Kent Wonder Bowler “Dad” Challenges State Matchups
A feature on veteran bowler known as "Dad" holds that he can defeat any bowler in the state if finger holds are barred. The piece covers his high score of 280 from decades ago, the coast’s top players like Mrs Wray and Jess Stovall, and upcoming bouts with Doc McGrath and Old Timer Jenkins, plus regional figures and teams at Monarch and Brunswick alleys.
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Dat Cutler Halle
Kent
Mra. Wray
Dad
Fils
Doc McGrath
Jenkins
Spokane
Ile
McGrath
Salt Lake
William Wray
Jess” Stovall
Jess
Hall
Brunswicksa
Jenkins Ie
Edwards
Hmpires
Bruneswicks
Hiemarck
Edwarde Halls
Boone
Anson
Chicago
Empire
Andy
Pawlasek
Tacoma
Beast
Tim Seattle
Monarchs
Jenkine
Northwestern Sports
Kameneas
Nap Donahue
Kelley
Donnie
Tam
Grille
Grito
Donahue
Grillo
Gans Knocks Out Sullivan In Fifteenth Round Fight
Joe Gans regains public confidence with a dominant display against Sullivan at Twin Sullivan. Gans controls from the start, scoring through the later rounds and finishing Sullivan with a staggering right in the fifteenth, Sullivan fought gamely but was outmatched throughout.
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Joe Gans
Gans
Sullivan
Mike
Cane
Twin
Gane
Thompson and Batts Eye Young Corbett Bout Plans
Thompson of Batts Kelley backs himself to beat Young Corbett in a round fight and seeks a match in Batts territory. Kelley, who has managed Peter Jackson and Jack Marke, claims to have backed Thompson for $1,000 and aims to arrange a bout to prove his protege’s worth.
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Thompson
Batts
Young Corbett
Eda
Kelley
Corbett
Callahan
Butte
Peter Jackson
Jack Marke
Jackson
Australia
Spokane
Mansfield Falls Quick In Portland Bout After Early Stoppage
In Portland Mansfield lasted only about one third of a round before a stomach punch and jaw blow felled him. Tommy Tracey tried him out with a hundred dollar bet on his prospects, but Mansfield proved a disappointment as Biffy Maneefield went down early and bets were settled fast. Frank McConnell eyes a future clash with Zurbrick despite age questions.
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SuLlivan
Hiran
Milimore Negro
Gana
Gane
Sulliven
Mansfield
Portland
Tommy Tracey
Biffy Manefield
Ben Miles
Zurbrick
Manefield
Frank McConnell
Tailoring Establishment Opens in Col line Building
Ed F White opens a popular cutter's shop in rooms 208 209 Col line Building offering highest grade garments at moderate prices to attract city customers.
No Great Fighters Now Says John L
John L. Sullivan criticizes modern boxing for excessive talk and short fights. He says fighters of the old era had real stamina and power, praising Jeffries and Demspey while lamenting the lack of enduring rivals in his time.
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John L
John Lawrence Bullivan
Jeep
Jeffries
Ebro
Fight Talk Casts McAuliffe Above Netson in Debated Clash
Writers quote fans praising McAuliffe as superior to Netson, with Mae referenced as a benchmark of fighting greatness. The exchange questions Netson's abilities against a legendary opponent as readers weigh the imagined match.
O'Keefe Parker Title Bout Soon at Brokane Club
The winner of the O Keefe Parker fight at the Brokane Athletic club early in February will face Willie Fitzgerald who drew with Willie Lewis in Colma. Eddie Quinn the manager and matchmaker of the A A C announced the plan and promised a bout of high excitement. The expected whirlwind matchup between O Keefe and Parker may not determine the later bout with Fitzgerald.
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O' Keefe Parker
Brokane Athletic Club
Willie Fitzgerald
Willie Lewis
Colma
Eddie Quinn
Amanager
Haw
Jane
O'Keefe
Parker
Fitzgerald
Sporting Witticisms and Betting Rumors From the Ring
The column lampoons boxing and sports figures with anecdotes from Jimmy Britt Tim Hurst and others. It mentions Rube Waddell plans, Cy Young talk, Kid Herman to meet Terry McGovern, Nelson and Brien money bets, Jockey McBiride being barred, and rising stable space at Oakland with 50 new stalls. What follows hints at New York fans opposing Jack Johnson purse protests.
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Jimmy Britt
Tim Hurst
James
Homerset
Tim
Jimmy
New York
St. Louis
Hurst
Los Angeles
Kid Herman
Terry McGovern
Terry
Battling Nelson
Nelson
Herman
Seattle-Boston Copper Company investment pitch
An advertisement from the Seattle Boston Copper Company urges risks in mining investments. It touts 1000 shares of preferred stock at 60 cents, with projected rapid value growth and potential profits. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect ore at specific addresses and remit payments of 16 dollars down and 10 dollars monthly.
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Seattle Boston Copper Co
Seattle
Avenue
Alaska
Seattle-Noston Copper CO
CHAS
Pres
Fisher May Manage Frisco Aggregation
Speculation centers on Mike Fisher taking managerial duties with the San Francisco team as Uncle Henry Harris abdicates his throne. Early candidates included Jimmy Coffroth and Danny Long, but Fisher’s name gains traction amid fan interest and press agent chatter.
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San Francisco
Henry Harria
Fisher
Mike
Kay City
Wisher
Jimmy Coffroth
Danny Long
Cincianagy
Charlie Graham
Fleher
Fiaher
Harria
Khown
Ridher
Donahue Lost Money in War Era Pitching Negotiations
Frank Donahue of Cleveland faced a chaotic off season in Philadelphia during wartime talks with agents and clubs. Negotiations with Joe Kelley and Lord Grillo showed inflated figures, a re signing with the Browns for about 4500, and a dramatic miscommunication that left Donahue stunned by offers that climbed toward seven thousand.
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Frank Donahue
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Hedges & McAleer
Joe Kelley
Jack Harper
Camp Brown
Francia
Lord Grillo
Cincinnati
Toledo American Association
St. Louis
Unclear Ring Controversy Touches Racism and Boxing
The article notes racial prejudice affecting boxing spectators and mentions Joe Grim, nicknamed the human punching bag, losing to an unknown opponent in Milwaukee. It claims the challenger faked attempts to sleep producers, while Maloney of Racine, Wis, won in eight rounds and Grim did not land many punches.
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Joe Grim
Milwaukee
Maloney
Racine, Wis
Dori Grim
New Victoria Gas Mantle Guarantee at Taft Store
Positively guaranteed gas mantle offered by New Victoria Gas at Taft store located 1024 Second Ave. Solo sales note indicates sole dealer.
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Taft
Second Ave
Sole
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