Barrieau Set for Spokane Showdown Over PNA Belt
In Spokane the PNA lightweight belt holder Bennie Barbeau faces Ernie in a planned Feb 9 bout as Mooney, imported from Butte, targets a victory. Spokane clubs hope for a rematch after a prior stoppage and Barbeau contemplates future pro assignments in Vancouver and Victoria.
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Spokane
Bennie Barrieau
Vancouver
Ernie
Mooney
Butte
Barbeau
Victoria
Great Kidney Remedy Swamp Root Endorsed by Patient
A Clinton Iowa resident testifies after three weeks with Kilmer’s Swamp Root that his uric acid illness improved and he regained health, noting personal recovery and continued labor. Notary confirms his sworn statement. Dr Kilmer & Co advertises bottles and a booklet on kidneys and bladder.
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Clinton
Cook
Iowa
Dr. Kilmer & Co
N. Y
Dept. A
Outlandish Baseball Gossip and Season Rumors Across Leagues
The column relays chatter about Charley Somers and George Stovall with Cleveland and Toledo, a possible outlaw league season, umpire additions, and college and international play plans. It notes Pig Westervelt joining Lan Johnson’s staff, university tours, and various hockey, rowing, and football snippets. The tone is a rapid-fire sports digest with speculative forecasts and offbeat bits.
Tommy Murphy and Hogan Set for Twenty Round Fight
San Francisco hosts a boxing card headlined by One Round Hogan and Harlem Tommy Murphy. Both fighters, fit and confident, expect a win as they await the bell for their 20 round battle tonight. Hogan favored by some, though wagers are wide.
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United Presse
San Francisco
Hogan
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
New York
Mahmout and Zbyszko May Clash Before Season Ends
Chicago promoter Emidl Klank, manager of champions Gotch and Mahmout, says Mahmout and Zbyszko will meet soon. He notes Mahmout has never dodged foes while rivals seek easy matches, and asserts opponents dodged Mahmout due to his manager.
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Canadian Amateur Rowing Association
Argonauts of
Toronto
United States
Canada
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Chicago
Emidl Klank
Frank Gotch
Mahmout
Zbyszko
Klank
Polish grappler Zbyozko to invade the Coast after February
Zbyozko the giant Polish wrestler will be on the Coast after February 15 with a series of east coast bouts ahead of a Chicago match on February 12. He plans one on one showdowns with John Berg February 16 or 19 and is arranging further appearances in the Northwest.
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Z Zby8zko Zbyozko
Gotch
Chicago
Zbyozko
John Berg
Joe Cohn
Pole
Zbyazko
Northwest
Chet McIntyre
Vancouver
Jack Leon
Seattle
Zbyszko
Jack
Portland
Rose City
San Francisco
Big Jack
Mark Shaughnessy
Commissioner Pettit
Young Men's Club
Tacoma
Denver
Ed Martin
Martin
League sees 230000 capacity in eight cities
After completing new ballparks in Boston Detroit and New York the American League is projected to reach a total seating capacity of about 230000 across eight cities.
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Boston
Detroit
New York
Spiesman Leaves Baseball for Business Trade
Heinie Spiesman Indian catcher quits baseball to join the business world as Mr Spiesman. Joe Cohn counters with a contract proposal and doubts the artist will stay away from the field long. The exchange hints at a possible return if business stifles his baseball ambitions.
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Spiesman
Heinie Spiesman
Joe Cohn
Heinie
Mr. Spiesman
Joe
Hennie
Departed Heroes and Roster Shifts in 1912 Indian Team
Joe E. R. Hayes and Axtel Hayes are named as responsible for an operation autopsy and funeral. Joe Cohn of Spokane is implicated in the affair. The trio recently belonged to the Indian roster for 1912 but the roster was deemed too large. Others will meet a similar fate.
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Joe E. R. Hayes
Axtel Hayes
Joe Cohn
Spokane
Joe
Johnson and Palzer Compare for Possible Matchup
The article compares Jack Johnson and Palzer with measurements for height reach neck chest and limbs. It notes Johnson is 34, Palzer 22, mentions Morgan and Corbett money details and hints at a potential bout between the two white hopefuls.
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Johnson
Palzer
A. Palzer
Jack Johnson
Wooess Cops
Daly Fired as Fire Commissioner for Disobedience
Fire Commissioner Charles D. Daly a former Harvard and West Point football star was dismissed by Mayor FitzGerald for alleged disobedience of instructions. Charles H. Cole, former police commissioner, was named to Daly’s post. Daly had been in office for about a year as mayor backed by his cadetship at West Point.
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Borton
Charles D. Daly
Harvard
West Point
Fitzgerald
Charles H. Cole
Daly
Went Point
Bea Breeze Plans Hangars for Amateur Aviators in Fla
Bea Breeze of Florida announces hangars to house aircraft for amateur aviators. The facilities will be rented like stalls in a barn or garage, supporting casual flyers and their machines amid talk of a possible nickname tied to a mispronunciation or local slang.
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Bea Breeze
Fla
Sim “‘Kigohogt
Greek 15 after Fred Beell set for Portland match
Otto Ross acting for Demetras writes from San Francisco accepting a challenge to meet Fred Beell in Portland. Negotiations are expected to start immediately for a return bout between John Berg, light heavyweight champion, and Demetras to erase Berg's supposed fluke victory.
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Portland
Ore
Demetras
Otto Ross
San Francisco
Fred Beell
Ross
John Berg
Berg
Why Oh Why Is My Name Carl Morris
Carl Morris former Rushville man and New York baritone soloist writes friends he would seek a court name change rather than endure confusion with another Carl Morris noted in New York. He says daily messages target him for a hypothetical challenge to Jack Johnson and hostile requests to harm the black champion.
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Rushville
Ind
Carl Morris
New York
Morris
Jack Johnson
These Players Are Not Superstitious
A collection of baseball superstitions and rituals among players including Ty Cobb Nap Lajoie Barney Petty Rube Oldring Russell Ford Coombs Bill Donovan Heine Peltz Orville Robinson and Billy Armour, noting their beliefs actions before pitching or batting and reactions to questions or events.
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Ty Cobb
Nap Lajoie
Barney Petty
Rube Oldring
Athletics
Russell Ford
Coombs
Bill Donovan
Heine Peltz
Colonels
Orville Robinson
Billy Armour
Bill
Joe Cohn Signs Major League Prospect From Western League
Joe Cohn announces he has signed third baseman Joe Hamilton from the Western league for next season with the Indians. Hamilton, trained at St Mary’s college under Hal Chase, is touted as a fast runner with strong bat and keen baserunning instincts.
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Joe Cohn
Joe Hamilton
Indians
Joe
Cohn
St. Joseph
Hamilton
St. Mary’s College
California
Hal Chase
Camlionship College
Tyrus
Mr. Cohn
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