Northwest boxing hopeful Frank Farmer rises from log camps
Frank Farmer, 24, a heavyweight known as the white hope of the Northwest, left timber camps near the Cascades to pursue boxing. Weighing 192 pounds, he has dominated Washington and Oregon heavyweight bouts and plans to challenge camps in Wisconsin and New York, living in a snowbound tent as he trains.
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Frank Farmer
White Hope
Northwest
Cascade Foothills
Farmer
Frank
Washington
Oregon
Wisconsin
New York
Cascades
Just a Memory by Fullerton
A memory scene unfolds in a winter landscape with a brook, snow covered leaves and trees, distant ax sound, cabin life noises, and a humorous line about dinner for two. The speaker notes frost and cold in a small apartment, blending nature imagery with domestic humor.
British slugger wounded at front in Flanders
Bandsman Blake of Yarmouth, a promising English middleweight boxer, was wounded at the front in Flanders. He is invalided home but expected to recover and return to duty.
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Bandsman
Blake
Yarmouth
Flanders
Coronado Club Defeats Midwick Four in Polo Opener
The tenth annual polo season began in San Diego with the Coronado club team beating the Midwick Four 12 to 3 to open the year.
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San Diego
Coronado Club
Midwick
Asthma Ad Calls for Medical Help
A short classified note promotes bronchial asthma relief services linked to Queen Anne 3127. It emphasizes medical aid and immediate assistance for sufferers without detailing providers.
Two Big Dubs Verdict From Fistic Fans
Gunboat Smith and Battling Levinsky fought to a draw in Waterbury with spectators urging disqualification. The bout was the slowest seen in Waterbury and drew jeers. In Rochester Tony Ross defeated Jim Flynn in ten rounds, earning a newspaper decision as Flynn was outclassed.
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Verdict OF
Fistic
Waterbury, Conn
Gunboat Smith
San Francisco
Battling Levinsky
New York
Waterbury
Rochester
N.Y
Tony Ross
Jim Flynn
Flynn
Ross
Norton Wins Point Decision Over McMahon in Kansas City
In Kansas City yesterday Al Norton earned a ten round decision over Tom McMahon of Pittsby. Norton controlled the action with a constant left jab that snapped McMahon’s face during the bout.
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Kansas City, Mo
al Norton
Tom McMahon
Pittsby
Norton
McMahon
Dan Morgan Pushes Green Paper in Willard Johnson Feud
In a flood of boxing chatter Dan Morgan, Willard promoter, issues a Green Paper proposing Jess Willard to fight Jack Johnson. Levinsky urges Willard to box, claims Johnson and others fear a Willard upset, while Morgan vents about being ignored by white hope managers.
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New York
Levinaky
Jess Willard
Dan Morgan
Danny
Jack Johnson
Lavinsky
Willard
Johnson
Levinsky
Big Jess
Morgan
Pies Levinsky
Northwest boxing honors in a crowded field stand open
In a crowded review of Northwest boxing, Pat Scott's draw with Billy Wright signals both men as top contenders. Campbell and O’Leary also figure, with Everett results shaping a potential title race. The piece notes other sports chatter from baseball to soccer and odd salaries, framing a bustling sports scene.
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Ting Bird
Billy Wright
Pat Scott
Wright
Campbell
O'Leary
Everett
Scott and Wright Fight Ends in Draw at Elka Club
The main event at the Elka club ends in a four round draw between Pat Scott and Billy Wright after a toe to toe mid rounds. Ad Schaffil falls to Andy Duvall in the second, a key upset as Duvall dominates the Georgetown whirlwind.
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Pat Scott
Billy Wright
Elka’ Club
Ad Schaffil
Georgetown
Andy Duvall
Schaffir
Scott- Wright
Scott
Wright
Duvall
Schaffii
Ed Pinkman
Harry Anderson
Leo Houck
Joe Farrell
Jack Thompson
Steve Reynolds
Thompson
California
Spare Hints On Hard Spares From Local League
A 72 year old grandmother bowled a 225 game recently showing continued skill in bowling. The note mentions Al Tice and Joe Sharp of the Printers league as examples of players keeping up with strong scores and hopeful progress.
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al Tice
Joe Sharp
Printers’ League
Wanic wins New Year regatta at Tacoma Yacht Club
W. A. Nickerson's motorboat Wanic won the 16 mile New Year regatta at Tacoma Yacht Club in 1 hour 38 minutes. The finish was tight with J. Shaw's Labella, which carried a 21 minute handicap.
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W. A. Nickerson
Wanic
Tacoma
Y M C A Basketball Versus Queen Anne Tonight On Their Floor
The Y M C A five, fresh from wins over Broadway Lincoln and Franklin, matches up with Queen Anne on the latter’s floor tonight. Winslow duo Williams energize Queen Anne as Waterville tops Omak 14 10, and a rematch with Orillia Athletic Club is planned at the Y M C A floor after a 24 17 first clash. Ridgeville edges Sara 7 5 in a tight Rodty contest after a 4 4 halftime stalemate.
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New York
Eddie Campi
San Francisco
Young Marino
Broadway Athletic Club
Kid Williams
Broadway
Lincoln
Franklin
Williams
Winslow
Hill Boys
Waterville
Omak
Okanogan County
Y. M. CA
Orillia Athletic Club
Ridgeville
Sara
Soldiers Escape From German Lines After 58 Days
A lieutenant and a private of the 140th infantry rejoined their regiment after 58 days in enemy territory. Of 40 officers and 200 men, only 2 survived the escape attempt and 21 were left alive after a day of fighting. They lived on roots and fruit for a month before aid from wood cutters kept them fed. Both men, battered and barefoot, returned to the front. the lieutenant bears the Cross of the Legion of Honor, the private the military medal and a sub-lieutenant’s stripe.
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Hernard
Morand de Jouffrey
Legion of Honor
New
Navy Yard Route Steamers Schedule Details
Steamers HM B Kennedy and Tourtet leave Colman Dock Beattie at 9 00 am 10 20 pm 1 90 2 00 pm except Sunday Sunday 2 90 pm 6 80 pm Saturday 11 46 pm Time date subject to change Without notice Phone Main 5101 Price 10 cents Bound Trip
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HM. B. Kennedy
Tourtet
Colman Dock
Beattie
Russia's vast population seen as fuel for long war
A bold analysis argues Russia can absorb heavy casualties as its birthrate and vast male pool replenish troops. It notes Russia's 18 year growth to 75 million, with two to three percent yearly rise and about two and a half million eligible yearly, implying minimal impact on war potential unless losses exceed 200,000 monthly.
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France
Brittain
Ireland
Germany
Russia
Sir Edward Grey
Belgium
Jack the Slapper Still on the Job
A man known as Jack the Slapper was active again near the St. George hotel at 14th and Yesler. He assaulted Mrs. David Top, took her purse containing 80 cents and a wedding ring, and fled.
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Jack
St. George Hotel
14Th and
Yesler
David Top
Judge Latshaw Sentences Pal Swisher to Four Years
In Kansas City a long-time acquaintance leads to a four year penitentiary term for Harry Swisher after he burglarized a barn and stole $100. The judge Latshaw, who had known Swisher for 25 years, greeted him with familiarity before delivering the sentence.
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Kansas City
Harry Swisher
Swisher
Latshaw
Harry
Fistic Stars Showed Well During 1914
New York reports year end boxing survey finds no sensational leaders or fake matches in 1914. Highlight bouts include Sailor Fritts Reich knockout in heavyweight and McCoy versus Murray fiasco. Gibbons strong while Champion Kilbane and Williams display notable dominance in lower weights.
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New York
Fintic
Sailor Fritts-Al Reich
Reich
Mike Gibbons
George Chip
al McCoy
Kilbane
Willams
Williams
Dutch Brangh
McVey-Johnson
Gibbons- Maxwell
Cross
Billy Murray
California
McCoy
Murray
Party of Hunters Nets Duck Bag Limit on Hood Canal
A letter from Edwin Keheley reports Hood Canal duck hunting yielded bag limits for a party of hunters. The group, including Oh Long Art Rotter from Lud hotel Jim Rotter and Mike Gibstein from Seattle, hunted Thorndyke bay with many members achieving full limits.
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Hood Canal
Port Ludlow
Edwin Keheley
Atele
Thorndyke Bay
Oh Long
Art Rotter
Lud Hotel
Jim Rotter
Mike Gibstein
Seattle
Keheley
Harry Bagley
Latelow
Bagley
Ballard
Stallion Dunsmore Dies of Pneumonia in Woodland
The Engl Shire stallion Dunsmore, valued at $4,000 and owned by Dyck of Woodland California, died yesterday from pneumonia. He was insured for $3,500.
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Dunsmore
Dyck
Woodland
Cal
Ohio Method Offers Free Examinations for Dental Replacements
Dental practice advertises missing teeth replaced by The Ohio Method using artificial teeth that feel natural. Examinations are now conducted without charge and estimates are provided in all cases.
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Ohio
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