Lonnie Austin A Winged Promoter In Sea Fight World
Lonnie Austin Seattle promoter known for surf and boxing ventures recalls a 1914 Honolulu surf trip and a long career in sports promotion. He describes inventing contraptions, championship ambitions, and a notable 1912 Coliseum fight that ended in a draw. He partners with Dan Salt in Ballard and Colorado events along the Coast.
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Seattle
Honolulu
Pinneapple Realm
Lonnie
Hagen
Old Coliseum
Dan Salt
Ballard
Dan
Ritchie Now a Benedict QuitS Ring
In San Francisco on March 4 Gerald A. Steffen known as Willie Ritchie and his bride Ethel Pierce left for New York. The couple announced Ritchie will not box again and plans to represent a New York firm locally. Mrs. Steffen notes he will golf instead. In Brooklyn President Ebbets joins as four minute man for civilian clothing drives for discharged soldiers and sees strong support.
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Gerhardt A. Steffen
Willie Ritchie
New York
Mins Ethel Pierce
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Willte
Mra Steffen
Brooklyn
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Young Harper to Defend Lightweight Crown at Ingle Meet
George Ingle defends against Lee Morrisey welterweight on tonight’s card in Mormon City while Bob Harper fights Joe Gorman in lightweight action. Steve Reynolds battles Jim Jorge in heavyweight clash with Frankie Murphy meeting Frank Pantey bantamweights and Fred Grant facing Pat Rooney in heavyweight bout.
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George Ingle
Lee Morrisey
Bob Harper
Joe Gorman
Steve Reynolds
Jim Jorges
Frankie Murphy
Frank Pantey
Fred Grant
Pat Rooney
Frank Pantley
Murphy
Altho Pantley
Bud Ridley
Grant
Rooney
Steve Reynolda
Jim Jorge
Sid Mitchell
Dan Salt
Bob Evans
Onan Ingle
Portland
Mitchell
Kid Herman
Ridley
Billy Mascott
Gorman
St. Johns
Ingle
Rose City
Harper Defends Northwest Lightweight Crown At Crystal Pool
Bobby Harper the undefeated Seattle lightweight defends his Northwest title against Portland’s Gorman at Crystal Pool. Gorman adds the featherweight crown but moves up a class for the bout while Harper uses his reach and left hand to threaten from the outside. Also featured is George Ingle’s second season appearance against Lee Morrisey as Harper aims to remain champion.
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Seattle
the Gorman
Portland
Crystal Pool
Gorman
Harper
Oregon
Gormman
George Ingle
Lee Morrisey
Salt Lake City
Ingle
Miller
Benny Leonard
Morrisey
Broadway and Lincoln Square Off in Close Title Race
Seattle high school basketball sees Broadway and Lincoln in tight contention. Broadway atop unbeaten run, Lincoln looks for wins over Ballard and Franklin to stay within reach. Queen Anne and West Seattle battle for third while season ends with Lincoln versus Broadway in a potential title deciding clash.
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West Seattle
Franklin
Seattle
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Ballard
Turner
Broadway Crew
Salmon Bay
North End
Dubuc and Pertica To Miss Coast League Ball This Year
Boston reports pitchers Jean Dubuc and Hill Pertica will join the Red Sox training camp after Pacific Coast League season plans were altered. Salt Lake and Los Angeles expected returns in time for Coast league play, but Barrow confirms they will not participate this year.
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Pertica
Boston
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Hill Pertica
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Ed Barrow
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Seattle boxer stacks-city ring campaign in six-round draw
The Seattle boxer fights a strenuous schedule with a six-round draw against Harry Anderson in Vancouver last Friday and a planned Portland clash with Alex Trambitas on Wednesday. Notable bouts include Steve Reynolds versus Jim Jorge for the heavyweight feature and Frankie Murphy against Frank Pantley in a prelim.
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Seattle
Harry Anderson
Vancouver
B. C
Portland
Alex Trambitas
Jim Jorge
Steve Reynolds
Steve
Manhattan Warrior
Jorge
Solons Pass Boxing Bill Over Veto
In Carson City Nevada the assembly passed a boxing bill over Governor Boyle’s veto with a one vote majority. The senate was expected to act soon. Reno fight promoters praised the move and planned to contact Tex Rickard to stage the Willard Dempsey championship fight in Reno.
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Assembly
Boyle
Senate
Reno
Tex Rickard
Spencer seeks $2000 bonus after Detroit release
DETROIT reports that E4 Spencer, released by Detroit, aims to capitalize his services by demanding a $2000 signing bonus. Salt Lake offered a cash gift instead, while Hack's retirement joke contributed to a winter season’s misfortune for Detroit.
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Spencer
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Hack
Beattie Metropolitans Rally To Narrow Vancouver Playoff Gap
In Vancouver on March 4 the Beattie Metropolitans beat the Millionaires 5 to 2 to stay in the hunt for the league title. Bernie Morris and Frank Foyston starred for Beattie, tying Cyclone Taylor in scoring. Morris had a goal and two assists while Taylor earned two points. The home side led 2-1 after the first period, then Vancouver surged with three quick goals as Foyston tallied multiple times. The Millionaires were missing Mickey Mackaye due to injury.
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Invaders
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Rover
Cully" Wilson
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Mel Duncan
Alix Irvin
Duncan
MacKay
Foyston
Otto Jordan Named Manager of Franklin Independent Team
Otto Jordan a veteran of majors and minors and Pittsburg resident has been appointed manager of the Franklin Pennsylvania independent team. Jordan began in the major leagues in 1903 with Brooklyn as a second baseman and early in his career helped calm veteran Jack Doyle at first base before replacing him in the lineup.
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Doyle
Leo Houck Returns to Civvy Life in Boxing and Business
The article tracks Leo Houck rebranding as Leo Houck former sailor actor boxer and merchant planning an athletic store in the city. He will specialize in restringing tennis racquets focusing on the sport’s gear while avoiding customer service issues. It notes his film Jack and Jill at a Third Ave theater and mentions other local boxing figures peppering the scene with sparring, bets, and events.
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Monicker
Leo
Third Ave
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