Northwest Lightweight Title Bout Seen In Seattle Show
Bronson versus Madden headlines a six bout card at the Moore Theatre with Miller returning as Eddie Miller to clash with Sack guitarist Sullivan in a 124 lb class clash. Campbell returns to face Battling Haynie while Vitro meets Bud Ridley in a no-judge promised duel.
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Madden
Eddie Miller
San Francisco
Altho
Miller
Chet Neff
Los Angeles
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Ankle Sullivan
Op Miller
Moore Theatre
Muff Bronson
N. W
Lloyd Madden
Seattle
Ray Campbell
Kay
Philadelphia
New York
Campbell
Haynie
Marty Casey
Casey
San Diego
Interest in 6 Day Bike Race Grows in Chicago Finish Nears
Chicago February 16 with the six day bicycle race in final stages fan interest has tripled or quadrupled and a packed house witnessed an exciting sprint last night. Chart and Grimm two laps behind the leaders gained one after a grueling Berlin sprint. Ohrt pulled ahead a half lap and Grimm unexpectedly picked him up, coming in behind the leaders before they were aware of the coup.
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Grimm
Berlin
Ohrt
Ers
Oregon Aggies Lose to U of W in 11 to 3 Setback
The Oregon Aggies fell to the University of Washington five last night at the university court by 11 to 3. Both teams showed teamwork and the game was less rough than usual.
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U.of W
Oregon Aggies
U of W
DR. Pierce
Raymond Remedy CO
Hoppe Sets New Cup Record With 31 Inning Win
Willie Hoppe defeated Jake Schaeffer 50 to 25 in 31 innings at three cushions in Cleveland. Hoppe’s high runs were eight and six, establishing a new cup record for the champion.
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Willie Hoppe
Cleveland
Jake Schaeffer
Hoppe
Darcy in clash with fans over unsigned matches in New York
New York. Lee Darcy faces mounting opposition after saying he will not honor a contract for bouts in Milwaukee with Jeff Smith and Mike Gibbons. His manager Tim O Sullivan is reportedly dismissed, while promoters Weismantel Browne and others fight over Darcy’s next opponent and venue.
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Lee Darcy
United Press
Tim O'Sullivan
Milwaukee
Jeff Smith
Mike Gibbons
Darcy
O'Sullivan
New York Bay
Standard Oil
Cushing
Tex Rickard
Tom O'Rourke
Charles Harvey
Tom Andrews
Frank Mulkey
John Weismantel
Grant Hugh Browne
Weismantel
McCoy
Jack Dillon
Dillon
Browne
Frank Moran
Carl Morris
Darcy-McCoy
Mulkern
Andrews
Gibbons
Smith
Bach
Milwaukee Auditorium
High School Basket Race Nearing Final
The finish of the high school basketball race is expected this afternoon as Broadway faces Lincoln and Queen Anne meets Franklin. Broadway’s five has been shaken up for the contest.
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Broadway
Lincoln
Queen Anne
Franklin
Tinker Buys Bob Harmon From Pirates for Columbus
New York reports Joe Tinker announces the purchase of Bob Harmon from the Pittsburgh Pirates for his Columbus American team. The move ties Harmon to Tinker’s club as a key addition in February.
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New York
Joe Tinker
Bob Harmon
Pittsburg Pirates
Columbus
Willie Jackson Faces Eddie Wallace Tonight in New York
Willie Jackson, who recently defeated John Dundee, meets Eddie Wallace in a 10 round boxing bout in New York tonight.
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Willie Jackson
New York
Johnny Dundee
Edldie Wallace
Moulding of 1917 Cubs Depends on New Manager Mitchell
Chicago Feb 16 1917 new Cubs manager Fred Mitchell takes charge as Joe Tinker departs. Mitchell plans pitching upgrades with Al Demaree plus several youngsters and aims for top division. Catching remains unsettled with Archer fading and Art Wilson and Rowdy Elliot in contention.
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Mitchell
Chicago
Cubs
Fred Mitchell
Joe Tinker
Chicago Feds
Archer
Joe
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Weeghman
al Demaree
Altho
Art Wilson
Rowdy Elliot
Bill Diithoefer
Milwaukee
Ray Schalk
Vic Sailer
Fred Mollwitz
Edward McGinnis
Sand Lota
Boston
Sater
Larry Doyle
Keystone
Steve Yerkes
Doyle
Spokane Club to Play with Chicago Cubs
Spokane N W league manager Nick Williams lines up three practice games against a second string Chicago Cubs squad. First game March 11 in Sacramento with two more in Stockton on March 17 and 18. Williams scouts California bush league talent before April northward to Spokane. Portland pitcher Tom O’Dell signs with Vancouver Beavers while Beavers boast a strong infield led by Bennett Brown and Hamilton Kramer. Joe Crisp and Haworth depart Great Falls, and Beaumont adds Jimmy Clark and Jules Pappa with Joe Bebo moving to Great Falls as catcher.
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Chicago Cubs
Sacramento
Cal
Stockton
Spokane
Williams
Bob Brown
Vancouver Beavers
Northwestern
M Bennett
Roy Brown
Hamilton Kramer
Kramer
Joe Crisp
Great Falls
Hester
Electrics
Haworth
Montana
Birmingham
Jimmy Clark
Jules Pappa
Beaumont
Joe Bebo
Bebo
Eddie Pinkman Heads to Portland for Bout
Eddie Pinkman and bantamweight prospect Bernie Morris depart for Portland. Pinkman trains in the Rose City for a bout with Bronson next Friday night. Portland lightweight Frankie Huelat, who faces Ted Mered ith tonight at the Moore, was expected in town this morning.
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Eddie Pinkman
Bernie Morris
Seattle
Hockey Star
Portland
Pinkman
Rose City
Bronson
Frankie Huelat
Ted Meredith
Moore
International League likely to require spring military training
The International League, meeting in Newark, is expected to follow the American League by recommending military training for players during spring training camps. The move targets all clubs within the league and aims to standardize offseason preparation.
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New York
International League
Newark
American League Plans Soldiers From Big Leaguers
A New York report details an American League resolution outlining a preparedness program for players. It calls for citizenship, an hour daily of military instruction, morning drills during practice, and a Plattsburg style camp after the World Series, with Ban Johnson consulting Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood on the project.
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New York
American League
Plattsburg
Ban Johnson
Leonard Wood
Easterbrook Ineligible For UW-YMCA Wrestling Meet
Art Easterbrook the only letter man on the UW wrestling team has been ruled ineligible by the faculty and will not compete in the meet against the YMCA. Captain Moulton also out with a broken rib from training.
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Art Easterbrook
U. of W
Moulton
Spokane Hockey Club to Finish Season on Road
The Spokane Hockey club will play the remainder of the season on the road due to low local attendance. Officials say Spokane will be given another chance next year after similar issues when the club was in Victoria last season.
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Spokane Hockey Club
Spokane Hockey
Spokane
Victoria
Boston Braves Eye Trade of Star Outfielder Magee
NEW YORK, Feb. Sher wood Magee, Brave outfielder, is on the market. George Stalling is maneuvering for a trade that will send Magee to another club in either major league.
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New York
Sherwood Magee
George Stalling
Magee
Soccer Doubleheader Slated at Woodland Park Sunday
Two matchups are set for Woodland Park this Sunday. Black Diamond faces Dry Dock while Celtics meet Woodland Park in the two game bill.
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Woodland Park
Black Diamond
Dry Dock
Celtics
Mike Donlin Becomes Memphis Southern League Skipper
New York Feb 16 Mike Donlin started south to assume the role of manager for the Memphis club in the Southern league.
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Mike Donlin
New York
Memphis
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