Roller Lore at Henry Ordeman
Pr Benjamin Franklin Roller arrived in Seattle from Portland and plans to rejoin his company in Tacoma tonight. He denounces Henry Ordeman of Minneapolis over wrestling taunts and hints at a return match to prove home fans wrong. Roller touts Jeffries as the favorite in the big fight and praises Frank Gotch as the marvel of the age while claiming he himself is the next best.
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Benjamin Franklin Roller
Seattle
Portland
Jeffries
Dr. Roller
Son & Ven
Frank Gotch
Dr. Rotler
Portland Boxing Controversy Prompts League Action
The Portland Municipal League denounces recent box exhibitions as brutal and improper urging a ban on future shows. A letter from D A Pattullo to Mayor Simon includes press clippings alleging monetary motives and amateur rule violations. Johnny Hayes and Dorando race in San Francisco tomorrow amid a flurry of match changes and comeback chatter.
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Portland, Or
Simon
D. A. Pattullo
Tule
Johnny Hayes
Dorande
San Neisco
Haven
San Francisco
Met
Dorando
Tim McGrath
Br. Yven
Clarence
Johnny Marsh
Los Angeles
McGrath
Tom Longboat
Portland
Credie
Tokio
Yokohama
Aberdeen Club Manager Holds Talks on League Return
Clarence Rowland, Aberdeen manager, met with D. E. Dugdale to gauge league directors on restoring Aberdeen to the Northwestern league. The league would approve the Black Cats if a sixth franchise holder is found. Rowland trusts McCredie’s Portland financing, expects a decision soon.
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Clarence Rowland
Aberdeen
D. E. Rowland
Sound
Seattle
Black Cats
Rowland
McCredie
Portland
Dugdale
Jeffries Looks Set to Outlast Johnson in Long Fight
Reports from measurements of Jeffries and Johnson suggest Jeffries would prevail in a drawn out bout due to greater chest capacity and endurance. Johnson shows strength in upper body and arms but trails in overall stamina and heart capacity, according to experts.
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Jeffries
Johnson
McGraw Seeks Veteran Pitcher to Back Mathewson
Manager John McGraw plans to add a seasoned veteran to support Christy Mathewson this season. He believes a reliable ace is two thirds of a pennant and will offer a fine raise to attract proven talent, aiming to avoid overreliance on young players.
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Matthewson
Mc Graw
McGraw Trieves
Bolup
Bigx
Matty
McGinnity
Camnitz
Aon Brown
McGraw
Person
Care Klawitter
Bell
Dickson
Scott
Holmes
Crandall
Marquard
Wiltie
Armes
Brown
Pretater
Reulbach
Chance
Adam
Pittsburg
Willie
Maddox
Clarke
Plank
Bender
Rause
Morgan
Connie Mack
Summers
Donovan
Mullin
Willett
Jennings
Raymond
Bugs
Furious battle ends in a draw in coast heavyweight bout
Cy Thompson of Illinois and Tommy McCarthy of San Francisco fought 20 furious rounds to a draw. Each man scored a knockdown with Thompson scoring once and McCarthy once. Thompson pressed the attack throughout while McCarthy floored Thompson in the first and Thompson dropped McCarthy in the fifth. Referee Eddie Thompson ruled a draw.
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San Francisco
Cy¢ione
Johnny Thompson
Ilinois
Tommy McCarthy
McCarthy
Thompson
Eddie Thompson
Cobb Urges Spike-Free Baseball for Safer Plays
Ty Cobb proposes to empower umpires and punish reckless baserunners by banning dangerous spikes. He argues slides should target the instep and avoid endangering fielders, praising his own style while noting many runners would face penalties.
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Georgia Peach
Raser Aptken
Billy Pos
Royston
Tyraus Cobb
Folke
Cobb
Reckor
Hotel Clerk In Flight From Aggressive Visitor
A bell desk clerk at the Savoy hotel faced a roughhouse intruder who burst in early morning with a cargo of liquor and demanded the staff depart, prompting a tense confrontation as the assailant swung portable items at the clerk.
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Buerman
Savoy Hotel
Beattie Athlete Andrew Harris Inspired by London Work
The piece notes Andrew Harris, a renowned Beattie athlete and former Denver football club president, once a settlement worker in London with Mrs. Humphrey Ward. It describes him as a versatile athlete who believes indoor work can accompany sport and recalls his recent display of strength and fitness.
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Jeffries
Andrew Harris
Beattie
Madison
Lake Washington
Enettle
Andy
America
Seattle
Denver Association
Harrie
London
Humphrey Ward
Schuchard Optical Co. Offers Relief For Eye Strain
Headache relief is offered through correcting eye defects by Schuchard Optical Co. The ad promotes eye care services and directs readers to their shop at 1207 Second Ave.
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Schuchard Optical Co
Second Ave
Gene Mahon At Wicket Twice Stirs Vancouver Baseball Tale
In a Vancouver recollection, Gene Mahon bats twice in one eighth inning, sparking a humorous protest by English players who claim he walked twice. The anecdote recalls 1899 post season in Vancouver with a semi pro club and a crowd puzzled by the double at bat.
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Bobrow
Sald Dugdale
Vancouver
Seattle
Ancouver
Gene Mahon
Gene
Mahon
Jiminini
Colored midget jockey A Thomas rises in Oakland racing
The Oakland track hosts a breakthrough colored rider A Thomas weighing 76 pounds who rode Meltondale to victory and Buckthorn to a five length win. His quick ascent follows the passing of J Lee the earlier famed colored jockey.
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Oakland
Cal
J. Lee
Fred Foraythe
Lycurgua
Ke Thorn
Buckthorn
Thomas
Finaher
Jeffries Gotch Headline Show Draws Big Crowd at Armory
The article outlines a planned 1910 wrestling attraction with Jeffries and Gotch as headliners at a large venue, plus Farmer Burns Jim Asbell and others. It notes local interest, seating capacity, and the mix of entertainment and athletic stars drawing fans, while touching on other sports chatter and rule debates.
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Johnson
Jeff
Jack Curley
Frank Gotch
Jeffries
Gotch
Lowan
Farmer Burns
Jim Asbell
Sammy Herger
Benjamin Franklin Roller
Jim Frank
Boxing World Gossip and Fight unlikely matchups cited
The column lists various fighters and colorful anecdotes about Jeffries Flynn Burns Langford and others. It mentions Sam Langford, Pete Everett, Jim Flynn, and Tommy Ryan with references to fights and plans in Los Angeles and other places. It notes health notes about a pitcher and possible matches and admissions.
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Pete Everett
Jeffries
Los Angeles
Jim Flynn
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