Jeffries Sails for England to Watch Coronation
James J. Jeffries is among 2000 passengers aboard the George Washington bound for England to witness the coronation. At the pier two years earlier a boisterous crowd sent him off to face Jack Johnson. today only Bob Vernon was in attendance and Jeffries smiled that he can return from abroad.
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Stanford Withholds Entry From Western Conference Meet
Stanford will not compete in the Western Conference track meet in Minneapolis because several top athletes are disabled. The decision disappoints fans after a prior loss to California. Berkeley also stays out as many top freshmen are ineligible under conference rules.
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Rough House Baseball Must Cease Says Lindsay
Judge R H Lindsay president of the Northwest league reiterates Lynch suspension as proper. He states the era of rough play is over and notes Tacoma opponents push for Lynch’s reinstatement is limited to backers. Shreeder at Tacoma Chub is blamed for pressuring him to suspend Lynch.
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Rainy weekend shifts schedule for several sports
Rain disrupted a planned double header as the Ellers Pioneers were set to face the Olympia nine at the latter venue Sunday. Earlier, a Lincoln Park game between Broadway and Franklin was postponed to next Thursday. Irondale mine in Washington seeks Seattle dates while Lincoln and Franklin Midget mines play their second championship game at Callas playground. Dartmouth track visits Harvard for a Cambridge dual meet while Chicago officials discuss legalizing boxing under strict controls.
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Kaufman Faces Flynn in High Stakes Kansas City Showdown
Eight fans anticipate the May 56 bout in Kansas City as Al Kaufman, hailed as the white hope, meets Jim Flynn the Pueblo fireman. A Kaufman victory could revive talks of a match with Jack Johnson, heightening the drama surrounding the fight card.
Ward Quits Umpiring. Amos Rusie to Fill Vacancy
Jack Ward resigns as umpire in the Northwestern league. President Lindsay accepts the resignation after clearing Ward in the Lynch case. Amos Rusie, former famous pitcher, will replace Ward as umpire.
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Young Sibley Defeats Carney in 100-Point Billiards Bout
In Brown and Hulen’s billiard parlors a large crowd watched Young Chase Sibley beat Joe Carney, former billiard champion, in the first half of a 100 point match with a 50 to 43 score.
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International women gymnastic champions on Italian grounds
The gymnastic championship event at the exposition grounds in Turin on May 6 drew contestants from several nations including the United States.
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Johnson Breaks Silence On Dope Theory In Reno Incident
Johnson finally breaks his silence with a brief statement about the Reno fiasco. He writes for this newspaper that he will not discuss the matter further but offers his succinct, pointed view on the controversy sparked by the dope theory as relayed by Jeffries and others.
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I Refute Jim Jeffries Quit Claim After Fight
The speaker asserts Jeffries quit the bout in the 15th round not by knockout, blaming fear and lack of courage. He accuses Jeffries of avoiding a hard fight, claims opponents’ supporters accused him of dodging due to race and referee bias, and says the victory was easy.
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Johnson Eyes Memorial Day Fight With Kaufman
PhiladelphiaMay 6 Jack Johnson likely to appear in a Memorial Day bout in auction city promising a rare boxing matchup. Promoter Jack O'Brien works to arrange Johnson against Al Kaufman or Bam Langford as Johnson leaves vaudeville and racing for a chance to earn money.
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Fine Reward Promises Farm Purchase After $55,000 Check
New York May 6 James McCarthy a messenger boy says he will buy a farm with the $1 reward for returning a certified $55,000 check to Hanover National Bank picked up on lower Broadway He received one bone for his honesty. Spokane Drops Another In Pitchers Duel Bonner Tops Gordon 5 to 4 Tacoma 2 Spokane 6-1 Vancouver Wins Again Portland Drops Second Beavers Take Contest 6-3 2-1-5
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Winner to Fight Wolgast After Ritchie Reilly Bout
In San Francisco on May 56 Charley Reilly defeats Willie Ritchie in a four rounder. The winner is expected to face Ad Wolgast in a twenty round title bout as arranged by manager Moffit.
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Work rushed on new park completion promised this summer
Rain disrupted Giants and Victoria games. President Dugdale announces a $3,500 Rainier Valley park project with tile drains and a 5000 seat grandstand. Beavers chase second place as rain aids drainage, while bleachers hold 10 000 to 12 000 spectators.
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Swedish winter season card promises strong bouts and thrills
The Swedish Athletic Association plans a lively winter card next Saturday night featuring Bodin vs Her son in Greco Roman, Sundstrom vs Shark, Challetrog vs Anderson, and Fridell vs Welling in boxing, with Hoglund in Sama tumbling. START AUTO RACE. Los Angeles to Lake side reliability race opens with multiple cars starting today and a 265 mile test over four days.
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Loyal Heights and Ballard youth teams seek Sunday games
Loyal Heights baseball players average 17 years old seek Sunday contests. Ballard Athletics, boys under 16, want games, contact Ballard 634 and address Harry Kappbalm Ballard Washington. Tony Cubs of Enumclaw Washington, a new youth squad, promise to contend for honors this season.
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Savoy Theatre Showcases Best Pictures and Local Deals
The Savoy Theatre shows the best pictures ever produced. Stevens Cafe at First and Marion serves the best 25c lunch and dinner in the city. Satisfaction guaranteed on moderate priced Millinery at the Fashion, $10 Yesler. A $40 suit free from Pinella the Tailor, 705 First Ave.
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