Will Meet Coleman in Public Wrestling Bout
Tom Davies will face Frank Coleman in a highly anticipated middleweight match at the city armory. Coleman, America’s middleweight champion with two prior defeats, has met Davies before with Coleman holding a previous win. A public bout is expected to draw a large crowd after earlier private plans were changed by local officials and organizers.
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Corbett Favored Over Herrera In January Bout
Los Angeles reports a tight betting favorite as Young Corbett is slightly ahead of Herrera for the January 1 fight. Early wagering shows no firm price yet, with estimates near 30 to 1 as fans expect a large crowd. Both fighters are popular and praised for hard work as training intensifies.
Will Tommy Consent to a Ryan Prien Bout
San Francisco January 6 fight fans cheer over a potential bout between Tommy Ryan and Jack Prien. Reports say Ryan wants the match with the clever middleweight, and manager Jack Curley has contacted Jimmy Coffroth to arrange it. Coffroth reportedly favors against the match.
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Fight fans hail pacific conqueror of Rattling Nelson
Ed Morrell reports on Pacific coast boxing fans claiming a new conqueror of Rattling Nelson in Kid. The piece also notes a legislative push regulating Interstate auto travel with a $50 license and a charity-forfeit bet tied to a forfeit payout.
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Mathews and Bezenah Reach Draw in Cincinnati Clash
New York’s Matty Mathews and local fighter Eugene Bezenah fought 15 rounds at 146 pounds in a River View Athletic Club bout last night ending in a draw. Chehalis business leaders press freight-rate issue and seek state railroad commission action.
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Hilarious Tea Table Pranks and Baseball Banter
In Philadelphia at the Continental Hotel a waiter served tea to Tex HMM and Nic oy iers, sparking a humorous complaint about the drink. Budicott recalls the moment as one of the funniest experiences seen. Diamond figures Jimmy Borke and Jack O'Connor argued over a bet and a hat in a spirited exchange before a Pita-O'Brien match.
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Young Mahoney Defeats Joe Grim In Eight Round Decision
Mahoney of Milwaukee won a points decision over Philadelphia’s Joe Grim after eight rounds. Grim landed a single punch in the bout while Mahoney controlled the action with steady defense and offense.
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Vanderbilt Seeks World Fastest Car Record Breaker
Alfred Vanderbilt plans a 250 horsepower automobile aimed at 152 mph averaging 215 feet per second. The design targets two miles per minute and a 30 second mile pace, with a 2240 pound limit and gearless transmission. Driver Paul Sartori will pilot the Ormond Beach run in a bid for the prize under set conditions.
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Ex-champion Fitzsimmons seeks wife, diamonds amid rumors
Robert Fitzsimmons, former world boxing champion, traveled through Sioux City to Blows Falls to plead for his wife to return home. He accused Col Miller of infidelity and claimed he would pursue retrieving $150,000 in diamonds worn by his wife. He vowed not to fight again and hinted at a stage return.
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False report on Kid Lavigne relative arrested in North Yakima
North Yakima Jan 6. A forged tale spread that a brother of prizefighter Kid Lavigne was arrested for forgery. The colored man sharing the same name was jailed here. The real Kid Lavigne operates a Detroit business and has a brother in Seattle in business circles.
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Palmistry as a science promises destiny readings
A pamphlet extols palmistry as an acknowledged science practiced by educated people. It claims long study unlocks unseen powers and offers full readings for $1 in person and $2 by mail, urging readers to seek guidance on fortune and health.
Missed Star delivery notice from The Star Publishing Co
Readers are urged to contact The Star at Sunset Independent 1060 to receive missed copies. If a subscriber misses delivery, call 7 o clock to ensure a replacement, as the paper promises prompt service and accuracy.
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