Doings of Sportcom Covering Local Athletics
Tonight a billiard match features W G Johnson versus R K G Cumber with 300 point race and 14 inch balk line at John Chilfiard hall hotel. Cumber leads at 199 to 161 as Johnson struggles. High school baseball beats Chancellors 4 to 3 as Westerman presses pre-season aims and M C A basketball teams spark Edmunds gym opening. Track meets host by Seattle clubs, and University of Washington plans a 13 day May road trip to Yakima Prosser Walla Walla and more. jerseys ordered and funds raised for 1906 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Johnson
Cumber
Agon
Soorer
Johnson
Camber
H. Sampson
W. Johnson
John Chilfiard Hall
University of Washington
North Yakima
Prosser
Walla Walla
Palouse
Spokane
Reardan
Davenport
Sprague
Riteville
Lewistown
Moscow
Idaho
Washington
Prize Fighters I Have Never Met final portrait
The final image in the series Prize Fighters I Have Never Meet features Philadelphia boxer Jack Hogan, also known as Breed Street Jack. Hogan rose from humble beginnings and began fighting sixteen years ago, moving through weight classes as his career developed.
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Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Aliae Joseph Hagan
Irien Hagen
Hogan
Jack
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Then and Now
The article traces three battles that led to O'Brien earning the nickname Schuylkill Jack and discusses a council bid to rename Philadelphia after him. It notes marriage name Joseph Hagan, speculates on future matchups with Hart, Rehtin, and Jeffries, and calls him Croesus of the prize ring with 145 fights and a boast to retire at 99.
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Schuylkill
Fitzsimmons
O'Brien
City
Philadelphia
O'Birien
Joseph Hagan
Hart
Rehtin
Jeffries
Pensylvania Sack
Frien
Mr. O'Brien
Croesus
Prise Ring
Tommy Ryan
Ike Jack
Excursion Train to California Leaves Seattle March
Special train to California departs Seattle on March 16. Round trip fare $85 includes Pullman accommodations meals and side trips. Limited passenger seats available. Reservations at Northern Pacific ticket office or Secretary William of the Seattle Commercial Club Building.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific
Tcket
Williama
Kitel
First Man to Throw a Curve Ball Arthur Cummings Story
The article recalls Arthur Cummings as the first pitcher to use the curve, noting his fame and dramatic, wide curve that often baffled batters. It mentions Mann as the discoverer and tracks how the curve transformed baseball from its early underhand style to a widespread, influential art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cummings
Mann
Cummings
Matthewson
Waddell
Krant vs O Keefe Set for 145-Pound Showdown
Seattle youngster Harry Krant and Jack O Keefe are matched to fight before the Ballard Athletic Association on April 6. The bout at 145 pounds is billed as the fastest ring clash yet in the area. Dalley, the manager, says arena seating for 3,000 and full supervision will be provided.
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Harry Krant
Seattle
Jack O'Keefe
Ballard Athletic Association
Krant
Dalley
The
Athletic Association
Harry Kras
San Francisco
Ballard
Kid Herman
Aurelia
Nelson
Lone Angeles
Terry
Melaoy
Herrera
Herman
May come to Seattle and regional shell race plans
Berkeley and Stanford shells race plans hinge on southern schools agreeing to championship terms. Washington will bring the winner north. The home crew trains hard and the first race between varsity and freshman squads is set for Junior Day May 4. The 2 cent fare law begins in Ohio with midnight ticket sales and clergy permit rescissions across Ohio railroads.
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Manager Grinstead
Idaho
Oregon
Seattle
Northwest
Washington
Sanford
Berkeley
Ohio
Baseball Uniform Notice for Piper and Taft
Piper and Taft at 1024 26th Ave report receipt of a line of baseball uniforms caps balls gloves and related gear. All items guaranteed and available for purchase.
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Piper & Taft
26Th Ave
First Meet Of Season Sparks Field Contests At The U
A lively season opener at the University field meet featured close struggles for top honors. Cutters men performed strongly with evenly matched results and several exciting finishes across events.
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Pus
Cutters
Sullivan and Kelly Fight Draw in Boston Barrage
In Los Angeles on March 10 Sack Sullivan of Boston and Hugo Kelly of Chicago battled to a two round draw. Kelly led early but Sullivan’s strong defense won the decision as Kelly was knocked down for a four count in the second round.
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Los Angeles
Sack
Twin
Seattle Coast League Lineup Sets Season Plans
Jim Agnew announces Seattle team lineup for active practice in Santa Barbara starting March 14. Catchers Blankenship Frary. pitchers Shields Hall Bell Vickers Jones. infielders Hettmakier Streibh Mobler Mott Billy Kane. outfielders Walters McGuffrey Burnett Louderbach Rue Hall Batra. Coast league opener April 7 in San Francisco.
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Jim Agnew
Seattle
Santa Barbara
Ross Mall
Blankenship
Frary
Shields
C. Hall
Bell
Everett
Vickers
Jones
Hettmakier
Streibh
Portland
California
Hildebrand Reinstated by New York Jockey Club
Stewards of the New York Jockey Club reinstate jockey Eugene Hildebrand once noted for sharp riding in Seattle. He had a downturn last year for alleged erratic riding but proves himself to the eastern club. General Greely takes command of the Pacific division of the army.
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New York Jockey Club
Eugene Hildebrand
Seattle
Hildebrand
Eastern Club
General Greely
Pacific
Army
Kuskokwim District of Alaska Mining Prospect Ad
The Kuskokwim district in Alaska is described as rich in gold copper cinnabar and silver though little prospecting has occurred. A May 2% offer invites readers to apply through J P Redd & Co 628 Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuskokwim
Alaska
J. P. Redd & Co
Pioneer Mide
Western Bowling congress ends with Denver chosen for next tourney
The first annual Western Bowling congress tournament concluded in Bast Lake city with a strong showing of bowls and fellowship. Denver was selected as the site for the second annual tourney, with Salt Lake City receiving the presidency. Jenkins elected secretary treasurer and a third vice presidency created.
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Western Bowling Congress
Bast Lake City
Denver
Congress
W. S. Zebring
Salt Lake City
A. L. Jenkins
Beattie
A. W. Merrill
A. T. Stahl
M. J. Sheehan
Butte
Third View
Gorbetts Gossip of the Fighters
Corbett surveys prizefighters from Peter Jackson to modern heavies, noting vanity and ascent toward the top. He analyzes fame wealth and character, spotlighting Jackson as a near king of the heavyweight era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. J. Corbett
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Peter Jackson
Peter
Jackson
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Doings OF Sportcom
Westerman
Chancellors
High Bays
Little MacGilliin
Russ Hall
Carroll
Edmunds
Edmund
Heightod
Columbia
Dennys
Columbias
Y. M C
Seattla
Tacoma
Dabney & Woodhouse
Tor le Guertas
Pike Street
J. Aronson
First
Hennessey
Lewis & Co
Cherry St
Posi
Kuskokwim District
Galt Lake
Sheffer
Ealt Lake
Jay
Pampusch
Brown
Warren
Vey
Melrath
Denver Brunewicks
A.L. Jenkins
Jenkins
Diddy Miehop
Jeffrien
Dehop
Prin
Sitli
Jeffries Bishop
Aople
Gremy
Bishop
Shre Fey
Hla
Sayers
Earch
Benitie Bowon-Comgay
Gorbett
M. P. Leary
Sec’s Business and Professional Men’s Club
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