Contenders Eye San Francisco 20 Round Card
Promoter Louis Blot plans a double bill headlined by Murphy and Powell if Murphy returns to San Francisco. Lew Powell challenges Murphy for a 20 round bout with $1000 stakes and a possible Langford appearance as a co main event, eyeing a blockbuster show at the new Coliseum pavilion.
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Calted Press
San Francisco
Marek T
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Owen Moran
Lew Powell
Louis Blot
Peamet Club
Los Angeles
Moran
Powell
Murphy
Eres
Chick Hudson
Kid
Johnny Frayne
Walshould
Lew
Blot
Louis
Sam Langford
Jim Narry
Coliseum
Langford
Barry
Ford
Gunboat Smith
Oakland
Firne
Boston
Biot
Langford Oes
Johnny Coulon Defeats Jem Kendrick in Bantam Bout Knockout
Johnny Coulon scored a knockout over Jem Kendrick in a bantamweight title bout at the Weet End A venue, Melbourne. The early rounds were tight with Coulon gaining the lead after the fourth, delivering a decisive heart strike that ended the contest in the late afternoon.
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Irlband. Mare
Jem Kendrick
Johnny Coulen
Melon
Oes
Covlon
Pitindetona Grammar School seeks gym addition for all schools
The report notes Pitindetona Grammar School Athletic plans gymnasium for all schools. The Mexico Country club will play over the links at St An drews Scotland starting June 26. Maurice Daly predicts Thomas Huesten could become among world’s best balkline billi. Herd players if he applies himself and stays diligent.
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Pitindetona’s Grammar School
Mexico
St. Andrews
Scotland
Maurice Daly
Thomas Huesten Te
Forty Two Years 9% Base Ball Wonderful Life Story of Jim O'Rourke
A reminiscence of Jim O'Rourke highlighting his upbringing with Harry Wright and the Wrights, his era with the Red Stockings, and anecdotes from early professional baseball including England cricket crossovers and his moves to Providence Boston and Buffalo.
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Jim O'Rourke
Harry Wright
8 & Son
Wright
Shea
Rourke
King
Dan
Start
Arthur Mee
Cummings
H McCinnity
Newark
Red Stockings
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Boston
O’ Rourke
Aling
Rees Barnes
Andy Leon- Jims White
McVey
Geo. Wright
Philadelphia Athletics
England
Yon Anson
Basebil
O'Rourke
Soran
Mike McGreary
Harry
O C Rourke
Providence
O Rourke
Buffalo
Eastern colleges in great athletic fight
The piece discusses a looming rivalry among major eastern universities in many sports, highlighting Princeton hiring Dr. Keane Pitepatrick as coach and Michigan's Mike Murphy’s influence. It frames Pitepatrick as a rising, controversial figure and anticipates Princeton challenging Yale and Michigan across track, field, baseball, and football.
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Eastern Colleges
Keane Pitepatrick
Princeton
New Jersey Etimoue
Dogete” Trenchard
de Witt
Pitapatrick
W & Power
Gamleman
Michigan
Mike Murphy
Pennsylvania
Mike
Pitepatrick
Murphy Haa
Han- Pitepatrick
Yale
Pitspatrick
Sluggers to Land Autos in Major League Offer
United Press reports a motor company offers a 40 horsepower car as inducement to major league players, with Honus Wagner among likely recipients. The plan aims to boost hitting this season as clubs urge stars to excel for their organizations.
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United Prep
New York
March
Motor Company
Honus Wagner
Merkle Tours the Skies Amid Baseball Chat
Merkle interacts with aviator Paulhan during a trip near Houston en route to Marlin. The exchange centers on Merkle’s unfamiliarity with air travel while recalling a past incident around second base. Merkle remarks he is higher in the air than Paulhan will ever reach.
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Sherman, Clay & Co
Pacific Coast
Merkle
Houston
Marlin
Paulhan
Erkie
Air
ESE Will Be Bred To Minor Hetr
Breeding note states ESE will be bred to Minor Hetr, outlining mating plan and expected foal outcome. Official records list the pair and scheduled breeding window.
Washington State League Forms In Southwestern Washington
A new Washington State baseball league is formed with Hoquiam Tacoma Chehalis Montesano Aberdeen and Elma as members. Clubs plan Saturday and Sunday games and pool gate receipts to cover travel. decision pending on affiliation with organized baseball or independent status.
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United Pres
Hoquiam
Waeh
Tacoma
Chehalta
Montesano
Aberdeen
Elma
Washington
Yooenemay
Joe Dryer
All Stars
Hhe
Washington State
Enio Dryer
Olympia
Centralia
Freasident
W. Lucas
Northwestern League
Lucas
Britt Beats Nelson in Memorable Ring Clash Recalled
A boxing reminiscence recalls the 22nd round finish where Willus Britt defeated Nelson Wolgast. The author argues Britt would have won regardless, noting Nelson’s struggle and suggesting Britt’s corner advice changed the outcome.
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California
Nelson
Ad Woilgast
Willus Britt
Wolgast
Britt
Neleon
Vitlus Britt
Pion
Viking Sectional Bookcase Showcases Built In Interlocking Design
The Viking bookcases offer scalable shelving from one section to hundreds with a waterlocking device that keeps tiers aligned for a seamless built in look. Made in oak finishes and glass door styles, they emphasize dust proof tops, patented door equalizers, and smooth nonbinding operation.
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Thermals
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Pacific
Distributors of Vict Talking Machines
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Neat Union Tea
Ieee
Kent
Keene Fitzpatrick
Tigers
Washington State League
Lipmy
National Commiss
Sesthineneern Tank
Athletic Park
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Almont
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