Storey Aims to Upset Davis in Coast Welterweight Bout
Jimmy Storey faces Travie Davis in Seattle Arena in a four round bout for the Coast welterweight title. Davis has the edge with a sharp southpaw jab and better boxing, while Storey relies on a powerful right hand and hard punches. If Storey lands cleanly he could KO but Davis is favored to win though Storey has improved since their last meeting.
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Coast
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Army Welch
Val Santage
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Sontag
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Welch
Frank Pete
Wilkeson
Sam Langford
Pete
Zuzu
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Britain’s Olympic hopes amid war mourning in Antwerp
Britain honors fallen athletes as it considers sending a team to Antwerp. Editor and physicians question representativeness and readiness while athletes like Hill and Abrahams loom as probable entrants. Royal Artillery sergeant Mawby and Percy Hodge may join. London reports weak Olympic support at headquarters.
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A. Patterson
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Rts
England
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Stockholm
W. A. Hill
H. M. Abrahams
ER. H. Biker
T. J. Carroll
Percy Hodge
Stamford Bridges
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Royal Field Artillery
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Siwashes Open in Sacramento
Seattle's Coast league crew opens its second series of the season in Sacramento today. The earlier meeting ended even, but the locals routed the Yippers here, winning five of six. Harry Gardner, the righthander, pitches for the Siwashes, while Walter Mails is slated to start for the opposition.
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Seattle
Sacramento
Harry Gardner
Walter Mails
Cox Quits Portland Beavers After Rift With Center Fielder
Dick Cox right fielder quits the Portland Beavers citing trouble getting along with center fielder George Maisel. The defection ends ongoing bad feeling between the two players.
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Portland
Dick Cox
Portland Beavers
George Maisel
Cox
Yale Men Meet at University Club Informal Smoker
Yale grads and undergrads are asked to attend an informal smoker at the University Club this evening at 8:30. The feature of the evening will be talks by Tad Jones and Tim Callahan, coach and captain of next year's Yale football team.
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Yale
University Club
Tad” Jones
Tim” Callahan
Issaquah Fires Beat Snoqualmie in 10 Inning Strong Clash
In a fast 10 inning game Issaquah firefighters swept Snoqualmie 10 to 4. The rivalry fueled exciting play with war clubs delivering key hits in the ninth and tenth. Issaquah has won 10 of 14 starts this season and next meets Black Diamond at Issaquah.
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Shelb
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Seattle
Curley Defends Carpentier In Controversial Tour
Jacques Curley defends Georges Carpentier amid public criticism for earnings rather than punching power. He notes Carpentier fulfilled prearranged contracts during eight week U S. tour, saying the boxer delivered on every promise. Carpentier has signed to meet Hattie Levinsky in the future.
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Georges Carpentier
America
March
France
Hattling Levinsky
Georges
Yale's Eagen Captures 175 Pound Boxing Final
Edward P. Eagen of Yale defeated Sergt. Ted Schneider of the army in the 175 pound division finals at Olympic tryouts, winning on a judges' decision. In the heavyweight final, William Ham Spengler of the New York Police Department beat Lieut. Sam Stewart of the army by judges' decision. Finals of other classes to be held today.
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Edward P. Eagen
Yale University
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Ted Schneider
Army
Eagen
Ham Spengler
New York Police Department
Sam Stewart
Bobby Jones Stars In Golf Play At Memphis Country Club
Bobby Jones from Atlanta boosted his Western championship hopes at Memphis Country Club by finishing the final 18 holes in 70 to match and then break the course record. Robby Jones earlier set the record with 69 and leads the field as R T Bokenkamp of St. Louis appears certain of second with 145. Chick Evans of Chicago stands at 150 after a 77 round.
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Atlanta
Memphis Country Club
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R. T. Bokenkamp
St. Louis
Chick Evans
Chicago
Victoria Swim Date Set for Pacific Northwest Meet
The date for the Pacific Northwest outdoor swimming and diving championships is August 14 in Victoria B C George Park. Teams expected include Multnomah club Portland Crystal Swimming club Seattle Victoria and Island Athletic association and several Vancouver clubs.
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B. C
Pacific Northwest
George Park
Multnomah Club
Portland
Crystal Swimming Club
Seattle
Victoria and Island Athletic Association
Vancouver
Carpenter Wary On Dempsey Fight Plans
A prominent sport critic argues Carpentier’s health is poor and questions a 1914 era plan to face Jack Dempsey in America. He notes rumors of the French boxer never regaining prewar strength and suggests the matchup may be doomed if true.
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Paris
America
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Deschamps
Smith
Heng
Umpire Kiem Urges Players To Focus On Field Wins
Umpire Bill Kiem tells ball players to win games on the field rather than during meetings, urging action and effort in play. He emphasizes practical hustle and on field decisions as the path to success.
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Cincinnatis
Bill Kiem
Seattle Must Not Sell Sammy Bohne Now
Local baseball voices urge Seattle to keep third baseman Sammy Bohne amid rumors of a Giants bid. They warn a midseason sale would weaken both defense and offense and cripple the Coast league chase, arguing Bohne is irreplaceable and money should not buy his loss.
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Sammy Bohne
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New York Giants
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Husky
Lefty Thomas
Seattle Hurling Corps
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Heine Schumann Set to Box Mel Coogan in Denver Bout
Heine Schumann of Tacoma weighs in as a rising lightweight and faces Mel Coogan in a 15 round battle in Denver. Schumann recently drew with Pinky Mitchell and Puggy Morton, beat Johnny Shephard in Portland, and plans to seek bigger bouts in the East after the Coogan match.
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Pinky Mitchell
Puggy Morton
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Morton
Seattle
Schumann
Johnny Shephard
Portland
Coogan
Foreat Fires Cost Millions A Year
Foreat fires burn millions annually across communities causing damage and safety concerns. Officials urge prevention measures and stricter fire safety practices to reduce incidents and associated costs.
Theatre Team Wins Again in Defensive Victory
Colonial Theatre defeated the Washington Park team Sunday by 14 to 6. Pitcher Christensen led the win with a powerful at bat and dominant pitching, allowing five hits and fanning 16 batters. Battery: Christensen and Nalvervon, Inguham and Rosa.
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Washington Park
Christensen
RH. E
Nalvervon
Inguham
Rosa
Welch Cleared by Seattle Boxing Commission
Army Welch Bremerton middleweight clears by Seattle boxing commission after not boxing at The Star benefit smoker. Commission cites Welch not fit to box per Dr. Hanley. Mike Tete and Pete absent from benefit show with no reason given.
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Bremerton
Val Sontag
Seattle Boxing Commmsion
Scott
Dr. Hanley
Welch
Mike Tete
Pete
Play Net Final Set At Woodland Park
Nuth Macuse and Ann Burnetad reach the Class B women singles final at Woodland Park in the Playfield tennis tournament. The 6:30 p.m. match caps a weather hampered event as Vida Robinson falls to Mrs. Chenterfiell 6-1 26 84, with many games reaching deuce.
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Ann Burnetad
Woodland Park
Vida Robinson
Mrs. Chenterfiell
Richards Wins in Fourth Round at National Clay Courts
Vincent Richards of New York defeated Wallace Bates of Berkeley California in the fourth round of the men's singles at the National Clay Courts Championship in Chicago. The score stood 6 4, 6 2.
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Vincent Richards
Marvel
New York
Wallace Bates
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Cal
Minor league chatter and star legends stray into 1930s headlines
The piece surveys players like Leo Mirwall and Teerean in Texas and New York, notes Babe Ruth limited by a knee, and recalls Danforth banishment for attempting to doctor a ball. It mentions Miller Suggins’s Yankees and Ping Bodie’s boast as minor league talk swirls around post season plans.
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Miller Suggins
New York Yanks
Ruth
Ping Bodie
San Francolsco
Babe Ruth
Star Swim Meet Postponed Due to Committee Absence
The Star swimming meet is postponed after most committee members could not attend. A Friday night meeting at The Star will finalize plans for staging the event with amateur swimmers from Sea Complete. Don Vickers, Crystal Pool. Al Goldsmith, A U representative. Dad. Earl Fry are named to help with the arrangement.
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Crystal Pool
al Goldsmith
A. U
Dad
Earl Fry
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