Uncertain Sports Figures Highlight Early 20th Century Athletics
The article surveys early baseball boxing and horse racing economics with records for football crowds and receipts. It notes Harvard Yale attendance at the Yale Bowl and historic Belmont stakes crowds, plus speculation on players Fletcher Devlin and Jack Smith, and comments on managing boxers and pitchers amid shifting purses and discipline concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Harvard
New Haven
Rockies
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn Roekina
Boston
Red Sox
James Ro Keene
Garrison
Boundless
Four-Rounders Slings Mitts Tonight at the Moose Club
Frankie Farren tops the four round card in the Moose Club show at Second and Seneca Hall. Leo Houck returns to face Farren in the main event with Joe Benjamin meeting Lloyd Madden in the semiwindup. Other bouts include Jimmy Storey versus Stanley Trimble and Leale Manning against Battling Hector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moose Club
Frankie Farren
Queto
Second
Seneca
Leo Houck
San Francisco
Houck
California
Farren
Alex Trambitas
Portland
Joe Benjamin
Lhoyd Madden
Northwest
Jimmy Storey
Stanley Trimble
Leale Manning
Battling Hector
Frankie Rogers
Wildcat Leonard
Market Report Prices For Fresh Produce And Dairy
Wholesale prices for vegetables fruit and dairy are listed by region and item. Local and state origins such as California Washington and Oregon appear with figures for crate and per unit sales, alongside retail yielding prices for butter cheese and eggs.
Gotch Trains Greek to 60 Falls in 40 Minutes at Lunch Wagon
In Aberdeen around 1904 Frank Gotch bet $1,000 he could throw a Greek wrestler 60 times in an hour. A packed crowd watched as Gotch pinned the Greek in 60 slaps and holds, finishing with 60 falls in about 40 minutes and declining the lunch wagon prize.
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Frank Gotch
PG. Morgan
Pacific Northwest
Gotch
Duncan McMillan
Wreatier
Aberdeen
Waah
Bulletin
McMillan
Edison Theatre
Jimmy
Gothh
Frank
Ame
Goteh
Foyston Lifts Mets In Tight Vancouver Victory
In Vancouver Foyston helps the Seattle Metropolitans edge the Millionaires 5 to 4 after a hard fought game. Roberts scores the go ahead goal four minutes before the end as substitutions and penalties shape a spirited Arena clash.
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Frank Foyston
B. C
Vancouver
BE. C
Seattle Mets
Millionaires
G. Roberts
M. D
Foyston
Mets
Seattle
Patrick
Riley
MacDonald
Taylor
Roberts
Robers
Does He Mean It When He Smiles Baron Goto’s Influence
The piece examines Baron Goto Japan's home minister and his amiable image. Supporters claim Goto may become premier, with implications for possible continued friendly Nippon America relations if his charm endures beyond a passing phase.
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Baron Goto
Nippon
America
Pacific
Charley and Bankroll to Head Chicago Cubs Again
Charles Weeghman and his capital remain in control as he heads the Cubs for another year. Adolph Spielman was elected president and served as secretary with proxies of all directors and stockholders.
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Fletcher
Arthur
Edwardsville
Collins
Joseph Gartner
Dallas
Texas League
Gardner
North Texas Metropolia
Giants
Arthur Devlin
Herzog
Repu
Weeghman
Cubs
Oy Adolph Spielman
Barrieau Defeats MekKay In Boise Bout
Frank Barrieau former Seattle middleweight defeated Gordon MekKay in a fast ten round bout in Boise last night. The two traded punches from bell to bell with Barrieau gaining the decision.
A C Tebb Disappears From Puyallup Home
A C Tebb, son-in-law of W H Paulhamus of Puyallup, vanished from his residence on Saturday. His father T W Tebb of Aberdeen believes he joined the army, noting his expressed wish to enlist.
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A. C. Tebb
Paulhamus
Puyallup
W. H. Paulhamus
T. W. Tebb
Aberdeen
Packey McFarland Now Teaches Boxing at Camp Taylor
Packey McFarland, once “the pride of the stockyards,” begins duty as boxing instructor at Camp Taylor Kentucky. He selects a top man in each company to train others, then expands instruction to all groups as proficiency grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Taylor
Packey McFarland
Stockyards
Chicago
Jimmy Dunn
Camp Custer
Packey
McFarland
Louisville
Eddie Plank Refuses Yankees Contract
Eddie Plank, veteran pitcher, said he will not sign with the Yankees. He stated he was finished and feared his refusal might cancel the Yankees Browns deal, expressing apologize but inability to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eddie Plank
Yankees
Hurler
Browns
MITT NOTES Fighting Jimmy Carey and boxing chatter
The column discusses boxing figures in San Francisco Seattle and Manila. Willie Hunefeld avoids fighting friends Chet Neff pursues movies Marty Farrell eyes Northwest bouts Sailor Haynie linked to Manila Sammy Good set for Seattle and Manila moves. The tone notes quiet boxing times and shifting plans among fighters.
Trapshooting Grand American Handicap Set for Chicago
The National Trapshooting Association announces the Grand American Handicap will run August 5 to 9 at the South Shore club in Chicago. Total prize money reaches 4000 dollars with 1500 in trophies and the rest in cash.
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Chicago
Itional Trapshooting Association
South Shore Club
Davis Extends Lead in Brown & Hulen’s Three-Cushion Tourney
Jim Davis defeated Elmo Baker 35 to 27 to extend his advantage at Brown & Hulen's three-cushion championship. Earlier Johnny Gilroy edged Bill Southern 35 to 34 in a tight afternoon match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Davis
Brown & Hulen's
Elmo Baker
Johnny Gilroy
Bill Southern
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Allman
Helen
Goig
Benny
Tom
BY Aheb
Bear
Jes
Ves Mister
Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Wisconsin
Jack Smith
Cardinal
Jack
Ohio
Dentists University
Fraser-Paterser
Doe Benjamin
Today’s Market Report
Colery
Eeennenne
Los Angeles
Yakima
Nebraska
Bow
Alaska
Oman
Tayman
Cope
Y. N
Pomegrans Vaeneved
Cal
Worthell
Standarda
Graham
Washington Creamery
Kage
FANON
Pullate
Badger
Aingle Hiock Twins
Frices
Alfaire
First Ave
Washington ST
Right Drug CO
Torrey & Sear Billiard
Owl Drag Store
Rowe and
George Irvine
Seatle
Maynes
Stanley
Wilson
Charley
Bankroll
Chicago, IL
Charles
Frank Barrieau
Boise
Pal Moore
Roy
Rock Island
Emphis
Roy Moore
Island Athletic Club
Renton
Mechanics
Third Ave
A. Lundberg Co
Jimmy Carey
Vi Trambitas
San Diego
Willie Hunefeld
Chet Neff
Los
Marty Farrell
Frisco
Sailor Haynie
Ray Campbell
Manila
Sammy Good
Haynie
Broadway
Lincoln
Broadway High School
Lincoln Kellers
Queen Anne
West
Albany
Albany Dentists
Peoples Savings Bank
Second Avenue and
Pike Street
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