Gans and Nelson Set July Fourth Fight in San Francisco
The story details a long anticipated bout between Joe Gans and Nelson to be held on July 4 in Mission arena San Francisco. Negotiations and managerial moves involving Willie Britt Benny Selig and others led to the signing, with 135 pound limits and a 65 to 70 percent gate split. Local fans await the 45 round contest and the potential box office for the heavyweight lightweight clash.
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Meadow track spill halts races and betting surge
A race train derailment at The Meadows delayed the program for half an hour, drawing a small crowd and leaving bookies with plenty of cash after late arrivals. Nebuleous and Grisette fell in the first race, riders unhurt. Jockeys Sandy Hayes Page Harris Boland Williams won, while Roy Seibert and Harold Magill are expected to boost future betting. Trainer Sam Hildreth planned rest for Uncle and Meetick for winter California prep.
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Sam Hildreth
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Meetick
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Local Guardsmen Track Meet and Speedboat Driving Card
The national guardsmen host a track and field meet at the university grounds with Tacoma entrants. The Seattle Speedway club stages a driving matinee at Washington Park speedway featuring fast horses and keen contests. Willie Fortier showed promise in yesterday’s game, and Seattle’s team may rise if given opportunity. The St Paul American Association team touts an Indian battery with Louis Le Roy and Jack Meyers, both full blooded Indians, after stints with Montreal Masters and New York Americans. Seattle needs a fresh pitcher to stay competitive. enthusiasm remains high if players perform.
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Motor Boat Race From Seattle to Vancouver Set to Start
The event brings about 20 boats to the starting line in Seattle for a closely contested race to Vancouver. Reid is noted as a reliable figure among local sailors with a reputation for dependable conduct. The race itinerary begins Monday with high expectations from entrants.
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Intercollegiate Boat Races Set For Hudson Course
The Intercollegiate regatta on the Hudson features Cornell and Wisconsin crews in trials seen as mid pack. Varsity four and freshman eight races are scheduled at 2 p.m and 3 45 p.m with the varsity eight race at 4 p.m over two to four miles.
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United Press
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N. Y
Hudson River
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Wicconain
Athletes Off for London on Olympic Gamble
Eighty American champions gathered at the New York pier to board the Philadelphia for London. The march to the liner featured flags and cheers from about ten thousand spectators. Ralph Rose of San Svenstens and Forest Smttheen of Multnomah Athletic Club drew particular notice among the lineup.
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Meadows Racecard Notes Tight Action and Upsets
A crowded Meadows program saw four favorites fall as Milpitas and May Amelia beat Bedwell mare in a six furlong sprint. Monvina ran strong for third while Fern 1 and Bannatyne fought to a photo finish. Howe at 12 to 1 upset Darl ington and Altadice as a four and one half furlong Ladies Plate looms with Rone Queen, Righteasy and Lee Rose leading a coast showdown.
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Billy Pullman
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Wie
Howe
Darlington
Altadice
Rone Queen
Righteasy
Lee Rose
Beattie Beats Tacoma In Tight Seattle Showdown
Seattle defeated Tacoma 7 to 1 in a high scoring afternoon game. McKune, Allen and Prick powered Beattie with key hits including a long homer. Allen pitched effectively despite a rough seventh inning and Beattie capitalized on Tacoma errors to run away late.
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Gret
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Ie Lynch
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Hurnett
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Gardner Stops Whitney in 15 Rounds in Coliseum Bout
Gardner of Lowell stopped Kyle Whitney in the 15th round before a Coliseum crowd after Whitney led the early rounds. Gardner unleashed a brutal finish as Whitney failed and his seconds waved in the sponge, while Jimmy Walsh defeated Jimmy Carroll in 11 rounds of a planned 16 round bout.
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Cal
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Lowell
Kyle Whitney
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Jimmy Walsh
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Gotch Roller Wrestling Championship Nears in Seattle
Four days remain until the Gotch Roller match in Seattle with feverish interest and unprecedented advance ticket sales. Keller seeks a career changing win worth thousands. Gotch predicts victory while praising Seattle’s top challenger. Joe Carroll also bets on defeat, though Frank stays confident and vows to expose Hall rope.
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Goteh
Horse Race Report From Veluwe Track Front
A three year old horse trained at Veluwe delivers a strong finish in a four furlong sprint. The winner, with owner Cc 708 L Astone, edges rivals while a late surge by Nebulesws falters. Jockeys Applegate and Jomenm are noted in the race results with the field besting the gate and improving pace.
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Sullivan and Scaler Fight a Draw at Spokane Carnival
In Spokane a boxing carnival at Coeur d Alene Theatre featured six round bouts. Maurice Thompson defeated Louis Orste by decision after strong last rounds. Kid Sealer and Gene Sullivan drew in six rounds with Sullivan showing resilience. Eddie Merino beat Arthur St Germain in six rounds though reception was muted.
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Doubleheader Split Between Vancouver and Butte in Major Return
Vancouver and Butte split a doubleheader in Vancouver B C with Butte winning 2 to 1 in 12 innings and Vancouver taking the second 4 to 3. Harkness and Hall pitched the 12 inning opener as Donovan scored on Hyatt single and Dudley and Harkness produced the decisive runs. Erickson and Thomas led their teams in the late innings as Vancouver anticipated another double header today.
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