Champion Defends Title In Fast Glove Tilt With Lux
Wright, the Wright Coast welter king, defends his title against Kansan Morrie Lux in a sharp, fast bout at Crystal. Lux led early with hard punches, Wright rallied to win the final rounds and earn a close draw overall. Also on the card: Mason defeated in a limp semi windup, Langford edged Jackson, Woods beat Macauslin, Henry beat Taylor, and a full house watched the proceedings.
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Kansan
Leo H. Lassen Wright
Ed Morrie Lux
Kansas City
Wright
Linx
Lux
Billy
Frankie Mason
Wille Meehan
Willard
Harry Quillum
Salt Lake
Mason
Sam Langford
Eddie Jackson
Eddie
Jackson
Miller
Soldier Woods
Roy Macauslin
Red Henry
Macausin
Roscoe Taylor
Roscoe
Vancouver Pacific Northwest Golf Meet Opens With Changes
The article notes new formats at the Vancouver Pacific Northwest Golf tournament to be held the week of July 5 1, with changes in bogey rules and starting field doubling previous records. Local golfers see this as the most favorable setup in years though the exact scoring tweaks remain hidden until scores are turned in.
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Vancouver
Simon Pures
Washington Ousted in Tight 29 26 Loss at Oregon
Washington fell 29 to 26 in a close basketball game at Oregon. Washington scorers included Talbott Jamieson and Smith, while Oregon’s Berger Latham and Chapman led the scoring. Fouls and substitutions are listed with officials Woodward and Ross Williams.
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Washington
Oregon
Land
Latham
Chapman Oneee
Jacobberger
Talbott
Jamieson
Smith
Berger
Chapman
Munson
Durno
Vancouver Coast Club seeks Coast League franchise
In Los Angeles California on January 24 authorities indicated Diego and Fresno have a chance to secure Coast League baseball. President William McCarthy was en route to San Diego to discuss with San Diego fire chief Lewis Almgren. A tentative plan calls for Diego to play two weeks at Northwestern Gate to spark San Diego enthusiasm, with a regular franchise possible next.
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Zoos
Angeles
Cal
Diego
Fresno
William McCarthy
San Diego
Lewis Almgren
Azevedo and Murphy Draw In Dreamland Beat Card
In San Francisco on January 24, joe Azevedo and Pred Murphy fought to a draw in the main event at the Dreamland rink. Al Bomers of Portland defeated Joe Welch in the undercard bout.
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Man Francisco
Joe Azevedo
Pred Murphy
Dreamland
al Bomers
Portland
Joe Welch
Why Hand Neff Raspberry and Seattle Boxing Support
Seattle lightweight Chet Neff plans return from a year away after a Southern tour and a forthcoming match with Eddie Shannon. Despite 30 straight wins against top Southwest lightweights, local fans give him a cool reception. Next Friday’s card is still up in the air.
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Seattle
Chet Neff
Eddie Shannon
Chet
California
Southwest
Dan Salt Stirs Crowd With Boxers Vote at Crystal Pool
Veteran promoter Dan Salt staged a stunt at Crystal Pool by announci ng Neff and Shannon as next week’s bout and asking fans to vote on which boxers to book. Morrie Lux and Billy Wright waited for the main event as Salt counted ballots and fans left.
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Dan Salt
Crystal Pool
Neff
Shannon
Dan
Morrie Lux
Billy Wright
Seattle Offered Outfielder Joe Withoit From Boston
A letter to baseball headquarters proposes Seattle acquire Joe Withoit from the Boston Americans. He earlier failed to hit well for a local squad, spent time in Wichita, set a hitting record in the Western League, then moved to Boston. The Seattle club has not announced any decision.
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Seattle
Joe Withoit
Boston Americans
Withoit
Smith
Wichita
Boston
One Year Contract Satisfies Washington Coach Choice
Report from campus indicates a one year contract may be offered to a new Washington coach soon. Leading candidates include Stub Allison currently an assistant at U Bagshaw of Everett and Tony Savage former W grid star. None have collegiate grid tutoring experience. If the appointee performs well, a longer contract is likely.
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Washington
Stub Allison
Kid Wolfe and Joe Burman Box in Ten-Round Draw
In Buffelo New York a bantamweight bout ended in a ten round draw as Kid Wolfe of Cleveland shaded Joe Burman of Chicago.
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Buffelo
N. Y
Kid Wolfe
Cleveland
Joe Burman
Chicago
Seattle City Swim Meet Set By The Seattle Star
Seattle swimmers will compete this summer in the official city meet staged by The Seattle Star at Crystal Pool. Manager Sherwood leads arrangements for the pool meet with plans to make the season gala and set a date soon.
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Seattle
Seattle Star
Crystal Pool
Sherwood
Lincoln Is Victor in Cage Melee
Lincoln defeats Franklin 14 to 12 in a hard fought cage clash. Other prep basketball results follow with local teams securing gains and close scores.
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Lincoln
Victor
Wallops Franklin
Standing of Prep Basketball Teams Franklin West Meattie
Franklin and West Meattie appear in a prep basketball standings snippet. The brief lists teams and positions, reflecting a local high school league table with rankings and records.
Lincoln Rabbits Foot Triumph Over Franklin Quintet
Lincoln and her rabbits foot defeated the lighter Franklin five 16 to 14 in Mount Baker gym. Chick Folk led with 10 points. Pickering scored in the second half. Franklin’s Elliott starred at guard. Maxwell scored all of Franklin’s points. Substitutions and officials listed.
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Tom Olson
Lincoln
Rabbits
Franklin
Mount Baker
Jack Pickering
Nets
Chick
Folk
Pickering
Caccia
Pert Maxwell
Cole
Carmen
Elliott
Menketh
Carman
Yotm
Maxwell
Heyliengren
Walters
Hesketh
Mylleagres
Ayes
Neteres
Tracy Merong
Draper
Dudions
Star players shine as Mount Baker teams pace league
Kiliett of Franklin shows guard skill aiming for all city honor. Morris of Broadway shines with Lincoln and West Seattle wins. Wolk of Lincoln delivers from the foul line. Caccia at Franklin nears final games while Tes leads Orange and Black with 14 field goals. Yarwell returns to lead Franklin Bell, Colt stars on Green and Hiack, and HB Company clashes in Star league.
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Broadway
West Seattle
Weat Ride
Cat Rice
Carmody
Spencer Harris
Marquis
Graham
West Side
Chick Wolk
Lincoln
Folk
Ceiling
Field House
Cot" Tes
Orange and Black
John Colt
Atnr
Green and Hiack
Star Ice Races Open Wednesday At City Arena
Eight lap amateur ice race event features 14 entrants in a star races series tied to Seattle hockey games. Charley Halen to call start as registrants race for a big final cup with eliminations after each heat.
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Seattle
Charley Halen
Victoria Dominates Vancouver in Coast Hockey Race
Victoria defeated Vancouver 4 to 1 to take the lead in the Coast puck race. Dunderdale scored the opening goal at 16 55 of the first period, with Oatman Johnson and W Loughlin adding later goals for Victoria, while Vancouver's only reply came from Skinner at 12 21 of the second. Penalties totaled 11 minutes for Vancouver and 3 for Victoria.
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Victoria
B. C
Vancouver
Fowler
Gors
Core
Lehman Johnson
Cookie Loughlin Visls
Adame Patrick
Rower
Harrie Sompmice
Prunderdale
Loughlin
Wing
Pee x Meeking
Uthity
Adamaanes
W. H. Wilkerson
J. Adams
Thinner
Cook
Dunderdale
Ice Race Registration Form for The Star
Registration blank for The Star mile ice race at the Arena. Indicates registration closes Saturday January 24. Includes fields for name and address and a declaration that the registrant has never received prize money for ice racing or ice games.
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Sporting Editor
the Star
Ice Racers Names Listing for Team Members
Ice racers listed include George McLeod Dennis Lewis Charles L Lyon Ernie W Lindroth M Fee F J Raby Cc E Kelly P Nichols Duane Merrifield John A Feek Jack Blyth E H Gerlack Cc E Farr J T Towey.
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George McLeod
Dennis Lewis
Charles L. Lyon
Ernie W. Lindroth
M. Fee
F. J. Raby
E. Kelly
P. Nichols
Duane Merrifield
John A. Feek
Jack Blyth
E. H. Gerlack
E. Farr
J. T. Towey
Tia Juana Race Track Opens Today
Opening day at Tia Juana Race Track in San Diego California features seven races on a fast track with four ponies per event. Crowds arrive by train car and even old Dobbin, with James Coffroth hosting many celebrities including Jack Dempsey Barney Oldfield and Douglas Fairbanks.
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San Diego
Cal
Jans
Tia Juana
Dobbin
Star League Standings and Player Injuries Update
The Star League lists standings with clubs such as Knighte of Columbus and Spaldings leading, while Tonneman faces a foot injury and Doc Powers may be out for the season. Chuck Franklana will suit up for Phoenix Mutual against Brewster, as teams arrange Monday and Friday practices with local venues Ballard Christian Church and South Park facilities. South Park travels to Port Townsend to face the Port Townsend Legion team and Lavmhon from the Y is sidelined due to his wife’s illness.
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Chuck” Franklana
University of Washington
Phoenix Mutual
Brewster Crew
Ballard Christian Church
South Park
Bannee
Sydney 64
Ballard Christman Church
Ballard High School
Star
Lavmhon
Peters defeats Clapham in two straight falls
Charley Peters of Omaha won two straight falls over Sam Clapham, British heavyweight champion, in Boise Idaho. The opening fall lasted 61 minutes using a front scissors and the second fall 21 minutes with a head scissors and arm lock.
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Boise
Idaho
Charley Peters
Omaha
Sam Clapham
Floating Islands of bamboo on China’s Great Lakes
Floating islands drift on China’s Great Lakes formed by bamboo rafts layered with earth. They support surface features including houses and gardens, showing an unusual method of inhabitation built atop the water.
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Great Lakes
China
Big Woodland Park Soccer Showdown Between England and Scotland
Two allstar teams from England and Scotland meet tomorrow afternoon at Woodland Park for the big annual event. Postponed from Christmas day due to weather, the match marks a key step as Woodland Park again hosts McMillan cup games and aims to lift local soccer to former high standards. Captains Jim Pettigrew grew and Billy O'Toole lead the English and Scottish elevens, with Skinner and Maddy jerseys worn by England. lineups include Pittson Tunnecliffe and Yuna among others, with a 1:45 dressing room call and 2:15 kickoff.
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Allstar
England
Woodland Grounds
Woodland Park
North End
Seattle
Jim Pettigrew
Billy O'Toole
Duthie
Skinner & Maddy
Scotland
Fisse
O'Toole
McGrath
McLean
Kelly
Weston
Doure
Platt
Allerton
Thompson
Shearer
Hingland
Pittson
Tunnecliffe
Yuna
Hay
Pettigrew
Fitzpatrick
Kerby
Hayton
Douglas
Strange
White
Spalding Whip Co B Cage Squad Leads Local League Race
The Star City Basketball league tightens as Spalding, Knights of Columbus, and University Community top section one with three wins each. MacDougall-Southwicks remain strong, Y M C A. sits joint, two wins one loss. Two weeks remain as Spalding faces Piper Traf and K C, Knights meet Company B, and MacDougall eyes University Community. Leading players include Davidson, Ralph Smith, Shively on offense and Overton, Botts, Kertiss on defense. Wes Rennie captains the University squad. Joe Dyke and Henry Woodcock bolster the Y. Laughon injury hurts the Y, but the league all around promises strong finishes.
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Star City Basketball League
Walter Wood
Johnny Logan
Knights of Columbus
Dixon Shively
MacDougall-Southwicks
Bell
Rainier
Wood
Logan
Shiveley
MacDougalls
Rainier Post
Star City
Fiye
Spalding
University Community
Piper & Traf
K. of C
Knights
MacDougall
Deeling
Davidson
Ralph Smith
Shively
George Overton
Botts
Kertiss
Wes Rennie
Joe Dyke
Henry Woodcock
la Fray Brothers
Neal Day
Hoagland
la Vake
O'Brien
Huntoon
Mooney
Klassic
Needles
Walter Woods
Laughon
Local Basketball Night At Y M C A Showdown
Piper and Taft faces Rainier Post and University Community five at the Y M C A tonight. P T missing Gilbert and Tan neman. Meyers Benson Bryan Stevens Goldberg lead the sporting goods quint. Rainier Post starts Milliken Bushnell Maurice Bell Hargrove. University Community features Woodcock Hemphill Rennie Green ad Dyke. Soldiers and Sailors lineup not yet announced. Games begin at 8 p m and 9 p m.
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Piper & Taft
Rainier Post
University Community
Soldiers
Gilbert
Tanneman
Sporting Goods
Meyers
Benson
Bryan
Stevens
Goldberg
Woodcock
Hemphill
Rennie
Green Ad Dyke
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Spalding Squad Beats Co B by Wide Margin at Elks Club
Spalding basketball team overwhelmed Company B 61 to 17 at the Elks Club Friday night. Key scorers included La Fray with 15 and Dodge with 16, while Storey of Company B exited early with a sprain. Spaldings showed clear superiority in weight and effort, despite some injuries and substitutions.
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Spaldings
Company B
Elks’ Club
Spalding
Sporting Goods
Storey
Louie la Brett
W. Cole
A. Dahle
George la Fray
Neal
Louie la Fray
Little Fellows
I. la Fray
Ks la Fray
Staley Day
Maria
Huard
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Moody
Frazier
Quay
Charleston
Hanson
McAdames
Geale
Wenson
Fraley
Nipley
Douginet
Fcale
Swenson
Fraiey
Parkheimer
Wartas Noeferee
Trroadway
Ponltion
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Harris One
Bee
Dmcobaon
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Maur Maraia
Packer
Glynn
Harris
Latta
Manhaken
Byers
Rice
Merrie
Olin
Fraser
Free Throne
Cgbaham
Jacobean
Onant
Chee” Kiliett
Sipencer Morris
Hol Yarwell
Frankiin Bell
Hoop League
Arena Ice Battles
Johnson
Patrick
ICE Racers
Ratnoll
Tom Church
Piper & Taft Inc
Second Ave
Pet
MacDougall- Southwick
F. DE Oo
Knighte of Columbus
Piper
Taft
Tonneman
Doc” Powers
Doc
Port Townsend
Peters
Anna Mayhall
Victoria Island Athletic Club
Donald Vickers
Madeline Pleas
Crystal Pool Tank
Mirlo Kanowalos
Post and
Wallops Co. B
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