Real story of Burns OBrien fake fight revealed
Tommy Burns, former heavyweight champion, recounts the Los Angeles bout with Jack OBrien that sparked the Burns OBrien fake fight saga. He describes pre fight meetings, OBrien pressing for cash, and a planned frame up while promising a six round exhibition and a $5000 forfeit dispute, with Burns hinting at double crossing.
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Burns-O’brien
Tommy Burns
Werkt
Star
Jack O Frien
Tommy Burne
Angeles
Kid
Jim Corbett
New York
McCay
Los Angeles Flames
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
O’brien
Seattle
Itty Woods
Milwaukee
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Sim
Corbett
Odirien
Jack
Tommy
Tom
Fast E. N. Brooks team wins in match game
Last night scores show Cobb 226 high, Putnam 206 high average, and three straight wins for the fast E N Brooks squad over James Peta. Also notes a dentist move to Northern Bank Building and a Dreamland dance tonight with multiple departures from Beattie and Everett.
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Cobb
Putnam
E. N. Brooks
James’ Peta
International Boxing Congress Set for Paris Start
Paris on March 10 will host the first international boxing congress spanning five days. Prominent figures include Sam McVey Joe Jeanette Sam Langford and possibly Jack Johnson among many notable fighters. A series of important bouts are planned.
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Paris
Sam McVey
Joe Jeanette
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Amatter Fry
Hubbard and Hud son Set for Ballard Smoker clash
Eddie Hubbard and Chick Hud son prepare to meet at the Ballard A C Smoker on February 8. Hubbard has impressed local fans since his Graystone club game two weeks ago and seeks top form for the Ballard match.
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Eddie Hubbard
Chick Hudson
Ballard A. C
Hubbard
Graystone
Ballard
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co ad details services
To prepare for your house cleaning we do all kinds of painting varnishing tinting papering etc Estimates cheerfully given Use the phones Main 1304 or Ind 3913 Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co 1314 Ist Av Near University St
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Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
Ist
University St
Noted Sports Figure Builds Fortune and Prominence
The subject has been pictured here repeatedly, known as one of the gamest. His strength lies in securing money, spending only what he needs. He reached wealth, supported his family, and now stands prominent in sports.
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Prien
O' Brien
BI Speidel
Beattie
Boxing News Nuggets From Across The Circuit
Rumors swirl as Jim Corbett hesitates toward a final battle with Jack Johnson while Al Kaufmann pushes for a decisive endgame. Jesse Westergaard falls to Hackenschmidt in Chicago. Warren Harbour stops John Garretson in New York. Abe Attell breaks an arm in Cleveland after a Kilbane bout ends early. Ed Martin trains in Denver as Jack Lester migrates to Tacoma and Hastings updates flow from Burns in Madison Avenue.
Racecard from Emeryville meets Tuesday January 30
Paties list for Emeryville includes multiple races across six events with horses such as Bogart Perch Henderson entry and McManus race. First race covers three furlongs with entries like Ed Pitagerald and Pride of Bohemia. six furlongs feature War fare Coonskin Paul Clif ford and Gossiper I. remaining races list Rosevale Eddie Graney Fort Johnson Melton Street Gretchen G. and others with varied weights and odds.
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Emeryville
Ed Pitagerald
Super
Ridon
Bogart
Darktown
Uncle Henry Harrison
Mimegigse
Lowe
Pride of Bohemia
George Oxnard
Error
S& Perch
Tay Pay
Gretchen G
Able
Flora Riley
Sokol
Sorrowfal
Green Iale
Dargin
Dovaltta
Orella
Masea
Woodlander
Marburg
Hampass
Torbellino
Ilex
Minnedocta
Grace G
Quick Action Prescription for a Day Cold Cure
An ad promotes a home remedy claiming to cure colds in a day using glycerine pine compound and whisky. It instructs shaking two ounces glycerine, half an ounce pine, and half a pint whisky, then taking teaspoonfuls after meals and at night. Children receive smaller doses by age.
Biased Tinks Old Jones in a Traveled Path
An abstract fragment notes an old traveler named Jones and a skeptical view by Biased Tinks. The speaker contemplates wandering thoughts and a long wandering mind across years.
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Tinks
Old Jones
Jinke
Pint Sized Pine Syllable Cough Syrup Promise
An old recipe touts a pint sized cough syrup claiming superiority over ready made products at $1.60. The mix uses granulated sugar water pine extract and sugar syrup with Pinex and honey for soothing effects and a pleasant taste. It claims quick relief from coughs hoarseness bronchitis and asthma and warns of imitators while promising satisfaction or refund.
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United
Mater
Ganese
Bartell Dreg Ca
Dieiriteters
New Store Selling Under Cost Closes Saturday
Merchants advertise a settling sale in Seattle offering goods below cost to attract housekeepers to their new store. The notice states the sale will end on Saturday.
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Seattle
Defini
Living Room Rocker with Leather Upholstery
A serviceable living room rocker offers a spring seat and a comfortable shaped back. Upholstered in genuine Spanish leather with a medium height back, priced at 15 dollars with a special offer noted.
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Ene
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Northern Bank Building
Dreamland
Setie
Leeve Everett
Pew Colman Dock
Mer
N. Brooks
Davis
James
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Brennen
Young
the Rubber Store
First Ave
Alaska
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eaeperosePs
The
Yesler
W. L. Douglas Shoes
Star Sport
A. D. Condo
Jeffries
Johnson
United Prep
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Wm. K. Vanderbilt
France
Spangenberg
Corner Spring ST
Baseball Goods
Tacoma
Martin - Lester
Brn
King Street Columbia
al Kaufmann
Jesse Westergaard
Chicago
Hackenschmidt
Doc Rollet
New England
Amas
John Garretson
Warren Harbour
Jack Lester
Lester
Ed Martin
Denver
London
Ed Lang
Nobby Hettle
T. Burne Brusso
Hugh Mclintosh
Burns Homestead
Madison Av
Turns
Mr. Burna
Abe Attell
Tommy Kilbane
Claveland
Pape
Ci Air Trust Company
Horlick
Borlick
GEO. P. Bent CO
Geattie
Third Av
Pike Street
Chicago, Il
Bush & Lane Pianos
Bush Lane Pinton
Third Avenue
Postoffice
Dahlim & Barry, Inc
Paint & Wall Paper Store
Second Avenue
Star “Want
Sherwin-Williams
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co
Colman Bidg
M. Smith
Viane
Goodyear Raincoat Co
Second Ave
W. L. Douglas Packard Shoes
Danz Shoe CO
Davenport—Sanitary
Exchange Department
Pike
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