Boxers Face World War Duty as Nations Mobilize
Freddie Welsh and other boxing stars may be drafted as England and Europe mobilize. Carpentier Wells Ledoux Johnson Hackenschmidt and German wrestlers join their colors or await orders. The war could reshape this generation of fighters with many already in service or volunteering.
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England
Freddie Welsh
Wille Ritchie
Welsh
Georges Carpentier
France
Bombardier Wells
Iula
Charles Ledoux
Johnny Wil
Jack Johnson
George Hackenschmidt
Austria-Hungary
America
Dobies Huskies to Highlight Seattle Winter Sports Season
The Seattle sports scene this winter promises boxing, football, hockey, soccer and hunting adventures. Gil Dobie’s Huskies loom large as Washington’s football campaign opens October 24 with Whitman, Aberdeen high clashing on campus October 26. A Seattle ice rink is planned at Jefferson and Mihail, with hockey prospects and Northwestern league soccer returning.
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Dobie
Gil Dobie
Gladiators
All Hands
Washingtonians
Doble
Beattie
Whitman
U. of W
Aberdeen High School
U. Men
Seattle
British Columbia
Jefferson and
Mihav
Northwestern Soccer League
Dugdale
Promoter Cancels Lightweight Bout After Murphy Did Not Reply
San Francisco August 14 promoter Coffroth scrapped plans for a 20 round bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy after Murphy failed to respond to messages. Coffroth instead schedules four returns featuring George Chip and Murray.
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San Francisco
Harlem
Tommy Murphy
Charlie White
Coffroth
George Chip
Murray
The Confessions of a Wife Ends on a Dinner Date
In this instalment Mollie thrives at stenography while her boss, Mr Denton, pressures a lunch arrangement. Margie notes women pretend not to notice and that such social entanglements threaten job security. The scene ends with Mollie’s firm stand to protect her employment.
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Mollie
Margie
Father
Mary
Jack
Mr. Denton
Con
Chick Evans Questioned Over Trust Membership
A reader asks if Chick Evans has joined the trust, claiming golfers can make a cut shot with any club, while asserting a new club is unnecessary. The remark labels the trust decision as ridiculous and defends versatility of clubs.
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Chick Evans
Trust
Seattle Water Carnival Promises Big Lake Event
The Seattle Athletic Club hosts an all day water carnival off Blakistone field on Lake Washington with canoe races starting at 2 pm then women’s races, doubles events, diving, senior and junior swimming races, a spoon and KK race, a 25 yard relay, and a tug of war on floats. Open to the public with no admission.
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Seattle
Seattle Athletic Club
Blakistone Field
Lake Washington
Seattle tennis hopeful Hope eliminated in state title clash
Hope, a top contender among Seattle tennis followers, was eliminated Thursday at the Seattle Tennis Club in the Washington state title event. He fell to California rival John with a 4-6 6-4 6-1 score.
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Haugh Kelleher
Seattle
John
California
Vancouver Wrestling Card Promises An All Star Lineup
The Vancouver papers announce a single night event featuring Pat Connolly against Polly Grimm Chet McIntyre and Bob Sutherland. The contest is set for next Wednesday night in Vancouver.
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Pat Connolly
Vancouver
Polly Grimm
Chet, McIntyre
Bob Sutherland
Colts Cut Three Ballard Players in Roster Moves
The Ballard Colts released Nick Williams as part of roster changes. Pitchers Fred Frambach and Bill Tietze and outfielder Conley were let go today, trimming the team’s active pool.
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Nick Williams
Ballard Colts
Fred Frambach
Bill Tietze
Conley
McLoughlin Crowned World’s Best Player in Grueling Victory
Maurice McLoughlin defeated Captain Norman E. Brookes of Australia 17-15 6-3 6-3 in a hard fought match. Earlier McLoughlin’s teammate R N Williams fell to Anthony Wilding. Tomorrow Wilding and Brookes meet McLoughlin and Thomas C Bundy in doubles as the series continues toward Saturday’s conclusion.
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McLoughlin
Norman E. Brookes
R. Norrie Wiliams
America
Anthony Wilding
Brookes
Enly Theiece
How They Finished American and National Federal Northwest Coast
Summary of scores across leagues and regions. New York defeated Boston while Cleveland routed Detroit. Philadelphia shut out Washington, and Brooklyn tied Philadelphia as Pittsburg posted a negative six. Indianapolis beat Buffalo, Kansas City won, Baltimore triumphed, and St. Louis held a shutout. Northwestern results show Gentle topping Ballard with Spokane and Tacoma scoring, while Victoria and Vancouver drew. Coast results list Portland and Sacramento edging rivals, with Venice beating Los Angeles and San Francisco, Oakland earning a narrow win.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
National
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
St. Louie
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Indianapelie
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Kaness City
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Wee Tits
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Soweres
Pittebu Teeweereneces
Kansas City
Sess
France Claims Second Victory In Vosges Fights
Paris reports furious fighting in the Vosges between French and German forces. The French claimed a victory after German attempts to recapture positions held since last Sunday. Initial casualty figures indicate heavy losses on both sides.
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Paris
Vosges
Emperor William Abandons War Command Plan
A Rome dispatch reports Emperor William has yielded to advisers and will not lead his army to Aix-la-Chapelle on the Belgian frontier. He will not personally command forces, ending the planned journey.
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London
Rome
William
Aix-la-Chapelle
Marquard Defeated by Mann in Boston Victory
Les Mann, former Seattle outfielder, hit a homer and a single off Rube Marquard yesterday, delivering Boston a 5 to 3 win over New York. The performance showed Mann’s strong hitting against the famed pitcher.
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Rube Marquard
Les Mann
Seattle
Les
Rube
Boston
New York
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