Gibbons Contender Alert As Seattle Boxing Scene Heats Up
East observers see Tommy Gibbons as the next heavyweight title challenger with St Paul Miller and other fighters shaping a dynamic Seattle bout lineup. Dempsey era rivalries loom as Gibbons' knockout punch stands out amid talk of Carpentier and matchmaking moves by Desios. Local promos eye Jones and Gorman in a bid to stage stronger headliners at the Pavilion Tacoma venue.
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Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Seattle
Frank Farm
Gibbons
Opin
Boxer Dempsey
Gorman
Morgan Jones
Forbes-Jones
Jones
Tacoma
Wednes
Dempsey Set To Fight Carpentier In Jersey City Showdown
London reports England weighs Dempsey vs Carpentier for July 2 bout in Jersey City. Bets scarce yet favor Dempsey among sporting men though many doubt his peak form. Some expect Carpentier to win. British chatter calls Dempsey “American ace” after his Joe Beckett win.
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Lloyd Allen
London
England
Ring
Jersey City
Dempsey
Ike
Hyde Park
Demp
Carpentier
Ead
Netman
Joe Beckett
Sara association confirms Man o'War to return in August
The Sara association says Man o'War will return to Saratoga for reconditioning in August. Louis Ester, a Saratoga member, stated the famed horse could recapture the mile records Audacious recently took.
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New York
The
Sara Association
Falls
Louis Ester
Saratoga Sation
Ridley Wins Night Bout in New York
Bud Rid of Seattle defeats Harlem Ed Fletcher of Coney Island in twelve round boxing match. Ridley carries every round. Also mentions officials probing livery ball manufacturing and twelve nations contesting the Davis Cup in August.
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INEW
United States
Local Golf Hope Eliminated in Northwest Aquateur Semis
Seattle is left without a contender after Bon Stein lost to George Von Elm of Salt Lake at the Northwest aquateur championship. Von Elm won 9 and 8, with Stein never leading, while other semi-finalists include Von Elm and Smith from Portland and Watson advancing. The women's side sees Tidmarsh and Peters advancing, joining Wheeler and Jackson in the semis.
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Seattle
Bon Stein
George von Elm
Salt Lake
Russ Smith
Heinie Schmidt
E. A. Wheeler
Mary Lea Fisher
North End
Phoebe Nell Tidmarsh
Gena Peters
F. F. Jackson
Co. W. Howard
Smith
Schmidt
von Elm
Stein
Egan
Griswold
Watson
Willing
Dent
Cunningham
Stuart
Queen City
I2gan
Ivan
Phoebe Neil Tidmarsh
B.A. Wheeler
Bellingham
W’red Jackson
Seattle Fans Plan Special Train to Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Seattle fight fans eyeing the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City on July 2 may ride a special Chicago Milwaukee train, leaving Seattle Monday June 37. At least 25 signups required to form the car. J F Bahl of the Chicago Milwaukee offices at Second and Madison handles details.
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Seattle
Jersey City
J. F. Bahl
Chicago
Milwaukee
Second
Madison
Favorites Victorious In Seattle Tennis Club Tourney
In the Seattle Tennis Club net tourney at Lake Washington courts favorites swept yesterday's play. Results include Smith defeating Lonegran by default and a 6 1 6 1 win over Ryan, Taylor sweeping Garver 6 0 6 0, and multiple doubles and junior matches with numerous byes and set scores. Today features semi finals and schedule highlights for men singles and doubles events.
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Lake Washington
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Lonegran
Ryan
Taylor
Garver
Bogiiavinsky
Zettler
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Speidel
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Brinkley
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Morris
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Laisure
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Morrison
Allien
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Tasler
Frerman Grocery team defeats Turrell Shoe Co. nine
The Frerman Grocery team of The Starball league beat Turrell Shoe Co. nine on Walla Walla field Thursday by a 7 to 6 score in a competitive matchup.
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Frerman Grocery
Starball League
Turrell Shoe Co
Walla Walla Field
Amateur boxing card at Pavilion features future champs likely
Tonight at the Pavilion amateur boxers headline a slate of bouts starting at 8 30. Expected matches include George Joselyn versus Jack Caston whisperweights Billy Dunn against Kid Braden bantams and a host of featherweight welter and light heavyweight clashes with fighters such as Joe Roses Frank Greene Hi Gill Lord Rob Kokomo Kid Cast Tony Christopher Kid Marry Bat Tripplett Sailor Moffitt Rube Finn Sailor Collins and others. Tickets cost 50 and 75 cents.
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George Joselyn
Jack Caston
Kid Braden
Billy Dunn
Joe Roses
Frank Greene
Hi Gill
Lord Roberta
Kid Cast
Bil Pugmaster
Kid Wilderman
Tony Christopher
Kid Marry
Welters
Hugh Curly
Bat Tripplett
Elliott Leads P I Sluggers in Pacific International League
Carter Elliott of Seattle Coast league recruit stars for Yakima teeny in the Pacific International league and leads with a batting average of .576. The piece notes Bill Tilden remains the world hard court champion.
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P. I
Carter Elliott
Yakima Teeny
Bill Tilden
Old Time Fighters Face Modern Rivals Say Kilrain
Veteran pugilist Jake Kilrain defends old timers in a chat about Dempsey Carpentier and 12 round limits. He recalls a 106 round draw with Jem Smith in 1887 and argues training makes eras comparable while noting modern toughness differs. Kilrain, 62, is a Quincy shipyard watchman.
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Dean Snyder
Jake Kilrain
Dempsey
Carpentier
Jem Smith
Dee
Kilrain
Yesteryear
Quincy
Mass
Ruthful Babe Roths Home Run Pace Sparks Yankee Buzz
Babe Ruth runs at a .43 per game league rate in 56 games to June 16 with 23 four base hits. If maintained, he could hit 63 homers this season, boosting Yankee box office. The Yankees lead the American League with strong HR totals. Boston trails with a low team average. In the National League Philadelphia leads with a .6471 team average, Cincinnati sits at .1607. Also notes on polo ponies, Georges Carpentier hard legs, and Tex Rickard predictions for Jess Willard.
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Babe Roth
Babe
Yankee
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
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Cincinnati
Star Ball Tilts Sunday Six Fast Games Set
The Star league schedules six Sunday games as teams race for a top four spot to reach the round robin. Collins Juniors meet Georgetown Cubs at Walla Walla field at noon. Three Brothers Dye Works Cubs face Piratea at Jefferson Park at 2. Pulldogs vs Youngstown Athletic Club at Youngstown at 2. Egerman Grocery Eckart Cigar at Walla Walla field at 2. Highland Park White Star meets Washington Park Celts at Washington Park at noon. Shamrox vs Queen Anne Aerials on Mercer Playfield with time unreported.
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Pulldogs
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Youngstown Athletic Club
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Eckart Cigar Company
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White Star Athletic Club
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Mercer
Dempsey and Carpentier Face Off With Foes Behind the Ring
The article notes Jack Dempsey's minor faults but highlights Carpentier as fragile to body punches and too prone to guiding his focus to crowds. It argues Carpentier fights high, stays off balance, and may be exposed to a powerful left hand in their looming clash.
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Carpentier
Dempsey
Bremerton boxer Boy McCaslin loses four round bout
Bremerton fighter Boy McCaslin was defeated by Sailor Billy Vincent of the U S and Wyoming in a four round main event at the Elks smoker in Bremerton last night.
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Boy McCaslin
Billy Vincent
U. S. & Wyoming
Elks
Johnson may be pardoned to view Dempsey Pirpon fight
Washington June 24 Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion may be pardoned and allowed to see the Dempsey Carpentier bout at Jersey City July 2. Attorney General Daugherty announced the plan noting Johnson's Leavenworth term ends July 7 and a liberty bonus could permit attendance.
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Jack Johnson
Jersey City
Daugherty
Johnson
Leavenworth
Yale Oar Men Race Harvard on Thames in Classic
Yale and Harvard clash on the Thames in a four mile race amid rampant campus color and wagers. The event draws alumni crowds, yacht lined shores, and strong bets with Harvard pegged as slight favorite at five to four.
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Yale
Harvard
America
Yale Freshman Crew Edges Harvard in Thames Regatta
Yale's freshman crew defeated Harvard by four lengths in the Yale Harvard regatta on the Thames in New London Connecticut. Harvard led early but faded in the final sprint. Harvard won the Junior race by eight lengths.
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Crimson Divide
New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Thames
Barnes Tied for Lead in British Open After Third Round
Jim Barnes of Pelham New York shares the lead at St Andrews after the third round with Alex Herd and another rival. Barnes shot 74 to reach 223 while Herd posted 73 for a total 222. Jock Hutchison and R H Wethered finished strong with 296 totals, Henderson and Kerrigan notable scores.
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ST. Andrews
Jim Barnes
Pelham
N.Y
Alex Herd
Bri Barnes
Jock Hutchison
C. Hoffner
Philadelphia
Wethered
Jock
Sibley Leads in-Court Billiards Title Bout at Pope-Sibley
Chase Sibley dominates in a 150 to 130 win over Pierre Maupome in the third of a 200 point series and leads Maupome as the final match is set for 8 p m at the Pope-Sibley parlors.
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Chase Sibley
Pierre Maupome
Milwaukee Star
Sibley
Maupome
Pope-Sibley
Dempsey Celebrates 26th Birthday Ahead of Carpentier Bout
Atlantic City June 24 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion marked his 26th birthday. He still trained hard for his upcoming title match with Georges Carpentier at Jersey City on July 2.
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Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
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