Langford Knocks Out Flynn In Brutal Eight Round Fight
In Los Angeles, Langford defeats Jim Flynn by knockout in the eighth round of a scheduled four round bout that went long. Flynn suffers a broken jaw and is counted out on his knees as Langford dominates with power punches and sharp jabs.
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Ketchel to clash in a string of midweight bouts this spring
Stanley Ketchel, rising from obscurity after the Johnson fight, is linked to six potential fights. Plans include Langford in Philadelphia, Reichel vs Howard in Memphis, Klaus in East Pittsburgh, and a move toward the Jeffries Johnson spectacle. Manager Bert Igoe eyes a coast trip for Burns challenge in Australia.
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Bert Igoe
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Paris
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Curley Seeks Japanese Style Challenge for Ito
Jack Curley aims to import jiu jitsu talent to test Ito and chooses Max Sutt as a top lightweight to counter the Japanese expert. Ito holds weight advantage, so Sutt must rely on skill and endurance. Seattle fans have yet to see a true Japanese opponent match Ito, while Julius Johnson struggles with defense against the strangling holds.
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Curley
Max Sutt
Ito
Seattle
Julius Johnson
Robinson
Braun
Mullen Competes for Second Base with White Sox Gil
Charley Mullen struggles for a solid tryout at second base in the White Sox No. 2 spot as Gill excels with strong hitting and slick defense. Seattle’s player is being shuffled to showcase versatility. In Santa Maria he covered the keystone sack in a game versus Portland, handling eight chances with one error, scoring one run and one hit.
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Gill
Seattle
Santa Maria
Portland
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Fight promoters open offices in San Francisco era
News item reports promoters Gleason and Rickard opening offices in the Flannery building at Third and Market as Jack Johnson plans to leave Chicago for training. The piece mentions plans for arena development at Emaryville track and University of California and Michigan racing interests, with fragmented notes on Jeff Fries and Nevada transit plans.
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Ban Francisco
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Fan Franchiseo
Big Negro
Jeffries
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Flannery Building
Third and Market
Fieckard
McGraw Aims for Form as Marquard Ready to Return
Old baseball note says Rube Marquard, once a top pitcher for the Giants, would have had a strong season but for his troubled start. McGraw vows the star will not rush and will be ready before he pitches again, aiming to restore past glory and avoid 11 000 dollars as a nickname.
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National lawn tennis championship faces seventh challenge
Dwight F Davin International Cup remains in dispute as the U S Davis Cup team meets persistent pressure. Coach Stagg of Vaienne University reports satisfaction with a football experiment conducted in Arkansas and its implications for future competitions.
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Mike Roach Rivalry Sparks Bantam Challenge
Mike Roach veteran catcher from the Portamouth Ohlfo State league club faces Johnny Conlon in a bantam challenge. Conlon claims the bantam title, Roach stands to defend his edge in a tense showdown.
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Mike Roach
Witandes Portamouth Ohlfo State Eague
History of English Prizefighting and Champion Lineage
The article traces early boxing from Bendigo and Thompson to Sayers and Mace, noting weight based matchmaking, the uppercut, and turf era fights. It covers Heenan vs Sayers, Mace as a later champion, and the shifting title lineage through 1860s, ending with Paddy Ryan and a teaser for a future US focus.
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Don Parker
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Labor union formed for ball players amid league ties
Boston reports the first labor union for baseball players, approved by the AFL with President Gompers backing. The United and State Ball League will require all players this season to join the union, with teams in Boston Philadelphia Providence Newark Paterson Trenton and Pawtucket listed among early members.
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Newark
Paterson
Trenton
Pawtucket
Marvelous Boxing at Teamsters Big Smoker Thrills Crowd
The Grand Opera House hosted a Be Attie Teamsters event with boxing and wrestling action. Notable bouts included Rotthus of the Bailard Athletic Club demonstrating a new backhand tap and other flashy moves, while several clashes ended in decisions or stoppages.
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Grand Opera House
Los Angeles
Rotthus
Bailard Athletic Club
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Burk
Mr. Rotthus
Eddie Lewin
Rainier Valley
Happe
Billy Sullivan Recovers From Second Operation
Billy Sullivan, veteran catcher of the Chicago White Sox, is recovering from a second operation performed last night at the Elks' home. Blood poisoning caused the first surgery, and doctors feared possible loss of life but his condition improved yet another operation was deemed necessary. He is expected to miss games for some time during the Los Angeles stay.
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Los Angeles
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Billy Sullivan
Chicago White Sox
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Lo Angeles
Kilbane Mackey Bout in Lorain Postponed to March 2
The Johnny Kilbane versus Bis Mackey boxing match in Lorain is postponed until March 2. Zand, Durando’s conqueror, is training in New York ahead of upcoming bouts.
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Bis Mackey
Lorain
Zand
Durando
New York
Varsity Varsity Team Edges Queen Annie High
The varsity team played errorless ball to defeat Queen Annie high school in a well pitched game. Catcher Hemingway sparked several doubles to second, with Meany Sturgie and the trio of hurlers delivering solid innings while infield and outfield supported the effort with sharp play.
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Queen Annie High School
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Meany
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Alxa
Anne Piicher
Doc Teata Oat
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Indoor meeting at the Armory tonight draws large turnout
The National Guard Athletic Association hosts an indoor meet at the Armory tonight with over 260 entries and 80 grammar school reps. Military events include a wall climbing contest and a 66 yard heavy marching order race, with Snohomish Fifth Company Coast Artillery joining. Major W M Inglis organizes crowd control and a general admission of small cents.
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Snohomish
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W. M. Inglis
Weston Reaches Hutchinson Kay Ed Weston Hiking Record
United Press reports Kay Edward P Weston completed a long hike reaching Hutchinson Yup yesterday on his walk goal seven miles ahead of schedule. He covered 72 miles on his birthday while improving his fitness for a continued hike and public interest.
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Edward P. Weston
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