Leonard versus Cline echoes fight missteps and bets
The lettered critique targets Benny Leonard for crying to officials after rough clashes with Patsy Cline and Freddie Welsh. Harry Pollok claims a $10,000 wager on Leonard’s defeat by Cline or Welsh, while other notes touch Managerial shifts for 1918 and boxing gossip amid holiday exchanges.
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Freddie Welsh
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Reverend Kid Wedge on Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Rockford Illinois January 1 Reverend Kid Wedge former prize fighter turned YMCA worker at Camp Grant explains how to keep resolutions. He describes his own 15 year journey from bar rooms and fights to church life and athletic youth work, stressing grit and wholehearted commitment.
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Omaha Theological Seminary
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San Francisco
Ami
Northwestern League faces uncertain future in early meeting
Northwestern league magnates prepare for a January 10 session to decide the circuit size and member cities. Four cities Portland Seattle Tacoma Spokane are certain, with Montana cities and Vancouver's Bob Brown among debated additions. possible eight or six teams. Seattle may pursue Hill Leard as manager.
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Bob Brown
Vancouver
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Hill Leard
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Alexander Refuses 1000 Offer to Take Stage
Grover Alexander spurns a $1000 offer to act on stage, saying the money means little to him as he declines the performance invite in Chicago.
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United Press
Chicago
Grover Alexander
Wilkeson Boxer Frank Pete Reported Married
Reports from Tacoma state Wilkeson boxer Frank Pete was married the day before New Year's Day. The bride’s identity is not mentioned in the reports.
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Wilkeson Boxer
Tacoma
Frank Pete
American Aviator Walcott Killed in Battle Amid War
Lieutenant Walcott son of the Smithsonian secretary fell in his first major clash with German airmen. A Princeton graduate last May he trained at a French flying school and joined the Lafayette Escadrille before transferring to the American air force.
Seattle Wins in Overtime in Fast Hockey Clash
Seattle defeats Portland 1 to 0 in 20 minutes of overtime in the Pacific Coast Ice Hockey Association opener. Bernie Morris scored for Seattle with Lester Patrick later playing a bench role. Fowler stood out in goal as Seattle tops the league. Penalties and injuries marked a rough, fast contest.
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Seattle
Bernie Morris
Lester Patrick
Cully” Wilson
Ace
Charley Tobin
Tobin
Harris
Harrie
Wilson
Johnson
Moore
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Jim Riley
Leeter Patrick
Menny Rickey
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Jess Willard Seeks Return to Ring Sell Circus Plans
Chicago January 2 Jess Willard says he is tired of the sawdust ring and desires to return to the canvas to box again and plans to go to Jacksonville to sell his circus. He indicates he wants out of the circus business.
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Jess Willard
United Press
Jacksonville
Burglar Escapes After Grocery Store Shot Miss
John Wolf who sleeps in the rear of his grocery at 1918 FE. 65th heard a prowler attempting entry through a window Tuesday night. Wolf fired but missed the burglar, who fled down the street.
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Suspect Arrested at Bremerton Navy Yard
Peter Keenan aged 92 was arrested Tuesday at the Bremerton navy yard and brought to Seattle for investigation. I W W papers and credentials were found in his possession, the report says. The suspect is believed to be the man named by a federal grand jury in Chicago.
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Chicago
Peter Keenan
Navy Yard
Seattle
Cox hailed as top young slugger by McCredie
Walter McCredie, Salt Lake Coast league manager, signs Joe Cox for the Bees and declares him the greatest young player he has ever signed. Cox, an outfielder with Pamdena, is praised for hitting all pitching and for his boxing ability.
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Walter McCredie
Joe Cox
Pamdena
McCredie
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Cox
Ping Bodie
Griffith Wins by Showing at Finish
Akron bout ends in a draw as Johnny Griffith of Akron and Bryan Downey of Columbus fight 12 rounds. Griffith, hurt earlier, surged late to force a draw in the welterweight clash.
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Akron
Johnny Griffith
Bryan Downey
Columbus
Lee Johnson Fights Draw With Frankie Malone
Frankie Malone and Lee Johnson fought a four round draw at Emeryville as the feature event of the New Year's card in Oakland. The bout closed without a winner amid evenly matched exchanges.
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Oakland
Frankie Malone
Lee Johnson
Emeryville
George Ingle Draws With Frankie Tucker in Tacoma
George Ingle and Frankie Tucker, both lightweights, fought six rounds to a draw yesterday afternoon in Tacoma. Frankie Sullivan and Lloyd Madden also fought to a draw.
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George Ingle
Frankie Tucker
Tacoma
Frankie Sullivan
Lloyd Madden
Britton Defeats Duffy In Ten Round Bout
In Buffalo on January 2 Jack Britton outpointed Jimmy Duffy over ten rounds. The long time rivals delivered a hard fought contest as Britton seized the decision in a close, competitive match.
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Jack Britton
Jimmy Duffy
United Press
Buffala
Monk Fowler Wins 15 Round Fight in Denver
Monk Fowler of Los Angeles defeated Matt Brock by a 15 round decision in Denver yesterday. The result drew fan approval and marked Fowler’s victory in the melee.
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Monk Fowler
Denver
United Press
Los Angeles
Matt Brock
Frankie Callahan Draw With Easterner in Philadelphia
Frankie Callahan fought a six round draw last night with Eddie Wayond in Philadelphia. Babe Picato out classed Johnny Mahoney in the same card.
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Frankie Callahan
United Press
Philadelphia
Eddie Wayond
Babe Picato
Johnny Mahoney
Artillery Eleven Beaten by Sailors in San Diego Clash
In San Diego the Utah artillery team lost 24 to 13 to the naval training school squad before about 15,000 spectators yesterday. The Navy team capitalized on turnovers and finished strong to secure the win.
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United Press
San Diego
Utah Artillery
Naval Training School
Marines Triumph Over Marines in New Football Classic
In Pasadena California Camp Lewis defeated the Marine team 19 to 18 in front of over 40 000 spectators. The game featured fast plays strong defense and sunlit heat with one player suffering sunstroke. Officials ruled on several contentious calls as Mare Island and Camp Lewis exchanged scores and substitutions throughout the 15 minute periods.
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Cal
Camp Lewis
T Marine
Mim Rines
Red Cross
Phy
W. S. Kienhola
Dean Cromwell
Graham Moody
Jack Wells
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Belgian Winner in Chicago Bike Race
In Chicago on New Year’s Day the Belgian rider won the final 250 club race at Pullman, finishing ahead of seven other starters while four did not finish. Wilhelm Grotbahn was second by a narrow margin.
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Wilhelm Grotbahn
Pullman
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