Jeffries Undergoes Painful Nose Treatment Before Fight
New York Oct 28 Jeffries had a nose operation yesterday and reports feeling better than in six years. He disputed a fractured nose claim, saying a fleshy growth in both nostrils was burned out with cocaine and electricity. Johnson wired Sam Berger to arrange a meeting for a quick fight signing with Johnson and his manager Thursday night.
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Jeffries Denies Stage Role Rumor In New York
James J. Jeffries and manager Sam Berger deny a report that Jeffries would star in a play modeled after Davy Crockett. The proposed work, attributed to Berger and Isadore Golden, was said to be in development in San Francisco.
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Connie Mack Bargain Hunter Builds 1909 Athletics
Connie Mack scouts bargain talent for the Philadelphia Americans, assembling a pennant hopeful roster with near zero cash outlay. Players like Harry Davis Eddie Plank Eddie Cobbins Jack Coombs Big Chief Bender Frank Baker Rube Olding Krause and others were acquired from colleges and minor clubs for little or nothing, turning a modestly funded team into a high quality machine.
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Russwin Cutter Promises Economical Easy Cleaning
The Russwin Cutter is pitched as the most economical and easiest cleaned food cutter for meats fish clams and more. It claims to reduce kitchen work and expenses by turning odds and ends into palatable dishes, with rust resistant parts and removable sections for cleaning.
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Fatally Hurt at Football Navy Quarterback
This is the latest photo of quarterback Wilson of the Navy eleven, whose neck was broken in the Villanova game October 16, and who still lives. Doctors have given up all hope of his recovery.
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Henry Ordeman Faces Swedish Champion Lundin Tonight
Henry Ordeman the Minneapolis heavyweight returns to the mat at Casino Hall to meet Hijalmar Lundin the Swedish champion in a best two out of three falls match. Ordeman has recovered from illness and will seek another decisive victory.
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Powers Lands the Presidency Again
New York Oct 28 Patrick Powers is elected president of the Eastern League again after a ten year stretch. The article notes his return to the top of the league leadership and outlines the ongoing tenure.
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Undertaker’s Protégé Harry Krause Astonishes Baseball World
An undertaker discovers Harry Krause, a teen prodigy who joins Connie Mack’s Athletics. From San Francisco sandlots to St. Mary’s College, Krause shines in 1908 as a top pitcher, drafted after a 26 straight collegiate wins run and hailed by Mack as the greatest in the league.
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Powers Reelected Amid Rumors of Ouster at Meeting
Rumors circulated before the meeting that Powers would be ousted from the presidency and a coup would unfold during every minute of the session. The familiar whispers about Pat’s downfall resurfaced, but Powers won reelection as expected, ending the near-major dispute.
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All-Star Game Sheds Light on Athletics Victory Over Nationals
In Seattle, the Athletics defeated the National League All-Stars 6 to 3 behind Walter Johnson and Eddie Plank. Baker hit a first-inning homer, with Hummel Snodgrass Myere and Fagan contributing for the Nationals later in the game.
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Former Seattle Pitcher to Work on Hill for Nationals
The former Seattle pitcher will work the mound for the Washington Nationals while Coombs will officiate for Connie Mack's near champs.
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Appeal to High Court Over Anti Betting Law
San Francisco Oct 28 The Otis Walker anti-betting measure faces the state’s highest court after a rehearing petition was filed in Frank O Shea’s habeas corpus case. O Shea was convicted for betting on dog races at Ingleside July 5, and the California Jockey Club heads warn that bookmakers may rely on a whisper system if the law stands.
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Flynn and Burns Set for Local Ten-Round Flyweight Clash
The Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn faces Jack Burns in a awaited ten-round bout at Los Angeles on Friday night before McCarey’s Pacific Athletic club. Both fighters complete final training amid heavy advance ticket sales and anticipation of a bruising contest.
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Venice
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Badger Team Returns From Orient After Japan Tour
The Wisconsin University baseball team returns to the U S aboard the Tango Maru at Great Northern dock. They played nine games abroad and won five against Keio University Tokio Americans Tokio Japanese and Waseda University. Their expenses were covered by Keio University and they will be banqueted tomorrow night with Senator Robert La Follette.
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Ground broken for 12000 seat fight arena in Alameda county
Ground breaks today for a new arena in Kaat Berkeley Alameda county where Jack Gleason aims to host the Jeffries Johnson fight. The canvas roof and full lighting system will allow daylight and night bouts and the 12 000 spectator capacity will rise to about 19 000 as needed with access from San Francisco by boat and train in a bay area population near 800 000.
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The Boys Must Have the Best There Is
Tomorrow's sale offers a two piece suit with knickerbocker pants at 2.98 and boys corduroy pants sizes 4 to 16 years at 95 cents each, reflecting value pricing and durable workmanship.
Bargain Textile Items List From Local Store Sale
An advertisement lists low priced apparel and accessories including hair ruffs and rosettes in multiple shades for 1.75 dollars, children's underwaists marked 10 cents, girls wool coat sweaters at 2.00 dollars, women's fleece lined cotton hose two for 26 cents, wide-fit sweaters up to a dollar, children's wool toquas in several colors, black ribbed cashmere stockings, and infants cashmere hose in assorted colors with red toe, all described as low value or display stock.
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