Race Track Bill Introduced in Washington Senate
A bill introduced by Dr. J. A. Ghent in Olympia would legalize horse racing under a state racing commission. It envisions betting under a Paris mutual system and aims to boost state revenue, fairs, and horse breeding, with a proposed circuit including Vancouver and Seattle events and a Washington derby aiming to draw 26,000 annually.
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Whitman May Put Crimp in Boxing Game
New York reports trepidation over Governor Whitman and the Frawley bill legalizing ten round no decision bouts. Rumors say abolition of the one man system may be considered while critics note revenue and club favoritism, with national sport attendance cited to illustrate boxing’s stake.
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Wrestler Shares Home Fitness and Tuberculosis Tips
The Seattle Star features a champion wrestler who rose from frail youth to manhood through simple home exercises. He promises five to ten minutes daily, no gym needed, with a plan to show results in months and guidance for parents to protect children from tuberculosis. Series begins tomorrow on this page.
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Sporting Onc evers and League Notes
A collage of sports and editorial jottings covers baseball revival hopes, college football literacy talk, osteopathic health claims, a basketball scoring note, a Balkan war victim returning to wrestling, and baseball tour pitching contrasts among Alexander Vaughan James and Keller.
Bush and Simpson to bowl on Knights of Columbus lanes
Bush and Simpson of California will face off tonight at 8 o'clock on the Knights of Columbus alleys in a match game. Also noted a Board of Control at the University of Washington elected Edgar Brown, but he is ineligible to compete in college athletics.
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Frankie Lynn Seeks Welter Challenge After Training Stars
Frankie Lynn, long a behind the scenes trainer for Freddie Welsh Charlie White Willie Ritchie Mike Gib bons and Packey McFarland in Chicago, now pursues his own welterweight fighting career. The lean 138 to 142 pound boxer is known for boxing and hitting and delivering solid exhibitions whenever needed.
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City boxing and wrestling trials showcase amateurs
Last night at the 8 A C gym amateurs showcased city boxing and wrestling action. Karl Baird edged Floyd Madden in the 125 pound class while Charlies Sontag outpointed Frank Marshall in an extra round. Henry Gleason stopped Avery Young, Stanley Stone outboxed Abe Finegold, and Lee won by forfeit over Oliver Runchey. Tonight features Gleason versus Archie Wyard with more bouts across multiple weight classes. Johnny Dundee and Jimmy Walsh meet in a ten round Milwaukee bout with the winner to face Charlie White.
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Basketball results from Seattle church league and high school games
Ballard Christians beat University MB 41 to 27 in church league play. First M. E. defeated Woodland Park Presbyterians 33 to 9. Emmanuel Lutheran topped Baptist 39 to 14. Central Presbyterians beat University Place Baptists 47 to? Broadway High won 59 to 7 over West Seattle High with George La Fray scoring 22. Lincoln midgets routed Franklin 31 to 3. Franklin High meets Lincoln this afternoon. S. A. C. quintet to face Winslow A. A. on Winslow floor tonight. Winslow Juniors seek games with teams averaging 150 pounds.
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Wild Bill Donovan Seeks Hitters to Boost Yankees
Yankees manager Wild Bill Donovan tells a New York journalist he wants a strong lineup and hitters. He praises Ray Caldwell, pledges to negotiate with more targets, and notes Pipp as a potential impact player while stressing responsibility over fines. He cites Mullen Cree High and Regh Miller as key prospects.
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Hero Talk All Rot in Europe Says English Officer
An English officer writes home from London January 15 that much talk of heroism is inflated. If true, millions are heroes in Europe, but he says it is harder to live uprightly than to endure fire.
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Princeton President Calls End to Coaches Over Sports
John Grier Hibben, president of Princeton University, in his annual report, laments over organizing and commercialism in college athletics and proposes eliminating coaches to curb the trend.
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