Who's Who in Sports Highlights Seattle Boxing Scene
David, a tall Seattle figure, is lauded as a premier athlete and jockey in 1901 with victories in minor races. The piece praises Mick King as the best fighter, mentions Packey McFarland and Freddie Welch, and notes local prospects like Bob Harp er, plus David’s boxing-adjacent presence at Crystal Pool smokers and workouts at Austin & Salt's gym.
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David
Seattle
Jack Peltet
Wes
Frankie Nea
San Francis
Michigan
Welson
Freddie Welch
Packey McFarland
Mick King
Roy
Mickey
Bob Harper
Elks’ Club
Bob
David i
Crystal Pool
Altho
Austin & Salt
Wray boxing bill fails in Olympia senate
Fen 4 Senator Wray's boxing bill failed to reach a constitutional majority as the senate voted 20 to 19 against the measure. It would have created a boxing commission and required 22 votes for passage. Three senators who voted no had previously supported the bill.
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Wray
Senate
Gre
Coma Men Ail to Land Coast Berth
In CISCO February 4 the world’s top league wrestles with center position shifts as Tacoma men Willis Egan and Joe Walsh fail to secure Sacramento placements. Efforts of balance continue amid talks of Salt Lake Vancouver and Tacoma advancing next year and Oregon beginning April 8 with a 26 week season. Seattle’s status and league actions are noted as weathering a storm under the league president.
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CISCO
Weague
California
Tacoma
Oregon
Willis Egan
Joe Walsh
Sacramento
Salt Lake
Vancouver
Seattle
Largest Audience in the Reads Star Want Ads
In a bustling market page, advertisers tout the largest audience reach for the Reads Star want ads. Local merchants and individuals prepare bold notices, seeking buyers, renters, and job leads through the popular classified section.
Sloan Signs Outfielder Yale Sloan Back With Browns
Yale Sloan of the St Louis Browns, who joined the navy last spring, has signed his contract and expects to return with the Browns this year though he is not yet out of service.
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Yale Sloan
St Louis Browns
Navy
Browns
Jim Jorge
Harry Williars
Jorge
Austin & Salt
Williams
Oscar Koch
Camp Lewis
Steve Reynolds
Sailor
Kendall
Portland
Frank Farmer
Willames
Joe Jennette
Denver
Jack Gyer
Ingle versus Trambitas headlining Austin and Salt cards
George Ingle returns to boxing tonight on the Austin and Salt card at Crystal Pool in a four round bout with Alex Trambitas at 138 pounds. Trambitas favored, Ingle aims for a quick win after a year out. Also on the card Paul Cantway versus Harry Anderson at 134 pounds in the semi windup.
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Tursday
George Ingle
Alex Trambitas
Paul Cantway
Harry Anderson
Joe Gorman
Eddie McKenna
Jim Jorge
Harry Williams
Mickey Brown
Rattlesnake Kid
Austin & Salts
Crystal Pool
Ingle
Trambitas
Seattle
Cantway
Johnny Tillman
Minneapolis
Montana
Anderson
Title Bout May Be Staged in Gotham
New York dispatch indicates champion Joas Willard may meet Jack Dempsey in Gotham if Olbba boxing bill clears state legislature and admission stays at ten dollars. Promoter Tex Rickard says the bout is likely and could draw big crowds in the city.
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Gotham
Market Report Includes Local Produce Prices From West Coast to Washington
A broad market listing details prices for fruits vegetables and dairy across local markets. Entries include Los Angeles onions Oregon yellow Danvers cabbage and apples from Washington with varied per unit costs, plus crates of lemons oranges pears grapes and cranberries. Local creameries and butters appear alongside meat items like turkeys pork veal and beef with milk prices per cwt.
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Perth
Los Angeles
Oregon
Boxing card hints for next week at Crystal Pool
Geor gie Adams and George Thompson possible headliners at Crystal Pool next week if no strike disrupts promoters. Ed Denny plans south trip while Red Gage remains sidelined. Mascott Ridley Billy Mancott in shape for expected bout, Marino staging matches and grooming Al Whitman. Local results show Moore over Loadman in Buffalo and Howard over Smith in Jersey City with Tencher over Mrady, Burman over O'Donnell, Britton over Doty in regional reports.
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Georgie Adams
San Francisco
George Thompson
Camp Lewis
Crystal Pool
Locals Drop To Cellar In Hockey Race
Vancouver Millionaires defeated the Seattle Metropolitans 5 to 2 on home ice. Duncan starred for Vancouver with the opening goal and strong defense, while Wilson and Walker led Seattle. Seattle drops to last as Vancouver eyes a midweek win to potentially tie the standings. Hank Gowdy Day slated for June 6 at Chicago Cubs park with Alexander and Killifer potentially officiating.
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Vancouver Millionaires
Seattle Metropolitans
Wilson
Walker
Seattle
Chicago
Hank Gowdy
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Doughboy Battery
Alexander and
Killifer
Cubs
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Minnesota
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Oakland
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Austin & Salita Gymnasium
Sid Mitchell
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Bud Ridley
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al Whitman
Buffalo
N. Y
Pat Moore
Memphis
Dick Loadman
Lockport
Jersey City
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Credie
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Syracuse
Lew Tencher
Ralph Mrady
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Joe Burman
Joe O'Donnell
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Canton
Jack Britton
Reattle
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