Photographs Show Jim Jeffries In Open Air Training Bout
In Ben Lomond California on June 4 Jim Jeffries trains in the sun with Bob Armstrong. The photographer captures shots of Jeffries blocking a punch and delivering blows while Armstrong attempts to dodge. The captions note Jeffries current physical condition and muscular detail as he prepares for fight work.
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Tur? and Indians Have Fearful Time
Spokane and Seattle played a misplayed baseball game with 12 runs for the Turks and 6 for Spokane. Seattle booted many plays while Adama and Hickey struggled. Kililay relieved and held the Turks at bay after a rough seventh inning as Spokane managed 6 runs on 6 hits and 6 errors.
Vancouver Fans Rally Over Rusty Wright Umpire Clash
Canadian spectators grew enraged as Rusty Wright issued disputed calls in a Vancouver game. Fans accused him of biased reversals, sparking a heated sixth inning pow wow to calm tempers while Schmutz kept Vancouver from scoring until the fifth inning.
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National League baseball weather and postponements
Weather delays hit several NL games with postponements and wet grounds. In Brooklyn the Pirates were slated to face the Cubs was postponed, as did Cincinnati against New York and St Louis vs Philadelphia due to rain and wet fields.
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Ban On Horses Planned for Chicago Loop District
Hugh Chalmers of the Chalmers Motor Car company declared at a Chicago banquet that horses will be barred from the loop district soon. He said the horses should be thankful for the change.
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Washington Varsity to play Victoria game
University of Washington baseball team left this morning for Victoria to meet the Ca lan city in the afternoon contest. Baker and Lockwood start at backstop and shortstop as Hemenway and Met round out the infield, the squad believed stronger than ever.
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Heals Wright Crowned Europe's Tennis Champion
American tennis star Heals Wright won the European championship in Liverpool, claiming the title in a landmark victory for the era. The event was reported by United Press from the Liverpool scene.
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Rosedrop Wins $30,000 Oaks Stake at Epsom
Rosedrop a three year old filly owned by Sir William Bass won the Oaks stake at Epsom today at 7 to 1. She finished four lengths ahead of Evolution owned by J M Asker. Parnell entered by Reid Walkers ran third with 26 to 1 odds.
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Pretty Society Girl Drives Auto Across Continent
Miss Blanche Scott of Rochester New York drives an Overland car across the country saying it is more pleasant than afternoon tea. Her cautious route plans to stay each night in towns with good hotel facilities and aims for about 150 miles daily without aiming for a new speed record.
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Beavers Take Lead After Vancouver Game Series Front
Beavers move into a half game lead after yesterday’s Vancouver contest as two more games remain in the series. Lefty Miller allowed seven hits two homers while Tigers tallied only two runs. Raymond and Custer each had two hits in Spokane with Pennington adding three. If Penn keeps up, he could be the league’s best first baseman.
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Long Island Reliability Run Set for June 14 15
The reliability run around Long Island is scheduled for June 14 and 15. This event is among the major automobile road activities hosted by the organization this year.
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Auto Industry Moves and Indy Race Highlights
Reports show White Company disposing of 1900 era Ita factories and shifting to 1811 models while the Crown Point Cup race will visit Indianapolis on July 4 for a 200 mile stock car event with 2200 pound minimum. Separate notes state U S Motor gains controlling stakes in Rush Burnabout and Gray. a Clementon New Jersey speedway project with George Robertson supervising. France taxes 66669 autos. and national race meets planned nationwide culminating in Indianapolis three day meet.
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Leach Cross Named Louis Wallach by Rabbit in Origin Tale
Leach Cross is described as a dentist with a large East Side New York City practice. The tale claims a rabbit christened him Louis Wallach at life's outset.
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Mysterious Billy Smith to Fight Al Neill in 10 Round Exhibition
Portland premier boxing show set for June 10 at the Exposition rink. Mysterious Billy Smith and Al Neill prepare for a 10 round exhibition after a recent ankle injury delayed the matchup. Neill vows to uphold San Francisco honor as both fighters train for the showdown.
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Broadway High Beats Tacoma In Narrow Ninth Inning Win
In Tacoma on June 4 Broadway High rallied in the ninth to take a 6 to 5 victory over Tacoma High. The Broadway players pushed across two runs on errors and backstops, while Kneeland twisted the pitcher McQuary with steady hits. Tacoma made several misplays but outhit the visitors, though errors sealed the loss.
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Big scrap in New York over abandonment charge
Magistrate Nash dismissed an abandonment charge against Chas. Adier of Brooklyn. Adler planned to attend the Jeffries Johnson fight in San Francisco on July 4, prompting his wife to file the complaint. Adler and his automobile gain notoriety akin to Johnson and his benzine wagons.
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Washington Crew Rowed at Wisconsin in First Pacific Coast Eight
Washington and Wisconsin opened the Lake Mendota race series in Madison. Northwestern College fields a strong crew and trails Wisconsin by height and weight, with key rowers listed including Wilee as stroke and Richardson as coxswain, as conditions promise a tough contest.
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