Ed Hills Forward Look at Boxing After War
Ed Hill argues boxing can become a world mecca after the war with France producing top talent like Georges and a wave of interest spreading to the United States. He notes Jack Kearns guiding Dempsey and eyeing a future clash with Willie Ritchie era contenders as promoters push for high profile bouts and long range plans.
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Georges
Republic
Zengland
France
Iag
Beattle
Willie Ritchie
Red Cross
San Francisco
Johnny McCarthy
Willie
Ad Wolgast
No Varsity Football for Princeton This Year
Princeton will not field a varsity football team this season as most upperclassmen have entered federal service, according to a United Press report from August 7. The article notes the impact of wartime service on roster availability.
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Johnny Bender
Washington
Tennessee
United States
Bender
Princeton
United Press
Wes Princeton
Federal Service
Army and Navy Athletes Likely Furloughed for Aau Meet
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that several soldiers and sailors may receive furloughs from the army and navy to compete in the National Amateur Athletic Union championships in St. Louis on September 3.
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United Presse
Washington
Army
Navy
National Amateur Athletic Union
St. Louis
Harvest Gale Wins At North Randall
Harvest Gale upset the favorite Misa Bertha Dillon to win the Grand Circuit meet at North Randall, galloping clear in the race reported from Cleveland.
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Harvest Gale
North Randall
United Press
Cleveland
Misa Bertha Dillon
217 Entries Set for Playfield Swim Meet at Mount Baker
The first annual Playfield swimming meet draws 217 entries to compete Saturday at Mount Baker Park. Local organizers announced the number as the event showcases area swimmers across multiple divisions and age groups.
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Mount Baker Park
Woman swimmer challenges to diving contest in Portland
Mrs. Constance Meyer of Multnomah club Portland issues a defy to the Ducks and to all women swimmers for a diving contest She names Annette Keller Alleen Allen Pacific Coast stars and other noted divers as not barred and says she will meet them all and teach lessons if they risk their records
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Constance Meyer
Multnomah Club
Portland
Annette Kellerman
Alleen Allen
Pacific Coast Star
Tacoma Woman Loses in Oregon Golf Championship
Gearhart Ore Aug 17 Mrs T B Curran of Tacoma lost to Mrs H Davis Jr of Portland in yesterday's finals of the women's golf championship meet. The men's semi finals are slated today.
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United Press
Gearhart
Ore
Mra
T. B. Curran
Tacoma
H. Davis, Jr
Portland
Strachan Loses Doubles Match in Boston
Johnny Strachan and F. B. Inman, Western players, lost their doubles tennis match in Boston yesterday to Johnson and Wright.
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United Press
Boston
Johnny Strachan
Inman
Johnson
Wright
Colleges Keep Up Sports This Year Despite War Across Water
Colleges plan to continue football and intercollegiate schedules despite war. Yale, Harvard, and 14 leading colleges vow to carry on as long as men remain. Schools like Pennsylvania State, Colgate, Syracuse, Washington and Jefferson, Ohio State, Michigan Aggies, Indiana, Washington, Washington State, Nebraska, Illinois and Wisconsin press ahead with athletic programs amid enlistments and possible date changes.
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Yale
Harvard
United Press
Pennsylvania State College
California
Colgate
Syracuse
Washington and Jefferson College
Ohio State
Michigan Aggies
Indiana
Washington
Washington State
University of Texans
University of Nebraska
Illinois
Wisconsin
Red Sox Face Tough Stretch With Key Interleague Matchups
The Red Sox begin a demanding stretch facing Chicago and then Philadelphia Washington Boston and New York as they tackle Cleveland Detroit Chicago and St. Louis on the road before returning East to finish the season with Eastern rivals and a finale at Fenway Park.
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Lae
Pet
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittebore
Pittabore
St Louis
Hoston
Steer
Poston
Cleveland Dees
Detroit
Aes Ss
Washington
Eeer
St. Louis Rere
Coast League
Bait Lake
San Francisco
Angeles
Oakland
Portland
Vernon
United Prees
Red Sox
Cleveland
St. Louis
Fenway Park
Slim Sallee Extends Winning Streak To Ten Straight
Slim Sallee, Giant pitcher, defeated his former teammates the Cardinals and extended his three year hurling run to ten straight victories. The mark stands as a new club record surpassing Dick Rudolph's twelve straight wins in 1914.
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Slim Sallee
United Press
New York
Cardinals
Dick Rudolph
Tom Sharkey Divorce Case Grips Los Angeles
Ex heavyweight boxer Tom Sharkey faces divorce from his wife of long acquaintance. Mrs Sharkey seeks alimony as cruel treatment is alleged. Sharkey, 23 years older, says another woman influenced his wife and kept her out late. They separated last July while Sharkey runs a saloon with Jim Jeffries paid at fifty dollars weekly.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
Tom
Mighty Ring
Jim Jeffries
Jeff
Burbank
White Sox confident as home run run starts World Series push
Chicago August 17 The Old Roman says the White Sox are unstoppable with 21 straight home games ahead. Charles Comiskey asserts tickets will go on sale soon as the team racks up victories and widens its lead over the Red Sox.
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United Press
Chicago
White Sox
Charles Comiskey
Red Hose
Mermaids to Splash at Neptune Beach Mile Championship
Claire Gallig an of New York Dorothy Burns of Los Angeles and Frances Cowellia of San Francisco are the favorites for the national women's mile championship slim to be held at Neptune beach tomorrow in California.
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United Press
Oakland
Claire Galligan
New York
Dorothy Burns
Los Angeles
Frances Cowellia
San Francisco
Neptune Beach
Sharkey Cruise and the salmon feed tale
The Star reports a humorous fish tale about Sharkey Cruise, a foreman in the stereotype department, bragging of a friend who fished last week. A bullhead allegedly rose to feed on eggs from the friend’s hand, prompting amused reactions.
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Star Gang
Sharkey” Cruise
Sharkey
Page the Baron
Jimmy Clark to Quit After Benefit Melee
Jimmy Clark the former Seattle and Great Falls pitcher plans to retire from baseball after pitching tonight for the All Star City league team against the Shipbuilders. The benefit game will be called at 6 o clock in the Seattle park at 15th Avenue and Jefferson Street.
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Jimmy Clark
Seattle
Great Falls
Seattle Park
15Th Ave
Jefferson St
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