Midget Football Leader’s Clever Toe Kicks His Eleven Into State Championship
Milwaukee high school captain Roy Gress, a 5'4" 146-pound kicker, drives North Division to state glory with drop kicks from 40 yards and field goals in every game. His accuracy and practice method make him a famed Milwaukee toe artist and civic betting favorite.
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Moran the Victor in San Francisco Fight
Owen Moran defeated Battling Nelson at Blot's arena San Francisco after a brutal 20 round bout. Moran landed a decisive right to the jaw sending Nelson down multiple times as referee Selig raised Moran’s glove in victory amid a large crowd.
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Kid Barnes
Marty Kane
Billy Jordan
Bowling Club Plans City Championship at Imperial Alleys
Bowling enthusiasts announce a city championship to be held next month at Imperial alleys. Tom O Donnell leads players with a 277 high score, while Davis trails closely. In three game totals Young 627 Koch 603 and Shuman 620 are reported as recent winners in the 20 score contest.
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Ballard Athletic Club to Host Boxing Smokers Night
The Ballard Athletic club will hold a smoker Wednesday night after the boxing schedule featuring Bob Larsen against Bill Edwards in heavyweights Johnny Kelly versus Lowia Btrain welterweights Louie Hahan versus Charlie Southall lightweights Andy Russell against Tom Clark at 135 pounds and Adolph Bennett versus Jack Sather at 120 pounds.
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West Seattle High Basketball Defeated by Company A Five
The West Seattle high basketball loan was defeated by the Company A five on Saturday night. The score was 32 to 22.
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West Seattle High
New League Forms as Westminsters Face Rainier Rivalry
NEW WESTMINSTER November 24 A new six team city league has formed here The Marines football eleven were crushed by the Rainier Valley A C at Dugdale's park with a 45 to 2 score The Rainier Valley squad will meet the Fremont Athletic club next Sunday The Rainier Valley team defeated Fremont 6 to 6 in the season opener.
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Emeryville Horse Races Draw Wide Field Across Six Events
The card lists six races with numerous entries and varying weights. Notable horses include Red Klaw Cleko Abella Nab Deadwood Great Case sar Sian Fetin Clara Hampton Robert Hurst and Bessie in the first, Lovely Mary Silk Kittle Cunard Voltrome Dr Downie Vespasian Look out Alchemist Canique Pacifico Nonie Aunt Ag in the second, Ona tassa Poppy Maxima Golfball Aristotle Treimble Roy 8mway Donald New Capital Redondo David Warfield Prudent in the third, Edwin Fryer Setback Raleigh Roy Junior Eddie Graney Sir John Roman Wing Harlem Maid Hooray Lotta Creed in the fourth, Treasure Seeker Elgin Sir Angus Agrement Captain Burnett Sweet Girl Neb ulosus in the fifth, and Green bridge Mias Picnic Prom per Special Delivery Sir Edward Tony Faust Oswald Th. Pete Smiley Metg ner Wap Berviscence Netting in the sixth.
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Baseball and politics mix in quirky 1910s musings
A collection of satirical notes on baseball figures like Hugh Jennings and Walter Johnson, political figures such as Congressman J. A. Sherwood, and the National League while referencing figures Ban Johnson and Connie Mack. The tone blends humor and critique of sports and governance in early 20th century America.
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Philadelphia Americans set for Cuba barnstorming tour
The Philadelphia American base ball team travels to Cuba to join the barnstorm circuit for easy money. Roster includes Thomas Lapp Bender Coomba Plank Davis Trick Barry McIntyre Meldor Herteel Lord Murphy.
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Jack Johnson Champion Plans Rest After Arrival
Reports say the champion Jack Johnson will arrive in Chicago this afternoon after a lapse in activity. Friends say he intends to take much needed rest following arrival and preparation for forthcoming engagements.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Michigan Triumphs Over Penn and Minnesota in Football
Tip Wright praises Michigan's football team for defeating Pennsylvania and Minnesota after strong showings against both. He notes the Wolverines’ improved form, clutch passes from Wells to Borleske, and defiant defense, ending with anticipation that detractors of Coach Yost may pause.
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Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a universal cure for colds and grippe, claiming rapid relief of neuralgia pain, feverishness, sore throat, and nasal symptoms with no after-effects. It asserts the product works without quinine and can be taken during daily duties.
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Fillmore Hats at Two-Fifty Stand Out as Best
The Fillmore Hats priced at $2.50 are promoted as the best option, highlighted for quality and value. The brief note emphasizes superior fit and style in this price class.
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