Record of James J Jeffries career stories and rivalries
The article recalls James J Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons in historic title bouts, noting key fights in 1894 1897 and later, with references to Charley Mitchell Lanky Bob and Peter Jackson. It portrays Fitzsimmons ultimate loss to Jeffries and contrasts Jackson and Jeffries as leading heavyweights.
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Carson City
Nevada
Bob
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
New York
James J. Jeffries
Altho
Fitz Simmons
Australia
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Godfrey and Jesup win national women’s indoor title
In Boston on March 24 1920 Mrs. Frank H. Godfrey and Mrs. Marian Zinderstein Jesup defeated the doubles pair of Mrs. Molla Bjurstad Mallory and Mrs. G L Morris 6 4 6 3 to claim the national championship.
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Boston
Molla Bjurstad Mallory
G. L. Morris
Frank H. Godfrey
Marian Zinderstein Jesup
Match Play to Decide 1922 City Golf Title
The 1922 Seattle city golf championship will be decided by match play at the Seattle Golf Club May 18 19 and 20. Ben Stein defends his title as Captain Sam Russell and the handicap committee shift from medal to match play to boost excitement.
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Alex C. Rose
Seattle Golf Club
Seattle
Sam Russell
King County
Ben Stein
Victoria
Oak Bay
Waverley
North End
Portland
Kansas City Boxer Battling Ortega Suspended for 60 Days
The Nebraska state boxing commission suspended Kansas City fighter Battling Ortega for 60 days after an incident with Morrie Lux in which Ortega used a backhand wallop and faced questions about the foul.
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Morrie Lux
Kansas City
Ortega
Nebraska State Boxing Commission
Aberdeen to Bowl Portland In Home and Home Series
Aberdeen to Bowl Portland in a two game set with the M L Kline team from Portland. The first match will be played at Aberdeen tomorrow.
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Aberdeen
Portland
Aberdeen Bowling Club
M. L. Kline
Music thieves busy again in Friday night thefts
A. B. Johnson’s home on 35th Ave. 8 W Avalon Way lost a phonograph and a dozen records along with a desk clock $100 cash shaving set and glass beads. Mrs A Swanson on 1322 Fifth Ave reported a woman thief took $50 from her purse. Letters found read then discarded from the wash room. James Sullivan lost $75 cash to a pickpocket at 4524 19th Ave NE. Tabit at 1419 Dexter Ave reported nine Mexican 5 peso pieces and a gold lavalier stolen.
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A. B. Johnson
35Th Ave
Avalon Way
A. Swanson
Fighth Ave
James Sullivan
19Th Ave. N. E
Tabit
Dexter Ave
Vice President May Visit Seattle Proposed Trip West
The Chamber of Commerce says Vice President Calvin S. Coolidge may visit Seattle this summer if he travels to the West. The chamber has invited him to add Seattle to his proposed coast trip.
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Calvin S. Coolidge
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Busch building fire estimates place loss at 168
Oregon City reports preliminary estimates place the fire loss from the Busch building blaze at about 168 dollars. Fire crews contained the blaze but investigators cautioned the figure could rise as assessments continue.
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Oregon City
Ore
tTatest
Busch
Varsity Diamond Men Win Opener Behind Zolla’s Weak Curve
The University team defeated City League Allanate 4 to 1 at Denny Field in the opening practice game. Frank Setser allowed four hits in six innings while Ralph Leonard finished the last three. Torehy Torrance led off with a walk and scored on errors, with Washington adding a seventh inning run. Zolla’s curve troubled the visitors, but the varsity hit poorly in spots and left runners on base.
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Abhlington
Allentate
Denny Field
Chuck” Zolla
Zolla
Matthews
Frank Setser
Ralph Leonard
Setzer
Leoard
Torehy
Torrance
The
University
Willis
Washington Tallars
Washington
George Marriott
Hunter Miles
Leonard
Miles
Dick Welu
Maloney
Oret
Harris
Feld
Morris
Firet
Willie
O'Tirien
Zol
Teer
Welta
McMahon
Fred Lewis
Zamberiali
Dick Welta
Leo Dressen Retires From Baseball
Leo Dressen, obtained by the St Paul club of the American Association, has decided to retire from baseball and will not report to the Tigers, according to a wire from a California city.
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Leo Dressen
Vernon Coast Leaguelub
St. Paul
American Ansociation
Tigers
California
Great Billiard Stars Open Series Monday
Jack Schaefer and Willie Hoppe clash for balk-line billiards at Chicago starting Monday. The 1 500 point match runs 500 points each night Tuesday and Wednesday with a large side bet and 60 percent of gate receipts to the winner. Hoppe seeks to reclaim glory after last winter's Windy City win by Young Jake.
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Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
Leo H. Lassen
Jack Schaefer
Jake
Peerless
Willie
Windy City
Hoppe
Schaefer
Romney may be declared ineligible at University of Chicago
Mil-ton Romney, captain elect of the University of Chicago football team, faces possible ineligibility under conference rules as he plans to quit and reenter to secure a degree point that would bar him from playing. Officials will seek a final ruling, with speculation Romney scored nine winning points against Princeton in 1921.
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Roy Gibbons Hicago
Milton
University of Chicago
Reroney
Romney
Altho
Galf
Princeton
Morvich Wins Mile in 1:45 At New York Meet
A busy sports snapshot reports Morvich racing one mile in 145 with head up at a New York stake. Paris sees Andre Gobert defeat J C Norton in straight sets. Chicago hosts high profile billiards and roller skating events. interscholastic and AAU track meets yield multiple records. other bouts and results across Davenport and San Francisco.
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New York
Morvich
Chicago
Ith
Northwestern
Tris Speaker Leads a Dangerous Indians Club
Tris Speaker heads the Cleveland Indians a potent lineup in 1922 with Speaker's leadership shaping the club. Injuries to key players test depth as pitchers Covaleskie Bagby and Mails carry the staff while new arms Keidel Pott Barton Guess join George Uhle and others in a formative rotation. Outfield and infield shifts project a flexible defense with Wood Jamieson Graney and Molins in key roles as the tribe aims for top finish.
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Speaker
Elmer Smith
Dec Johnson
George Burns
Covaleskie
Bagby
Mails
George Keidel
Nelson Pott
Des Moines
Vasco Barton
Carl Guess
Canton
George Uhle
Allan Sotheron
Molnnis
Waimby
Sewell
Short
Gardner
Guisto
Hammond
Wamby
Stephenson
Joe Wood
Jamieson
Vans
Jack Graney
Carpentier Cleared by Manager for Dempsey Rematch
Paris March 25 Georges Carpentier is sound after Dempsey bout says manager Francois Descamps He explains Georges health has returned post neck trouble and he is fit for a possible return fight with the champion with a London promoter already courting the bout.
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Paris
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Francois Descamps
Georges
Dempsey
London
UC Berkeley and Olympic Club Duel Track Meet
UC Berkeley hosts its annual dual track meet with the Olympic Club at the Berkeley oval today. The event gathers top athletes from both sides for competition in sprint and distance events as the season nears peak.
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Berkeley
University of California
The
Olympic Club
Berkeley Oval
Miller Panthers Now Team 21 In Star Junior Baseball League
The Miller Panthers from the Miller playfield district are announced as Team 21 in the Star Junior Baseball League. Last call for entries is Tuesday noon. contracts must be in by Wednesday at 6 p.m. Teams failing to file lose their franchise.
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Miller Panthers
Leo H. Lassen
Miller Playfield
the Star
Season Opens April Note on First Game
The season will start April 2 with the first game set a week from Sunday April 2. Home team managers must secure grounds immediately or be reassigned. the complete schedule for the league will be ready within a week.
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Star
Neaton
Teams Pick Home Grounds in Local League List
The Star lists assigned home grounds for teams including Fremont Juniors B F Day West Wheeler and others. Entries cover parks many named streets and businesses across Walla Walla Seattle and Lincoln with several repeats and overlaps noted.
Schedule Plan Changed for The Star League Circuits
The Star League shifts from two circuits to potentially four as many teams join. The final plan hinges on Thursday when league membership is clarified, with leaders from both divisions expected to meet for a robin in the championship if divisional play remains.
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Star League
Bership
Practice games kickoff early season for local teams
Saturday Beattie College meets Ross Cubs at B F Day field at 3 p m. Sunday Mikadoes face Three Brothers Dye Works at Jefferson Park at 2 p m. West & Wheeler play West Seattle Up Dye Works at Aiki at 2 p m. Ross Cubs meet Mt Baker Wildcats at B F Day at 2 p m. Louies French Dry Cleaners duel Supply Laundry at Lincoln at 2 p m. Star league managers urged to phone in news on signings and results to boost coverage.
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Beattie College
Ross Cubs
B. F. Day
Mikadoes
Three Brothers Dye Works
Jefferson Park
West & Wheeler
West Seattle
Aiki
Mt. Baker Wildcats
Louie
French Dry Cleaners
Lincoln
Nicknames Selected for 1h STAR League Teams
League clubs have submitted team nicknames, listing Mt. Baker Park Wideatey L. V. Wetterman Co Indian West Seattle Dye Works Sealey Miller Playfield Panthers Weat Wheeler Liberty Meteors West Woodland Merchants Beavers Washington Laundry Co Cleaners Ross Juniors Cubs Three Bros. Dye Works Cougars Fremont Juniors Cyclones Louies French Dry Cleaners Tigers Brown Billiards Brownies Asahi Cubs Giants Giants. Remaining clubs to submit names soon and avoid duplicates among teams.
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Fremont Juniors
B. F. Day
West & Wheeler
Liberty Park
South Park
Washington Park
Wilson-Krietle Co
Adame
Louie's French Dry Cleaners
Walla Walla
Miller Panthers
Miller
Hillman Merchants
Columbia
Asahi Cubs
Lincoln
Brown Broth
Ers Billiards
Zeroland Juniors
Silent Frata
Seattle
Giants
West Woodland Merchants
Lower Woodland Park
Falcon A. C
Star League
Mt. Baker Park
Wideatey L. V. Wetterman Co
West Seattle Dye Works
Sealey
Weat & Wheeler
Liberty Meteors
Beavers
Washington Laundry Co
Cleaners
Ross Juniors
Cubs
Three Bros
William Stanley
Mack Brydgis
Bennie Meese
L. V. Westerman Bil Hardin
Mason Ross Cubs
Earl Smith
Woodland Merchants
Waldrenards
Three Bros. Dye Works
Duffy, Louie's
French Dry
Orville Seleback
West Seattle
Monroe Dean
E. J. Brown
Brown Billiards
Scorers Meet at Star for Season Instructions
The Star gathered scorers from 11 teams to outline season rules. Records will track hits, runs, and pitching stats. a linen sheet box score will be used with countersigned entries due by 7 p.m. on game day.
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Star
Local Teams Secure Backing for The Star League Season
The Ballard Juniors will be known as the West Woodland Merchants this season and the South Seattle Juniors will play as L. V. Westerman Co. Several other clubs have secured backing and will use sponsor names as schedules come together this Thursday.
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Ballard
West Woodland Merchants
South Seattle
Size Not Size Only Asset for Champion Greb
Greb argues champions need more than size citing Fitzsimmons Walcott and Dempsey to prove height and weight are not decisive. He stresses aggression footwork cleverness and courage as essential traits while noting his own near six foot frame defies giants.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Gus Ruhlin
Jeffries
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Jess Willard
Fang
Dempsey
Toledo
Willard
Gilbons
Willard-Dempsey
Gibbons
Seattle Star
Jack Dempsey
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Swanson
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Livesey
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Spalding Bros
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Linkamena
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Johnnie Gray
Jack Weber
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Spalding
Secom ™ Avenue
Koelliman
Seattle Teat and Awning Company
University Ball Club
Harold Marquis
Dexter Horton National
Savings Department
Dexter Horton National Bank
Second Ave
Cherry St
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Yale
Andre Gobert
Etar
J. C. Norton
National League of Roller Skaters
Illinois Athletic Club
Central A. A
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Gene Morgan
Pete O'Neil
King Rollo
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Morrie Schaefer
Dennis Keefe
San Francisco
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Frankie Thomas
Tris Speaker’s
Indians
Kenneth Clark
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
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Star Junior Baseball League
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