Ritchie Set To Face Rivers In Championship Bout
San Francisco July 3 Champion Willie Ritchie and challenger Joe Rivers have trained hard for their fight tomorrow both fit and confident. Ritchie weighs under 124 pounds while Rivers tops 1341/2 pounds. Betting odds hold at 10 to 8 with ringside entry expected at thin cure.
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Fox Beats Von Ohlen In Bremerton Welterweight Bout
Fox a welterweight champion from the reserve fleet stopped Von Ohlen in the third round of a six round bout at Bremerton Wednesday night. The card also featured a four round draw between Chester Neff and Barbrien and a draw judged between Henry Kraiger and McNeill. McIntyre knocked Foster out in the second and Miller outpointed Dorsey.
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Motorcyclists set for Madison speed trials by all-star riders
Pacific Motorcycle Racing Association plans seven events at Madison park track Friday with top Northwest riders including Harry Brandt and Cogburn hoping to set half mile records. Portland racers Berreth and Strandt bring open ported machines as a strong entry list awaits noon Friday close.
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Beavers, Champs Clash on Indian Day at Ball Park
The Beavers and the Champs transfer activities to the ball park this afternoon on Indian Day with two games slated. Brown's pitching staff has found form after a rough start and Dell beat the Beavers in the opener as the series continues.
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Bud Anderson Opens as 10 to 7 Favorite in Vernon Bout
In Los Angeles on July 3 Leach Cross of New York and Bud Anderson of Medford Ore prepare for a 20 round glove battle at Vernon tomorrow. Both are in good condition with Cross claiming weight stability while Anderson insists strength remains intact. Public sentiment pins Anderson as a 10 to 7 favorite.
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Palmer and Corbett Meet In Seattle Club Tennis Semi finals
Palmer defeated Roddie 6 2 6 2 and Corbett beat A Goodfellow 6 8 3 6 4. Dr Lee beat Le Blond 8 6 6 2 6 3. Lowla beat Coffin 6 4 6 2. Coffin and Taylor combined to beat Vance and Friedenthal 6 2 6 1. Palmer and Lee advanced by default over Hall and Corbett.
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Sylph Speed Boat Aims To Beat Columbia Record
Portland July 3 United Press Leased Wire The speed boat Sylph holder of the 100 mile record from Portland to Astoria left at 6 a m to better her mark The existing record set last year was 3 hours 29 minutes 20 seconds though some time was lost for repairs owner Geo W Kendall believes the time will be improved.
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Pelkey Burns Eye Nine Weeks Vaudeville Tour Start
Arthur Pelkey and manager Tommy Burns travel from Seattle to Portland for a nine week vaudeville tour. Burns says Pelkey is ready to defend the title against top contenders after the show. If Smith Coffey or Paleer cannot be matched, Burns prefers Australia for the first title defense.
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Corbett Stuns Volgier in Fourth Round Knockout
Johnny Corbett the Arkansas lightweight living in Seattle earned praise from Everett and Snohomish fans after a knockout win over Frenchie Volgier Wednesday night. The bout, set for six rounds, ended in the fourth as Corbett connected a sharp right hook to the chin.
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No Hit No Run Games Highlight Boy Hopper’s Rise
In Los Angeles the Pacific coast tennis doubles championship opens with 32 teams at the Los Angeles Country Club. Booth Hopper of New Haven shines as a potential baseball star with consecutive no hit no run games, drawing scouts as he nears major league interest. Hopper, 21, from Jackson Tennessee, stands 5'11" and 165 pounds, relies on a sharp ep splitter and pace to rack up stellar innings. George Cameron, club owner, has rejected all offers amid rising hype.
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Frenchie Vaise to Be On Exhibition
Seattle boxing fans will see Frenchie Vaise, holder of the Canadian lightweight title, at a boxing show Friday afternoon. Vaise will be introduced as the new champion during the spectacle at Austin and Salt's event, appearing as a spectator.
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Boxing Show Card Promises Evening of Local Fights
The matinee boxing smoker at Streamland features Seattle boxers in several weight classes. bouts include Ivan Miller at 162 pounds, Pat Dorian and Floyd Goodman at 143 and 123 pounds, and Ad Schaftli versus Herb Smith at 130 pounds, with Dale ve and others listed among local participants.
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Seattle boxing scene returns with Dreamland show
After a two month hiatus Seattle boxing resumes with a Dreamland event in Austin last Friday. The early bout leaders are told to enter around two o'clock and fans anticipate a lively scrapping crowd.
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