Knout KO Brown a Good Son and Fighter in New York
New York lightweight boxer known as Knockout Brown lives with his mother at 264 First Ave. She describes his early fights starting July 4 two years ago and his rapid KO streak. She says he spends his earnings wisely, stays home, avoids dances and women, and remains devoted to one girlfriend.
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New York
W. G. Shepherd
Knockout Brown
First Av
East Side
Knockout
Braun
Valtzie
K. O
K. O's
Lajoie, Mullin, Taft, and spring baseball notes
Tip Wright surveys spring baseball, noting Lajoie nourished by pitchers, Mullin delaying eye surgery, and Taft opening the American league season in Washington. He mentions Battle Creek and Grand Rapids games, the Polo Grounds stand rumor, and the Phillies, Giants, and Cubs in fresh spring chatter.
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Taft
Washington
Evana
Motherly warning from Mrs Braun about son Voltsie
Mrs Braun speaks firmly that she will whip Voltsie if he hangs around corners dances or saloons. She notes she has not punished him or Adam much but will do so if needed, expressing strong maternal resolve.
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Voltzie
Voltsie
Adam
Mrs. Braun
Fort Casey triumphs over Fort Worden and Fort Flagler
Fort Casey nine defeated a picked Fort Worden and Fort Flagler squad 12 to 4 and then beat North Seattle Athletic Club 17 to 0. Madrona school team beat Hawthorne, while Lawtons downed South Park 17 to 3. Also notes on Kirkland high school track, and various baseball and boxing references.
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Fort Casey
Forts Worden
Flagler
North Seattle
Madrona
Hawthorne
Lawtons
South Park
Snohomish
Kirkland High School
Victoria and Seattle meet at 32 P. M. admission 25c 50c
A forthcoming game features Victoria facing Seattle with admission priced at 25 cents for general and 50 cents for reserved seating.
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Victoria VS
Seattle
Sheppard to Try Scotland's Classics in New York Meet
Mel Sheppard, famed middle distance star, is entered in three Scottish athletic events at the New York meet. The text hints at a rivalry with Highlanders as fans chant for spirited competition without direct commentary.
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Mel Sheppard
Northwestern No Games Yesterday Weather Note
A weather update notes rain across Seattle Victoria Ta coma Spokane Vancouver and Portland with no games played yesterday. The report lists regional rain conditions affecting schedules.
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Seattle-Victoria
Tacoma-Spokane
Vancouver-Portland
Rusie to umpire in Northwestern league debut in Portland
Amoe Rusie, famed 1895 New York pitcher, will debut as umpire in the Northwestern league in Portland on Monday. He has been in Beattie about three weeks and Steve Kane is also assigned to Portland that week to ease his introduction. Rusie has umpired college games satisfactorily.
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Amoe Rusie
New York
Rusie
Portland
Beattie
Steve Kane
Ruste
Hee Haa
Wolgast Case Up as Habeas Corpus Plea Heard
Light weight champion Ad Wolgast and manager Tom Jones travel to Los Angeles with promoter Tom McCarey and referee Chas Eyton to seek a writ of habeas corpus. The hearing follows the Wolgast Memsie bout on March 17.
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Wolgast
Ba United
Los Angeles
Ad Wolgast
Tom Jones
Tom McCarey
Chas. Eyton
Willian
California Baseball Team Invited to Tour Japan in 1912
The University of California baseball team is invited to tour Japan during the 1912 summer vacation by Keio and Waseda universities. Japan will cover all expenses. California will not share in any profits or Teelota. Minsters react angrily to six round bouts passage in Chicago. Snohomish Granite Falls join eight team circuit with Everett and two Seattle teams.
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Berkeley
Cal
University of Kelo
Waseda
University of California
Japan
California
Chicago
Snohomish
Granite Falla
Everett
Monrose
Burlington
Mount Vernon
Seattle
Tennis clubs clash over tournament dates in Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND report says Seattle and Tacoma clubs cannot agree on dates for the coming tournament. President Andrews of the Pacific International Tennis association has tried to mediate and leaves the clubs to settle it themselves, with Seattle favoring August 7 and Tacoma August 14. In Los Angeles, Kilbane is backed by eastern money to beat Rivers, while Rivers is a 10 to 7 favorite. One Round Hogan plans to return after backing out of retirement. Nearly 400 athletes from western Washington high schools commit to the interscholastic track meet in Tacoma on May 20.
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Portland
Seattle
Los Angeles
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Joe Rivers
Rivers
Western Washington
Tacoma Stadium
May Dismiss Umpire Ward In Northwest League Controversy
Report outlines tension after alleged slugging incident involving umpire Ward at Vancouver. Tacoma manager George Schroeder says May 14 directors meeting may reinstate Lynch while Judge Lindsay notes pressure to dismiss rather than fine or suspend. Rumor suggests Ward may face suspension. Lindsey cites unverified drinking claim as potential grounds for dismissal.
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Mike Lynch
Ward
Vancouver
George Shroeder
Tacoma
Lynch
Judge Lindsay
Shroeder
Lindsay
van Ecouver
Tear w Fee Saaiee Wrestling
A fragmented clipping reports a wrestling event connected to physical culture circles, noting a main event and ongoing activities within the sport. Specific names and locations are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Saaiee
Anngren i
Main Stee
Gatlin treatment claims three day cure for drinkers
The pitch promotes a Gatlin Institute program promising to erase all cravings in three days using injections and stimulants. It asserts the patient decides cure satisfaction and refunds fees if not satisfied, with a home treatment option for those unable to travel.
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Gatlin
Gatlin Institute
Barry Beats Gunboat Smith In Narrow Bout
In Oakland on May 4 Jim Barry of Chicago nearly stopped Gunboat Smith as clever stalling and clinching saved Smith from a knockout. Smith’s wild lefts rarely found their mark while Barry avoided serious harm and pressed the late rounds.
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Dy United Prees
Oakland
Cal
Jim Barry
Chicago
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Detroit
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Grand Rapids
Harry Sreinfeldt
Cincinnat
Insteta St. Paul
Cubs
Charley Doom
Phillies
McGraw
Karl Moore
Beau Brummell
Mal Kason
Terry Turner
Ote Ae
Brooklyn
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Polo Grounds
Sporting Dope
Charley Dooin
Philly
Chuck
Phil McGovern
Conlon
Ralph Works
Rube” Marquardt
George Cohan
Schulte
Harry McIntyre
Monacher
Cub
Murphy
Jimmy Clabby
Packey McFarland
Joe Tinker
Terra Firma
Jack Johnson
Frank Chance
Zimmerman
Harry Forbes
Pop Coulon
Johnny
Wildcat
York
Breekiya
H. E Ciecinnath
Chicago Ae Veveseseoes
McLean Brown
Archer
Boston
Pfeffer
Graham
Beebe
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Pittsburgee
Harmon and Bresnahan
Leifield and
Gibson
Erseaseevees
Raymond and
Wilson
Rucker and
Bergen
Renee
R. H
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Livingstone, Fisher, Quinn and Sweeney
Young
Scott Walsh
Sullivan
Gregg
Land
H. Washington
Groome
Street
Pape
Nanamaker
R. H Kg
Detroit St. Louis
Seem
Lafitte and Stanage
Willis, Gregor and
Stephens
Northwestern
W. Ll. Pet
Vancouvet
Coast League
L Pet
Hogan
Jams Murphy
Weetinghouse Gyrterror
Spalding
Defiance
Theo. Wilts &C
Wiest” Ave
Madison
Yeas
Gatlin Trearment
Queen Anne Ave
Col. Republican St
Queen Anne
Independent
Wash
Gunboat Smith
Barry
Smith
Beegham
Brussels
Allwin
Pike ST
Fifth
New York Dental Parlors, Inc
First Avenue
Bellingham
Sunset Block
Hewett
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