San Francisco Fight Site May Lose Johnson Johnson Bout Hangs Over Money
San Francisco promoters face pressure as Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason balk at a 26 000 permit fee for the Johnson Jeffries title fight. Salt Lake offers 25 000 bonus and Los Angeles backers propose 160 000 to stage the bout. Griffin, holder of the July permit, was reportedly turned down. The backers question why pay high costs to host in San Francisco.
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Gleason
Jimmy Griffin
Los Angeles
My Vested Press
San Francisco
Cal
San
Jeffriee Johnson
Tex Rickard
Big Scrap
Jack Gleason
Jimmy” Griffin
Rickard
Salt Lake
Jim O Rourkes Great Story Begins Tomorrow
Jas H O Rourke the veteran of baseball shares a six day serial through The Star by Tip Wright recounting England trips with Anson remembered players like Cummings Barnes the gloveless era and the rise of new rules and legends of catching pitching and bunt history printed exclusively in Seattle.
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Jas. H. O'Rourke
Han Tos
Tin Wright
Tip Wright
Star
Jim O'Rourke
England
Anson
Cummings
Hoss Barnes
Jim O Rourke
the Star
Seattle
Pointer Training for Young Athletes
Coaching notes detail progressive drills for pole vault and shot put. Emphasizes running speed, impulse, and form for vaulting to nine feet, handstands, and controlled takeoffs. Includes three week cycles intensifying height, speed, and distance with daily runs and weighted throws.
Movable Screens and Ancient Grudge Tales
In a Waldorf meeting the magnates recall a long past feud between Roger Connor and John T. Brush. They recount a peculiar Indianapolis incident with a makeshift screen that redirected Roger Connor’s home run, plus a Pittsburgh gate anecdote involving Miller and a guard, illustrating old tensions and playful revenge.
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John T. Brush
Connor
Indianapolis
Giants
Roger
Indiana
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Reg
Agaih
Stranga
Mr. Brush
Gianta
Pitteburg
Asiong
Miller
Pecce
Teaching ball players to slide as Cobb does another advance
The article notes Ty Cobb as the exemplar of sliding technique and describes coaching efforts by university staff to teach proper slide form. It highlights how correct sliding reduces the target area, with photos showing players sliding feet first and head first as coaches aim to improve base running and win games this season.
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Cobb
Ty Cobb
Maelf
Royston
Aiee
T Capareky
Penacoachet
Megane
Gianni
Matanes
U. of P
Jeffries Money Remains in Seattle as Bets Require Fold
The Sports Corner notes Seattle hosts Jeffries money with bettors like Jim Davis offering 10 960 to 7 000. A roller wrestling match features Raoul de Rouen against Roller in Denver with de Rouen famed for aggressive fouls and past Chicago bans. Gerald predicts Roller’s win and bets on even money against Beattie.
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Jeffries
Seattle
Jim Davis
Seattle Jeffries
Gerald
Beattie
Hnson
Broadway and Queen Anne clash in afternoon basketball
The Broadway and Queen Anne teams meet at 3 30 this afternoon in the Queen Anne gymnasium with local sentiment backing Queen Anne. The West Seattle squad plans track work as several players turn out and Monday’s athletic association meeting will elect a new track manager due to ineligibility. Silverman and Abbot are candidates. Wolters owes thanks to Hal Chace for a major league waiver move that led to his sale.
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Queen Anne
Seip
West
Oewn Westdeats
The
Athletic Association
Hie Claes
Si Silverman
Wil Abbot
Karry Wolters
Hal Chace
Hieetay
Otters
Chane
Stalling
No Return Match For Moran And Murphy
Tommy Murphy and manager Johnny Oliver are set to start for New York this afternoon, dashing hopes of an immediate Moran rematch. Broadway club promoter Jimmy Griffin seeks Moran versus Tommy McCarthy in April, while Moran remains tight lipped about his options and may pursue other fights in the meantime.
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United Press
San Francisco
Tommy Murphy
Johnny Oliver
New York
Owen Moran
Jimmy Griffin
Broadway Club
Moran
Tommy McCarthy
Griffin
Mattie Baldwin
Lee Lagilie
Latonia Star Fined in Derby Related Action
A Latonia Star related to a Derby ride faces a $16,500 fine from the court over a June Derby event. The horse previously earned $44,000 in the season, while other stakes cited include the Clipsetta Stakes at $51,500 and a $32,000 prize. The case, tied to declarations and fees, continues to be argued in court.
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Latonia
Mlietschmanny
Alt Court
T Wan
Smirta
Roller de Rouen Roller de Rouen to Meet in Denver Tonight
The roller racing event features Beattie and Rouen as entrants in Denver. This marks Boater's first appearance in action in the city, with the match expected to draw interages and interest tonight.
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Denver
Beattie
Rouen
Reetier
Demvee
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