Percys boxing antics and plan for California invasion
A humorous portrait of Percy Cove the 128 pounder as a notorious showman in the boxing scene. The piece notes his erratic silvery grin after mistakes and his plan to leave Bellingham Athletic Club for California, where he believes featherweights and opponents will suit him. Abe Attell and Johnny Kilbane are mentioned as contemporaries.
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Percy Cove
California
Bellingham Athletic Club
Percy
Abe Attell
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Abe
Aliso
Bos
Abeta
Athletics and Giants duel for baseball’s world title
The author argues the Athletics should win the World Series over the Giants citing pitching depth speed and tactical moves. McGraw’s Giants counter with Kern/Mathewson pitching and base running feared but the writer believes Mack’s club will prevail in six or seven games despite a strong Giants lineup.
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Athletics
Cornelius Metiliticuddy
aSen
White Sox
Cubs
Giants
Mack
McGraw
Marquard and Mathewson
Sox
Cuba
Ira Thomas
Collins
Barry
Ticket Scalpers Shake New York Baseball Fans
Thousands of fans react to a $500 reward offered by Wm. Gray to prove officials knew of scalping schemes at New York National League games. Tickets sold at double or triple value while box offices run out. Garry Herrmann joins Gray as the National Baseball Commission weighs an investigation into the sales system.
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New York
Wm. Gray
Gray
John T. Brush
Jay
Garry Hermann
National Baseball Commission
Herrmann
Philadelphia
Charley Herzog
Boston
McGraw
Baker
Mack No. 3
Athleticon
Herzog
Trappe
Maryland
Hill
Hersog
Women Speakers Urge Quiet Stadium Etiquette
In Minneapolis on October 14, dean of women Missed Cometock of the University of Minnesota urges that women should not cheer at football games. She says they should sing college songs and wave banners instead. Her remarks emphasize decorum and gender norms at athletic events.
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Inneapolis
Milan
Benners
Miseida Cometock
University of
Mies
Will Francisco Light Champion Plans Return Fight Next Month
From the Grave Ban Francisco, Oct 16. The erstwhile lights champion, Willie Ritchin, proclaims he will return to his old form. The fight is likely to be staged here next month.
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Francisco
Willie Ritchin
Madison Club to Stage 10 Round Fight at Harlem Casino
The Madison Athletic Club presents a 10 round bout between Odengy cast and Matt Ware at the Harlem casino on Friday November 3. Weigh in at 133 pounds scheduled for 6 PM with a purse of $19 000.
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A Etc Odengy
Matt Ware
We la Igen
Harlem
Madison Athletic Club
Baker Hits Cemented Fame Shadows of Mack in Detroit
Connie Mack scouts Baker a hard hitting young third baseman after he sends balls over the right field wall in practice. Baker’s pepper and power draw praise and a warning from Captain Davis as Mack notes the rookies during a morning drill.
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Tion
Hersog
Baker
Connie Mack
Shibe Park
Detroit
Mack
Capt
Harry Davis
Frank Baker
Davis
Kilbane’s Candid View on Fame and Family in Fighers World
A young Cleveland reporter recalls Johnny Kilbane after his California reception. Kilbane, exhausted by well wishers, speaks of his daughter and family first, and her protects privacy at home while preparing for Abe Attell’s featherweight title bid.
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Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
California
Johnny
Joe Rivers
Frankie Conley
Miss McDonnell
Abe Ab
Double header gridiron clash on University campus
A double bill at the University campus features Lincoln High School vs Wenatchee and Ot Dobie against Fort Worden. The high school game decides state title contenders while the varsity showcase may produce a red hot practice clash with Fort Worden.
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Lincoln High
Wenatchee
Fort Worden
Varsity
Sutton
Griffiths
Pallen
Anderson
Devine
Patten
Smalley
Wand
Muckiestone
Koehler
Sparger
Coyig
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Western Collection Co
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Houghton & Hunter
Elgin and Waltham
Hamilton and
Howard
Yesler Way
Frye
Virest Ave
the Star
Seattle Automobile School
Broadway
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Pike
People’s Bank Blag
Seattle Sporting Goods Co
First Avenue
Western Avenue
Aceiatieni
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A. M. Rhost
Ner Ave
HCC Berg
Prmidar
Theo
Wilts Co
First Ave
Seattle
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Lane
the Bookman
Union
Dr. Brown
Dr. J. Brown
Wasington Building
Dream Theatre
Babe
Kilbane
Inlaw
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Salisbury VT
Fourth Ave
Cherry &T
Beattie Athletic Club
Yale
Raleigh Hotel
Phese Wala
Gallatin
Vite St
Boren Ave
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Coloma House
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EL Norte
Avery
M__ Ewing
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Westlake
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