Jeffries Johnson Fight Promoted by Tex Rickard Planned in Salt Lake City
A veteran promoter asserts the Jeffries Johnson match will go ahead under Tex Rickard despite rumors of splits with Gleason and disputes over details. Salt Lake City is named as the site with a $101,000 purse funded by local bankers and Big Tim Sullivan, while Utah law allows limited round boxing.
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Jeffries Plans Spark Frisco Suspicion Amid Tour
San Francisco fans grow wary as rumors spread that James J. Jeffries may head east from Seattle without visiting his home state. The delay fuels theories of a quick exit, a possible fight cancelation, or pursuit of easier money in vaudeville, leaving California fans anxious about where a bout with Johnson would be staged.
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Jeffries Gotch Show Set for Seattle Armory Night
The Jeffries Gotch all star team, led by Harry Fraser, will perform in Seattle next Tuesday night February 1 at the armory. A central ring will assure good sightlines for all seats. The show travels west and north from Seattle to Winnipeg then returns to California, with single night stands.
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McCredie to Finance Team for Northwestern Port Bid
Judge McCredie backs a Portland Northwestern bid after an interview from Washington. Manager Rowland and Walter McCredie will assemble a strong squad with Coast League permission, aiming to secure Portland and Aberdeen back in the league and keep the circuit unchanged for another season.
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Summers Unholz Fight Ends in Draw in Sydney
English lightweight Johnny Summers and Rudolf Boer Unholz battled 26 rounds in Sydney on January 27. Summers dazzled with speed but failed to land the right, while Unholz stayed persistent. The bout concluded in a draw with both men unstewed, hinting at a rematch likely.
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Jimmy Clark Named UW Baseball Captain for This Season
Jimmy Clark star pitcher of the University of Washington nine was elected varsity captain for the coming season. The post becomes vacant when Charley Mullin leaves college to join the White Sox.
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Young Sprinter Pendleton Expected to Break Records
Coaches and experts raise expectations for Pendleton of Princeton as a teenage standout who could surpass Arthur Duffy’s famed marks. Jim MetCormick, Pop Lannigan, and Bill Foley praise his early speed and potential, noting he is only 18 and could improve into his full power next year.
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Lincoln quintets overpower Adelphi in high school games
Broadway basketball squad to travel to Bamhamiah and Bellingham Pri a for Friday and Saturday clashes. Players include Burke, Seymour, Rock, Kiopfer, Cowley, Jones and Grocock. Faculty teams provide stiff scrimmage, with Rarig and Christensen among observers and former college players assisting coaching efforts.
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All Indian Hockey Tourney Planned in Allahabad
Proposed hockey tournament slated for February 21 to 26 to be held in Allahabad featuring Indian teams. Event aims to showcase top players and boost national interest in the sport.
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Don’t Prevent The Pitcher From Batting
Cleveland. January 26. A long debate over bench hitters for pitchers is unlikely to change rules. The piece argues pitchers should bat to showcase value and maintain status as more than pitching machines, noting many great twirlers would be denied a chance to prove their hitting.
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S. A. C. Smoker The Best Ever Staged At Seattle Club
The Seattle Athletic Club presented one of its most successful smokers last night with boxing and wrestling taking a back seat to gymnastic stunts and vaudeville acts. The main event saw Jack Novak defeat Joe Emery by knockout in the fourth round. Lawrence Crane, in the Majesty role, performed sleight of hand tricks, while Charien Herold the strong man wowed local fans with heavy weight feats.
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Eye Strain Causes Headaches Prompts Relief Offer
Schuchard Optical Co. at 1207 Second Ave promotes a concine 48 correcting eye Sea aed and 7 relief for headaches caused by eye strain. The ad urges readers with trouble to seek their products and services.
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