Sullivan Mitchell bout would draw fans nationwide
Tacoma boxing writer reports on John L Sullivan of America and Charles Watson Mitchell of England proposing a limited round exhibition in Tacoma or San Francisco. The piece discusses purses, venue concerns, and broad interest from Seattle Portland Vancouver and beyond as delegations from east to west consider attending.
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John J. Sullivan
America
Charlies W. Mitchell
England
Sullivan
Mitchell
Pacifc
Jabez White
Welther
John L
Boston
Tacoma
BAN Ls
San Francisco
Alice
Charlee Watson Mitchell
John JL. Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Charles Watson Mitchell
California
Seattle
Portland
Bellingham
Everett
Olympia
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
Mitchell Spar
Far East
United States
McCreedie Strains To Rally Portland Pitchers
Manager McCreedie of the Portland team keeps options open on Hughes and Cates. He has sent for more pitchers after receiving a telegram from Hickey, once a Dugdale star, now with Cleveland, who seeks a chance to play with Portland.
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Portland
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Cates
Hickey
Dugdale
Cleveland
MccCreedie
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Tacoma
Hariig
Seals
Hie
Sullivan Calls for Mitchell Fight to Settle Old Rivalry
John L. Sullivan writes that a bout with Mitchell would settle who is the superior fighter. He recalls past clashes in Chantilly and New York, pledges to begin training after an agreement is signed, and proposes Tacoma as a venue with any time within weeks.
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Jeffries
Chantilly
France
New York City
Bet Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Tacoma
John Ll. Sullivan
Champion Fox Terriers Dominate Season Champs
The report highlights top fox terrier dogs Champion Sabine, Wandee Knight progeny, and Champion Sabine Resist with lineage notes. It also mentions Portland manager McCreedie quarrelling over a southbound schedule, Tacoma game transfer, and boxing results with Owen Moran defeating Monte Artes in a Palisades shadow bout.
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Sabine
Sabine Resist
York
Owen Moran
England
Monte Artes
California
Palisades
Attell
Stalling
Gus Klopf Dropped by Pacific Coast League
San Francisco May 17 report states umpire Gus Klopf will be dropped by the Pacific Coast League. The notice notes his work as an umpire has not been...
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San Francisco
Gus Klopf
Pacific Coast League
Carkeek Defeats McLeod In Vancouver Bout
Jack Carkeek won the wrestling match against Dan McLeod in Vancouver on Tuesday night. He secured the first and third falls, claiming victory in the bout.
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Carkeek
Vancouver
Jack Carkeek
Dan McLeod
Diamond Jabs and Baseball Talk From the Dugout
The writer riffs on boxing versus baseball themes, praising scrappers like Russ Hall and noting the difficulty of writing about the game. He jokes about referees and umpires, contrasts glove sports, and confesses limited baseball knowledge while praising kin in the Corbett family.
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John L
Russ Hall
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Smithsonian
Sullivan Promises to Tame The Son of a Gun in Ring
The speaker boasts of defeating a stubborn opponent in a 12 foot ring with no running, calling out his boastful claim as a boxing taunt. He signs as JOHN L. SULLIVAN in a playful, Milton-inspired flair.
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John Ll. Sullivan
Milton
Victoria defeats Vancouver 4 to 3 in rain interrupted game
Victoria beat Vancouver 4 to 3 at Victoria in a Tuesday contest despite a 10 minute rain delay. Galaski superb for Victoria and the battery of Rabbitt Smith Galaski Ford noted. Also reports minor local games and pro standings from New York and Chicago.
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Victoria
Vancouver
Galaski
Rabbitt and Smith
Ford
Polk's Directory Co Issues Change of Address Notice
The directory company asks readers to notify them of any residence or business changes as the directory enters press time.
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Polk's Directory Co
My Greatest Fight: Kilrain Battle in Richburg 76 Rounds
The text recalls James J. Sullivan describing his famed 76 round clash with Jake Kilrain in Richburg, Minnesota, on July 6, 1889. He details training in Belfast and New Orleans, the massive crowd and railway journey, ringside setup, courageous Kilrain, and the brutal endurance contest ending with Sullivan’s win after Kilrain’s corner signaled defeat.
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Mitchell
Paddy Ryan
Corbett
Richburg
Mins
Jake Kilrain
Belfast
Billy Muldoon
New Orleans
New Orleana
Kilrain
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Rich
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al Smith
Harry Will
Willian Harding
Richard K. Pax
Pat Sheedy
Matt Clune
Billy Mulloy
John Prederick
Major Hughes
John Sullivan
John Fitzpatrick
Masterson
Tom Castle
Charley Mitchell
Mike Donovan
Jake Kiirain
Mesh
Jake
Tay
Kilrein
Cormier
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