Fulton Ups Moran as Heavyweight Showdown Looms
The article proclaims a great heavyweight battle forming after Fred Fulton’s easy win over Moran. It argues Fulton and Dempsey stand alone, with promoters near closing a Fulton versus Dempsey bout around May 1, promising a major gate and historic significance.
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Moran
Fulton
Jack Dempsey
Fred Fulton
Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Jef
Jeffries Johnson
Bill Brennan
Milwaukee
Dempsey
America
Challenge to Willard Next: Moran KOed by Fulton in New Orleans
In New Orleans Fulton stopped Frank Moran in the third round of a scheduled 20 round fight. Moran was knocked down twice and had a badly damaged right eye from Fulton's early blows. About 3,000 spectators witnessed Fulton’s decisive victory.
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Orleans
Fulton
Jens W
Frank Moran
Moran
Dempsey Stops Brennan in Sixth Round in Milwaukee
Jack Dempsey knocked out Bill Brennan in the sixth round at Milwaukee with Referee Holihan stopping the fight after Brennan was knocked down four times in the second round. Dempsey now seeks a bigger challenge versus Fred Fulton or Jess Willard, with Fulton agreeing to meet him on May 1.
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Milwaukee
Jack Dempsey
Fred Fulton
Jess Willard
Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Holihan
Brennan
Altho Brennan
Fulton
Willard
Northwest Lightweight Championship Contenders Gather Tonight
Tonight’s Crystal Pool card launches a new elimination series to crown Eddie Pinkman’s successor. Tightly contested bouts feature Chet Neff of Seattle vs Young Ketchell of Los Angeles and Marty Anderson of Seattle vs Mike Pete of Beattie among seven scheduled fights with regional hopefuls including Jack Hartford, Jimmy Downs, and Wildcat Leonard in prelims.
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Northwest
Eddie Pinkman
Crystal Pool
Akeland
Anacte Bronson
Portland
George Ingle
Seattle
Althe Bronson
Muff
George
Harry Anderson
Inds
Harry
Anderson
Chet Neff
Young Ketchell
Frankie Tucker
Mike
Frank Pete
Lioyd Madden
Sunny South
Jimmy Lewis
Los Angeles
Marty Anderson
Mike Pete
Beattie
San Francisco
Stanley Trimble
Jack Hartford
Tacoma
Lackey Morrow
Spokane
Jimmy Downs
Wildcat Leonard
Pug Reynolds
Chicago
Johnny Moore
Vancouver
Kid Murdock
Market Report: Wholesale Prices for Vegetables and Fruit
Wholesale dealers report varied prices for vegetables and fruit across regions. Artichokes, lettuce, and onions show steady local values, while crops like peppers, tomatoes, and citrus highlight regional supply differences. Prices are listed per crate, per ton, or per hundredweight across California, Yakima, and other markets.
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Ife Angeles
Imperial Valley
Yakima
Yakima Gemasoos
Rhubarb Co
Kratebagas
Aimmer
John McGraw Returns From Cuba With Player Rebellion
New York February 26 John McGraw is back from Cuba amid a seven man split in his New York Giants camp. Five holdouts named Bchupp Salles Perritt Burne and Fletcher expected to rejoin the roster.
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John M’graw
Cuba
New York
John Mc Graw
Bchupp
Salles
Perritt
Burne
Fletcher
Canadiens Lose to Ottawa Skaters in Ice Hockey
Feb 26 The Canadiens suffered a 0 to 0 defeat in a one sided game against Ottawa skaters. The match capped a quiet night with Ottawa taking the win at home.
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Canadiens
Ottawa
Murphy Recruited by U S Marines Serves as Officer and Coach
Rod Murphy, former Vancouver ball player, becomes a sergeant at Mare Island. He will direct the base team largely composed of ex professionals. McMorran, a left handed pitcher, joins Los Angeles club for 1918 with prior stint in Spokane. Leslie Mann, Cubs outfielder, plans to go to France with the 33rd division stating Army life suits him.
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Rod Murphy
Vancouver
United States Marine
Mare Inland
Murphy
Mare Island
Benjamin MecMorran
Spokane
Los Angeles
McMorran
Nick Williams
California
Indiana
Indians
Leslie Mann
Cubs
Army Hfe
France
Mann
Vancouver Beats Portland In One Sided Ice Clash
Vancouver defeated Portland 9 4 in slushy ice hockey with Fred Taylor setting a new scoring record for 15 games. The game featured a scramble by the home team as Vancouver solidified second place behind Seattle in the league race. Portland’s Barbour and Dunderdale scored, while Vancouver’s Taylor and Stanley highlighted the scoring with multiple tallies.
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Vancouver
B.C
Fred Taylor
Portland
Lehman
Murray Eceese
Johnson Griffis
Loughlin Wemeat
Tobin Boar Occs Cae
Washces Barbour
Taylor
Portland—Barbour
Stanley
Mackay
Griffin
Oatman
Dunderdale
Cook
Moynes
Barbour
METS
Seattle
Arena
Lester Patrick
Gonfalon
Williams Leaves U W to Serve Uncle Sam
Ross Williams captain elect of the 1918 Washington University football team and noted tennis player has enlisted in the navy. He reports to Bremerton on Monday.
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Ross Williams
U. W
Navy
Bremerton
Roller Skating Star Sees Past Skating Pace Decline
Retired world roller skating champion Frank Vernon argues today’s skaters lack the speed of past greats due to fewer training floors and changing venues. He cites rivals like Roland Cient and Allie Moore, notes Paris endurance feats, and recalls records set in Detroit and Seattle.
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Frank Vernon
Lillian
Seattle
Roland Cient
Norristown
Vernon
Palace
Detroit
Harley Davidson
Allie Moore
London
Moore
Cleni
Fred Martin
Scores Rise at Pin Meet in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati the American Bowling Congress tournament shows gradual scoring gains with two weeks left. Leaders in doubles singles and all events hold, while the Aquilla gate of St Paul Minn slips from the five man event with a total of 3022 pins.
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Cincinnati
American Bowling Congress
Abe Langsley
Aquilla Gate
St. Paul
Minn
Notable Boxing Cards Set Across Pacific Northwest
V. Trambitas reports he will travel to Seattle in a couple of weeks while current bout preparations continue in San Diego. George Ingle trains in Portland for a clash with Alex Trambitas tomorrow night. Mick King boxes Frank Farmer in Tacoma Thursday night ahead of a Seattle bout. Frank Vernon, a Palace Hip skater, is identified as an experienced boxer.
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Jimmy Darcy
V. Trambitas
Seattle
San Diego
George Ingle
Portland
Alex Trambitas
Mick King
Frank Farmer
Tacoma
Frank Vernon
Palace Hip
Merry little mixup in three cushion melee
Officials of the Southern district sign players who belong to the Coast league under a so called gentle mans agreement a merry fuss between magnates of the California Utah and Pacific Coast International leagues is predicted
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Merry Little
Dircuit
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