Chasing the Champ Brown Holmes
Boxer biography profiles Brown Holmes born in Blue Rapids Kansas seeking heavyweight title. He stands 6 feet 6 inches, seventh of seven sons, farm roots and Irish Scottish lineage shaping his grit. He recalls early travel by freight and Rochester Minnesota as his home with wife and child.
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Seattle team to train a bit later this spring
The Seattle balrossers will not turn out for spring practice as early as usual this season. Manager Raymond said Sunday that the first turn-out would probably be on April 1. In the past the team generally has started taking the knike out of its anatomy about five days earlier.
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University election looms as coach's status debated
Saturday's athletic board meeting at the university selected Altono football coach C W Vander Veer a former track conditioner for another term. Officers to be chosen at Seattle Athletic club Monday night.
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Seattle Athletic Club
Walter Kelton
Rodney D. White
Strangler Lewis Faces Stecher In Worthy Pro Wrestling Test
Profile of Robert Friedrich known as Strangler Lewis a 23 year old 6 1 235 pound wrestler who excelled in the New York tournament as a top challenger to Joe Stecher. Lewis claims mind control and aims for the world title while Stecher drew with him in a two hour effort. The winner of the tournament earns 10000 dollars setting up a possible final with Stecher.
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Doc Koller
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Zbyazko
Lewis
Kentucky State University
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Robert Friedrich
New York
Nebraska
Hall to Make Third Major League Trip with Cardinals
Charlie Hall, after 12 years in the game, joins the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade sending St Paul of the American Association three players. A career path includes Seattle 1904 Cincinnati Columbus Boston Red Sox and St Paul. Last season with the AA he won 24 games and lost 10 including a 16 game streak.
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St. Louis Cardinals
St. Paul
American Association
Hall
Seattle
Cincinnati
Columbus
Boston Red Sox
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Tigers Change to Butte Sanctioned by Northwestern League
Tacoma Tigers headed by Joe McGinnity likely to move to Butte after offers from Butte baseball moguls. McGinnity has not committed but may consider the transfer, with strong backing from Giants president Dugdale and Indians president Farr.
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Joe McGinnity
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Altho MacGinnity
Reider Gjolme Tops Ski Jump Tourney on Queen Anne Hill
Reider Gjolme achieved the longest ski jump of 43 feet in a Sunday competition on Queen Anne hill. He previously held the record at Halmkollen Norway. Weather limited events but about 1000 spectators watched the top six jumps Belder Gjolme 43 feet L Orvold 38 feet A Flakstad 34 feet Olaf Petersen 34 feet J Sather 34 feet A Buskeland 34 feet.
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Swimmers Prepare for City Title Meet Next Thursday
The Washington Nat hosts the city swimming championship with events starting at 7:30 p.m. A. Wilde leads early times in the 100 and 220-yard events while Mrs. Howe and Miss Miller pace the ladies 60 and 100-yard dashes. Entries include Wilde, Bradt, Cameron, Mann, Webb, Jenson, Schlosser and others. prizes are displayed at the Bon Marche.
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Alfred Mann
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Republicans Gather for Lincoln Day Banquet in Seattle
About 1,500 Republicans will attend a Lincoln Day banquet at Seattle’s Hippodrome with 1,200 tickets sold. The event plans a half ton of chicken and potatoes plus other dishes. Caterer Jim Boldt is setting up a large temporary kitchen for the affair.
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Seattle
Ralph Horr
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Seattle boxing revival moves toward big league show
The column notes Daniel Wyrn Eowaan plans a real mitt slinging event in Seattle with a February 18 reentry by the Seattle School of Physical Culture. Dreamland or the Hip theatre may host a major boxing show center city while veterans return amid professional talk.
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Seattle School of Physical Culture
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Hip
Normal School Sets Four-Game West Sound Schedule
Four games arranged by the Normal School basketball quintet to meet Bellingham Everett and Marysville high, plus College of Puget Sound representatives in Bellingham on February 7.
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Marysville High
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Oregon track team faces tough spring season
Eugene February 7 Bill Hayward veteran coach at the University of Oregon laments a weak track squad. He warns the team may struggle this spring as other programs challenge them for top honors.
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Bill Hayward
U. of O
Lebam Victorious Over Chehalis In Weekend Bout
Lebam proved superior to Chehalis High School in a Saturday night basketball game. The final score was 28 to 15 in favor of the visitors, Lebam remaining undefeated this season.
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Lebam
Two Hockey Mixes On Tap This Week
Seattle's ice hockey septet faces two games this week. Tuesday hosts Victoria in a prior match and Friday clashes with the Portland Uncle Sams. Manager Muldoon plans twice daily practices before the Portland game. Portland beat Vancouver and was picked to beat Seattle.
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UC Ball Squad Faces Gaps After Scholarship Ruling
UC basketball team may struggle next season as three infielders are barred from the squad following a scholarship ruling, raising questions about depth and performance for the coming campaign.
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