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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
2
James J. Jeffries, famed heavyweight champion, disputed a report that Mrs. Jeffries dragged him from a saloon by a car and forced him to his home. He says he took her to the theater Wednesday night and was not part of a drinking party.
The article discusses Attell insisting the bout be at 122 rounds and mentions a disputed decision, possible opponents like Joby Frayne, potential venues including Bakersfield or Marysville, and a $200 sign bet amid public safety concerns over the fight.
London sports writers and New York correspondents condemn sensational chatter about the Burns Moir fight. The National Sporting Club event draws praise for Burns, while critics decry inflated tales that distort outcome, circulation, and public edification.
The S A C athletic club hosted late bouts featuring Taylor versus Beek in a boxing match won by Taylor and Croft in a boxing tourney. The events drew a large crowd with strong emotion and club pride. The next set of bouts was planned for January 8.
A humorous roundup recounts odd ball plays and pranks in early baseball. Episodes include Mick Padden on second base misreading a play, a funny miscue on a score board, and Jack Doyle’s errant bat and running antics, with spectators and players enjoying the comic chaos.
Detroit interview with Charlie Bennett, famed catcher for Detroit and champion teams, detailing his transition from baseball star to china painter after losing his legs. He recalls early days, catching techniques, gloves evolution, and his posthumous life with wife Mrs. Bennett assisting fellow players’ families.
The former Cincinnati first baseman and 0.4 sed manager will take charge of the Boston NL club. He previously defeated the Toronto Eastern League team, and plans to lead the team as it adapts for the coming season. Reported salary and terms include $20,000 over the next three years.
Portland Jan 4 The one year rule for FN A athletic clubs is under agitation led by Ed Morgan of the Mal thermakh club. A conference will probably be called soon to discuss the matter. The Sullivan brothers who represented the Epokeane club against Mulinemah after quitting a club following the local tournament have intensified the dispute. Morgan wants a rule requiring an athlete to have been a member of a club for a year before competing.
An interclub athletics decision grants Devore permission to compete for a full year, allowing participation in all interclub events without disqualification.
Five mile Paladini wins first race with Mi tre second and Beamper third. Second race sees Ray Bennett prevail, with Sevenfull second and Gal vestonian third. Rotrou wins third race over Inabeliita and Tetanus. Marian Caney takes fourth over Adena and Heather Scott. Dorado wins fifth with Ramos second and Fury third. Hilly Pullman captures Futurity course with Castile and Darlington following.
In Los Angeles a tight finish saw Pirot capture the race by eleven sixteenths of a mile. Preston led at 106 yards, Halton placed second ahead of Progress in a swift sprint.
The Board of Safety has declared new standards for firefighters. Prospective recruits must reach a height of five feet six inches and weigh at least 125 pounds, a two inch height reduction from prior rules.
Reports from Toronto describe the death of veteran Midward Hana champion known as caveman of the dead after a battle with pneumonia. The gloomy notice notes his status as a long time public figure in local sports and culture.
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