Battling Nelson to Wed in Denver Union
Oscar Matthew Battling Nelson to wed Fay King, daughter of Jack King of Portland. King consented after 36 hours and 20 telegrams from Nelson in Denver. marriage planned at Hegewisch on January 25. Fay King, 23, a cartoonist, is described as petite and attractive.
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Jack King
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Hegewisch
Giants Plan Historic Spring Training Tour
New York on January 22 and John J. McGraw aims to win a third straight pennant by sending the Giants on the longest spring training trip in club history. Twenty three exhibition games are scheduled as McGraw seeks to sharpen the squad before the season and gain an early edge on rivals.
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John J. McGraw
the Gants
McGraw
Joe Tinker Buys Kansas City Theatre
Joe Tinker and Charley Nichols have purchased a moving picture theatre in Kansas City. Nichols will operate the venue while Tinker remains with the Redlegs. Tinker also owns orchards in Oregon and a Chicago home.
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Nelson challenges Ritchie for winner take all bout
In Denver on January 22 Rattling Nelson and Willie Ritchie are in town. Nelson challenged Ritchie to a date and weight any place winner take all. Also Jess Willard seeks a 10 round fight with Luther McCarty on January 24 in New York.
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Rattling Nelson
Willie Ritchie
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New York
Evers to Get More Pay Than Chance Says Murphy
Chicago January 22 Frank Chance earns 26000 as Yankees manager but Johnny Evers will receive more if the Cubs finish high. President C W Murphy of the Cubs confirms Evers will top Chance by finishing third or better.
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Kilbane declines White match as weight blocks bout
Jimmy Dunn, Kilbane’s manager, tells Chas White and his camp Kilbane will not fight White due to weight issues. Receipts for Cross Rivers event in New York exceed 10 000 dollars amid debate that boxing is a dying sport. Safety director in Pittsburgh bars interracial bouts.
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Johnny Kilbane
Chas. White
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White
Dunn
New York
Queen Anne to Host Lincoln High in Next Friday Clash
Queen Anne and Lincoln High teams will meet on Queen Anne floor next Friday night. Queen Anne lineup includes Riddle and Garrett as forwards, Baker or Patton and Foster as guards, and Kirkpatrick at center. Trinity M E defeated Fremont Tigers 47 to 27 Monday at Trinity gym. Trinity team faces Queen Anne Christians tonight. Plymouth beat Poulsbo A C 22 to 20 Saturday in Poulsbo.
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Ex-champion Wolgast seeks return bout via promoters
Ad Wolgast wires promoter Tom McCarey and James Coffroth to Portland officials seeking a boxing match. The ex-champion, inactive and tired of life without fights, would consider a 10 round bout only if it leads to a rematch with Willie Ritchie.
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Tom McCarey
Los Angeles
James Coffroth
San Francisco
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Widow Receives Wilson Property in Non-Intervention Will
In the will of the late Senator John L. Wilson probated Tuesday, all of his property goes to his widow and daughter with exceptions of 10000 and 00 a month to his daughter Helen Stuart Chapin. The widow and daughter are named sole executors and bonds are not required. The document is a non intervention will.
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Helen Stuart Chapin
Little Low but Lucky Shot in Duck Hunter Misfire
Los Angeles reports Ho ward Johnson mistook H. S. Juki, a duck hunter, for a mud hen and fired a 44 caliber carbine. Juki was wounded in the shoulder and treated at a hospital after the incident.
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Howard Johnson
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Juki
Be careful where you faint James Roberta
James Roberta fainted while seated on a bathtub edge in Redlands California. He nearly drowned but was rescued in time and revived after an hour of medical work by a doctor.
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One Game Little Fighter Who Came Back
The article recalls Freddie Welsh as the second comeback champion in boxing history. It notes Stanley Ketchel twice reclaimed his middleweight title from Billy Papke after losses in 1908 and 1909 and discusses Ketchel and Welsh in the context of dramatic comeback moments and public perception of champions.
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Vernon
Milly Papke
Illy
Welsh
Welle
Eugene Corri
Preddie
Matt Wells
Gold or Porcelain Bridge Work with 20 Year Guarantee
A local dental notice advertises gold or porcelain bridge work offering a 20 year written guarantee on all procedures. The ad emphasizes durability and long term dental restoration options.
Boxing cards and coaching notes spread across cities
Ray Aronson seeks Mike Gibbons at 145 pounds for 1000 dollars a side. Harlem Tommy Murphy faces Joe Mandot in San Francisco on February 22. Charley Griffin and Young Shugrue set to box in Waterbury on January 23. Art Sims, the Clever Akron, trains in Ohio and is regarded as a top young instructor. Hughey Jennings and Professor Briggs debate tactics affecting coaching. Connie Mack vows to recall players as Danny Murphy may retire due to knee injury. Stuff Nines of the Athletics logged 1600 chances last season as a busy first baseman in the American League.
Fort Saskatchewan Swept by Flames
Winnipeg dispatches report a twelve hour blaze sweeping Fort Saskatchewan, fearing total destruction of the city. Fort Saskatchewan lies on the Canadian Northern railway near Edmonton.
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Players who save money dictate team signings in baseball
Two players, Ogure and an unnamed, signed record contracts as club owner smiles. Frank Chance set his own price while Larry McLean joined the St. Louis Cardinals without regard to salary. The piece notes savers gain leverage, while spenders risk a reduced life outside baseball and presidents yield to players with funds.
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Frank Chance
Larry Mclean
St. Louis Cardinals
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Mclean
Farrell
Yankeen
Cub
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Six Seattle youths seek 135 pound title shot in Canada bout
A Seattle elimination contest in Washington D C will select one of six local fighters to meet Ernie Hartiean the Canadian in a January 29 135 pound title bout. Other bouts include Jack McHenry versus Ivan Miller and Charley Givens against Walter Mahoney as part of the W A C program.
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Ernie Hartiean
Washington D. C
Barrica
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W. A.C
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Lima
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Teamsters’ Union
Walter Mahoney
Bowling results show Bank of Commerce upset First National
First National bank team won two games then slowed and lost to National Bank of Commerce 745 987 to 721 811. Sears Roebuck hooked with A 8 Hall's team and Kal took three straight. Capt Casey impressed in UL Balle matches. Eagles beat Pheasants two of three at A C alleys. Fish Eaters swept Smith Hopes in city league. Jim Thorpe will return to Carlisle for all big meets next summer.
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Almanac 1912 Edition Aids Home and Office Inquiries
The World Almanac and Excyclopedia for 1912 is a vast 832 page compendium of useful knowledge. It serves as a printed information bureau answering thousands of questions on political, historic, legal, commercial and other subjects for home, office and school. Highlanders may join Polo Grounds with the Giants next season.
Everett Seattle Interurban Railway Schedules and Tickets
The notice outlines service between Everett and Seattle with ticket offices in Seattle near Westlake and Greenwood. It lists train times including daily departures and specific noon and afternoon runs. Pacific Northwest Traction Co operates the line with trains departing from Market Street and other points as shown.
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Awe
Arnold's Catarrh Remedy claims quick relief
An advertisement promotes Arnold's Catarrh Remedy for head mucus digestion and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee after one 5c package. The copy asserts compliance with the Pure Food and Drugs Act and offers mail order or druggist purchase from a Seattle address at 323-234 Arcade Ride.
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