Seattle Adds Fast New Player To Bolster Metropolitans
Seattle manager Pete Muldoon moves to sign Kyle from Denver as a speedy, versatile forward to lift the Metropolitans in the league race. A contract was mailed Monday and Muldoon plans to finalize for the rest of the season. Kyle is described as a big, rangy, highly recommended winger who can score and defend but may only play in short bursts as a pinch scorer. The team has five games left at home and five away as they pursue the championship with Victoria Aristrocrats and Portland leaders in sight.
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Seattle
Muldoon
Kyle
Denver
Cully” Wilson
Cal and Stanford Patch Up Athletic Relations
California and Stanford announce resumed athletic ties within six months with new contracts to be signed. Both schools concede to terms, including Stanford barring freedmen from competition, as they divide on the patch up, aiming for roughly a 50 50 arrangement. Benny Kauff Sold to New York Giants for a price near the high end of the reported range.
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Leland Stanford
Stanford
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Ahern Faces Gibbons in 10 Round Middleweight Bout
Paul, Jan. 18. Young Ahearn and Mike Gibbons, two leading middleweights of the era, are set to clash here Tuesday night in a ten round fight.
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Paul
Young Ahearn
Mike Gibbons
Times
East Boxing Experts Name Ted Kid Lewis Best Welterweight
Boxing experts from the East unanimously pick Ted Kid Lewis as the leading welterweight in the business, affirming his skill and status in the division.
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East
Ted “Kid” Lewis
Fox Trot of Fingers That Is Billiards
Willie Hoppe, world billiards champion, emphasizes the touch and proper bridge as the foundation for scoring. He describes 100 or more cue positions, braces on different fingers, and varied finger placements per shot. Hoppe notes each player develops a unique fox trot of technique with three core lessons: bridge, grip, and stroke.
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Willie Hoppe
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Moppe
Yamada
Title Insurance: A Comprehensive Title Examination System
Title Insurance provides a deeper examination than an abstract and stores 30 years of title data. It analyzes from the date of the last examination for each transfer, reducing delays and offering a legally enforceable indemnity bond.
Will Soon Know U. d. W. Coach
The University of Washington campus awaits the announcement of the football coach after a secret board meeting. Although over 25 names are on file, only three or four are seriously considered with Dode Brinker, Northwestern league baseball player, favored for the job.
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Altho
Younger
Dode” Brinker
Brinker
Mets Captain Feels Fit for Victoria Clash
The Mets captain, who recently suffered a grip attack, has recovered sufficiently to take the field against Victoria, signaling a return to action for the club's leader as the season resumes.
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Victoria
Dietz Offered California Coaching Job
It is reported that William Dietz has received an offer to coach the University of California at a salary of 4000 dollars, but he has turned it down and will stay at Washington State College. Officials hope athletic relations between Washington State and the University of Washington will be resumed soon.
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William Dietz
University of California
Washington State
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Moran to Box Willard in New York Title Bout
Kansas City report says Moran will fight champion Jess Willard in New York with promoter Jack Curley announcing Willard’s signature on the agreement. Curley says Willard receives 32,000 dollars plus 45 percent of gate receipts after tax. Moran’s share not disclosed.
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Jess Willard
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Jack Curley
Smoky City
Curley
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Gibbons Favored In 10 Round Alton Bout
Mike Gibbons of this city was seen as the favorite in his 10 round no decision bout with Young Ahern at St Paul tonight. Local boxing fans predicted Gibbons would win on points or by knockout.
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Mike Gibbons
Young Ahern
Middleweights Clash Tonight in Rose City Bout
Frank Farmer of Sumner Washington and Al Sommera of Portland prepare for six short rounds in a middleweight bout at Rose City tonight.
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Frank Farmer
Sumner
Wash
al Sommera
Rose City
Chavez Beats Ruck Again In Ten Round Bout
Benny Chavez defeated Tommy Ruck of Philadelphia for the second time in two weeks in a fast ten round bout held in Kansas City. Chavez pressed the action throughout and secured a clear decision over his rival.
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Tommy Ruck
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Benny Chavez
Ted Lewis Beats Kid Graves in Milwaukee Bout
In Milwaukee on January 18 Ted Lewis won a newspaper decision over Kid Graves of Cleveland in a slow bout.
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Ted Lewis
Kid” Graves
Cleveland
Benny Steinberg, Original Kid Farmer, Dies in Chicago
Benny Steinberg known as the original Kid Farmer died in Chicago after a long boxing career. He reportedly fought 178 times and lost five, leaving a legacy in early fight fandom.
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Chicago
Benny Steinberg
Kid Farmer
Steinberg
Eddie McAndrews Beats Freddie Welsh In Six Rounds
Philadelphia fighter Eddie McAndrews outboxed Lightweight Champion Freddie Welsh over six rounds in a city bout.
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Philadelphia
Eddie McAndrews
Freddie Welsh
Far-Western boxing map unsettled by AAU plans in Seattle
An article notes the Far-Western boxing championships under the Amateur Athletic Union may be held soon with no date or site set. It argues Seattle Athletic Club deserves to host to showcase local talent and boost the city, citing Seattle’s strong amateur wrestlers and national interest. The piece also mentions assorted sports figures and club moves from 1900s era.
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Amateur Athletic Union of America
Seattle
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