Debating Jeffries Finishes and One-Punch Myths in Boxing
A columnist critiques the idea that Jess Jeffries is a pure one punch fighter, citing numerous bouts and opponents. He argues Jeffries wore down rivals through endurance and power, noting fights with Corbett Jackson Maher and others where decisive blows came late. The piece contrasts Jeffries with earlier heavyweights like John L., Fitzsimmons, and Choynski, questioning the single punch myth.
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Joe Choynski
Peter Maher
Bob Fitzsimmons
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Shacey Lances
Gus Ruhlin
Land of Nod
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Plaid clad caddie laddie wordplay and excuses
The piece playfully argues with a dialogue about making excuses to a wife and tests tongue twisters. It riffs on Scottish imagery and rhymes about plaid clad cadet suspects, adding and adding to humor.
All Stars Cuba trip ends amid scheduling clash
A former All Stars tour to Havana devolved into a scheduling dispute as games set for December stretched beyond Christmas. Several stars left early after a doctor’s chart limit blocked boardings, with Art Hofman racing a bystander to secure passage home.
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Archer
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Jeffries Dominates Foes with Relentless Left Slams
Sportswriter analyzes James J. Jeffries fighting style noting his left-hand knockouts and endurance. He recalls bouts where Jeffries overwhelmed opponents with devastating power and stamina, including confrontations with Sharkey Bharkey and Corbett, while questioning if Jeffries can reclaim peak form.
Stanley Leads Four In Rush To Beat World Two Mile Mark
Dante distance runner Wm Stanley faces a four man relay in Tacoma tomorrow as he seeks a new two mile world record. An accurately measured 1½ lap track at Mammoth skating rink will be certified by engineers. Timers include Clarence Waldorf Oscar Clow Lewis Heidinger and Rinaldo Wise. Stanley has recent Tacoma form over long routes and is reported in good shape for a compelling race.
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Clarence Waldorf
Seattle
Oscar Clow
Tacoma
Lewis Heidinger
Rinaldo Wise
Boston
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Ballard Club Promises Another Smoker Event
The Ballard Athletic club plans a boxing and wrestling show in Sypher's hall Ballard on Wednesday January 12. Eleven bouts are listed with fighters in 116, 136, 148, 149, 168, 175 and other pounds. Top names include Trimble, Beanion, Keller, Fogarty, Wiffenbach, Pierce, Clark, Foard, Cranigan, Kelly, D Clark, Anderson, Nelson and Rothaus. Seats are steel and raised for good viewing.
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Scanion
Rothaus
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Fogarty
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Roy Brown
Wiffenbach
Pierce
Clark
Foard
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Johnny Kelly
D. Clark
Battling Nelson and Wolgast Set For 45 Round Colma Bout
Promoter Sid Hester in San Francisco announces a long bout between Battling Nelson and Wolgast on Washington's Birthday in Colma. Wolgast to earn 3760 dollars and Nelson 12000 dollars for their 133 pound title fight.
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San Francisco
Sid Hester
Nelson
Exciting Moments in Clarence Geralds Sports Life
Clarence Gerald recalls Montana boxing exploits in The Star series. He describes staged fights in Helena and Butte, the Clark brothers, the Five Mile roadhouse bout, and a string of promoter schemes that nearly killed the sport before Billy Nolan revived it with the Nelson bout.
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Hawkins
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Tommy Ryan
Jack Willie
Billy Nolan
Herrera
Bat Nelson
University of Waeh irses Brinker elected coach but refuses
The University of Waehie elected Dode Brinker as coach though he stated he would not leave professional baseball to study law. Brinker insists he will not take the coaching job, despite the formal election. Other notes mention Branley aiming to set a new indoor mile record and various boxing notes and baseball moves.
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Dode Brinker
Britt and Unholz for the Title
Hugh Melintoah plans a publicity bout between Jimmy Britt and Johnny Bummers for a lightweight championship survivor match with Boer Unhola the favorite to fight the winner. Unhols claims the world title by contesting a ten round draw with Nelson in 1908.
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Jimmy Britt
Johnny Bummers
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Sydney
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Dick Hyland
Nelson
Banks threaten loan as NL votes clash with elections
A club owner pledged support to a NL candidate and ignored a $40,000 bank loan tied to a director relative of an AL club owner. When a baseball war loomed, a bank telegram warned the loan would be recalled. The warning spurred a financial deal that broke the deadlock and blocked either R. W. Brown or John M. Ward from winning.
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John M. Ward
Newspaper Decision Given to Ad Wolgast in 14 Round Fight
Two of three local boxing writers credited Ad Wolgast with the decision after his 14 round bout with George Merrisate in Los Angeles. Many ringsiders felt the match could have been ruled a draw, noting a fast furious and evenly fought bout with strong infighting and late power from Wolgast.
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Ad Wolgast
George Merrisate
Memele
Milwaukee
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Wolgast
Jim Corbett Endorses Jeffries Over Jack Johnson
Jim Corbett in Chicago argues Jeffries should beat Johnson if Johnson is game. He praises Jeffries as game and strong in defense while criticizing Johnson as a defense minded and limited offensive fighter. Corbett predicts Jeffries can win in a few rounds if Johnson is not game.
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Peter Jackson
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Mel Sheppard in dispute over failed start at Philadelphia race
The article notes Mel Sheppard of the American Olympian team failing to start in a race advertised in Philadelphia. It mentions his presence with the First Regiment and the Mil itary Athletic club, with unclear impact on his standing in the A A U. authorities.
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Seattle Athletic Club Alley Birds Roll On in Winter Tourney
Putnam posts a high M4 average of 186 and tops December with most double centuries. Scores from last week include 225 280 for Putnam 242 for Gardiner 242 for Stephen 237 for House 234 226 for Gardner.
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Walker Leads Week with 244 Aetick Toppling Score
In the brush between the Cranes and the Ravens Thursday night Walker started on a turkey hunt. He finished with 244 the highest individual aetick toppling of the week. Walker also cracked out the highest in average of the week rolling up 196 for the trio games.
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Northwestern League Sunday Soccer Lineups
Thistles face Seattle at Dugdale's Park with a 2 20 kickoff. Tacoma hosts Celtics at Tacoma. Renton meets Rangers at Renton in a day of league matches.
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Renton
Marino Draw With Spokane Fighter in Seattle Bout
Jan Marino of Seattle fought Le non of Tacoma to a draw in a hard fought match. The Georgetown‑bound professional showed a clever attack that pushed Marino to the limit, with both men scoring and neither securing a clear victory.
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Jan Marino
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Tacoma
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