Giants of Prize Ring Battle New Year's Day
The bout pits Gunboat Smith against Arthur Pelkey as a heavyweight title contender's showdown after the McCarty tragedy. Smith, long viewed as an underdog, has dominated rivals including Langford and Flynn and is a 2 to 1 favorite despite being lighter by about 20 pounds. Pelkey, coached by Byrne, is praised for a sharp left jab and may shock the boxing world.
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Pelkey
Arthur Pelkey
Luther McCarty
Calgary
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Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Langford
Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Agco
California
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A Big Year for Harness Racing Predicted by Official
John W. Pace secretary treasurer of the North Pacific Fair Association predicts 1914 will be a record year for harness racing. Plans for the season will be discussed at the Vancouver B C meeting February 13 14. Last year Northwestern entries led California entries and Pace expects more Northwestern entries next season as thirty fairs sent representatives last year and more are expected.
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Association
Vancouver
B. C
California
Pace
They Have Come to Seattle for New Year Game Nissen Leads
Jerry Nissen of Washington State College arrives in Seattle with All Northwest stars to meet former University of Washington luminaries on New Year’s day at Kent grounds. The squad includes players from Idaho Whitman and Pullman with Oregon stars joining later at the training grounds.
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Washington State College
Seattle
University of Washington
Nissen
Kent
Idaho
Whitman
Pullman
Oregon
Langford Beats Jeanette In 20 Round Bout In Paris
Sam Langford of Boston defeated Joe Jeanette in a hard fought 20 round bout in Paris on Saturday night. Langford floored Jeanette three times in the 13th round and the rival barely could stand at the end. The fight was billed as for the world heavyweight title.
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Sam Langford
Boston
Joe Jeanette
Jeanette
Langford
State Tax Commission Backs Intercounty Public Service Tax Plan
The state tax commission is considering a plan to segregate taxation of intercounty public service properties like railroads for state government administration costs. Counties would raise taxes for their own properties, and a constitutional amendment would be required.
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Olympia
State Tax Commission
Matrimony by Mail Sealed From Denver Man
Mrs. Mary Erickson, jailed after breaking a window to obtain food, says she has accepted a marriage proposal from Fred Smith of Denver who, after reading of her plight in a press dispatch, sent his photograph by mail.
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Los Angeles
Mary Erickson
Fred Smith
Denver
Smith
Joe Himelhoch Married in Sorrento Hotel Ceremony
The wedding of Misa Hildred Kirake and Joseph Himelhoch was held Sunday evening at the Sorrento hotel with Rabbi Kech officiating and about 50 guests in attendance.
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Joe Himelhoch
Misa Hildred Kirake
Joseph Himelhoch
Sorrento Hotel
Rabbi Ké@ch
The Seattle Star Offers Free Parcel Post Maps
The Seattle Star presents a free parcel post map offer for six month subscribers. Renewals for nine months or more or new subscriptions at $1.80 for six months qualify to receive a color map of Washington with population and shipping rates, plus maps of the United States and the world.
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Man Chases Can Too Long Finds It Tied To Him
A man persistently chases a can until he loses bearings and looks around to discover the object has been tied to him. The incident unfolds as a cautionary tale of pursuit and restraint.
Thanksgiving feed for Bill Fisher’s team at Germania
Bill Fisher and his eight sharpshooters will dine at the Germania Tuesday at 6 PM after a season winless showdown. Berger’s team will pay for the feast, following a Christmas turkey shoot by the Seattle Trap Shooters Association. Four shooters claimed two birds each, while 17 took one bird as consolation in a loss.
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Bill Fisher
Bill
Germania
Berger
Seattle Trap Shooters’ Association
Northwest league directors meet in Portland for 1914 schedule talks
At the annual meeting in Portland the Northwestern league considers the 1914 schedule with Rob Brown Joe McGinnity and Dugdale pressing for a richer home slate. A move to bar the Coast league from Northwestern territory is outlined with a clause requiring five Northwestern officials before any club can switch circuits.
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Northwestern League
Portland
Rob Brown
Joe McGinnity
Dugdale
Crawh
Coast League
Northwestern
Seattle
Vancouver
McGinninty
U. K
Washington Park claim non-conference title after Kirkland win
The Washington Park football eleven secured the non-conference championship with a 13 to 0 victory over Kirkland Sunday afternoon. About 2,000 spectators watched the game on the Kirkland ground.
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Kirkland
Kilbane Targets Lightweight Title as Ritchie Fight Questioned
Kilbane's promoter Dunn urges promoter Tom McCarey to declare Willie Ritchie the lightweight champion vacant. Dunn argues Ritchie may no longer meet the 133 pound limit and Kilbane would enter the title race if Ritchie is eliminated. Article notes Willie Hoppe and George Sutton starting a match in New York on Feb 3 and mentions other sports notes.
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Jimmie Dunn
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Tom McCarey
Los Angeles
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Kilbane
McCarey
Ritchie
Willie Hoppe
George Sutton
New York
Weight Reducing Body Building Ad From Aus Tin Salt
Advertisement promotes weight reduction and body building using Australian tin salt as a supplement. It markets physique improvements and fitness benefits with mention of product name and usage claims.
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Austin- Salt
Blood and Nerve Tonte advertised as universal tonic
An ad claims Blood and Nerve Tonte cures constipation obstructions rheumatism and bladder troubles with testimonials from Seattle readers. It lists Quaker Drug Co Giles Gerke Pharmacy and German Pharmacal Co Ballard Station Seattle for a $1.00 box and directs communications to Ballard Station Seattle Washington.
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Quaker Drug Co
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Giles
Jackson St
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Price Hill football coach Burckhardt gains fame as woman
Covington dispatch notes Price Hill high school coach Mrs Carrie Burckhardt, a Vassar graduate, led the team to six perfect wins while scoring 161 points and allowing six. She plans a girls football team next year, serving as quarterback and organizer, potentially scrimmaging her players against the boys for practice.
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Covington
Burckhardt
Price Hill
Carrie Burckhardt
Carr
Comebackers Eye 10 Rounder With Packey McFarland
The column notes a possible 10 round bout in Milwaukee as promoters seek a big comeback fight with Packey McFarland after Mona Lisa returns. It mentions Yale’s interest in Western games and a scientific captain for New Haven for next season.
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Real
Mona Lisa
Milwaukee
Packey McFarland
New Haven
Yale Ia
Five Aces Poker Game Ends in Hospital
A Pennsylvania poker game ends with an improbable five aces hand and a hospital visit, according to early Milwaukee Sentinel summaries.
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Pennsylvania
Milwaukee Sentinel
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