Northwest Featherweight Title Hopes Stir In Boxing Talk
Se attle reports fuel renewed chatter on a Northwest featherweight championship with Wel don Wing as a claimant, while Althe Wing not holding the title prompts Gorman and Harrahan to press claims. Eddie Pinkman may retire but taunts for the title persist. Campi and Anderson’s Tuesday bout could shape contenders. Lloyd Madden trains for Lonnie McIntosh as boxing enthusiasts criticize fighters for chasing pay over performance.
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Stars Play Golf Today in Western Championship
Donald Edward and Francia Oulmet pair with Kenneth Edward and John G. Anderson of New York in the semi finals at the Midlothian Country Club as the Western golf championship proceeds.
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Willard Refuses Talk of Fighting in Chicago
Chicago July 13 The fighter Jess Willard appears to quit boxing after purchasing his citrus business and has refused to discuss any further fights.
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Dundee Loses To Chaney In Six Rounds In Philadelphia
Johnny Dundee suffered a narrow defeat to George Chaney in a six round bout held in Philadelphia. The match featured a fast pace and notable exchanges throughout.
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Pirates season note stirs fanbase in Pittsburgh
The text jokes about Headek’s potential popularity if the Pirates win as many games as under Callahan and mentions varied local events. It references a Seattle Hard Boiled Egg club gathering, a fire engine near the St. Louis Browns’ park, and a Northwestern league salary vote. The line about "Pug" Bennett being drafted and a King County score appears as a fragment.
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Poor Old Jawn Hearing Set For Friday the 13th
The famous McGraw repudiation episode advances to a final hearing today at National League headquarters in New York. Two witnesses for the Giants manager will testify while a mail vote is expected to wind up the controversy.
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Dailey Stars as Giants Rally in 16 Inning Win
Joe Dailey limits Vancouver to five hits over 16 innings guiding the Seattle Giants to a 4 to 3 victory in extras. Vernon Ryan belts a freak homer and a misplayed play sparks the long game as Detroit’s plan hangs on Dailey’s arm. Bill Hamilton’s offer from the White Sox and shifts in Northwestern league teams are noted amid the postgame chatter.
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Mack's Athletics Begin To Show Steady Lift In 1917 Standings
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack sees a noticeable upturn in the Athletics in the second division. Since June 27 they have won 10 and lost 6, taken three of four from the White Sox in early July, and followed with two more wins over the Browns. Elmer Myers approaches form, contrasting with last year when July 14 marked a worse start.
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Shows Great Control But Not in Ball Game
In Brazil Indiana July 13 fans yelled at Pitcher Black of the Terre Haute Moose in a trolley league game as a rabbit darted across the diamond. Black threw at the rabbit hitting it on the head and killing it instantly. Brazil then scored four runs to win 8 to 0.
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Champion Defeats Hulen In Billiards Match
R. L. Cannefax, the champion three cushion billiard player, defeated Charley Hulen 50 to 22 at Brown & Hulen parlors last night. Walter Johnson faces the champ tonight.
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Call Meeting to Form Polo League
A meeting to organize a water polo league is slated for tonight at Green Lake bathing station No. 2. Six teams are required.
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Catcher Tom Cunningham Heads to Brooklyn for Sundays Game
Tom Cunningham the catcher will join Brooklyn for Sundays contest as part of the Northwestern league season finale. He has shown good defense with Giants and timely hitting though his average sits under .260. Tomorrow is kids day with free admission for all children.
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Dickens Week Laughs Highlight Upcoming Event
A coming event offers a lighthearted look at Charles Dickens humor. Organizers promise playful readings and rare wit next week aimed at delighting attendees and celebrating classic literary humor.
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