Cyclone Thompson Set to Fight Norvall Next
San Francisco boxing notes state Cyclone Thompson agrees to a bout with Karlie Norvall, a key career opportunity amid rough competition. Plans also call for a return between Lew Powell of San Francisco and George Moemako of Los Angeles before the Grand Wheelmen next month, arranged by Mel Moffitt of the Oakland club.
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Ima
Lew Powell
San Francisco
George Moemako
Los Angeles
Grand Wheelmen
Mel Moffitt
Oakland
Old National League Baseball Rules Recounted
A fragmentary survey of archaic baseball rules cites how umpires pay, substitution bans, base running, foul ball judgments, and batter strikes. It notes catchers’ duties and positioning for slow or swift deliveries, reflecting historic play guidelines.
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Ben Franklin
Joe Miller
Bateman
Fai
Oxford Defeats Cambridge In Historic Rowing Race
Oxford won the annual intercollegiate boat race over the Putney to Mortlake course, defeating Cambridge by three and a half lengths. The race, part of England's yearly athletic calendar, drew thousands and preserved the long rivalry. Oxford has now won 35 times to Cambridge's 36, with a 1877 dead heat and a course record of 18 minutes 47 seconds set in 1898.
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Mortlake
Sford
Oxford
Hawke
Thames
Eng
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Poartien Cre
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Themesiver
Winners of Big Fight Price This Minute Odds and Payouts
The Jettriva Johnson bout set for July 4 becomes a 45 round event with payouts tied to minutes fought. If the match lasts long, fighters could earn substantial per minute sums from $11,680 to $18,992 plus potential film receipts. Projections vary wildly with outcome and length from six to forty eight rounds, valued by minutes of action and rest.
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Jettriva-Johnson
Small Heavy Ball and Thin Bat Training Tip for Baseball
A historical tip urges managers to train hitters with a smaller heavier ball and a thinner bat to improve eye contact with the ball. The idea is to acclimate players to variegated ball speeds, with cautions about timing, fielding, and gradual introduction before opening day. The piece cites coaches and figures like Martin Sheridan in the broader sports discourse.
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Ne Bhattere
Hameter
Free Baseball Outfit Offered at The Star Office
Mills gloves and balls given away to boys at The Star office 1307 Seventh avenue for 14 days only. Hurry, boys.
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Star Office
Roller Lucky Draw With Zbyszko Ends Early in Kansas City
In Kansas City on March 1 the wrestling card stalled after police stopped the bout after 17 minutes with one man injured and another down twice more. Fans feel Roller Lucky was on track to win if continued, while Zbyszko appeared ahead at the finish. Mahmout defeated Raoul de Rouen in the prelim. The show drew about $7,000.
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Roller Wes
Zoyesko
Yuet
Mahmout
Raoul de Rouen
Wolgast-Speech Triggers Return Match Talk
In United Press dispatch from St Louis March 21 Ad Wolgast shows interest in a rematch with Bat Nelson. Nelson sent a telegram urging a fight in San Francisco this September. Wolgast says he will fight Nelson before facing McFarland Mason or Moran, hoping Nelson remains the stronger draw.
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Ad Wolgeat
Nelsom
San Francisco
Olgast
Nelson
Hat
Michigan
McFarland
Mason
Moran
Van Courvers S A C Smoker Tonight
Seattle athletic clubs prepare a major inter club event with wrestling boxing and entertainment. The program includes four inter club events and welcomes G A C members and out of town visitors.
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Seattle
Johnsons Fight Promoter Turmoil Amid Johnson Clash
In San Francisco on March 28 the boxing scene moves smoothly except for Jack Johnson who clashed with police after allegedly jolting speed laws. Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason face hurdles as plans advance for the big bout with Johnson’s form in doubt and talks of lower prices for attendances.
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Ringrider
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
New York
Johnson
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Jett
Umpires Should Be Required to Train
President Chivington proposes mandatory preseason umpire training at Weeten Indiana for a week before the season. He argues pilots should pass prescribed courses and not rely on self direction, noting fitness and readiness are essential for hot sun and strenuous calls. The plan envisions affordable seating and structured sections for spectators.
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American Association
Tom Lynch
Ban Johnson
Weeten
Ind
Emeryville Arena Set For Historic Championship Battle
San Francisco reports on plans for a massive Emeryville arena designed by Rickard and Gleason. The structure on the Emeryville track infield spans about 420 feet across and is described as the largest modern ring arena. The project aims to seat around 60,000 with space for more, marking it as a record undertaking by promoters.
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Catted Pree
San Francisco
Emeryville
Rickard & Gleason
Emeryville Track
Murphy to Fight Ness in 10 Round Bout
An effort is made to stage a 10 round bout between Murphy and Battling Murphy at the Empire Athletic arena on April 1. Officials have arranged negotiations for the title fight with promoter details pending.
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Betwen Murphy
Battling
Empiré Athletic Eadity
Ballard Boxing Night Headlines Smokers and Fours
Ballard Athletic stages a smoker at Ballard tonight featuring ten boxing events across four rounds. Local arena hosts organizers and competitors as fans gather for welterweight to heavyweight bouts.
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Ballard Athletic
Ballard
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