Trumper Reigns as Prince of Batsmen in Cricket
London reports Victor T Trumper, hailed as prince of batsmen, shines for Australia. His eight years return electrifies England, with 2570 career runs at 48.49 average. In a recent Australia South Africa test he hit 214, the second highest test score, while 211 remains a historic record.
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Bannick Bans Hackenschmidt Appearance in Seattle
Police Chief Bannick bars the visit of famed wrestler George Hackenschmidt to Seattle saying wrestling is not a fit sport and that attendees are not the right sort. The plan to donate proceeds to a relief fund is blocked pending Mayor Dilling's appointment.
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Lester Going Far Far Away to Sydney
Jack Lester will leave Seattle tomorrow night on the first lap of a long journey to Sydney Australia. The liner will carry the coal miner away from Frisco on the 12th. Ban Johnson's father dies in Cincinnati at 84. he actively followed baseball in which his son served as arbiter.
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Old World Gambling Quips Amid Seattle Sports News
Al Kaufmann accepts 50000 for two years while bets and wagers color headlines. U of W dominates Y M C A tourney in Tacoma. Tamamoto loses to Clem Hoover as Hardy and Grimm win heavyweight bouts. Dolly Gray to coach Jefferson High in Portland. Nationals ban betting at baseball for good. Overall quits baseball this season. rumor links a gold mine to the pitcher.
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Hahn and McVeigh Shine In Northwest Boxing Night
At Imperial Alleys E N Brooks team beat Seattle Cuba by 161 pins. Louis Hahn and Pete McVeigh fought fifteen rounds in North Yakima with Jack Seater as third man. fans favored Hahn though Seater’s call drew mixed reaction. Johnny O Leary defeated Johnny Schiff in ten rounds.
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Canton sidelined with broken leg impacts university baseball
William Canton, a candidate for the University baseball squad, is out with a broken leg from yesterday's practice. He will watch this season from the grandstand as he recovers.
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How many rounds did the Johnson Jeffries fight go in Reno
In reply to a reader question from Pacific Washington Ed Loofburrow the answer states the Johnson Jeffries bout lasted fifteen rounds.
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Popular Skipper Charles Barr Dies Sudden at Sea
The late Captain Charles Barr, famed skipper on both sides of the Atlantic, dies suddenly shocking the yachting world. Known as Wee Charlie for his 6 foot 3 stature, he was a dominant figure among tall seafarers.
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Burne the boxing fad as 'game' fighter in Salinas
London dateline profiles Jack Burne of Salinas California as a boxing oddity famed for taking punishment. Describes his physique and lack of defense, his manager Jeffreys, and claims about physical culture boosting resilience. Vancouver note adds Catcher Spleeman contract. mocks Burne's boxing prospects and hints at a sanitarium plan.
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Yale Basket Nears Season End With Cornell Clash
Yale basketball team prepares to close the season tonight in New Haven against Cornell. The matchup pits Yale against the visiting Big Red in a decisive conference game at the Yale gym.
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Gotch in Toronto to headline Italian showdown
Promoted wrestling card in Toronto features Frank Gotch versus G Perreti in a best two of three falls catch as catch can match. Also advertised Rufus Williams and Sailor Howers four round bout and Guy Lee against Abe Label as featured attractions. Gotch later defeated Schmidt in Buffalo in a handicap match with two falls lasting 26 minutes 16 seconds and 13 minutes respectively.
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Rain Delays Practice for Americana in San Francisco
After an all night downpour the Boston Americana under Manager Donovan faced low chances to play a scheduled practice with the Seals in San Francisco this afternoon.
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