Willard Faces Challenge as Heavyweight Talks Go On
The article argues Jess Willard has not fought in over a year and travels the country drawing a large salary. It suggests possible opponents like Fred Fulton Carl Morris or Benny Leonard as a future challenger, noting Willard’s need to prove himself and draw strong crowds outside New York or Wisconsin. Leonard, the lightweight, is praised for power and character, crediting his mother for discipline and gaining popularity among New York Jews.
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Jim Jes
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Carl Morris
Piotr
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Tie
Benny Leonard
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Joe Gans
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Ad Wolgast
Terry Meem
Nelson
Freddie Welsh
Giants Win Fourth New Men for Reds
In Seattle the Spokane Reds add two new infielders Stumpf and Bitcher Helfrich from Portland after trading Red Baldwin. Outfielder Taffe joins from California for today’s game while manager Nick Williams aims to boost a sagging lineup. Beattie pitched well for Seattle as they beat Spokane 3 to 2 in a tight Northwestern League clash amid a busy roster shuffle.
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Spokane Reds
Stumpf
Bitcher Helfrich
Seattle
Portland
Reds
Red” Baldwin
Spokane
Williams
Taffe
California
Jones Predicts Browns Victory Over White Sox Rivalry
The article outlines Fielder Jones influence on team psychology and the 1919 era dynamic. It notes his public comments on the White Sox nerve and Risberg's play, suggesting his remarks unsettled players and fans, shaping doubt and expectations ahead of pennant races.
National Highlights From Recent Baseball Scores
In a busy day of Major League action, national teams posted varied results. Boston defeated Wittehbure 4 to 3, Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 1 to 0, and New York defeated Washington 6 to 1.
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Bttale
Boston
Wittehbure
Brooklyn
Ineinnat
New York
Close Tennis Matches Highlight Junior Boys Tourney
Close games marked yesterday’s junior and boys events at the Seattle Tennis Club. Nelson defeated Mlaine by default while Autiam Turenne beat Nelson 6 2 3 6 6 2. Green, Lewis and Frazier posted tight scores as Green edged McMillan 6 3 10 8 with Lewis defeating Burnett and Green in later rounds. Winners earn a berth to the national tournament in the East.
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Allen
Burnett
Autiam Turenne
Green
McMillan
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C. H. Burnett
Frazier
Howe
Gray
Williams
Seattle
New York Giants Lose Lew McCarty to Leg Injury
In Cincinnati doctors said it will take at least a week and likely two weeks before catcher Lew McCarty can leave for home in Catavasa Pennsylvania. He suffered a Potts fracture of his left leg after sliding into a base during yesterday's game.
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Lew McCarty
Giants
Catavasa
Potts
Farce Game Won by Tacoma From Butte
Yesterday's fracas in Butte Montana ended 31 to 12 in favor of Tacoma. The game featured a high scoring finish and the final tally topped the circuit's scores in years.
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Seattle
Reis
Indians
Senor
Joe Rojas
Tacoma
Butte
Montana
Rain Delays Great Falls vs Vancouver in Montana
Heavy rain forces postponement of the Great Falls versus Vancouver game in Montana. Great Falls reports indicate the team is building solid form this season as weather disrupts schedule and play.
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Homer Haworth
Great Falls
Birmingham
Ham Hyatt
Chattanooga
Montana
Vancouver
The Finn Favored to Win Gotham Race
New York reports eight horses are set for the Suburban handicap at Helmont track tomorrow. The Finn is listed as the favorite by the handicapper. A noted advertising expert notes sports like baseball and trap shooting hold strong promotional value for cities.
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Gotham
New York
Helmont
Jim Thorpe Hints at Major League Baseball Rise With Reds
Jim Thorpe, famed athlete, appears poised to become a top allaround baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds. He is hitting with power and has a stronger chance of becoming a regular than during his time with the Giants, though he has not yet proven himself fully.
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Butte
Hester
Jim Thorpe
Jim
Reds
Altho
Saturday Baseball Sparks Rivalry in Seattle Yards
In Seattle shipyards fans anticipate two Saturday games at the new City ball park on 14th and Jefferson. Duthie vs Seattle Construction and Ames vs Skinner Eddy spark keen rivalries as workers hope their plant teams triumph despite steady rain and a Conscriptio day clash. Charlie Schmutt of Seattle Construction stresses the need to win, while Duthies captain Joe Devine boasts a string of recent wins.
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Boxing fans await 10 round bout in Racine
Boxing fans look to a hard fought middleweight showdown in Racine tonight featuring George Chip of Newcastle Pa and George Knockout Brown of Chicago in a 10 round bout. Sam Langford will be in Brown's corner.
Johnston topples Gilroy in three cushion billiards
Walter Johnston defeated Johnny Gilroy 50 to 44 in the first of three cushion billiards at Brown & Hulen last night. The match stayed close through much of the contest.
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Johnny Gilroy
Brown & Hulen
Fitzsimmons Signs With U S Army Amid Spokane Rumors
In Spokane, reports claim Tom Fitzsimmons has joined the U S Army while Nick Williams loses hope of recruiting him for his club. The text notes Fitzsimmons is a dentist and may work as a molar extractor in service.
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Tommy Sitamons
Spokane
Thomas
Tom
Ivan Olson Makes Comeback as Shortstop for Brooklyn
The article highlights Ivan Olson's return to prominence with renewed grit and skill. He earns a bench role for the Brooklyn team Funny Fabrique, seen as a key player to rejoin Dodgers in contention.
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Brooklyn
Funny Fabrique
Dodgers
Ebbets Seeks Trade of G Cutshaw for Snyder
Dodgers owner Charles Ebbets wants to trade second baseman George Cutshaw to the Cardinals in exchange for catcher Hank Snyder. Ebbets fears a heavy salary load and believes a suitable replacement can be found without overpaying. Miller Huggins would need to approve the deal by transferring Snyder to Brooklyn.
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Charles H. Ebbeta
George Cutshaw
Cardinals Struggle After Early Spark Against Giants
The Cardinals opened strong in the season but faded, slipping from their early success against the Giants as wins became sporadic and the club regressed to a pattern of uneven results.
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Giants
Brewer Billie Entists to Combat the Kaiser
Brewer Billie Entists to Combat the Kaiser. A. Hillie, who gained national prominence when he captained the Oregon Ar tie football team to a 20400 victory over the Michigan Aggies at East Lansing in 1915, enlisted Monday night in Portland.
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Oregon Artie
Michigan Aggies
East Lansing
Mich
Portland
Connie Mack Seeks New Talent Sources for Baseball Club
Connie Mack, famed developer of young talent, doubts colleges will yield players as they did before. He struggles to rebuild a powerful team and has begun to beat the bushes to find recruits beyond the traditional college route.
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Connie Mack
Another Kid Marvel Dug Up in New York
A 15 year old New York schoolboy Fred Dickerson pitched for St Pauls school against the New York Aggies hitting none and striking out many. Garry Herrman calls limiting players to 18. Rassling is unaffected by the war with no one to be affected but the rasslers and they will not fight.
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New York
Fred Dickerson
Waite Hoyt
St. Paul's School
New York Aggies
Dickerson
Rassling
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