Big Doings in Fight Circles
Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight signs into Australia by knocking out Peter Felix in two minutes. Frisco fighters push a rule barring defeated contenders to curb fake bouts. Baker of California plans six round fights in New York and Philadelphia. Philadelphia touts Kid Beebe and Honey Mellody as contenders. Mellody eyes Gans and middleweight crown while Mellody’s camp cautions restraint. Terry McGovern is in a Stanford hospital. Mike Riley offers 10 000 for a Harris Abe match not yet set.
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Jack Johnson
Australia
Peter Felix
Wea
Frisco
Baker
Philadelphia
New York
Beebes
Honey
Mellody
Gane
Ship
Gans Melody
Terry McGovern
Stanford
Conn
Mike Riley
Tonopah
Nev
Harry Harris
Abe
Yacht Club Takes New Lease on Life
Arrangements were made for the Blittoft Bay Yacht club annual regatta next Labor Day Four yacht races are planned in classes 30 feet and over 32 feet and under 25 feet and under 18 feet and under 15 feet A motor boat race may be included and the club has been organized after enthusiasm waned in past regattas
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Blittott Bay Yacht Club
Wanderers Challenge Seattle For City Championship Game
The Wanderers issued a challenge to Seattle Boazer club for a championship game as the season nears end. The last scheduled Association Football league match is set for Fort Lawton tomorrow between the Wanderers and Port Lawton. A Tacoma match is mentioned with dates in March and April, while Vancouver Shamrocks are noted in the fixture list.
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Wanderers
Seattle Boazer
Fort Lawton
Port Lawton
Tacoma
Seattle
Fort Lawter
Vancouver Shamrocks
Best Girl and Her Ma Tangled Latham History
A fragment recalls Artie Latham, once known for unpaid debts and rough money habits, asking former ball team manager Tom Loftus for $20 to marry his partner and pay the parson, amid typhoid fever and a wary doctor. The anecdote ends with a money exchange and shifting loyalties.
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Latham
Artie Latham
Tom Loftus
Tom
Lath
Offeer
Pal
Statue for Shoup Heads to Senate Action in Capitol
The article notes a statue honoring former Senator George L. Shoup cleared the Senate yesterday for placement in the national capitol. Shoup, once a U S Deputy Marshal from Alaska, is linked to Juneau and currently in Seattle staying at the Buller hotel.
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T Service
Boas
Tahoe
Maree Saban Sivendy
House
Senate
George L. Shoup
National Capitol
Shoup
United States
Heap
Alaska
Juneau
Seattle
Buller Hotel
Races Yesterday Review of Early Thoroughbred Races
Yesterday’s program covered four races on a half to three quarters of a mile track. Winners included Pajort fen de aan in race one, Primero in race two, Little Mirthful in race three, with Roztro and Cardinal Sarto among the minors, and a lingering ad for a 1868 cleaning and pressing service by Vienna Dye Works.
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Orena
Koerner
Pajort Fen de Aan
Primero
Mcintyre
Bright Albert
Black Sam
Blanche C
Brown
Rotrou
Sandy
Cardinal Sarto
Mile race results in a tight finish at Graham
In the sixth race at Graham mile track Sir Wiillar led at 107 with 5 to 2 odds and won. Romaine finished second ahead of Mansard. Time 1 14. Time 1 24 for the following seven eighths of a mile where 196 with 3 to 2 odds won Sea Lad with Fisher Boy second and 104 third.
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Sir Wiillar
Graham
Romaine
Mansard
Sea Lad
Fisher Boy
First Race at Three Quarters Mile Delivers Upsets
Long note of horse names and times shows six race results with winners Taxer Rama Taylor George Bauble Josies Jewell Salt and Pepper along with seconds and thirds. Advertisement for Geo H Woodhouse Co promotes home furnaces at University t rear Arcade building.
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Taxer
Knapp
Bribery
Madden
Rama
Preston
Lacrece
Summark
Taylor George
Ross
Otto Price
Rosas
el Cazador
Lady Kitty
Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
University «T
Playground Ball A New Family Sport For All Ages
A description of Playground Ball as a universal, nonprofessional game suited for schools, workplaces, and communities. It outlines flexible play lengths from five to seven innings, rules resembling indoor baseball, field dimensions, equipment, and the volunteer, unpaid officials model to promote wide adoption across cities.
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Gabriel
United States
Everett and Seattle Y M C A Basketball Showdown Tonight
Puget Second League game at the local YMCA features Seattle and Everett clubs. Teams are evenly matched and expected to be close as the series stands near an end. Seattle lineup includes Shelley Mullen and Weldenbacher with Ridgeway noted for Everett.
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Everett
Seattle
Kent Triumphs Over Seattle Athletic Club 49 to 1
March 2 Kent defeated Seattle Athletic Club 49 to 1 in a heated basketball clash here. Kent showcased strong team play that Seattle failed to disrupt. A preliminary game featured G A T versus LO O T Juniors, with LO G T Juniors winning 5 to 0.
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Kent
Seattle Athletic Club
Seatle
LO. O. T
LO. G. T
NRA spotlight and horse racing notes from Port Cintas meet
The text notes NRA activities and a Port Cintas race season with Ves and Oakland connections. It mentions 49 wins in 195 mounts and a season budget around 260000 for the New York Americans, plus a reference to Mina Annette Kellerman and a turkey dinner at Hotel Stevens Cafe.
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Ttere
Jock Eyes
Oakland
Hotel Stevens Cafe
Australian mamee seeks new life in New York and Chicago
A fragment describes a female swimmer champion traveling to the Jamestown exposition and visiting cities like New York and Chicago. It mentions Mount Vernon and a builder advert with an architect, 362 Colman Building, promoting plans for affordable homes.
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New York
Chicago
Bend Soc
Knapp & West
Archi‘teeta
Colman Building
Eee
Fire destroys Parker Asphalt bin at Westeroav and Bay er
An overheated asphalt bin owned by Parker Asphalt at Westeroav and Bay er caught fire. The blaze destroyed the tin, causing an estimated loan loss of 100 dollars.
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Parker Asphalt Company
Westeroav
Bayer
Merry Evening Promises Free Ladle For Gentlemen
A lively scene promises good music and ample hospitality as a crowd gathers evenings with a cheerful tone. Gentlemen enjoy a ladle gift and a pleasant atmosphere, signaling a cordial community gathering.
Sisming Pitchers for Butte Team
Olfte Heim, hailed as a standout amateur, is planned for the Butte team by Rue Hall. Hall has lost several key players including Moose Baxter and Toren as the squad seeks strong twirlers. President McPahlane travels to California to sign wintering players and Aber deen plans Pendleton training sessions.
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Olfte Heim
Beattle
Rue Hall
Butte
Hall
Moose Baxter
Indianapoli
Toren
McPahlane
Aberdeen
California
Pendleton Ore
Markets Show Decline in Eastern Goods and Fresh Produce
Market notes indicate scarce eastern exes with lower prices and little change in foodstuffs for weeks. Potatoes firm, peppers, lettuce and cauliflower show varied quotes, while local produce and cheeses are listed with several price points. The column also advertises new fabrics from an eastern supplier and a tailor offering high grade work.
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Beneh
Express
Stars of Today Shine Over Oldtime Giants of Baseball
WH Watkins of the Indianapolis team argues that modern players outpace past greats. He cites Keeler Wagner and Lajoie as superior to old hitters, noting faster fields and smarter play. He predicts even faster, smarter baseball ahead as generations improve.
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Watkins
Indianapolios
Armerican Semociaton
Dan Hireuthers
Bam Thompsen
Keeler
Wagner
Lajoie
Seattle High to Meet Frisco at Stanford Track Meet
Seattle High School will send a track team to San Francisco for the Stanford interscholastic meet on Saturday March 25. Principal Geiger grants consent as spring vacation occurs that week. Coach Frost will lead Coyle Gish Mullen and Thompson on the team.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Geiger
Cation
Frost
Coyle
Gish
Mullen
Thompson
Seattle High School Baseball Schedule Preview
Manager Coyle leads the Seattle high school team into a season with key games against Tidelands Mud and Water and other opponents. The first trip features Dugdale’s squad on March 1, then matches against March 11 13 and 16 with Dugdale returning March 17 and eastern games starting March 23 in Rit ville Blair Business College Kane Coeur d Alene School also on the slate.
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Coyle
Seattle
Dugdale
University of March
Rit«ville
Blair Business College of Kane
Coeur d'Alene School
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Queen City Laundry
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Seattle High School
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Uneeda Biscuit
Uneeda
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Pacific & Puget Sound
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Kirksville
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Sesttic
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