Baby Shoe in the Ring Marks a Brave English Champion
Jim Corbett reports on Jabez White’s visit and a notable moment in the Britt Nelson era. White carried his baby's shoe tied to the corner post as a morale emblem during a brutal bout, stirring fans who remembered home. He reflects on Britt’s style, Nelson’s career choices, and notable ring quirks from past eras.
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J. Corbett
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Jabez White
San Francisco
Frisco
White
Britt
Jaber
Jabesa White
Races Admission Details Include 60 Cent Grand Stand
Admission to the races costs 60 cents with grand stand access. Tickets are on sale at all leading hotels and Elgar stores.
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Elgar
Ohio athlete with a bright future shines at interscholastic meet
A Chillicothe schoolboy wowed the athletic world at the Michigan interscholastic meet May 26 and 27. He set a new interscholastic broad jump record of 22 feet 6 inches, won the pole vault at 10 feet 6 inches, and cleared 6 feet 10 inches in the high jump. He also earned seven second places as Cook from Detroit University School scored the most points with a 24-man team.
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Chillicothe, O
Michigan
Same old Story At the Meadows
On a clear Wednesday at The Meadows a large crowd watched ponies race. Two favorites won but backers saw little profit, with uneven payouts and cautious betting after prior losses. Races featured Silicate, Lady Bimbo, Bath Beach in five furlongs. Lilburn, Rodolfo, Dortee in five and a half furlongs. Gloomy Gus, Edrodun, Baker in one mile. Isabeilita, Exapo, Aminte in one mile. Budd Wade, Liberte, Maj. Tenny in mile and an eighth. Step Around, Laura F. M., Ripper in seven furlongs with times noted.
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Silicate
Lady Bimbo
Bath Beach
T. Clerk
Lilburn
Rodolfo
Dortee
Halts Catarrh Cure and Travel Rates Ad
An old advert touts Halle Catarrh Cure with internal use and Gusner firm endorse ment from Alding Kinnan Marvin. It also promotes Ball’s Family Pills and mentions special rail fares via Northern Pacific from June 11 to 7 with low round trip prices to St Paul Milwaukee Chicago St Louis and others.
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J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Alding, Kinnan & Marvin
Erale Druggtete
Halle
Ball
Tigers Top Siwashas 11 to 1 in Tacoma
Seattle lost again as Tacoma Tigers defeated the Siwashas 11 to 1 at Tacoma. Fite controlled pitching, while Beattie and Feeney starred in the field, each robbing a batter of a hit. Seattle failed to solve Pittpatrick’s pitching through the game.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Tigers
Siwashas
Pittpatrick
Fits
Fite
Kane
Waltera
Houts
Bagan
Not & Man
Kemmer
McHale
Waltere
Sheehan
Walters
Hoyts
Beattie
San Francisco Forfeits Baseball Game After Protest
San Francisco was awarded the game by default after Moskimen was ejected for protesting Umpire Davis. The team refused to play and delayed action, leading Davis to call off the game. Batterias Moskiman, Whales, and Wilson are noted in the scene with umpire Davis.
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San Francisco
Moskimen
Davis
RH. B
Oakland
San Francino
Moskiman
Whales
Wilson
Davia
Portland Goose-Eggs Los Angeles in Strike-Riddled Game
Portland and Los Angeles battled to a low scoring contest with Gray held scoreless until late. Jones pitched well for the Webfoots despite 10 hits as Portland won 6 to 1 with timely hitting and solid defense. Umpire Bray.
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Los Angeles
Canute
Gray
Jones
REE Angels
Portland
Gray and Splea
Moiran
Bray
Corbett’s Decline Highlights Fading Boxing Career
The Dope Sheet recalls James J. Corbett’s fall from top status after four losses in a year, citing physical, financial ruin and diminished punch. It notes lingering skill but lost speed and power, and mentions a disputed Eddie Hanlon decision. Also covers a Seattle-Taroma baseball setback with Seattle failing at bat and field errors, framing the season’s struggles.
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Corbet
Corbett
Terry McGovern
Denver
Eddie Hanlon
Hanson
Will Corbett
Nervine Promises Relief for Exhausted Nerves
The advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine to soothe nervous fatigue and renew brain power. It guarantees the first bottle will help and offers a money back refund if the druggist is unable to satisfy.
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Miles’ Nervine
Beattie Bunch Stumbles Despite Hard Hitters In Tacoma Game
McHale Hall and Feeney were the only Beattie players to miss a hit as Tacoma hosted a swatfest. Nordyke hauled down Hall's drive for a peach, McLaughlin clouted three doubles, Nordyke hit a homer and a double. Tommy Shehan starred with four hits in five at bats. No earned runs were recorded in the Bellingham Victoria matchup.
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Los Angeles
Perrine
Tacoma
Miller
Jungieites
Reoacoe
McHale
Hall
Feeney
Beattie Bunch
Fitspatrick
Nordyke
Russ Hall
Trouts
Bellingham
Victoria
Kagan
Tommy Shehan
McLaughlin
Vancouver defeats Everett as pitchers dominate
Vancouver hit Rowan freely and capitalized on Everett errors to win easily. Davis was retired and Thomas pitched after the third inning, with Everett unable to mount a lineup against him. Score details indicate a decisive Vancouver victory.
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Everett
Vancouver
Rowan
Davis
Thomas
Bellingham Beats Victoria 2 1 In Wednesday Showdown
Bellingham edged Victoria 2 to 1 at this venue with Howlett making a key catch on Spencer’s fast line drive to preserve the win. Victoria 100 Bellingham 000026 appears in the box score as the night’s result. The report notes Howlett’s dramatic fielding moment.
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Bellingham
Victoria
Howlett
Spencer
Corbett Visits Hor City Ahead of Butte Bout
June 4 report from Salt Lake City that light heavyweight Young Corbett arrived en route to Butte for a scheduled match with Maurice Thompson. He visited Bob Fitzsimmons in training quarters, then left for Butte and authorized promoter Martin Mulvey to arrange a $1000 bout with Aurelio Herrera, posting the check.
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Salt Lake City
Fitzsimmons Scbreck Fight Date Moved to July
Salt Lake City reports the Fitzsimmons versus Scbreck boxing match has been rescheduled from July 4 to July 7. The change affects ticket holders and venue plans in the local sports pages.
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Salt Lake City
Dr Miew New Heart Cure Promises Strong Hearts
Advert says Dr Miew New Heart Cure strengthens weak hearts by acting on heart muscles and nerves. It calms excitement, nourishes energy, regulates circulation, boosts appetite, and tones the stomach. If the first bottle fails to help, money back guarantee.
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Miew
Rail Fare Scale From Northern Pacific Valid June 17
Rates listed include $66.00 to St Paul and back $68.70 to Milwaukee $71.50 to Chicago and $67.56 to St Louis with equally low fares to other points. The offer runs June 1 to 17 inclusive.
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Northern Pacific
St. al
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
St. Loula
Local School Election Results Show Shift in Voter Support
Voters favor Mina Chase and other teachers the lead in a district race with 10,000 vote coupon foods noted. Total votes reach 601.7 percent as Thursday tallies of 34,936 are reported. Candidates listed include Lou Chase, Walle Wag, Madison, McMillan, Metcalf, Johnson, Nichols, Trawkines, Green, Buckley, Fuller, Wiley, Bacon, Armour, Noble, Bunker, Hyland, Pomeroy, Nettieton, French, Hall, Downie, Beill, Turner, Harris, De Hart, Beattie, Maynard, Nielsen, Conion, Jonem, Whittier.
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Mina Chase
van Walla Aehool
Narme
Mise
Lou Chase
Walle
Madison
Mies McMilan
Eccertens
Lalifan Metcaif
Esses Cation
Bertha Johnson
Misa
Frances Nichols
Nellie Buckley
Mies Fuller
Cee
Wally Mien
Mlanche Tanta
Beattle
Mise Wiley
Rachel Hyland
Himeb
Nellie Pomeroy
Mabel Nettieton
Grace Hall
Mary Downie
Annie V. Beill
Alice Turner
Mies
Hydna Harris
Mine de Hart
Beattie Mias
Maynard
Seeeebes
Carol Nielson
Mins
Agnes Conion
Mise Jonem
Irma Whittier
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