Billy Wright Set To Challenge Davis For Coast Welter Title
Billy Wright of Seattle meets titleholder Travie Davis in the main event at the Crystal Pool in a six round welter duel. Wright seeks to reclaim the Coast crown after losses and wins a year ago while Davis defends with a heavy right hand. undercard features Mike Pete versus Stanley Willis and Joe Harrahan against Toughey Wing. The curtain rises at 8:30.
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Billy Wright
Seattle
Travie Davis
Crystal Pool
Billy
Travie
Alex ‘Kambitas
Davis
Wright
Johnny McCarthy
Morrie Lux
Portland
Lux
Jake Abel
Abel
Tacoma
Johnny Mey
Everett
Mike Pete
Woods
Stanley Willis
Altho
Pete
Willis
Joe Harrahan
Sam Langford
Wing
Billy Joyce
St. Paul
Charley Davidson
Eddie Jackson
Percy Brooks
Soldier Woods
Dempsey, Carpentier, and Fans Clash Over Prize Fight Prices
The writer rails at boxing magnates paying big purses while fans fear tame spring baseball outings. References to Dempsey Carpentier and Abe Lincoln frame a critique of wealth and spectacle in sports. Mentions Boldt’s Uptown address as a destination.
Seattle Ice Squad Edges Vancouver 3-2 in Hectic Tilt
The Seattle hockey team beat Vancouver 3-2 on January 6 with strong teamwork and passing. Cyclone Taylor scored twice and assisted once for Vancouver, while Foyston led Seattle with key goals and Walker and Adams added assists.
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Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Taylor
Vancouver Star
Vancou
Baveens
Holmes Beeapeee R. D
Rowe
Rickey Meeweene Rover
Walker Paylor
Murray
Bkinney Bh Wands
Riley Roberts
Sip
Wiesstoes Foyston J. Adams
Nichols . Adams
Duncan
Foyston
Walker
J. Adams
Gordon
Two Fast Cage Games Highlight Wednesday Action
MacDougall-Southwick's strong Star league squad opens on Wednesday facing Phoenix Mutual Life at Knights of Columbus hall. Key players include Jack Davidson and Dick Frayn for MacDougall-Southwick with Dick Shively at center. Phoenix counters with Chase and Murphy along with Peterson in the backcourt. Knights of Columbus rely on Doc Powers and face Piper Taft in the opening game.
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MacDougall-Southwick
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
Knights of Columbus
Jack Davidson
University of Washington
Dick Frayn
Broadway High School
Dick Shiveley
George Overton
Botts
Whitman
Emil Guastaveoa
Broadway
Mac
Kent
Althody
Phoenix
Chase
Franklin
Murphy
Peterson
Piper & Taft
Knights
Doc” Powers
American Swimmer Wins Australian 220 Yard Title
Sydney report states Nor man Rows won the Australian 220 yard championship. The American bicycle team led by Spencer and Osterleter won the six day bicycle race in Australia.
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Sydney
Australia
Norman Rows
Spencer and Osterleter
Star athletes set for Mill Tone games at Madison Square Garden
New York announces the Mill Tone Athletic Association meet at Madison Square Garden on February 10 with entrants including Jole Ray national distance champion Billy Trayes Notre Dame Eddie Teachner NYAC Henry Wil Names Spokane Chas Paddock USC sprinter and others.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Jole Ray
Billy Trayes
Notre Dame
Eddie Teachner
New York Athletic Club
Henry Wil- Names
Spokane
Wash
Chas, Paddock
University of Southern California
Ruth to play for Yankees next season
New York plans to acquire George Ruth known as Babe Ruth, with reports saying the Boston Red Sox will surrender him for a sum over 106000 dollars. Miller Huggins, Yankees manager, announced Ruth will join the Yankees and signaled a new contract though terms were not disclosed.
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New York
George
Babe” Ruth
Jarason
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Marty Frazee
Male
Red Sox
Miller Huggins
California
Ruth
Los Angeles
New York Yankees
Yankee
Huggins
Griffith Golf Links
Ruth Trade Boosts Yankee Pennant Bid in Big Money Drive
New York reports Henry J Farrell says the Yankees purchased Babe Ruth for 100000 to 125000, doubling as the club spends massively to build a pennant winner. Previous buys include Carl Mays at 70000 total and Frank Baker, Lee Magee, Duffy Lewin, amid a city debate on buying a championship.
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Henry J. Farrell
United Press
New York
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Harry Frazee
Red Sox
Cols
Yankee Colonela
Ruth
Frankie Mason Seeks World Flyweight Title Shot
Fort Wayne professional Frankie Mason, 40, claims he has always weighed under 118 pounds and should face Jimmy Wilde for the world flyweight crown. Mason boasts an undefeated streak, fought 41 bouts in 1919, and has beaten notable bantamweights while maintaining a strong claim as America’s top flyweight contender.
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Frankie Mason
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jimmy Wilde
England
Mason
Ringeter
Frankie
Joe Lynch
Pat Moore
Johnny Rossner
Zulu Kid
Ring Fana
America
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Harrahan
BY Leo H. Lassen
Jown L. Foucht Mitchell
France
Dempsey
Carpentier
BY Kazz Berky
Georges
Jack
Demprey
Derfand
Abe Lincoln
Carpe Georges
Dempsey Jacques
Cuba
Third Ave
Town
Second Ave
Seattle Ice
Skinner
Roberts
Nichola
Bill Adams
Nichols
Jack Adams
Harris
Havana
Elliot
Ross
U.S. A
Frankie Miasqv
Fred Turdeyville
Sofi
Knights of Columbus Hall
Seattle Star City Basketball League
K. C's
Piper
Toft Inc
the Sporting Goods Store
al Shubert
New Bedford, Maas
Dick Loadman
Lockport
N. J
Ames
Buffalo
Willie Ames
Akron
Bud Christian
A. Lundberg Co
Victoria
Fifth Ave
Manhattan
Cheasty’s
D.C
Avenue
Spring Street
Fartmann
Kupperheimer
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