Unfamiliar Boxer Beecher Faces Freddie Welsh for Lightweight Crown
In New York Willie Beecher, an unknown challenger, may upset Freddie Welsh for the lightweight title as Charley White is ill. Welsh defends under favorable conditions, while Beecher seeks a surprise victory that could alter promoter plans and future matchups. Ritchie and other former champions chase comebacks amid lingering doubts about titles earned by chance.
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Seattle Builders Ramp Up Big Structures Downtown
A report highlights major construction in Seattle with Stuart Building, Pan tages theatre and office block, a nine story Sears, Roe buckle project, and a Port of Seattle storage warehouse and grain elevator under way. Other sizable works include a Fireproof hotel at Jackson street and a grand dock for Grand Trunk Pacific. The Port and private firms push multi million projects accelerating the city’s growth.
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Pantages
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Fourth Aves
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Ditlefsen & Gerring
Utah St
Sears, Roebuck & Co
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Seattle Terminal Co
O'Shea
Fifth and Pine
Alhambra
Westlake
Grand Trunk Pacific Dock
Commercial Club
W. G. Barnes
Long Building Co
Wighth Ave
Fischer
New Seattle Homes Rise Across The University District
Seattle's housing boom continues as new structures sprout citywide with a notable spike in the University district. Builders push modern designs and diverse styles, changing neighborhoods and promising growth.
Dowling Sevens Edge Captain Drakes Team By One Pin
In the Elke club bowling tourney last night team No. 7 captained by Calahan defeated Capt. Drake's team No. 1 by one pin 2315 to 2314. Lilly led Sevens with 231 score and 171 average. Grays beat Blacks at Seattle Athletic Club alleys 2701 to 2507 as Gard ner posted 235 and 201 average.
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Sophomores Defeat Juniors in Broadway Interclass Round
The Sophs beat the Juniors 25 to 6 in the first Broadway high interclass basketball round as the Seniors also toppled the Freshmen 15 to 7. Seattle Mystic lines up against Poulsbo Athletic Club on the latter's floor Saturday night with travel by steamer Falcon. Two more games at the Y M C A gym loom with University M E five facing the first team and Y M C A Students meeting Queen Anne Christian tonight at 8.
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Willie Ritchie names Dr. Jeffery as manager adviser
Willie Ritchie announces Dr. EK F Jeffery will handle training and advise on his boxing affairs He will accompany Ritchie to New York if the Welsh bout is arranged The article also notes the next National Motorcycle Bicycle and Accessories show is set for Sept 20 to 25 at the Coliseum in Chicago.
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EK. F. Jeffery
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Chicago
French ace Rene Thomas to enter Indianapolis race
Rene Thomas, the 1914 500 mile race winner, reports he will again compete in the Indianapolis contest after being relieved from military duty due to injuries from French aviation service. The veteran driver, joined by other European entrants, promises a strong Hoosier sweepstakes lineup.
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Thomas
Hogue Opens Strong In City Balkline Tourney
Crowded crowds view Ray Hogue dominate both sessions at Brown & Hulen billiard hall as he defeats D L Stevens 200 to 89 in the afternoon and Charley Hulen 200 to 123 in the evening. Loveland meets Stevens this afternoon and Klaineschmidt faces Hulen tonight at 2:30 and 8.
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Can Beat a Fish Duke Kahanamoku Sets New 100 Yard Record
Duke Kahanamoku of Honolulu, famed swimming champion, reportedly lowered his world record for the 100 yard dash to 53% seconds in Sydney. He bested all previous marks both on turn and straightaway, erasing his prior 65% second record.
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Dr J Browns DENTISTS Special half price dental care
The practice advertises dentistry at half regular price with free examination and advice. All work guaranteed for 15 years. Location listed as 627 First Ave at the foot of Cherry Street with evening and Sunday hours plus special attention to out of town patients.
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Beecher to Box Welsh in Lightweight Match
Willie Beecher will meet Freddie Welsh in a ten round lightweight bout in New York, replacing Charlie White who is ill with a severe cold and an intestinal disorder. White cannot resume training for two to three weeks. Beecher, though not regarded as championship material, is sturdy and able to fight hard.
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Freddie Welsh
Chariie White
Chicago
White
Melrose Red and Melrose Chief Win Pacific Coast Derby
In California at Bakersfield the derby stakes were won by Melrose Red and Melrose Chief owned by John Considine of Seattle Shasta Maid owned by Frank Hithataller of Sacramento finished second Considine also topped the membership stake with his dogs taking first and third in the derby.
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Melree Chief
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Badick Knocks Out Mandela in Odeon Smoker Bout
Kid Bill Badick claimed a third round knockout over Art Mandela in a four round smoker at the Odeon club on 1304 First Ave. Badick dominated from start to finish and Mandela seeks a rematch at the next smoker. Referee was W. C. Burns.
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Syracuse May Play Varsity in Northwest Gridiron Tour
Murray Stedman, graduate manager of Syracuse University, plans a football trip to the Northwest next fall. He will lead the Syracuse eleven to play the Oregon Aggies in Portland on November 30 and is weighing a SEATTLE game with the Washington college. A Washington State game is also under consideration, with two Northwest games possible.
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Trade of Ball Player for a Dog Draws Kennel Club Curiosity
Readers wonder if a rumor exists about swapping a baseball player for a dog, a peculiar proposal drawing attention from the Kennel Club, prompting questions about legality and precedent.
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