Welterweight Title Fight Highlights Seattle Card Tonight
Ike Davis returns to the Arena for a six round main event versus Jimmy Duffy with Davis favored in weight and regular boxing activity. The card includes Kid Johnston versus Hert Forbes and Roy MacCassian against Bobby Grey, plus several preliminaries led by Larry O’Brien versus Rube Finn. Promoter Nate Druxinman anchors the show with first bout at 7:20.
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Travie Davis
Jimmy Duffy
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Hert Forbes
Forbes
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Wallop
Nean
Bobby Grey
Denver
Roy MacCasslin
Bremerton
Washington Eight Easy Winner Over Wisconsin
On Lake Mendota Washington's eight easily defeated Wisconsin by eight lengths in 16 minutes 24 seconds. The Badgers, lighter and exhausted, failed to threaten after a fast last mile, ending their chances for the national regatta at Poughkeepsie on June 26. Washington hailed as among the speediest West crews by experts.
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University of Wishigher
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Poughkeepsie
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Wills Pursues Challenge As Dempsey Title Hope
Harry Wills, the prominent African American heavyweight, plans to press his claim to the heavyweight title and will submit a certified check to prove his sincerity. He faults John Dempsey for delays and hints at boxing commission action as he seeks a sanctioned title fight.
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Jack Dempsey
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New York Boxing Commission
Home Run Leaders Monday Across MLB Teams
Williams of the Browns, Hornsby of the Cardinals, Miller of the Athletics, Tobin of the Browns, Meusel of the Giants, Krug of the Cubs and Walker of the Phillies each hit one homer. Totals listed: Williams 15, Hornsby 14, Miller 13, Tobin 6, Meusel 6, Krug 2, Walker 2.
Phil Neer Heads East for Haverrford Tournament
Phil Seer the intercollegiate tennis champion left Palo Alto California yesterday to defend his title at the upcoming Haverrford Pennsylvania tournament.
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Jim Boldt to Banquet Champions in Star Junior League title run
The Star Junior Baseball League contenders, Fremont Cyclones and Hit Man Merchants, vie for the silver trophy as West & Wheeler edges toward the pennant. Jim Boldt plans a post season banquet with James KR. serving a grand meal after the final, neutral site tiebreaker possible. Don Burke starts for West & Wheeler against Fremont with Bud Davis for the Cyclones.
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Ken Johnson
Giants rally past Reds as Menser belts grand slam homer
Lague hero Irish Mensel delivered a bases loaded homer and added a triple to spark the Giants to a 4-0 victory over the Reds. Cardinals tied major league mark with 10 straight hits in an inning in a 14 to 6 win over the Phillies. Horsby and Williams homered for the Browns and White Sox rallyed to edge the Red Sox.
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Reds
Cards
Phils
Horsby
Quaker and Tiger Meet on Diamond for Title
Broadway battles Franklin at Denny Field as Queen Anne could claim the league crown if Broadway loses. 1921 champion Broadway seeks a win to force a tie with Queen Anne while Priest is noted as champ until beaten. Leonard Patricelli expected to pitch for the Quakers with Hugh Griffiths for Broadway. game set for 3 30.
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Pleventh Cavalry Polo Club Noses Out Fort Russell 8 7
In Boise on June 13 the Pleventh Cavalry Polo Club of Monterey California defeated Fort Russell 8 to 7 in a close match.
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Idaho
Pleventh Cavalry Polo Club
Monterey
Cal
Fort Russell
French Davis Cup team to tour Copenhagen for Danish clash
A Paris wire says the French Davis Cup team will depart tomorrow for Copenhagen to meet the Danish team in an upcoming match. The report notes the travel plan and confirms the venue.
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Paris
Death of Vermont sports writer Jack Velock
Ripton Vermont reports the death of Jack Velock a prominent sporting writer who succumbed to a sudden illness yesterday He is survived by his wife and others.
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Jack Velock
Widener Buys Famous Stallion Sweeper II For 70000
New York June 13 price for Sweeper II. the famed racehorse changes hands as Joseph J. Widener, noted turfman, purchases the stallion from Mrs H B Duryea for seventy thousand dollars.
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Souders elected 1923 baseball captain at Queen Anne
Robert Souders is elected baseball captain for 1923 at Queen Anne High School. The announcement highlights his leadership and the school's athletic program.
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Queen Anne High School
Comrada Named Moscow High Football Coach
Ben Comrada a former Ballard High School and Whitman College football star will coach Moscow High School this year replacing Rhea Butler who is departing per a wire report.
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OBrien Wins Milwaukee Bout On Foul in Fourth Round
Tommy OBrien of Los Angeles defeated Johnny Mendelsohn of Milwaukee on a foul in the fourth round, in Milwaukee.
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Tommy O'Brien
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Johnny Mendelsohn
Semi Pro Loop Opens Sunday With Local League Debut
Seattle's new semi pro baseball league opens its first season at Liberty Park Sunday afternoon. The Y M A meets the Mikados and the Alhambra club faces the Tailored Ready team with first pitch at 1 o'clock.
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Why did you marry a man who is 80 years old
A witty exchange from a Boston Tran script observes a spouse’s choice driven by scarce options. The speaker jokes that only an equally rich man older at 90 could suffice. The line satirizes marriage incentives and wealth in a sharp one liner.
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Everett Varyan Released to Kansas City Club
Chicago news reports Everett Varyan catcher was released after a White Sox tryout and is bound for the Kansas City club in the American Association league.
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Ban Johnson approves Japanese tour by major leaguers
American League President Ban Johnson endorses sending a selected group of major league players to tour Japan after the 1922 season. The plan mirrors a new era of international play and showcases top talent across the league.
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First street railway opened in New York and Harlem road
The first street railway in the world was the New York and Harlem road, opened to travel in 1833 good.
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Presbyterians Face Title Game At Adama Field
Baseball teams from First Presbyterian and Ravenna Boulevard Presbyterian churches clash for the church league title this evening at Adama Playfield starting at 6 o'clock.
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Langlie Beaten in City Meet by California Star
Harold Van Dyke Johns defeats Art Langlie 7 6 6 2 in opening round at Seattle Tennis Club. Langlie rallied briefly but is outclassed. Several results from the day list victories for Lagerstrom, Livengood, Knime, Zalbach and others with multiple matches scheduled for the afternoon.
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Art Langlie
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McWeeney Joins Seals for Portland Series
Pitcher Douglas McWeeney, obtained by the San Francisco Coast League club from the Chicago Americans, is expected to work this week in the Portland series.
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Hutchi son To Defend British Open In Large Field
Jock Hutcheon will defend the British Open golf championship as a field of 225 links stars gathers for the tournament opening at Sandwich from June 19. The strong roster includes many British and international players vying for the title.
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Jock Hutchison
Star Net Meet Yields No Upsets At Woodland Tourney
The Star reports a quiet day with six upsets across few matches at the Woodland park tennis event. Hesketh defeated Windy Jangue in three sets 6-3 3-6 6-3 while Vander Las beat Kurs Muffevern 6-1 6-4. Bourque and Meyer advanced in the women's singles as Dix won the men’s singles in three sets 3-6 6-3 6-2.
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Schedule of Matches Between Noted Competitors
Wednesday's schedule lists multiple boxing and wrestling bouts headed by George Miller versus George Clarke and Fred Clarke with Walter Kaufman against Leslie Christian and Wesley Kennedy. Evening card includes J Quinn vs M Robinson, Alfred Wasson vs O McLain, and C Nau vs Frank Moreland with various undercard battles.
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Mra. Henderson
Ruth Marcuseva
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Fred Krime
K. McPherson
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Bob Miller
Grant Saizure
Leon de Turenne
Harry Shaw
Fletcher Johnson
Art Batley
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John Backland
Bob Hesketh
Roy Nelson
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W. J. Warren
Don Milne
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Genevieve Betts
Frank Koslowak
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Fred Clarke
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Leslie Christian
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James Beck
Don Frizzell
Harold Bauer
Reginald Stixrude
Chester Duett
Walter Swanson
Edward Butler
James Scully
Crown Hill Merchants Win Slugfest Against Suquamish
Crown Hill Merchants Baseball beat Suquamish 5 to 2 on Sunday as manager F. V. Plouf eyed stronger semi pro teams. Contact details Sunset 2924 or Sunset 6854 given for arranging future games.
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Britton to Train at White Sulphur Springs for Leonard Fight
New York report notes welterweight champion Jack Britton begins training today at White Sulphur Springs ahead of his June 26 bout with lightweight champion Benny Leonard in New York.
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Buff to Meet Lynch for Bantam Title July 10 in New York
Johnny Buff bantam champion will defend against former title holder Joe Lynch in the New York Velo Drome on July 10. Promoter Tex Rickard announced the upcoming championship bout.
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Tex Rickard
Strong Man Miller Rumored in Waivers for Cubs
East reports say waivers have been asked on Miller by the Cubs after rough defense and testy exchanges with fans. If moved, Miller could join Oakland in the near future, boosting the Acorns with his power as the Coast League pace setter.
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Pilette Shines as Tigers Pulse Ahead in Spring
Pitcher Herman Pilette has eight wins and one loss for Detroit, after a slow spring. Syl Johnson, traded with Pilette from Portland, is hampered by a wrist injury and has not shown his true form. The lone Detroit defeat came at Chicago when Carley Robertson pitched a perfect game.
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Willie Kamm Declines Sox Offer for 1923 Season
Bay City reports Willie Kamm turned down Chicago White Sox terms for 1923. He allegedly rejected a $6,000 yearly offer and sought a share of the purchase price, with figures once as high as $25,000 but later reduced to $19,000. Tax and minor league dues cut the $100,000 earnings to $12,500 and $2,000. Karim, a Seals free agent, contends he earned the money.
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Homer Kings Fattened Up Yesterday In Baseball Showdown
Homer Kings led with a home run spree yesterday, boosting his total to 15 as he tackled Bush of the Yankees for another round trip. Rogers Hay of the Cardinals and King of the Athletics also homered, while Hornsby tied for rounds and Miller chased with 18 homers. Babe Ruth had six homers but went hitless in three straight at bats, with Pruett of the Browns turning in a whale of a pitching performance against the Bambino.
Argentine Polo Team To Play In United States
Buenos Aires reports success of Lewis Firpo, Argentine heavyweight, boosting interest in boxing and prompting the topl ey club to allocate about £2,000 for expenses of an Argentine polo team to tour the United States.
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Five Americans Enter British Open Golf Championship
Five Americans entered the British open golf championship at Sandwich starting June 19. The field includes Jock Hutchison the present champion Jim Barnes Walter Hagen Charles Mayo and C L. Van Kleek.
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Sandwich
Jock Hutchison
Jim Barnes
Walter Hagen
Charles Mayo
L. van Kleck
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