Boxing Through the Years and Modern Weight Changes
A historical look at boxing notes fewer champions in England, changes in weight classes, and rising lightweight bouts. The piece recalls Mitchell, Jem Mace, and historic purses, then shifts to boxing’s role in self defense and notes political figures who boxed. It ends with a school field day and a complex meet scheme at the university campus.
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England
Mitchell
Jem Mace
Mace
Sayers
Heenan
Farnsborough
Billy Bawards
Arthur, Chambers
Tim Collins
Mullins
Patsy Sheppard
Britt
Nelson
Corbett
McGovern
Jeffries
Morresey
Coburn
John Dwyer
Fistainer
After Tigers Scalp Tacoma in regional showdown on May 20
The Tigers high school baseball team will host Tacoma on their home grounds May 20. The undefeated boys expect another win after a perfect season so far. The cut text mentions the steamer Athion in incomplete form.
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Tacoma
Char
High School Orchestra Plans Trip For Students
The day’s end drew near as over 200 students had arranged to go on the trip. The high school orchestra will provide music during the journey.
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Tered
Dope Sheet Preview of Seals at Seattle Series
San Francisco faces Seattle in a six game set starting Tuesday afternoon with Seals aiming to win. Weather, lineup notes, and fan expectations shape the opening bouts as Charlie Hall works the rubber against Chimmy de Whale. Park Wilson leads a visiting group of swatters while locals anticipate a long, 16 inning opener and a fresh tactic from manager McGraw called the avalanche.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Seals
Park Wilson
Chimmy de Whale
Charlie Hall
Charmes de Whale
Whalen
Hall
Mall
Frisco
Huetie
Charlie Irwin
the Seals
Bames
Realizing the need for musical instruments and payment plan offers
Advertises popular pianos and organs from H. M. Cable Kimball and others with an easy payment option. Highlights products such as Simplex Piano Player, Krell-french Autogrand, electric pianos, and talking machines from Victor and Balson, inviting purchases for home amusement.
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H. M. Cable
Kimball
Haddorff
Pease
D. &. Johnston Co
Lakeside
Voenlion
Clough & Warren
Victor and
Bat~son
Fans follow lively baseball action at Beattle field
The piece notes Lefty Houte and Dusty Miller in hitting and fielding roles while Johnnie Kane, Russ Hall, Dashwood, Frary, and Roach perform. Fans enjoy backstop throws, Beattle crowd energy grows as Roach mimics a Bates Bem trick and humor electrifies the stands.
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Lefty Houte
Dusty Miller
Mies
Johnnie Kane
Russ Hall
Dashwood
Frary
Roach
Beattle
Skagway Team to Tour State and Play Seattle Series
The crack White Pass Athletic club baseball team from Skagway, hailed as Alaska champions, will tour the Pacific coast this summer with tentative arrival in Seattle in late July or early August. Arrangements plan for a game in Seattle against Frederick and Nelson, with a series at the Lewis and Clark exposition in view. Skagway’s roster features O'Brien Bararager and Olesen, Capt. Ed Barry at short, and Sanford who will stay in Seattle, impacting lineup for travels.
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White Pass Athletic Club
Skagway
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Alaskane Ariving
Alaskans
Frederick
Nelson
Dawson
Skag
O'Brien
California
Bararager
Olesen
Ed. Barry
Barry
Sanford
Siskagway
Capt
Harry Bays First Four Base Wallop
The article recalls Harry Bay describing his first professional four base hit in Peoria after replacing a disabled player at the ball park. He says the hit was memorable and stands out like Jupiter amid stars.
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Harry Bay
Jupiter
Peoria
Ball Park
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