Burns to Fight Johnson in Long Distance Boxing Prospect
The article outlines Burns plans to stay in England longer if free to pursue theatrical engagements back in America. It compares Burns and Johnson, noting Johnson’s speed and power but warning Johnson may falter when faced with a tough challenger. The piece weighs Burns’s chances and describes Johnson as clever yet cautious when ahead.
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Tourny Burns
Burns
England
America
Cabin de Boxe
Charmer
Johnson
Siep
City of leaves Col man dock at 7 12 and 7 pm
Committees will meet the steamer at Everett Wharf. Readings show a schedule pattern with departures at 7 am 12 m and 7 pm from City of Leaves Col man dock.
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Colman Dock
Everett Wharf
Northwest league players labeled erratic but stylish
The column observes NW league players as erratic when they shine and blames luck for good plays while noting critics excuse errors. It praises bold dressers and describes a boss ordering college cut clothes for young men who prefer swagger suits, claiming nerve to introduce such goods. It promises fresh arrivals in suits trousers hats shirts and more.
Boxing notes and club officers listed in chaotic report
A garbled recap mentions boxers such as Sandy Ferguson Marvin Sfart Mexican Pete Everett Tommy Byrne and Joe Walcott with claims of danger and rivals. The piece shifts to a list of club officers including Ernest McGuire Roy Cesey Sievin Sy Nae sen Pom Billett and Tharken Jackson with roles in the executive committee and yell master.
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Sandy Ferguson
Marvin Sfart
Pete Everett
Tommy Byrne
Mr. Johnson
Joe Walcott
Lavinge
Tommy Weet
Walcott
Billy Smith
Pred Syarger
Ernest McGuire
Vwice
Roy Cesey
Sieivin Sy Naesen
Pom Billett
Tharken Jackson
Yell
Fooled Nashville Baseball Tale Ends With New Haven Move
Billy Lush once star right fielder for the Cleveland club and a speedy baser. He left the Naps for a Nashville Southern League stint then claimed eye injury ended his play. Now he signs to manage and play with the New Haven team in the Connecticut league near his home.
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Billy Lush
Cleveland
Yale
Nashville
Lush
New Haven
Billy
Goat
Aberdeen and Vancouver Postponed Game at Dugdésale’s Park
A drizzling rain yesterday afternoon halted the Aberdeen versus Vancouver baseball game at Dugdésale’s Park. With weather delaying play, officials scheduled a 3:30 pm restart to settle the contest and clear the remaining proceedings.
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Jupiter Plavius
Aberdeen
Vancouver
Dugdésale’s Park
Great Flood at Dallas Texas Drowns and Displaces Hundreds
Star Special Service reports the Trinity river flood near Dallas killing or drowning well over 75 people and leaving about 1,560 homeless. The river rose 28 feet in 64 hours, flooding West Datine and washing away many homes. Bridges collapsed yet the steamer Nellie Marine remained afloat until Sheriff Ledbetter orderly seized crew and demanded $200 hourly recovery efforts as rescues continued from rooftops.
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Star
Dallas
Tex
Nellie Maurine
Tailor Delays Flag Raising at Navy Yard Puget Sound
Acting Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder has not raised his flag on the Wisconsin pending his new two star uniform. Rear Admiral Wright has already raised his flag on the Georgia despite unfinished uniform. Rear Admiral Burwell uses Rhode Island style law to push Washington state anti discrimination measure. The Charlestown, flagship second squadron, sails in for two days at the yard.
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Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Georgia
Washington
United States
Burwell
Rhode Island
Navy Ships Move Amid Smallpox Alert and Transfers
The Charleston crew shifts as cruisers Waukee and St Louis stay in reserve with plans for Honolulu. A smallpox outbreak on the battleship Kentucky prompts vaccination checks at San Francisco and California navy yards. The Nebraska bears cub name Tedly as the mascot sparks Democratic Nebraska chatter.
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Charleston
Waukee
St Louis
Honolulu
Kentucky
San Francisco
California
Navy Yard
Nebraska
Saturday Contest Sets Clash Between Cullen and Gealer
The city awaits a Saturday bout between lightweights Dick Cullen and Kid Gealer at Ground Beach. Both fighters are at weight and training, with promoter Johnny Reidman lining two fast preliminaries. Sealer Lee trains at Sound Beach and is reported in fine condition for the 26 round contest.
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Dick Cullen
Kid Gealer
Gound Beach
Clover
Cullen
Washington Athletic Club
Garemy McCintic
Sealer le
Sound Beach
Johnny Reidman
Plegt at Navy Yard Battleship Fleet
Fleet movement reported at the navy yard as boats depart Pier 2 near the western wharf. The operation indicates frequent departures with ten trips daily from the yard.
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Navy Yard
Pevy Yard
Wester Way
Ballard Hikes to Open Baseball Season on Thuraday
The Ballard Hikes organize a baseball squad and set opening games against Bellingham at Everett and against Olympia Elke at Olympia. Terry McKune may join Seattle at Spokane if his form mirrors two years ago. A boxing smoker at Meventain View hall featured several bouts including Lorewy over Merett and Metemald over Kildauff.
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Ballard Hikes
Bellingham
Everett
Ballard Hike
Olympia Elke
Olympia
Terry McKune
Seattia
Spokane
Terry
W. O W
Meventain View Hall
Green
Lorewy
Merett
Metemald
Kildauff
Abrahbameos
Marie Cowling
Motor Boat Race From Wea Te Gille To English Bay Announced
A motor boat race is planned from Wea te Gille to English Bay with a stake-boat start in Vashon Island and routes along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. The 169 mile course is open to boats 30 to 60 feet in length, with entries due by June 20 and a $10 entrance fee.
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Wea Te Gille
English Bay
Bave Bare
Vashon Imland
Townsend
Duco de Fuca
Hwaneon
Hambach
C. W. Chandler
W. Colby
Harold Lee
D. C. Lewis
W. Barrett
Frank M. Founier
Deserter Surrenders Claim at Sheriff Office
Edward J. Raright, a youthful deserter from Fort Yellowstone, surrendered at the sheriff office yesterday claiming he deserted two weeks ago to return home. He said he held a homestead near Gardner Montana which he hoped to sell and relinquished his claim after a man persuaded him. The homestead reverted to the government and Raright was locked up.
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Rdward J. Raright
Wheriff
Fort Yellowstone
Raright
TFI
Fighth Cavalry
Gardner
Mont
Kright
Turner to Meet Jack Timms in Pine Bluff?
Turner of Spokane faces Jack Timms of Wisconsin in a 16 round bout at Conway next Saturday night. Turner, a 140 pound former sparring partner of Rafe Turner, has beaten Jack Reilly Barney Mullen and Kid Lee. Timms at 175 weighs in with east opponents defeated. The winner draws Batting Webster and the bout starts at 9 pm with launches and autos shuttling ringside.
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Punun Wash
MT. Vv
Conway
Kid Turner
Spokane
Jack Timms
Wisconsin
Turner
Rafe Turner
Jack Reilly
Barney Mullen
Kid Lee
Timms
Batting Webster
Cheap Eastern Excursions Schedule Advertisement
Travel deal listing several June and July departures to Chicago St Louis Kansas City Omaha and Missouri River points with prices 72 50 67 50 and 60 dollars via Balt Lake route. Union Ticket Office handles full particulars. Eilts is the general agent.
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Oregon Krr & Navigation
Portland
Columbia River
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Missouri
Balt Lake
Union Ticket Office
Ek. Eilts
Coe
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