Boxing talk weighs in on lightweights and champions
The piece discusses the popularity of the lightweight division, noting star bouts from 1910 and recent showdowns. It surveys Pacific coast titles with Chet McIntyre, Jack Dempsey, and Meehan as contenders, and threads in Seattle boxing figures like Harry Casey and Red Killefer while highlighting Vernon’s Coast League prospects and attendance concerns.
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Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Reno
Freddie
Benny
Welsh
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Nevida
Jess Willard
Dempsey-Meehan
San Francisco
Chet McIntyre
Pacific Coast
Jack Dempsey
Meehan
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Willie
Mee
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California
Chet
McIntyre
Mclintyre
Willie Mee
Doughty Chet
Harry Casey
West Seattle
Harry
France
Red Killefer
Los Angeles
Killifer
Vernon
Red
Walter McCredie
Hoppe Draws With Rivers After Four Rounds in Oakland
Willie Hoppe absorbed hard punches from Joe Rivers in a four round bout in Oakland last night. The judges ruled it a draw though many spectators believed Rivers deserved the decision.
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Oakland
Willie Hoppe
Joe Rivers
Rivers
Baseball standings and results across leagues
National League and American League results list games and standings. Teams such as Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, and Pittsburgh show wins and losses with scattered scores. Coast League entries include Los Angeles Portland San Francisco and Oakland with mixed results.
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Spokane May Get Big Football Mix
Negotiations between Washington State college and Whitman college open over moving the football game set for October 27 to Spokane. The talks focus on a potential relocation to a larger venue and broader audience for the matchup.
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Spokane
Washington State College
Whitman College
Stoecker Wins Three-Cushion Match at Brown & Hulen's
Carl Stoecker defeated Walter Johnston 150 to 117 in the final block of a three-cushion billiards match held at Brown and Hulen's. The contest showcased Stoecker's strong play as he closed out the victory with a dominant final stretch.
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Carl Stoecker
Dillards
Walter Johnston
Brown & Hulen's
Dash for Wire On in American League pennant race
The White Sox and Red Sox push toward the finish with two series looming. Chicago must win four of six in upcoming matchups and hold up against other clubs like the Giants to threaten a World Series spot. Boston relies on road success and mental edge to keep pressure on. The Tigers and Indians are fading as the Giants have already clinched the pennant.
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Boston
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Giants
Red Sox
Rowland
Bostonese
Tigers
Indians
Tacoma Women Battle for Oregon Golf Championship
Tacoma golfer Mrs. T. N. Currant and Mrs. C. H. Davis Jr. started play to determine the Oregon state golf title at Gearhart Oregon. Rudolph Wilhelm leads the men with low scores 74 and 80 after late Tuesday travel.
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Gearhart
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T. N. Currant
Tacoma
C. H. Davis, Jr
Waverly Club
Portland
Rudolph Wilhelm
Aitho
Jimmie Hill Banned from Australian Boxing Forever
Jimmie Hill, Australian featherweight champion, is barred from boxing in Australia for life. After facing Henry Palmer in Sydney, Hill collapsed from a neck blow in the third round and did not rise by the count. Officials ruled he did not fight fairly, leading to his permanent ban.
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Jimmie Hill
Australia
Jimmy
Henry Palmer
Sydney
Hill
Palmer
Princeton Winner With Cox Rides In 2:17 Trot
La Princeton driven by Walter Coe won the featured 2:17 trot at North Randall for a $5,000 purse yesterday. The card included the top race of the program and highlighted Coe steering La Princeton to victory.
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Cox
United Press
Cleveland
Walter Coe
North Randall
Meyers Out as Managerial Era Ends in Brooklyn
The article notes Chief Meyers, legendary Native American catcher, is released by Brooklyn. It recounts his early major league start with the Giants, acquisition from St Paul in 1908, and pairing with Rube Marquard as a key battery in New York pennant races. Meyers remains a notable figure despite decline.
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H. C. Hamilton
Presse
Btaff
New York
Chief Meyers
Jim Thorpe
Chief Bender
Meyers
Ebbets Ax
Mike Mowrey
Giants
Wilbert Robinson
McGraw
Brooklyn Dash
Bobby Byrne Signs With Chicago White Sox
Bobby Byrne former Phillies infielder who was unconditionally released has signed with the White Sox to cover third base and will report tomorrow from St Louis Chicago Aug 16 United Press Leased Wire
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Bobby Byrne
Chicago Sox
United Preas
Chicago
Philly
White Sox
St. Louis
Callahan Leads Shipbuilders at Bat in Seattle League
Pat Callahan, former Vancouver pitcher, tops the Seattle Shipbuilders with a .500 average after 12 hits in 24 at bats. The southpaw continues to pace the team as the leading hitter in the league.
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Pat Callahan
Bat
Vancouver
Seattle Shipbuilders
Callahan
Frankie Sullivan Fights Draw in L A
Frankie Sullivan fought to a draw in Los Angeles after challenger Lopez failed to appear Bert Erlinbaum stepped in and the bout was described as fast and classy.
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Frankie Sullivan
L. A
Lopez
Los Angeles
Bert Erlinbaum
Leslie Mann Picked in U S Army Draft
Leslie Mann, former Seattle ball tosser now with the Chicago Cubs, was selected in the draft. He has a wife and two children and claimed exemption.
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Leslie Mann
Seattle
Chicago Cubs
Bunker Is Arrested With I W W Members
heavyweight boxer Battling Bunker is jailed after being found in Skykomish on freight trains with four I W W members. He was hauled from under the rods by deputy sheriffs and faces unlawful riding charges.
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Bunker
Skykomish
Lee Fohl Pushes For Three Umpires In Games
Cleveland manager Lee Fohl says he will be glad when three umpires are assigned to every game. He asserts the three-umpire system this year is far ahead of the two-umpire arrangements and makes a strong comparison in its favor.
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Lee Fohl
Cleveland
Williams Ready for Tennis Battles Now
R Norris Williams, national singles tennis champion, has returned from Plattsburg with a lieutenant's commission and is ready to resume tennis competition.
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Williams
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Boston
R. Norris Williams
Plattsburg
Cleveland Loses 3 Players in Draft
Cleveland reports three players, Joe Harris, Joe Evans, and Clark Dickerson, will depart via the draft. Harris and Evans are infielders and Dickerson a pitcher, signaling major roster changes for the team.
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Cleveland
United Press
Joe Harris
Joe Evans
Clark Dickerson
Music and Dancing Dinner at Hotel Butler Ad
An advertisement promises a refined atmosphere with music and dancing and a dinner option at Hotel Butler, designed to suit different budgets. The note highlights a tasteful, pocketbook friendly menu experience.
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