay
Lew Simmons
Simmons
Tyriew
George Primrose
McIntyre & Heath
Willams and
Walker
Bimmona
Willams & Walker
Philadelphia Athletics
Chris van der Ahe
Browns
Boxing Ruling Lets New York Clubs Spar Freely
Supreme Court Justice Seabury makes permanent the temporary injunction for several Greater New York boxing clubs. The order bars police interference with sparring exhibitions.
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Boxing For
New York
Supreme Court
Seabury
Greater
Hart Receives Australia Offer to Fight Johnson
Lexington reports Marvin Hart got a cablegram from Australia offering a title bout with Jack Johnson. The offer was said to be about $10,000, recalling Hart’s past victory over Johnson in San Francisco years ago.
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Lexington
Marvin Hart
Australia
Jack Johnson
Art
Johnson
San Francisco
Kublak Wins Two Straight Falls Over Local Boxer
In Grand Rapids on January 2 Pardelio of Chicago defeated Al Kublak of this city in two straight falls in a boxing match.
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Grand Rapids
Pardelio
Chicago
al Ku Biak
Walker Sets New World Record in 160 Meter Dash
PRETORIA reports a new world mark of 1026 seconds for the 160 meter dash by South African sprinter R. E B. Walker established yesterday.
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Pretoria
R. E B. Walker
Bantam King Johnny Coullon Defeats Mike Orreson
Kansas City reports Johnny Coullon the bantamweight world champion won a six round decision over Mike Orreson after a furious exchange.
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Kansas City
Johnny Coullon
Mike Orreson
Children's Eye Trouble Referred to Specialist
SCHUCHARD OPTICAL CO on 1207 Second Ave offers specialized examination for children's eye trouble with moderate charges and careful attention from a specialist.
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Fred Welch
Phil Brock
Kotchell
Venone
Bostos
Marblehead
Bermuda
Allen Craig
Cy” Young
McFarland
Wiltee
Giants
Phillies
Johnny Hayes
Corry
Paleoner
N. Y
Cluba
Bedient
Sheboygan
Young
Waddell
Lajoie
Dixie Hl
Street
Washington
Allen Winter
Readville
Heath C. Wright
Pred McLeod
Colma
Cal
Shaw
Dartmouth
Mudford
Prighton Beach
Dusty Rhoades
Cleve
Ae Club
Manion
Joel
Cleveland
Detroit
the Harvesters
Kentucky
Star Pointer
Heaten
Harvand
Intercollegate
Cubs
N. le Pennant
Cube
Troy Netroit
Hayes
Detroiit
Cuba
Tigers
Yentol
Ceaserwitch
Newmarket
Bug
Katherine Harley
Margaret Curtis
Es Ec. Robertson
Frank Kramer
Newark
Dee
Dorando
Marathon
Ke Yuetff Mahmout
Gun Schoetein
Americas
Vox Popull
The
Champion
Apo. . A
Fistcom
Attel
Wonder
California
Jem Driscott
East
Ketchel
Gans
Wattler
Ketchel-Papke
Tommy Burns
Bat Neson
Terry McGovern
Burnd
Fitzsimmons
Wite
Jeffries
Ketehel
Little Fellows
Leach Cross
Tommy Murphy
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Rudolph Anhels
Jimmy Pritt
Johnny Summers
Jem Driscoll
Jimmy Crabbe
America
al Kaufman
Billy Delaney
Metteree Tn
Trens Agpode
Mate
Calia
Hall
Campbell
Columbia Ft
Mite
Furlong
Langford
Fan Francisco
Bheene Rwaine
Monte Attell
Seattle Athletic Club
Whitworth Downe
Portland
Whitworth College
Tacoma
Multnomah Athletic Club
Pilkington
Multnomah
Mickey Gannon
Pittsburg
Dick Nelson
Ghirardelli
Minstrels
American League
Orpheum
Ddie Boyden
Hart
Kublak
Danre
Sepeace Marcubee
Rainier
Piret
Gus Brown
Secondard Yester
Angeles
Oakland
Bering Moving & Storage
Ind. J
Alaska
Duicine
Scandinavian American Bank
Alaska Building
Seattle, U. S. A
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