Fast card framed for Elk smoker
Bob Harper the 120 pound local boxer meets Soldier Joe Hill on the Elks club smoker card staged by Nate Druximan Friday night. The card features Jimmy Darcy, Harry Gillum, Steve Reynolds, Lackey Morrow vs Philo Richard, Lou Dillon vs Curley Valencourt and other regional fighters in Portland and Camp Dodge circuits.
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Joe Hill
Elks
Nate Druximan
Harper
Hitt
Camp Dodge
Jimmy Darcy
Harry Gillum
Portland
Darcy
Frank Palmer
Gillum
Brown
Camp Lewis
Austin & Salt
Steve Reynolds
Jack
Lackey Morrow
Philo Richard
Mor
Richardson
Spokane
Lou Dillon
Curley Valencourt
Dillon
Valencourt
Crystal Pool
Motorcycle Race To Seattle Opens In Portland
The Rose City Motorcycle club of Portland begins the annual endurance race to Seattle and back at 7:30 a m today. Riders chase cash prizes and merchandise worth several hundred dollars for the leaders in this Portland event.
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Portland
Rose City Motorcycle Club
Seattle
Last Day to Redeem War Savings Stamps
Tuesday is the final day to redeem War Savings Stamps, deadline notice for savers and collectors.
Marines Not Ready For Big Grid Mix In Pasadena
The Mare Island Marines struggle ahead of New Year’s Day game with the Great Lakes naval training station eleven at Pasadena. Injuries and illness plague key players, including Roy Hanley at right end and Dick Hanley recovering from influenza. The team protests scheduling of hard games late before facing a strong Eastern squad.
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Mare Island Marines
Great Lakes
Pasadena
Hanley Brothers
Roy
Sea Soliiers
Matherfield Aviators
Pinkman Plans Business Move After Ice Skating Comeback Talk
Eddie Pinkman, former Pacific Coast lightweight king, roams Seattle theatres and contemplates settling into the motor truck business. He skates twice daily since the Arena opened, says he feels fine and is in good shape, but has not announced a return to boxing.
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Pinkman
Eddie Pinkman
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Morrow Meets Fast Boy Philo Richardson at Elks Smoker
Morrow, aiming at top Northwest featherweights, faces Philo Richardson of the naval training station this Friday at the Elks club smoker. Richardson previously defeated Morrow in a Crystal Pool smoker.
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Morrow
Lackey Morrow
Philo Richardson
Naval Training Station
Elks’ Club
Richardson
Crystal Pool
Chicago Bars Toe Hold In Elite Wrestling Match
Chicago promoters outlawed the toe hold after Whladek Zbyczko won two falls from Jim Savage with a torturing clamp. The bout was described as easy for Zbyczko.
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Chicago
Piaseling
Whladek Zbyczko
Jim Savage
Wladek
Johnny Evers Returns From France As Baseball Mentor
Johnny Evers of baseball fame arrives aboard the Lorraine after serving as physical director of the Knights of Columbus in France. He reports doughboys show strong interest in baseball and predicts a peak season when the soldiers come home. The snapshot was taken on the Lorraine deck.
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Johnny Evers
Lorraine
France
Knights of Columbus
Johnny
Club Owners May Have To Curb Men
United Press reports organized effort by major leaguers to exploit uncondi tionally released status after last fall. Ty Cobb and Duffy Lewis lead moves claiming free agent status and seeking shares of purchase money. Owners rely on reserve clause to control players and deter transfers. Miller Huggins visit to Cobb denied.
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Ty Cobb
Duffy Lewis
Cobb
Detroit
Lewis
Yankees
Miller Huggins
Augusta
Silk O Loughlin: Infamous Yet Respected Umpire
The piece honors Silk O Loughlin, famed infallible major league umpire, noting his strict, arbitrary rulings, distinctive “Tuh” call, and legendary pride in being right. It recounts a famous 1903 Chicago play and his nickname origin, plus his sharp dress and longevity in baseball.
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Silk
Rootera
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Sam Crawford
Tigers
Mackmen
Ed McKean
Cleveland
Billy Evans
Irancis
Cully Wilson Rejoins Seattle Met Hockey Team
Cully Wilson signs to rejoin the Seattle Met hockey squad as right wing after a Monday contract, under manager Muldoon. Happy Holmes expected Monday. Fat Carpenter replaced by Roy Rickey in defense, with Rickey and Rowe anchoring the Seattle blue line. New Year’s night game at 8:30 p.m. with Mickey Ion refereeing and strong ticket demand.
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Seattle
Muldoon
Wilson
Happy Holmes
Holmes
Fat Carpenter
Roy Rickey
Carpenter
Meta
Foyston
Morrin
Walker
Reptet
Mickey Ion
Lester
Arena
Hoppe Jones bout unlikely as weight gap blocks match
Ring fans discuss a Willie Sloppe of California facing Young Harold Jones in the Northwest next month. Promoter Hoppe would outweigh Jones, and manager McIntyre would not risk his fighter moving up in class.
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Willie Sloppe
Harold Jones
Hoppe
Jones
McIntyre
Former Seattle Hurter Sold To New York Americans
After years with the Cincinnati Reds Pete Schneider once a Seattle pitching star is sold to the New York Americans. Schneider posted a solid win rate with a team of modest standing and will join a Yankees backed club aiming for Johnsonian league honors next season.
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Cincinnati Reds
Pete Schneider
Seattle
New York Americans
Schneider
Yankees
Kruvosky King bout looms for Seattle fans
Local boxing buzz centers on a Kruvosky versus King clash planned for next week in Seattle. The Carey Gillum winner could face either top contender, while Steve Reynolds returns to the Elks smoker Friday after a layoff and a loss to Harry Gillum. Philo Richardson aims to build on rising form against Lackey Morrow. Soldier Joe Hill also headlines the semi windup with Rob Harper after returning from Camp Dodge in strong condition.
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Kruvosky
King
Seattle Fisti
Harold Jones Set for Possible Return Bout in Portland
Portland fans hope to see a young Harold Jones return to action in a planned rematch against Muff Bronson in Oregon's city. The potential bout signals a high profile showdown for local boxing and entertainment.
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Portland
Harold Jones
Jones
Muff Bronson
Oregon
Northwest Camps Turn Out Fast Boxing Corps
Military training shows in boxing as Harry Anderson leads Northwest boxers after naval service. Williams and Wolgast shine at Bremerton while Camp Lewis and the naval station star boxers vie for a third inter camp tournament.
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Northwest
Pete Herman
Lewis
Eailers
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