American League Teams Plan Strike After Cobb Suspension Lift
May 20 reports say Ban Johnson resumes Cobb’s ban and Detroit players plan a league wide strike. Navin meets Johnson as Detroit seeks affirmation from other AL teams. A United States league official wired the strikers seeking terms for joining.
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Giants Win Last and Sit in the Cellar on League Standings
Victoria regains Northwestern league lead after defeating Vancouver while Seattle wins over Portland but remains in last place. Beavers, Pippins, and Giants exchange late runs as Meek and Kaufmann drive Victoria win. Toots Agnew debuts in Seattle with four runs in first inning.
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Portland
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Spokane
Pippins
Bill James
Stanfield
Stanfield Ox
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James
Lamline
Nick Williams
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Meek
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Toots
Keller
Broadway Gets Courtney Wins Track Meet
Broadway High won city meet honors at Madison Park on Saturday with a 64 to 39 1 to 1 margin over Lincoln and Queen Anne. The relay team Thomson Veddar Grey and Nelson edged Lincoln and Queen Anne, while Jens Ames of Lincoln set a state discus record with 118 feet 11 1 3 inches and won shot put at 49 feet 6 inches. Madigan of Broadway captured the mile in 4 45 1 5.
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Stanford Athletes Set Pacific Coast Tryouts Marks
Ira Courtney of the Seattle Athletic Club tied the world's 100 meters record at 10.46 seconds in the Olympic trial meet at Stanford. Walter McClure of Multnomah broke the Pacific coast mile mark with 4 03.34, and Sam Reitha of Multnomah cleared 12 feet 2 inches in pole vault, beating the coast record held by Gilbert and Cook.
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Baseball Epitome: 1905 PACTRIC Concludes Series at Vernon and San Francisco
The report lists teams and players such as Vernon with Grome Klawitter Higginbotham Buren and Carson. Oakland with Sullivan. San Francisco with Peck. New York and Cincinnati appearances. umpires Johnstone and Eason. It notes scores and participants across multiple venues including Vernon San Francisco Cincinnati and Ames.
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Eason
The Soft Answer Prompt From The Baltimore American
A humorous Baltimore American line recalls using a soft reply with a wife. The quip suggests a biscuit taste test led to more anger, ending with a joke about saying mush rather than praise.
Narrowing Standings From the Northwest Sports Cards
The standings show Victoria Spokane Tacoma and Chicago area teams with varied records. Notable figures include Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit Philadelphia Boston and Cleveland with mixed win loss tallies. The page also quotes a conflict between a fiancée and her father over support obligations with a Los Angeles Herald note.
Gunboat Smith Wins In Two Rounds At New York
Gunboat Smith the California heavyweight floored Geo Edward Smith twice in two rounds here fulfilling a substitute bout after Frank Wiegand withdrew due to a game. Smith dominated early and finished decisively in the second round.
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Jim Stewart
Geo. Edw. Smith
Frank Wiegand
Jeg
Geo
Smith
Giants eye long shot hitter in bid to boost lineup
Column notes President Dug plans to trade for a power hitting outfielder Strait to lift the Giants with a strong bat. Cruikshank trades and a question about second base arise as Detroit players discuss a players association and Cobb reinstatement amid United League interest. Soldier incident at Colfax adds crime flare as Mauser faces arrest for hotel theft.
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Pippins
Judge McCredie
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Terry McKune
Cruikshank
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George Stovall
Ivan Olson
Tigers
Cobb
Olson
Cleveland Naps
Stovall
S&j. Louis Browns
United States League
Ty Cobb
English welterweight Sid Burns to face Mike Gibbons in rare duel
Pistic experts forecast Burns will deliver the fight of his life against Mike Gibbons in tomorrow night’s contest. Matt Wells trains Burns asserting an English victory by points or knockout as Gibbons also trains hard for a tough battle. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
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Sid Burns
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Burns
Matt Wells
Gibbons
Abe Attell’s California retreat reshapes a comeback plan
Abe Attell embraces outdoor life at Billy Nolan’s ranch in California to rebuild strength for a ring return to San Francisco in July. He trains hard with horseback riding, swimming, and long hikes, gaining weight and color while promising a future bout with Wolgast if Jones agrees to a four to ten round match, a $5,000 stake to be posted within 24 hours of confirmation.
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Wolgast
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Lake County
Frisco Fans Target Cal Ewing Over Baseball Policy
Commentary from the San Francisco Call denounces Cal Ewing and Frank Ish for neglecting the Giants. It argues the team profits while the city’s fans demand improved public support and investment to boost the club’s standing.
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Frank M. Ish
San Francisco
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Ish
San Francisco white hope title undecided after four round draw
Soldier Elder and Charley Miller battled to a four round draw with each scoring in the opener and Miller prevailing in general exchange. Rafe Turner was knocked down by a single punch and Jimmy Carroll with Jimmy Fox also drew. Abe Label and Red Watson also fought to a draw as the card produced several notable bouts.
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Charley Miller
Elder
Miller
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Jimmy Carroll
Jimmy Fox
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Red Watson
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