Armory Meeting Run Off In Record Time
The first annual indoor track meet at the Armory floor ran smoothly with about 800 athletes waiting their turn. The Seattle Athletic Club won top honors with a strong points total, while the State University scored 34 and many schools and military units competed in a full slate of events and a wall scaling contest.
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Guard Athletic Associate
Tan
Inglis
McDonald
Seattle Athletic Club
The
State University
Hands That Toss The Horseride In Baseball Observed
Hot Springs Ark March 18. Observation of players hands reveals how they catch balls to avoid injuries. The camera captures actions of well known players on their first day in uniform, showing common flaws and the value of careful hand positioning in catching balls above and below the waist.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Ballard Club Smoker Promises Wrestling and Plenty of Action
The Ballard Athletic Club plans a smoker at Sypher's Hall on Wednesday March 23 open to all local talent and fans. Expect mostly wrestling exhibitions with a few matches and promising hopefuls, though Pete Muldoon faces bad luck with opponents this winter and seeks a bout to sharpen up.
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Ballard Athletic Club
Sypher's Hall
Squared Ciris
Bal
Pete Muldoon
Pete
Wouldike
Tommy Burns Ill Lang Fight Postponed to April
Tommy Burns, in Sydney, will not fight Bill Lang for the Australian championship on March 28. The bout is postponed to April 20 due to Burns illness.
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Tommy Burnet
Sydney
Bill Lang
The Fighting Game Chapter VI and its Evolution
A historical overview traces boxing from bare knuckles to the Queensberry rules of 1867. It notes key figures like Paddy Ryan, John L. Sullivan, Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, and James Jeffries, highlighting rule changes, rivalries, and the sport’s shift toward sportmanship and organized competition.
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Mace
King
Queensberry
Chambers
London Amateur Athletic Club
Marquie of
Old England
Paddy Ryan
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Peng Ge Om
Corbett Revenelani
Marvel
Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Torrie
Jim Jeffries
Jeffriea
Father
Geneny
Australia
Fock
San Francisco
England
Rangers Prepare for Picked Opponent in Cancer Benefit
The Nenene Rangers schedule a post luncheon match with an invited team from the Northwest, to be held at Woodland Grounds. Weather and field work complicate preparations as officials and players from Thistiea, Seattle, Beattie, Cel tied, and other clubs are listed among participants.
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Nenene Rangers
Orthweatern Ue
Woodland
Adle
Teameyle
Thistiea
HL Martin
Thisties
A. Patmore
Seattle
Hi PF. Kelty
Thieties
B. Wilson
J. Jeter
Ee. Lr
Mann
Celtied
Cornthwaite
Beattie
Kewarr
Local Sports Roster Inked For Upton Match
Fragmentary OCR lists players Upton D Hendry J McCafferty Fraser D Jones Rutherford Staller Kerr Watte with positions tr lh ill suggesting a team lineup. No clear event date or full names.
Mar to Makes It Hot For Attell in 19 Round Fight
Abe Attell and Johnny Marte battled in New York on March 1 in a fast 19 round bout. The article notes Marte controlled the later rounds while Attell led early, with Marta crowd reactions described toward the finish.
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New York
Abe Attell
Johnny Marte
Marte
Marta Claion
Yene All Elected Assistant Manager of Japanese Harvard Student
Yene All, a Japanese Harvard student, has been elected to the position of assistant manager. The announcement highlights her academic focus and leadership role within the campus community.
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Yene All
Harvard
Dorando Wins Queer Looking 16 Mile Race
Dorando won the 16 mile three cornered race in Vancouver over St. Yves and Marah amid controversy. St Yves might have won if he had pushed earlier. he stopped to tie a shoe five laps from the finish losing ground. Johnny Marsh withdrew at the 16th lap due to a strained tendon. Time 1 27 36 2 6.
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Vancouver
B.C
Dorando
St. Yves
Marah
Johnny Marsh
Connie Mack's Young Barry Leads Athletics In Win
Connie Mack and the Athletics claim a victory as Barry delivers key plays. The report highlights Mack's leadership and Barry's clutch contributions guiding the team to the win.
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Connie Mack
Young Barry
Masters of the Raise Ball At Hot Springs Spring Test
Baseball veterans study Arthur Cummings old raise ball as Hot Springs aims to replicate the transfer of spin. Players work to master the curve by understanding backspin and air resistance while coaches weigh early spring results. The secret remains elusive among rivals.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Arthur Cummings
Hot
Jim O'Rourke
Deo . Ie
Joe Nnity
Giants
Langford and Flynn Fight Ends in Brutal Knockout
A Vernon arena bout between Flynn and Langford ends as Langford, called a gorilla man, delivers a decisive blow after a savage exchange. Flynn collapses as 7,000 spectators look on in horror, with Langford calmly ducking behind the referee and leaving the ring with a smug grin.
Varsity Victory Over Coln Baseball Team Amid Cold Weather
The varsity defeated Coln baseball in a recent afternoon contest despite cold conditions and rough play. Hutch Belford relieved Clark late, Brinker forecasts stronger performances as weather improves, while individual players showed mixed form.
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Coln
Dolamnane
Sander
Brinker
Short Sport Highlights From The Day
Frank Schulte out of game for two weeks with a broken finger. Jack Boyle formerly of St Louis and Philadelphia now serves as umpire in the Eastern league. Chicago university students may form an aeronautic club. Thurs Johanson the marathon runner who broke the world indoor record eats no meat.
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Frank Schulte
Cuba
Jack Boyle
St. Louis
Phillie
Chicago University
Thurs Johanson
Multnomah A C Defeats Spokane Club in Interclub Meet
In Portland the Multnomah A C beat Spokane A C in boxing and wrestling. Cassidy of Multnomah edged O T hourke of Spokane in the 116 pound bout, while Hughes defeated McCern in the 106, and a 134-pound wrestling match went to Brechin over Gesek. Trainor of Multnomah lost in the 18‑pound bout after three falls.
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Portland
Ore
Spokane
Wrestlin
Multnomah A. C
Spokane A.C
Aariely
Multnomah
O'Thourke
Brokane
T Ower
Cassidy
McCain
Hughes
McCer
Brechin
Gesek
Aeee
Trainor
Hye
Baseball notes foresee a busier season at 12th and Yesler
President Dugdale predicts more escape games this year than ever as players work on the diamond and minor repairs are planned directed at the grandstand and bleachers. Vancouver manager Bob Brown vows a pennant push, while Tacoma ends HM Hurley’s run with a release. Joe Cohn emerges as catcher as Spokane takes over receiving duties at Recreation Park.
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Dugdale
12Th and
Yesler
W. Lucas
Bob Brown
Toeal
Vancouver
Vancoouver
Fielder
van Vancouver
Lucas
Brown
Joe Cohn
Spokane
Recreation Park
Colin
Fancy Names in Boxing Aids of Unpronounceable Legacy
A look at boxers with colorful nicknames and altered names highlighting the wary translation of foreign or complex monikers into easier Anglophone forms. The piece mentions Jim Flynn Stanislaus Ketchel Arthur Sussking Henry Treffinger Phil Brock Dick Nelson and Archie Roche among others.
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Andrew Chiariguon
Jim Flynn
Stanley Ketchel
Fane
Stanislaus Kiecel
Otto
Coveneg
Arthur Sussking
Britt
Henry Treffinger
Phil Brock
Minny Ryan
Fma
Roche
Nelson
Compressed Air Pitched Ball Curves at Annapolis
Sailor P. M. Link at the Annapolis naval academy unveils an air powered pitching device. A strapped sphere creates curved eight foot curves and a controllable fastball through a swiveling gun mechanism. The invention aims to give pitchers greater accuracy and the batter less set.
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P.M. Link
Annapolis Naval Academy
Cial
Link
Mathewson
Wil
Johnson Justifies Conduct in Race for Championship
In this interview, boxer Johnson discusses fame and the pressure of public scrutiny. He recounts a confrontation with Norman Pindar in a cafe, defends his right to strike when provoked, and notes his wife as manager while detailing earnings and a Chicago home for his mother.
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New York City
Norman Pindar
Pindar
Tam
Morrison Plans Special Fight Train
Jim Morrison announced a planned special train to transport fans to an upcoming event. The train will depart with a bakery car and eight coaches, featuring a round trip ticket package. Details on the return trip and rate were not yet announced.
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Morrison
Jim Morrison
Tex
On Morrison
Railroad Company
San Francisco
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