Gotch the World Champion Wrestler Dies Mentioned
Notable wrestler Frank A Gotch, once undefeated world champion, is described as dying in the text. It covers his origins near Humboldt Iowa born April 27 1878 his career from Klondike wrestling to defeating Hackenschmidt for the world title and his wealth from land and stocks. The article notes his refusal to accept a championship match with Joe Stecher and mentions Peoria seeking a franchise and Ritchie Mitchell considering a hometown bout at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
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Death of Frank Gotch Ends Era in Wrestling
Frank Gotch former world champion heavyweight wrestler died at his Humboldt Iowa home after a long illness including racemic poisoning and kidney surgery. He retired undefeated and had sought health improvements in Hot Springs and Chicago before returning home where his condition rapidly declined.
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Gopher Coach Lore at Contract Offer
University of Minnesota football coach Dr. Ht. L. Williams faces a one year deal after seeking a three year contract. A special board meeting of athletic control was called for Tuesday to decide the dispute after his Chicago conference return.
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Ht. L. Williams
University of Minnesota
Gopher Universalty
Chicago
Board of Athletic Control
Ted Lewis to Box Downey in Columbus Tonight
Welterweight champion Ted Lewis prepared for a two round bout with Ohio rival Eiryan Downey in Columbus. Promoters expect the match to draw the largest crowd ever seen for a ring battle in the city.
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United Preas
Columbus
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Eiryan Downey
Boxing glimpses promise rematches in Portland and Vancouver
Harry seeks another bout with Tucker after a 160 round loss in Vancouver. Jee Houck eyes a rematch and Leo returns from California turning acting. Abe Gordon Jimmy Lewis may appear on the Crystal Pool card on December 21. Steve Meynolda and Joe Walsh are involved, while Joe Tenjamain battles Joe Hivers in Portland.
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Portland
Soccer Sparks Delay as Duthie Falls to Dry Dock 3–0
In the McMillan cup, three soccer clashes were slated with one played. The Duthie and Seattle Dry Dock match ended 3–0 after a captain foul and late protest. Dry Dock’s McLean led with Smith scoring, while Black Diamond failed to inform four members.
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Peabody Star Seeks Aviation Corps Entry
Ena Peabody star of Ohio State Western Conference champion eleven applies for admission to the aviation corps following Chic Harley. Peabody is from Peabody Ohio and seeks a future in military aviation after athletic prominence.
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Cub Chieftain to Discuss With New Pitcher
Chicago today hosts Grover Alexander the Cubs new pitching star who will meet team owner Charles Weeghman to discuss the deal that cut Philadelphia to a minor league rating and to learn the pitcher's view on the military draft and future with the club.
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Sergeant F Kelly Seeks Death Date for Canadian Regiment
A New York City resident at 243 West 99th Street asks for the date of death of Sergio C idge from a Canadian regiment. He intends to add the date to an English cricket record book.
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Swedish Trainer to Visit U S For Christmas
Swedish trainer Ninnie Hijertberg will visit New York during the Christmas holidays. He is expected to discuss European athletics and share insights on training and competition with American coaches and athletes.
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New York
Europe
Billy Miske Signed for Fulton Battle
Heavyweight Fred Fulton is matched for a 10 round no decision bout with Billy Miske in St Paul on January 1. Fulton will receive 45 percent of the gate.
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Minneapolis
Fred Fulton
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Fulton
Bomb throwing proposed as Big Ten sport in session
Chicago coaches urge replacing college athletics with hand grenade throwing as a patriotic act. The proposal, discussed in Sec. 17, envisions hand grenade throwing becoming a sport among Big Ten institutions.
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Chicago
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Langford and Wills Barred From Toledo Bout
Sam Langford and Harry Wills, two black heavyweight boxers, staged a fight in Toledo that prompted officials to bar negro boxers from the city. The move reflects prompted by the unsavory bout and authorities citing conduct.
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The Modern Joust and Odds at the Gate
A satirical look at knightly combat versus modern sports money and crowd reception. It mentions an American aviator in France who avoids football, Ham winning a trap match in New York, Kee in a six day bike race, Eddie Winkian dodging punches, Jens Willard amid talks of flight for purse, and Pants Rowland on stage noting a left handed hint.
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O'Dowd Defeats Kramer in Philadelphia Bout
Mike O'Dowd defeated Dilly Kramer in Philadelphia in a middleweight bout. O'Dowd staggered Kramer in the final round to secure the win.
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Philadelphia
United Press
Mike O'Dowd
Dilly Kramer
Kramer
How to Clean Seattle and the Police Reform Bid
A reflective plea argues abolishing civil service protection for Seattle police and creating an elected municipal judge plus a police commission with appointment and dismissal powers. It cites a history of chief misconduct and urges an independent police judiciary to hold leaders accountable, warning against outside influence.
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