Big Fellow Off for a Bear Hunt
Los Angeles dispatch reports Jin ce plans a 10 day bear hunt in creek canyon above Bakers with brother Jack and Hopperstead. They will start tomorrow with supplies from Isfield then travel to the Cudder canyon where bears are reported plentiful this year. Jeff is recovering and says he feels better daily, his appearance reflecting progress.
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JEFFRIES SATISFIED WITH Emeryville Fight Venue
Jim Jeffries, speaking in Los Angeles, says Emeryville will host his world heavyweight title bout with Johnson. He praises San Francisco as a fight city, notes Gleason and Rickard agreed, and plans to begin training in the Santa Cruz mountains by April 1 with staff reports.
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Los Angeles
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Emeryville
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San Francisco
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Gleason
Rickard
Santa Cruz Mountains
Plans Seen for Emeryville Arena Fight Venue
San Francisco reports that Gleason and Rickard will promote a major boxing match at an Emeryville arena with seating planned for around 56 000. Architects to draft layouts within days, construction after the racing season ends, offices opened in the city, and ticketing and transportation arrangements to be organized nationwide. The promoters express satisfaction over locating the venue and improving relations.
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No Legal Hitch in Jeffries Johnson Fight
Alameda County District Attorney Donohue will not block the Jeffries Johnson bout in Emeryville. He says Emeryville’s incorporation allows prize fight permits if the mayor and town board approve, removing a key obstacle for promoters.
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Cal
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Alameda County
Jeffries-Johnson
Emeryville
Mike Donovan on Corbett and Jeffries camp strategy
Mike Donovan asserts that Jim Corbett may join the Jeffries camp if it aids Jeffries to learn movement and timing. He questions whether such an alliance would help advance Jeffries’ fighting style and diminish the influence of the so-called new school.
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Jim Corbett
Jeffries
New Orleans
James Corbett
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John T. Sullivan
Corbett
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Donoven
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Boxing expert predicts Johnson would lose to Jeffries
Professor Mike Donovan, boxing authority, argues Jeffries will defeat Johnson citing historic champions and training feats. He notes Johnson's defense, age concerns, and compares past fights to support the claim, asserting a continued white supremacy in the ring.
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John C Heenan
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Seffries
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Attatien
Johnson
Ketohel
Hurna
Jettricn
Jaurez Horses Struggle in Oakland Debut
Late arrivals from Juarez at Oakland fail to place in recent events. Servile, a 4 handicap from the Mexican course, finished out of the money with a group of mediocre rivals. Right Easy, a horse trained at Terrazas Park, also ran unplaced in the handicap on Saturday. Acquia also did not achieve a top result.
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Oakland
Servile
Right Easy
Terrazas Park
Acquia
Forty Two Years A Baseball Wonder Life Story Of Jim O'Rourke
A historical reminiscence recounts Jim O Rourke recalling early baseball, gloveless days, and brutal pitching. He praises Buck Ewing and pitchers like Radbourne while contrasting past and present pitching loads and injuries. The piece previews a forthcoming article with O Rourke’s batters and a noted third base line change.
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Jim O'Rourke
O'Rourke
How I Plan To Beat Johnson Poker Style
Los Angeles March 10. The talk centers on whether Sin Jeffries can return. The star writer and office cat alike debate, but Jeff declines to reveal his hand. He says revealing plans would betray friends and mislead the game. Duke of Milan, once a $10 000 yearling, has shown speed with two Oakland victories last week.
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oTie
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Oakland
Varsity Athletes Prepare for Armory Carnival
Track athletes from the university will compete in the Armory Carnival hosted by the National Yard Athletic association on Friday March 1. Coach Hall aims to evaluate material as prospects show limited form this season. the hammer throw is dropped and the javelin adopted as a replacement.
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Ae Cireles
Brownie players seek higher pay amid contract tensions
St Louis Browns president Colonel Bob Hedges faces wage demands from star players Wilbur Smith Colt Olson and others. The team’s core, including Jack O’Connor’s squad, gathers at the Southern hotel lobby as talks about raises stall and players push for more money.
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Leuseville American Association
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Greenwood Athletic Club Plans Major Smoker Meet
The Greenwood club prepares a large smoker carded by a local organization with more than a dozen boxing and wrestling events. Mountain View hall Green Lake hosts next Tuesday night crowd. club also fields track athletes and sends a team to the Armory Athletic club indoor meeting on March 18.
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Greenwood
Hair Vigor Claim From Ayer Seeks Hair Rescue
Advertisement asserts long headed people halt hair loss with Ayer s Hair Vigor. It contrasts with long aced individuals who hesitate and doubt, claiming daily paler appearance.
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Ayer
Shallow Shells Change Varsity Eight Designs
Coach Conihear notes new wide shallow shells aim for faster times this season. He explains these boats skim water like a flat stone and counter weight issues seen last year when Washington lost to California due to waterlogged deep shells and heavy crews.
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Etretch
Barry Knocks Out Gunboat Smith in Ninth Round
In Oakland California Jim Barry of Chicago stopped Gunboat Smith in the ninth round after a series of blows near the ropes. Barry built pressure from the seventh and twelve to the final knock out with a right upper cut and lefts in the corner. Referee Kiddie Smith officiated as Vanderhilt heads to France for spring turf trot opening March 16 following a season with over $246,000 in winnings last year.
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Jim Barry
Chicago
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Barry
Navy
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Sims
Kiddie Smith
WK. Vanderhilt
France
Kontroversy Nears in Wrestling Feud in Kansas City
In Kansas City on March 10 reports say Frank Gotch and Dr. F Holler nearly clashed after matches at Convention Hall. In the dressing room Gotch warned Roller he would meet him for a winner take all fight, stirring tension and estrangement among wrestling friends.
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Dr. &. F. Holler
Seattle
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Jeffries
Lowan
Koller
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Oni
Maybray gang swindles tied to wrestling bouts
In Council Bluffs Iowa Bert Sehores W F Harris and George M Marsh face charges in the United States district court for swindling tied to fixed wrestling bouts connected to the Maybray operation. John C Maybray and 36 others are under arrest with trials set, police protection alleged in several cities.
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