Frank Farmer Faces Big Test In Northwest Heavyweight Bout
The article profiles Frank Farmer a young heavyweight from Tacoma known for his thick hair and striking image. It notes his age 29 in Time’s list and previews his upcoming clash with Hector Bremer at Crystal Pool, where his speed and boxing skill are praised but questions remain about his ability to take punishment in a major title fight.
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Lassen Farmer
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Erity League
Farmer
Frank
Sampson
Hector
Crystal Pool
Mitches
Northwest
Portland boxing card promises star lineup for New Year
The Portland show features English champion in a go, with Charley White and Muff Bronson in the semi windup. Boxers include Jack San in middleweight eight rounds, Earl and Joe Gorman in eight, and a Seattle future rumor. Local fans expect a lively slate as Seattle and Portland prospects clash week after week.
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Muff H Bronson
Jack San
Earle
Joe Gorman
Seattle
Leo Houcks
Lloyd
Danny Frush Returns from England Knocked Out
English boxer Danny Frush has returned to New York after a four round stoppage by Young Wadson in England. He previously drew with Bob Harper last spring and claimed the featherweight title while abroad, though the sleep punch appears to weaken his title claims.
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Bob Harper
New York
England
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Eddie Casey May Be Lost to Harvard in Pasadena
Harvard star Eddie Casey may miss the New Year classic against Oregon in Pasadena due to a sore leg. The Harvard ace, touted as the season’s top back, injured himself in the Yale game and may be unable to start.
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Pasadena
Casey
Yale
The Two Slickers
A 1919 Bell Syndicate piece recounts Claudy Claude Hendrix, the Kansas Slicker, and Buck Weaver prank calling on Boston crowds and hotel guests with dropped water bulbs. It traces Hendrix’s mischief from a fourth floor bulb drop to a season’s rise in salary. It also details Buck Weaver’s father’s dunking by a water balloon under a city window and the ensuing comic aftermath.
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Seattle Ring Fans Hopeful Over Dick OBrien Bid
The piece praises Biddy Bishop former Tacoma writer now in Cincinnati as fight manager and hints his efforts to bring Dick OBrien to the Coast. It recalls OBrien losing to Carl Morris in San Francisco with local scribes calling the verdict rotten and suggests Morris would beat any heavyweight if he truly defeated OBrien.
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Morris
Morrie
O'Brien
Bantam title doubts swirl around Charley Moy challenge
Fred Winsor, Bud Ridley manager, claims Moy aims for the bantam limit to face Ridley, while Moy reportedly says he will meet 116 pounds. The San Francisco stance fuels debate over Winsor sidestepping. Separately, Jimmy Storey meets Marty Foley in the Pool show semi windup with Langford versus Harrahan and Etecell facing Cole, plus Gleason and Joyce at featherweight opening.
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Fred Winsor
Bud Ridley
Fred
Los Angeles
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Moy
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Jimmy Storey
Marty Foley
Foley
Seattle
Storey
Sam Langford
I“o Houck
Joe Harrahan
Jimmy Cole
Georgie Etecell
Etecell
Irving Gleason
Billy Joyce
Ten thousand fans set for Scott High Everett grid clash
Ten thousand fans are expected to sit in at the Scott High Everett prep grid battle in Everett on New Year's day. New stands rise at Robinson's field for the large crowd in the northern city. Coach Bagshaw aims for a final pre game workout with light exercise to avoid injuries as Seattle fans prepare to travel. Scott High of Toledo faces an undefeated Everett squad with guests from California en route. George Ingle Beattie, returning from the Philippines after heavy losses, intends to regain form and pursue Northwest bouts.
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Robinson's Field
Bagshaw
Seattle
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Toledo
California
Leaders Add Two Points in Soccer Race
Carbonado and Weedland Park each earned two points after yesterday's matches in the soccer standings. Tieck and Mamond Defeuited to kin ner and Eddy were among the highlighted performers as teams push for the top spot.
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Woodland Park Fails to Appear. Carbonado Wins 2 1 at Woodland Park
Over 500 fans await Black Diamond team at Woodland Park yesterday. miners fail to show. Carbonado defeats Woodland Park 2 to 1 with goals by Davin and White, Goalie Towers exceptional in net.
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Seattle Boxing Notes Prompt Crowded Winter Schedule
Kansas City welter Morrie Ens trains hard for a clash with Johnny McCarthy as past results weigh on the bout. Calf star Johnny Tillman and others are listed for shows across Calgary and Aberdeen this week with several six and ten round contests on the card.
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Johnny Tillman
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Calgary
Rules for Boxing Bout Scoring and Fouls
The referee emphasizes four rules: fight clean, avoid fouls, break clean with a step back, and retire to corners after a knockdown. Scoring favors effective leads, counters, defense, clean punches, and knockdowns, with penalties for deliberate fouls, fouling during breaks, backhand blows, stalling, and abusive language. The system uses two judges and a referee.
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Star League to Hold Big Meet Tonight
The Star League meets at The Star office this evening to decide if 11 teams will drop to eight or expand by one. Action will set the schedule for a Saturday start at the M A and Knights of Columbus venues, with teams including the Y M C A Piper Tafta Spaldings Phoenix Mutual and others awaiting the vote and by law approvals.
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Doc Powers Injured. Knights of Columbus Cage Captain Out
Doc Powers, captain of the Knights of Columbus cage five in the Star league, is laid up with a bum foot after practice. He is rated as one of the citys best cage men and his absence will be felt while he recovers.
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Swastika Star Makes Good on Lincoln Circuit
Lincoln High School guard Bill Nollan shows in practice he will join the Ralfisplitters as forward. He starred for the Swastikas last year and was a junior YMCA champions competitor.
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Harvard Prepares Last Heavy Scrimmage for New Year Classic
Harvard completes final hard scrimmage before the New Year gridiron classic at Tournament Park against Oregon. The Crimson, heavier but slower, faces an Oregon team noted for speed. Attendance grows as Harvard graduates arrive and betting widens.
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Vancouver to Open Hockey Season Today
Vancouver prepares to host Victoria tonight in the season opener as fans expect a strong scoring lineup led by Tarik Bill Adams and Harris. Victoria’s Wilfred Loughlin, praised by Pete Muldoog, highlighted for size and speed, aims to boost Victoria’s offense after a 2 1 victory over Seattle. Seattle fans anticipate Wednesday’s game against Vancouver to gauge the season’s challenge.
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Baseball and football links in early 1920s sport movements
Notes on executive power in leagues and team movements across the era. Dan Howley linked to Hartford managing and Sacramento direction hinted while Moon Ducote returns to Spring Hill coaching. Talks of no third major league and campaign-year effects frame a snapshot of transfers, signings, and managerial shifts across baseball and football squads.
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