Northwestern League Franchises Contend For 8-Club Lineup
The Northwestern League debates its 1900 season with Bellingham and Everett favored for the Portland franchise redo. Helena and Butte likely join, while Walla Walla could be added if Montana towns resist.
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Phoenix Club Smoker Promises Good Sport Card
The Phoenix Athletic Club hosts a boxing smoker at Arcade Hall Thursday night with an evenly matched card. Main event features Jiro Emery versus Dave Clark, with Frank Westerman Howard Ladd and other welterweights, heavies, and middleweights on the bill. A second smoker is planned for later this month in Beattle.
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Jirom Emery
Dave Clark
Frank Westerman
Howard Ladd
Willie Vetro
Johnnie O'Leary
Wil Robinson
Joe Castro
Don Welffenbach
A Brown
Phoenix Club
Beattle
Snmoker
Gleason Eyes Big Fight in Frisco Approval Sought
Jack Gleason formally applies to the new board of supervisors for a permit to stage a 45 round boxing match in Frisco within the coming year. The plan, if approved, would exceed the former 206 round San Francisco limit. Gleason hints the Jeffries Johnson bout will occur near San Francisco and rejects Utah as a site.
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San Francisco Examiner
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Lucas
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Combine
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Newspapers Made Baseball Writers Opinions Solicited
Reminiscence recalls Chas W Murphy urging public support for baseball writers who shape opinion. Tom Lynch praised for pacesetting coverage and discipline. The article foresees a cleaner game under Lynch and the national association’s leadership.
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Chas. W. Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Moran's Views On Tin Ears In Boxing
Owen Moran criticizes veterans who ignore punchers with powerful blows. He recalls Sam Lang with warnings about Hague and Bam Bam Bam’s experience, noting how a bad cut required medical care. The piece warns readers to be cautious of skilled opponents.
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London
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Jem Driscoll
Bam
Norwegian Turner Society Holds Scheduling of Boxing Card
The Norwegian Turner society announces a smoker for Thursday evening featuring wrestling and boxing events. Boxing instructor Kid Redmond reports training new talent and promises notable fighters appearing for Seattle fans.
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Duey
Epring
Yachtsmmen to Hold Important Meeting
A general meeting of the Seattle Yacht Club will be held at the club house Tuesday January 11 at 8 o'clock. Important business on international races will be discussed and a definite policy regarding the Alexandra cup races will be established.
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Kaufman and O'Brien to Fight Six Rounds in Philadelphia
Al Kaufman and Jack O'Brien will box six rounds at catch weights in Philadelphia. They will meet January and divide 70 percent of the receipts.
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al Kaufman
Jack O'Brien
National Athletics of Philadelphia
Langford to Fight Pleas in Los Angeles Bout
J A Woodman acting for Hemgar announces Sam Langford will meet Jim Pleas before the Pacific Athletic Club of Los Angeles on February. Langford also to fight the Pueblo fireman in a ten round route required by law in Los Angeles. Newspapers to announce the winner. Langford scheduled to meet the Dixie Kid in Boston next.
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London
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Jeffries Regains Title After Brief Regime Loss
James J. Jeffries holds a unique place in boxing history as he regains the heavyweight crown he briefly surrendered. The article recounts Jeffries first winning the title from Corbett in 1892, his series of defenses, and the 1899 Comey Island bout with Fitzsimmons when he secured the championship. It notes later matches with Fitzsimmons, Sharkey, and others before retiring to California and passing the title to Marvin Hart in 1905.
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Corbett
America
John J. Sullivan
Bob Pitasimmons
Pitasimenons
Dan Long
San Franciscoo
T. van Buskirk
Ry Ee Gus Rublin
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Choynski
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Joe Goddard
Peter Jackson
Pete Everett
Tom Hharkey
Bob Armatrong
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Comey Island
Thesset
Bob Arrant
New York
Jeffries Fitnsiasmons
San Francisco
Tom Sharkey
Griffin
Finnegan
Munroe
California
Marvin Hart
Jack Root
Harvard Coaches Pick Strong Chinese Candidates for Intercollegiate
Cambridge Massachusetts January 11 Harvard coaches are forming a severe team with aim to win the intercollegiate championship. Prominent candidates include two Chinese players BE Mho and K. C. the development suggests the trick will be turned with ease.
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Mase
Harvard
BE Mho
K. C
Harvard’s Smallest Star Leads Early Soccer Talk
Masuda, a diminutive Harvard player, is described as a speed merchant and a top ecocerites figure at the university. Capt. Main Pish and Houston are noted to join the varsity as the season begins after the snow melts.
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Sports News Briefs From Various Regions
The report notes rebuilding plans for The Collecurm et Frince and new grounds sought by Americana in Boston. Detroit expects 400 five man bowling teams for the American tournament in February. A tri state motorcyclists union forms among Rochester Buffalo Syracuse clubs. Ontario curling has 4187 members in 167 clubs. Oregon Agricultural College readies barge rowing as prep for competition. Southern California schools revive rugby football. Monaco France hosts a motorboat carnival April 1 to 4 with 240000 in prizes. Jay K Y See in 1884 set a mile record of 2 10. now 400 horses have matched it.
Pat Higgins Introduces New Football Concept
Patrick Higgins, the Los Angeles rugby player, develops a novel football style. Five enthusiasts met at the YMCA to discuss the proposed form and Higgins explained the game.
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Low Angeles
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Patrick Higgins
Coaches Discuss New Football Lineup and Rules
The text describes a proposed football setup with back-field players five yards behind the line and five yards apart linemen, plus a neutral zone of two yards. It notes a five-yard requirement in three downs and invites coaches to suggest improvements, indicating a trial for the game’s style.
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iMiggins
Record of Endurance Billiard Feats Compared Across Generations
Historic note compares a 43 hour billiard session by two French players with John Roberts Sr. and Jr. tales from Roberts’ Billiard Life. It recalls earlier endurance trials, including a 48 hour bout under strict rules where one amateur fainted mid-stroke.
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Billiard Life
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Powers Plans Dual Sweepstakes Races at Madison Square Garden
The report says Pat Powers will stage two marathon races in Madison Square Garden soon with no appearance money. Father Murray recalls a London flag embroidery project for American athletes who earned points abroad. Welsh holds the Lonsdale belt and will tour Wales after his England victory. Brent Hayes, an actor, plans a future English channel swim. Aviation counts show 27 aircraft in the US and various totals for other nations.
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Father Murray
New York
London
Abel Mariies
Murray
England
Ball Managers Troubles in Winter Workload
The manager of a major league baseball team stays busy in winter with visits to the office and numerous tasks. He coordinates trades, approves player returns to minors, sets salaries, and plans the spring training trip while maintaining contact with players and handling salary differences and prospective trials.
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Scheme to Work Big League Men
Sacramento club manager Charles Graham refused comment on a reported deal with John J. Taylor of the Beston Americans. Taylor allegedly would buy a controlling interest for 12000 dollars if a ball park near the city center was built, and he indicated readiness to close once a new park was settled.
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Charles Graham
Royal Coast League
John J. Taylor
Beston Americans
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California
Graham
Marvelous Marvin Hart Becomes Detective in Louisville
"Marvelous Marvin" Hart has turned detective working for the Commonwealth Attorney's staff in Louisville. He earns about 1000 dollars a year and is praised for leaving the fight game to follow his new path. The piece notes his earlier boxing fame and compares him to fictional sleuths as he ventures into secret service style work.
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Marvelous Marvin" Hart
Bherlock Holmes
Ed Wren
Arthur McPhee
Marvin
Secret Service
Commonwealth Attorney
Louleville
Nick Carter
Utah Fight Fiasco Traps Johnson Jeffries Plans
Salt Lake City fans swing between hope and doubt as Utah laws and altitude hinder a Johnson Jeffries bout. Gov Spry and Mayor Glassman clash over a 20 round boxing contest while Tex Rickard publicizes Salt Lake as a fight venue. local officials weigh legal hurdles and public interest in a hoped for prize bout.
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Tex Rickard
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