Seattle Lightweight Champion Draws With Muff Bronson
Lloyd Madden of Seattle retains his 133 pound Northwest title after a six round draw with Muff Bronson of Portland in Portland. Bronson delivered a hard right in the third, but Madden recovered and the bout remained even as 1,200 fans watched. Welden Bennett won the prelim by decision over a foe, Nelson of Spokane beat Frankie Sullivan at 135 pounds.
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Frankie Sullivan
Los Angeles
Still Another Boss Found for L. Darcy
Leonard Hicks of the Grand hotel in Chicago has joined Les Darcy’s cadre as adviser and guardian. On returning from New York he announced he would handle Darcy’s affairs while Tom Andrews promotes a Milwaukee bout with Mike Gibbons.
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Les Darcy
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Milwaukee
Mike Gibbons
Darcy
Richie Mitchell to Walk Auto in Smash
Milwaukee dispatch reports Richie Mitchell the challenger to Freddie Welsh and Johnny Kilbane will hike for weeks after his car skidded and plunged 200 feet down a hill. Mitchell was unhurt but his car sustained about 200 dollars in damage.
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Johnny Kilbane
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Hunt denies offer as Washington football coach
C J Hunt says he has not been offered the University of Washington post. He will visit Seattle on the 29th to view the field and insists he is only in communication. Campus officials met him at the train, with decisions expected soon amid rumors of other candidates.
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Nebraska
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Ehrlich
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East and West football teams grind for New Year
Pasadena December 29 The Pennsylvania and Oregon squads preparing for Monday’s Rose Bowl clash intensify practice. Penn State coach Folwell pushes 22 Huskies through booting and scrimmage to sharpen wind and conditioning while Oregon limitis access to players and trainer Bill Hayward.
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Oregon
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Folwell
$25,000 Bid for Kilbane Welsh Bout by Cleveland Promoter
Matt Hinkel, Cleveland boxing promoter, offered $25,000 for a Kilbane Welsh title clash set for May 30 at Cedar Point Ohio. Pollok, Welsh’s manager, contemplates terms and possible timing while Hinkel eyes Memorial Day or later, with Toledo’s McDaniel group offering $12,500 for Welsh.
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Matt Hinkel
Cleveland
Freddie Welsh
Johnny Kilbane
Cedar Point
Kilbane Chaney
Hinkel
Pollok
Benny Leonard Signed for Five Fights by Mills Club
New York, Dec. 2. Dick Curley matchmaker for the Clifton Athletic Club has signed Benny Leonard for five fights. The first bout is set for early January with further contests to follow on a planned schedule.
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New York
Dick Curley
Clermont Athletic Club
Benny Leonard
Darcy Smith May Fight Carpentier Gratis in New York
Press reports say Les Darcy faces pressure to box Georges Carpentier in the United States, with promoters like Tex Rickard weighing public demand. Carpentier delays or denial could push Darcy to fight other challengers for pay, including Jeff Smith and George Chip offering bouts for charity or profit.
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Darcy Smith
Gratis Carpentier
H. C. Hamilton
United Press
New York
Les Darcy
United States
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Tex Rickard
Georges Carpentier
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Carpentier
Jeff Smith
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Frank Kafora Signs with 1917 Butte Team
Frank Kafora, former Pirates catcher and ex Union Association and Western League player, joins Butte for 1917 under manager Joe McGinnity. Kafora, noted for his strength and work ethic, previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Del Baker Returns to Seals in 1917
Del Baker, the catcher who debuted with Spokane in 1910 and served as a windpad backstop for the Detroit Tigers last season, will play for the San Francisco Seals in 1917.
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Detroit Tigers
San Francisco Seals
Les Reid Wins Northwest Trapshoot Medal in A T A Meet
Les Reid of Seattle wins a medal in the Amateur Trapshooters Association event. The article notes she is the only trapshooter from the Northwest to medal in the contest conducted under A T A auspices.
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Trains Restart After Blizzard Disruptions
Railway lines in Washington reopened Friday as Montana blizzards disrupted schedules Thursday. Storms subsided and snow plows cleared Cascade passes, resuming normal service.
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Hinkel to Bid for Ring Match in Cleveland
Promoter Matt Hinkel of Cleveland plans a bid to stage a boxing match featuring Benny Leonard of New York against Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee with a January Cleveland bout target.
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Matt Hinkel
Cleveland
Benny Leonard
Richie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Youngsters to Get First League Chance Next Spring
Russ Hall of Tacoma Tiger president says many youngsters will receive first league-ball opportunities next spring. He reportedly sent letters to recruits showing promise to become second Higbees and Bohnes.
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Elks Boxing Card Promises Action on New Year's Day
Matchmaker George Adams urges a packed show at the Elks club afternoon card headlined by Sid Mitchell versus Dick Wells. Also on the bill is Jack White with manager Newman, while Wells arrived from Wallace Idaho where he defeated Benny Garcia.
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Australia
Dick Wells
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Charley
Newman
Wells
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Idaho
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Benny Garcia
Minneapolis Promoter Eyes 25000 Purse Bout
Minneapolis promoter Harry Sherman received an offer for a 16 round fight with a 25000 dollar purse between Mike Gibbons and Les Darcy, with the announced deal reported on December 29.
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Harry Sherman
Mike Gibbons
Les Darcy
Frisco Boy Victor Wins Newspaper Ring Bout
Roy Moore from San Francisco defeated Nate Jackson of Oklahoma City in a hard fought newspaper decision last night in Oklahoma City. Moore outfought the local favorite to secure the win.
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Nate Jackson
World Championship Wrestling Bout Set for Feb 22
Promoters announce the world championship match in San Francisco between Joe Stecher and the winner of next Tuesday's bout Ad Santel versus Strangler Lewis. The event is billed as the premier rassling showdown for the title.
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Joe Stecher
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Read Stowed Away in Denver Boxing Bout Ends Quick
DENVER, Dec. 29. Jack Read, former Australian lightweight champion, arrived from Seattle and was knocked out in the second round of a scheduled 15 round bout with Sailor Grande.
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Grande
Everett Billiard Fans to See Star Match in 150 Point Bout
Everett readers will see Charlie Jordan match against George Mackey in a 150 point billiards event. The contest features a 50 point per night format with the first block to be played Wednesday. A purse and side bets are in play.
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Charlie Jordan
George Mackey
Elks and Cascades Set for Second City League Showdown
The Elks and Cascades collide at the Y. M. C. A. floor for the second meeting of the season. Cascades seek revenge after the Antlered herd won the opener 8 to 7 in a tight city league matchup.
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Cascades
Dream Revisited and Boxing Notes From The Era
A reflective poem recalls a lost dream and longing for old paths, while readers discuss Frank Erne as a legendary lightweight champion and other boxing and football notes from the sports page. The mix includes opinions on fighters Richie Mitchell and Freddie Welsh, and a terse remark about Indiana football disqualifications and scheduling.
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