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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1919

Page

8

Boxing card at Crystal Pool promises action and twists

The article outlines a Crystal Pool boxing card headlined by Eddie facing a still unnamed lightweight challenger with Travie Davis and Alex Trambitas as top welter contenders. Jimmy Storey and Filty Wright headline the semi while Travie Davis and Alex Trambitas train hard for a 142 pound crown race.

Shannon California Op Bididie Y White Filcie Alex Trambit Travie Wright Jimmy Storey Eddie Crystal Poker Heinie Schu BR Tacoma Heinie Edward Anx Travie Davis Alex Trambitas Uch Crystal Pool Davis Trambitas Ream Wright Houck Harry Jack Pickford Pick

Oregon Team Prepares For Pasadena Tilt After Snowbound Practice

Oregon coach today announced plans to travel to Pasadena next Thursday for the New Year clash with Hartford. The squad has been confined to gym work due to heavy snowfall, but the players are described as hard and fit for the tussle.

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Tacoma Battle Over Stadium Plans Delayed

In Tacoma Governor Hart and Mayor Riddell discussed holding the January football class in a stadium here after Washington University’s squad member Darwin Melanes claimed there is no possibility of playing the game in Tacoma. The team continues training as talks proceed.

Facoma Hart Riddell Washington Darwin Melanest Tacoma

Burns Tops National League Run Scorers Again

George Burns of the New York Giants repeats as the league’s leading run scorer with 86 runs and a .294 average. Heinie Groh trails, while Cincinnati Reds teammates Jake Daubert and Morris Rath also rank high, each with 79 and 78 runs respectively, aided by strong lineups behind them.

George Burns New York Giants Gothamites Furnes Heinie Groh George Burns al Tke Weason Groh Mark Cincinnati Reda Jake Daubert Morris Rath Daubert Byrne Brooklyn Rath

Various College and Club Sports Topics From Early 20th Century News

Avetratuin Lawn Teams propose January Davis Cup matches in Sydney. Nebraska’s rapid-shooting squad features Lee Thorpe Fred Smith George Carter KE Smith and Emil Wolbach. Sweepstakes cash prizes may come to trap shooting. Oriole Gun Club Baltimore held a trophy shoot with no cash prizes. Minnesota alumni join Chicago All Stars. Notre Dame star Hergman plays for Hammond. Carl Johnson elected president of Michigan student council. from Spokane. New Hampshire College builds outdoor lap track with 12 foot straightaway 8 foot width. Philadelphia to add modern winter sports structure. Princeton coach Nope eyes Penn State as 1920 foe. Penn State wins Eastern Intercollegiate soccer title. Michigan to field eight varsity football players this season. Toronto plans indoor track facilities. Pittsburgh area men plan 10 000 seat arena for boxing growth.

Fragmented Sports Notes Stir Prohibition Era Echoes

A scattered collage of sports and politics riffs mentions Dempsey Carpentier myths, Bob Martin shoes, and Christmas rings. It notes Mothell basketball defeating Brewater 28 to 20, Rob Simpson quitting the AAU, and a Missouri track coaching move as Michigan brags of new football coaches.

Mothell Brewater Rob Simpson Amateur Athletic Union University of Missouri

Gibbons to Box Darcy Tonight in Milwaukee Arena

Tommy Gibbons of St Paul and Jimmy Darcy of Portland meet in a 10 round bout at the Milwaukee arena tonight. The match was moved from last Wednesday due to a storm. Local fans anticipate Gibbons title claim and a large turnout, with Ward, Willie, Zimmerman, Frandon, Wing and Martin also on the card.

Portland Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Jimmy Darcy Milwaukee Arena Mana Gibbons Bobby Ward Stanley Willie Neal Zimmerman George Frandon Weldon Wing Carl Martin

Jimmy Wilde Seeks Bantam Challenge in Montreal Fight

Flyweight champion Jimmy Wilde agrees to a four round bout next Monday night in Montreal facing any bantamweight. Event supports the Grand Army of Canada, a war veterans group hosting the entertainment.

Montreal Dee Jimmy Wilde Dominion Ife Servier Grand Army of Canada Canada

Everett to meet Toledo for national prep title game

Everett high school’s football team is set to host Toledo for the national prep school championship on New Year’s Day. The visiting team will receive $5,000 to cover expenses under the contract.

Ebeverett Everett High School Toledo Everett

SPEAS MOVES NORTH TO MANAGE REGINA CLUB

Bullpeas, once a Vancouver pilot, will manage the Regina ball club of the Western Canada league next year and play first base.

Bullpeas Vancouver Regina Ball Club

Six Hanley Boys Star on Grid Three Brothers on State Team

Spokane dispatch details the Hanley family of Thomas E K Hanley with six sons excelling in football. Dick captains and quarterbacks for Washington State College, Roy is right end, Harold a left end. Myron shines at North Central High School as a top Northwest quarterback and kicker. Leland and Isomer play Bancroft grammar as football and basketball standouts. The clan aims for 14 straight years of a Hanley on North Central teams. In 1918 three eldest Hanleys were Pacific Coast Marine 11 players. Dick, Roy, and Harold score for WSC against Multnomah Athletic Club this season.

Bpokane Thomas EK. Hanley United States Troy Harold Washington State College Roy Myron North Central Spokane Bam Moyer Northwest University of Idaho Leland Isomer Bancroft Grammar School Hanley North Central High School Capt Homer Hanleys Pacific Coast Marine Washington State Multnomah Athletic Club Portland Koy

Winter League to Start Play Sunday

Sacramento dec 16 winter league baseball opens Sunday with 36 teams across five leagues. Notable players include Joe Gedeon and Walter Mails along with several prominent semi pro figures.

Bacramento Joe Gedeon Walter Mails

Mat men challenged for Wednesday Hochane match

Young Gotech and Walter Miller have challenged the winner of the Ted Thye Mike Yokel bout set for Wednesday night at Hochane. The event features two top contenders seeking a title shot and stirs local wrestling interest.

Young Gotech Walter Miller Ted Thye Mike Yokel Hochane

Dogs Enter Race in St Paul Winters Meet

Walter Goyne of Seward Alaska heads to St Paul with a team of 22 male mutes to compete in the St Paul Winters dog race. Additional text mentions Boldt’s French pastry and two downtown addresses.

Gling Kid Walter Goyne Seward Alaska St. Paul St. Paul Winnipes

Miller Brothers offer 300000 dollars for Carpentier Dempsey bout

Dempsey receives a 300000 dollar bid from the Miller Brothers owners of the 101 ranch in Ponca City Oklahoma They will send a personal representative to meet promoter Cochrane in New York on December 20 to officially tender the offer for the fight.

Ponca City Okla Miller Brothers Cochrane Carpentier Beckett New York

Tubby Won't Be in Harvard Oregon Gridiron Clash

Cambridge Mass Dec 16 Harvard will meet Oregon on New Year's Day in Pasadena without Arthur Tubby Clark a 220 pound guard injury from before the season prevents his return to conditioning. The regulars had a stiff session including road work light signal practice kicking and tackling the dummy with no scrimmage planned for a few days while substitutes face the regulars using Oregon plays.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Oregon

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