Gilmour Dobie Ends Coaching At University of Washington
Reports say coach Gilmour Dobie will not be offered a contract for the 1917 season after friction with President Henry Suzzallo. Dobie denies fault, cites retirement planned this season, while William Dietz of Washington State is talked as successor amid possible strike effects.
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U. of W
Henry Suzzallo
Learning
Suzzallo
Dodie
Doble
Dr. Bruzzallo
Bill Grimm
Amateur Hockey Dramas End In Overtime Protests
Two amateur ice hockey games at the arena required two extra periods. The Bankers defeated the U of W team 2 to 1 and will be protested over overtime rules. The Elks lost 3 to 1 to the Knights of Columbus in the other match.
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U. of W
Elks
Knights of Columbus
Dietz to Be Asked to Remain as W S C Football Coach
PULLMAN December 9 It was announced that William Dietz will be tendered a contract to coach the 1917 Washington State College football squad, even though he has stated he will not stay for another season.
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Pullman
Wiliam Dietz
Washington State
Richie Mitchell Beats Joe Rivers in Milwaukee Fight
Richie Mitchell defeated Joe Rivers with a fourth round knockout attempt, scoring a decisive right cross to the jaw. Rivers fought back until the tenth round, but Mitchell emerged as the better man in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Richie Mitchell
Joe Rivers
Richie
Joe
Willard not handling his business via Jack Curley says Rickard
Tex Rickard told United Press in New York that Jack Curley does not represent Jess Willard and he will conduct negotiations directly with Tom Jones. He may sign Willard or not, as Jones and he grow closer. Rickard weighs matching Carpentier against Darcy or Carpentier and is confident of bringing Carpentier to America. Dan Mecketrick claims sole charge of Carpentier if he fights in the U.S. with padded gloves in a potential bout against Weinert or another heavyweight.
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U. P
New York
Tex Rickard
Georges Carpentier
United Press Today
Jack Curley
Jess Willard
Tom Jones
Willard
Jones
Rickard
Carpentier
Darcy
Richard
Ocean
Dan MecKetrick
Harry Pollok
Madison Square Garden
America
Weinert
Portland 5 Seattle 2 in rough Portland ice hockey win
Portland's ice hockey team defeated the Seattle Metropolitans 5 to 2 in Portland. The game featured few penalties after a rough contest and included line changes and multiple period scoring by Portland and Seattle players.
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Seattle
Seattle Metropolitans
Uncle Sams
Muldoon
Pets
Gosp Ocience Holmes Johnson
Young Adevande Rowe Loughlin
Carpenterer Rover
Ray Ward
Jack Herman
Edward Peterson
Morris
Johnson
Dunderdale
Irvin
Riley
Foyston
Marples
Walker
Rickey
Rowe
Harris
Wilson
Tobin
Portland boxing fans push for three-judge bout system
In Portland, fans grow rabid over refereeing as bouts draw riots. A three-judge method may replace current judging to curb unrest observed at Thursday night fights.
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Rose City
Portland
Peterson Claims All Billiard Shots Possible at Exhibition
Charles C. Peterson, famed as the greatest fancy billiard shot in the world, says no shot on the green table is unknown to him. He appears at Brown and Hulen's parlors for three days starting Monday afternoon, alongside Willie Hoppe, Young Jake Schaefer, and Chick Wright.
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Charles C. Peterson
Brown & Hulen
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Chick Wright
Lawn Tennis Heads to Give Out Info
New York December 9 The executive committee of the United States National Lawn Tennis association will disclose suggestions to be made at its February meeting. Public release will cover amateur rule revisions tournament rules proposals and the 1916 ranking list.
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New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Connie Mack Criticizes Bodie in 1917 Contract Talks
San Francisco dispatches report Connie Mack may clash with Ping Bodie over a 1917 contract with the Philadelphia Athletics. Mack says Bodie was not his personal choice and asserts he will play with the team or not at all, urging Bodie to rejoin the American League if possible.
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Ping Bodie
Connie Mack
Cow Hollow Slugger
Philadelphia Athletics
Dispatches
Mack
Ping
Bodie
M Loughlin Far From Best in San Francisco Indoor Tennis
Maurice McLoughlin is far from peak form after fans said he and Johnny Strachan were defeated by national doubles champions William Johnston and Clarence Griffin in San Francisco. The champions won the match 9-7 6-3 6-4 in the first indoor tennis night.
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San Francisco
Maurice McLoughlin
Johnny Strachan
William Johnston
Clarence Griffin
Where Is Les Darcy Coming to the United States
Conflicting reports out of Australia swirl around Les Darcy’s plans as January arrival in New York or enlistment for front line duty are debated. Darcy’s notoriety and ring prowess clash with questions of loyalty as opinions differ on how an Australian fighter, nearing his 21st birthday, would be received in America.
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U. S
South America
New York
Australia
Darcy
Sydney
Australian Recruit Corps
Chill
George Chip
America
Antipodes
Jimmie Clabby
Jeff Smith
Houck
Gibbons
Dillon
Billy Miske
Archie Wyard in Good Shape for Pro Debut
Trainer Earl Baird says Archie Wyard former A C light weight star is in peak condition for his first professional appearance at the Moose smoker next Thursday night. Baird notes Wyard is ready to go four rounds despite some fans doubting his prospects against Art Fox. Baird has trained top amateurs in Seattle though he has not boxed professionally.
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Earl Baird
Wyard
Art Fox
Baird
Seattle
Cleveland Boxing Fans Declare Britton-Robideau Bout A No Contest
Cleveland fight fans say the Britton Robideau clash last night was a no contest as Robideau appeared outclassed but Britton did not fight. The mixed result sparked disappointment among local spectators at Jack Cleveland.
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Cleveland, O
Jack Britton
Britton
Robideau
Chick Hays Outboxed by Roger O Malley in Sandusky Bout
Chick Hays of Indianapolis was stopped in the eighth round by Roger O Malley in Sandusky. O Malley had won every round, and the outcome was anticipated.
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Chick Hays
Roger O’malley
Sandusky
Indianapolis
Roger O'Malley
O'Malley
Mike Gibbons Wins Mix In Short Order
Sioux City, Iowa December 9 Mike Gibbons wins the bout over Clay Turner in four rounds Turner lasted four rounds in the match held today at the arena noting Gibbons faster and more accurate punching respecting Turner’s defense with decisive early rounds.
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Mix
Sioux City, In
Clay Turner
Turner
University of Washington to close 1916 season with banquet
The University of Washington football team will officially close its 1916 season with the annual football banquet at the New Washington today. Graduate Manager Arthur Younger announced the event for Saturday, stirring enthusiasm among players and giving scrubs a rare chance to share in the celebration and speeches. The captaincy selection will also be made at the banquet as Ernie Murphy and George Smith contend for the honor.
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U. W
Arthur Younger
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Villa
University
Ernie” Murphy
George Smith
Chicago Cubs weigh Tinker future after retirement as manager
Chicago Cubs president Weeghman offered to keep Joe Tinker with the club in some capacity after he steps down as manager. A successor may be announced in New York soon while Tinker seeks clarity on his role and future with the team.
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Dec
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Weeghman
Tinker
Joe
Elks and YMCA Win Indoor Baseball Battles
The Elks defeated the Cascades 7 to 6 after a ninth inning rally at the Y M C A floor. The YMCA team topped the N G W 28 to 2 in the indoor baseball games.
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Victori
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