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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
3
Johnny Kilbane’s comeback in Philadelphia against Frankie Brown drew jeers and a knockout as Brown floored Kilbane and outpointed him. Critics questioned Kilbane’s form and commitment, asking if he truly returns or fakes a revival.
Leo Houck faces Bobby Moore in the headline bout at Spokane with a previous draw and confidence to win. Williams and Oscar Koch stage a co headlining rematch as two big fighters duel. Morrow fights Charley Davidson as local fans back Davidson. Ridley vs Eddie McKenna set for Bremerton. Mitchell trains for McCarthy in Ta man. Officials use a three man judging system with Roy David and Jim Malone in key bouts.
Johnny McCarthy arrives in Seattle ready to defend his Coast welterweight crown against Billy Wright at Crystal Pool Smokers. The fight card also features Frankie Tucker vs Bitter Root Kid and Mike Pete vs Jimmy Storey with fan interest and predictions mixed on pace and likely outcomes.
Tonight's card lists fighters Filly Wright versus Johnny McCarthy in welterweights, Frankie Tucker against The Bitter Root Kid in lightweight, Mike Peterse against Jimmy Storey in welterweights, Steve Reynolda versus Harry Williams in heavyweight, Kid Peterson versus Stanley Ryan in welterweight.
A new Northwestern Industrial league plans summer play across Victoria Vancouver Everett Seattle Spokane and Tacoma with the Duthie yard likely fielding Seattle a key power. Beattie and Duthie clubs seek top bases while promising rosters clash with Coast connections and rumors touch on Schang and Lukanovic.
Denver headlines report Mike Gibbons declaring readiness for tomorrow night's one round bout against Lem Rowlands. The middleweights are set to draw the year's largest crowd at Stock Yards Stadium in Denver.
The report notes Brewerton fighter Beater losing after a knock to the molar by Frank Farmer in round one. Ike is described as a novice opponent who should improve with tighter defense and harder punches. Reynolds is praised as a dangerous puncher, with a history of stopping opponents, and Stanley Ryan faces Kid Peterson in a four round curtain-raiser.
Vancouver defeats Victoria 11 to 8 in a high scoring regular season finale. Taylor and Harris starred for Vancouver with Griffis contributing. Victoria’s Oatman Marples and Loughlin also stood out. Postseason plans hinge on cross coast matchups involving Seattle Ottawa and Vancouver as teams vie for Coast title.
The Seattle Y.M.C.A. basketball five will host the Ellensburg quintet Saturday night in the association gymnasium. Beattie men ride a fast clip after beating Multnomah club last Saturday and seek the Northwest page title this season. Ellensburg has not lost a game this year.
Nebraska heavyweight Stecher was eliminated from title contention after a tough bout with Wladek Zbyszko who won two falls while Stecher captured only the first. In San Francisco, Vincent Moligneux of the Red Sox was sold to Salt Lake City while Ernie Brown joined from the Browns. Jack Cook announced Saints personnel changes.
Chicago reports say more than 10 000 blooded trotting horses remain the sport of kings as America solidifies its lead in horse breeding and training despite high costs. W H Smelinger secretary of the American Trotting Horse association asserts the nation will take years to rebound to full production while noting increased public interest and many races held nationwide.
In San Francisco on March 11 TJ Owen Moran a former featherweight seeks a comeback while others doubt his identity The bout card hinges on confirming Moran’s identity as several challengers fail to recognize him and one match may be canceled if verification fails.
In Peoria Illinois Thorpe narrowly defeats Charley White by a round in a light weight bout billed as tame. The bout took place on March 11.
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