Iowan Slight Favorite A Record Crowd Expected
Local promoters report a near sell out for the New Year’s Day heavyweight title bout between Luther McCarty and Palzer in Los Angeles. Bets favor Palzer at times but many fans in southern California back McCarty. thousands from across the west plan to attend. San Francisco may send 500 ringside supporters. Green Sing Sing escapee expresses desire to meet the winner after the bout.
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Ty United Press
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Muscle Mountains
al Paizer
Luther MeCarty
McCarty
Lowan
Palses
Palszer
San Francisco
Rockies
Palzer
California
Reno
Denver
Kansas City
Chicago
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Green
Sing Sing
McCarty-Palmer
al Bennett
Hudson
Mae
Tom Sharkey
New York
Luther McCarty
al Palser
Rumors of Packey McFarland quarrel settle with his arrival
Packey McFarland appeared at his regular leasing place in Leago and explained he missed a train to Omaha, clearing rumors of a quarrel with manager Emil Thiry. The piece notes several local games and pro boxing news, including Wendell Phillips team interest and Johnny Kilbane’s title shot.
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Emil Thiry
McFarland
Leago
Omaha
Wendell Phillips
Chicago
Washington
Port
Wet field postpones all yesterday's soccer schedule
All soccer games planned for yesterday were postponed due to rain. The Rainiers and Rangers arrived in uniform at Woodland Park but could not play as the field was too wet. The other four teams did not show up and makeups will be held on later dates. At Harbor Island a mid-winter turkey shoot produced solid scores despite wind and uncertain target direction. George Hambright, Lee Barkley, and John Ruppe each claimed two birds. Ike Fisher and Fred Landwehr took one apiece.
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Rainiers
Rangers
Woodland Park
Harbor Island Range
Bill Brown
George Hambright
Lee Barkley
John Ruppe
Ike Fisher
Fred Landwehr
Tommy Martin Seeks Fights Against Frenchie Valse or Young Corbett
Tommy Martin, who defeated Ted Whitman at the Coliseum Friday, eyes more challengers. He aims for fights with Frenchie Valse or Arkansas boxer Young Corbett, recently back in Seattle, and warns he has a few teeth to lose to either opponent.
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Tommy Martin
Ted Whitman
Coliseum
Frenchie Valse
Barney Oldfield recalls Hens sale and bold swap
Barney Oldfield smiles at his past bold deal selling his famous Hens to Rob Burman for 11000 and buying a Christie for 700 after locals doubted the machine could run. He notes his modesty and a career built on risky bets and quick reversals.
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Barney Oldfield
Barney
Rob Burman
A. Moross
Oldfield Racing
California
New York
Ney
Local boxing classes grow as wrestlers train for interclub event
Frank Duncan works hard in the barn and gym as boxing classes fill up under Instructor Pat Scott. Bill Morrow vows to shape up for a heavyweight showdown against interclub rivals. Seliger and Oliver are training for next month’s meet, while Charley Lor emerges as a possible P N A contender. Croshaw joins the regulars at 158 pounds amid holiday attendance.
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Pat Scott
Star Staff Dinner Sparks Whispers of Ife Value
The Star staff dined at the Butler last night with editor present. Fred L. Boalt commented on Ife as a river area, while chatter touched on athletes, English critics, and upcoming coaching moves for Willie Keller and the Brooklyn team.
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Fred L. Boalt
Star
Boalt
Coliseum
Frenchie Vaise
Nels Sorenson
Dresden
Dentists Advertisement for Cosmetic Plates and Crowns
A dental ad urges immediate visits with claims of savings on Gold Crown and NeverSilp Plates. It promotes a guaranteed service by a graduate registered dentist and includes the operator and manager signatures, location at 1405 Third Ave N.W. Cor. Union. Note to bring the ad.
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L. R. Clark
D. D
Third Ave
N. W. Cor
Motor bike men win 1912 titles in AMA events
Results from the Federation of American Motorcyclists 1912 season list amateur and professional titles. Winners include J A Constant of Columbus for ten mile amateur and for the one hour championship in Detroit, Don Clark of Columbus for five mile amateur, Don Johns of Chicago for one mile amateur, Seymour of Columbus for five mile professional, Eddie Hasha of Columbus for ten mile professional and fifteen mile professional titles. Ducky Holmes, ex baseball star, now owns the Spokane club where his career began.
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Federation of American Motorcyclists
J. A. Constant
Columbus
Ohio
Don Clark
Columbo Ohio
Eddie Hasha
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