Boxing headlines swirl around Denver and Seattle bouts
The column traces Louis Newman and Jack Kanner shaping boxing in Denver and Seattle, with plans to keep fights alive at Lakeside Stadium. It notes Abe Gordon and Abe’s connections, Dick OBrien’s potential matchups, and efforts to stage bouts against top heavyweights like Willard and Benny Leonard, amid a shifting boxing scene.
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Louis Newman
Seattle
Denver
Mountain Village
Newman
Lakeside Stadium
Jack Kanner
Val
Abe Gordon
Iat Newman
Jack Carberry
Denver Express
America
He Fooled Mack Athletics Reunites Kopf with Matty
Larry Kopf is released by Mack Athletics and now works to help Matty. The move follows Kopf's earlier deception, with Kopf pursuing a new role and positive impact alongside Matty in a renewed partnership.
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Athletics
Larry Kopf
Matty
Mack's eye for talent misses again in Kopf's rise
Connie Mack once found stars like Collins and Baker but Larry Kopf, once dismissed by Mack, has become a key Reds infielder. Kopf batted .385 in 10 recent games, scored 11 runs, and 15 hits as Cincinnati rode a winning streak. Kopf's rise challenges Mack's infallibility and showcases sharp managerial hindsight.
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Mack
Eddie Collina
Jack Barry
Jack MelInnis
Frank Baker
Wailie Schang
National League
Larry Kopf
Barry
International League
Kopf
Reds
Rousch
Chase
Griffith
Groh
Neale
Matty
Victoria club founder earns army captaincy
L. A. Wattelet, once owner of the Victoria baseball club and longtime Elks athletic chairman, has received word that he has secured a commission as captain in the army at the presidio. George Adams, Elks matchmaker, notes Wattelet’s service move.
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George Adams
Elks’ Club
Victoria Baseball Club
Elks’ Athletic Committee
Presidio
Eddie Pinkman and Earl Baird in Fort Worden Life
Eddie Pinkman writes from Fort Worden that he and Earl Baird are entering military life and joking about a near fight with a regular. A soldier, aware of Pinkman’s famed punch, made a strategic retreat.
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Eddie Pinkman
Fort Worden
Earl Baird
Early Dreams wins $5000 stake at Columbus race
Early Dreams surprised fans in Columbus by winning the $5,000 8 and 8s stake from Busy Lassie, the favorite, as reported by United Presse Leased Wire.
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Columbus
O. T
United Presse
Farly Dreams
Busy Lassie
Strachan Defeats Ex-Champion in Southampton Tennis
United Press reports Johnny Strachan won his tennis matches in Southampton New York yesterday defeating several players including Frederick Alexander once a national champion. The result marks Strachan’s strong showing on the local courts and adds to his recent victories.
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United Press
Southampton
N. Y
Johnny Strachan
Frederick Alexander
Paul Clyde Named Clerk at Naval Militia Training Camp
Paul Clyde of Virginia and the University of Virginia has been named company clerk at the naval militia training camp on campus.
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Paul Clyde
Naval Militia Training Camp
Former Lincoln Grid Star Joins U S Navy
Cecil Coates, once a Lincoln high school football standout, has donned navy blue at the university training station as he joins the U S Navy.
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Lincoln Grid
U.S. Navy
Cecil Coates
Lincoln
Northwest trapshooters prep for Blaine meet and Grand American
Local shooters organize for the Northwest Trapshooters' Association meet in Blaine on August 19 and the nearby Grand American Handicap soon after.
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Northwest Trapshooters’ Association
Blaine
Walter Johnston Wins First Block Over Sibley in Billiards
Walter Johnston leads 50 to 39 over Chase Sibley, Northwest three cushion billiard champion, after the opening block last night at the Pope Sibley parlors.
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Walter Johnston
Chase Sibley
Pope-Sibley
Hard Fought Matches on Seattle Tennis Courts
The second day of the Washington State Tennis tourney on the Summit and Madison courts featured close singles and doubles matches. Annia Greene of Seattle defeated Marian Wheaton of Bellingham in a top bout, with Wheaton putting up a strong challenge. Joe Tyler of Spokane appeared in both formats and is slated to compete again today alongside Pringle of Tacoma in a doubles pairing with Shannon.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Dick O’brien
Willard
Biddy
Summit
Madison
Annia Greene
Marian Wheaton
Bellingham
Hellingham
Joe Tyler
Spokane
Barrieau and Watson Set for Four-Round Bout in Oakland
Barrieau and Red Watson will meet in a four round boxing match at the Emeryville Arena tonight. Proceeds from the scrap are to be donated to the new California Field Artillery regiment.
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Oakland, Aus
Frank Barrieau
Red Watson
Emeryville Arena
New
California Field Artillery Regiment
Tennis results round up from a local match day
Men's singles results feature Alien over Weber 6-3 6-2 and Tyler over Gray 6-1. Van Kuran defeats Apeidei 7-4 2-4 while Pringle wins by default over Flesher. Waller over Bow 6-1 6-2 and Green over Nolan 6-2 7-6. Women compete with Mine Annis Greene beating Wheaton 10 7-5 8-6 and Mies Piaillie over Mise Dempery by default. Doubles see Boeldel Tyler over Mattice White 6-3 6-4 and Pringle Shannon over Gray Manwetl 6-2 6-1.
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Tyler
Gray
van Kuran
Apeidei
Pringle
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Waller
Bow
Green
Nolan
Shannon
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White
Beatt
Wada Beet Peasemier
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Miss Wheaton
Mies Piaillie
Mise Dempery
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Kid Cupid Wins Target as Lonnie Austin Plans Bride
Reports say Lonnie Austin will marry Miss Mary Davis with August 17 set for the wedding. The popular local sportsman is described as celebrating the forthcoming bride among friends and neighbors.
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Cupid
Lonnie Austin
Lonnie
Mary Davis
Joe Gorman Proves Versatile Diver and Boxer
Joe Gorman, the featherweight former Oakland resident now in Seattle, shows talent as a high diver besides working as a shipbuilder and a middleweight mitt sling er. Observers note his splashes reveal notable diving skill.
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Joe Gorman
Oakland
Seattle
Joe Splash
Elks' Gym Closed For Cleaning And Painting
Elks' gymnasium is undergoing painting and cleaning and will remain closed for some time, per a member of the athletic committee.
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Elks
Williams Draft Pick Taps Former Spokane Slugger
Ken Williams, once with Spokane, has been selected in the draft according to definite information received yesterday.
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United Prees
Portland
Ken Williams
Spokane
Baseball Standings and Scores From Major Leagues
The AMERICAN LEAGUE results show Chicago Boston Detroit New York Philadelphia St Louis Washington and Cleveland with varied wins and losses and multiple league matchups noted. The NATIONAL LEAGUE table lists New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Boston with limited games played and no further results provided. In the minor leagues San Francisco Los Angeles Oakland Salt Lake City Portland Vernon and San Francisco records are given with single games in Portland and Oakland.
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