Billy Wright Beats McCarthy For Coast Welter Crown
Local welterweight Billy Wright defeats Johnny McCarthy at Crystal Pool to capture the Coast welter crown. Wright uses left jab to control the bout while McCarthy presses for a knockout. Judges George Olson and Tommy Shields preside as fans cheer Wright’s decisive final rounds.
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Harper to box Gorman Friday at Elks Club
Northwest light welterweight Bobby Harper sharpens for a planned bout with Gorman this Friday at the Elks Club. Fans recall Harper’s recent win over the Oregon fighter and aim to settle the earlier draw dispute with the Seattle rival. Also on the card are Meve Reynolds versus Young Hector and Oscar Benson versus Frankie Rogers in other fast-paced bouts.
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Cue Wizard Hoppe Seeks Real Drama in Billiards
Willie Hoppe world champion billiard ace, famed as champion of champions, praises true life drama and theatre. He describes 1906 title win over M Vignaux in Porta at age 18, notes a hard match with Jake Schaefer, and plans exhibitions at Brown & Hulen's with George Butler Sutton. He trains three months per title, insured hands for 50000 dollars, and avoids smoking or drinking.
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Fisedon Athletic Club Extends Unbeaten Streak in A A U Final
CHICAGO March 12 FEdison Athletic club of New London Wisconsin remains unbeaten after defeating Illinois Athletic club 32 to 28 in the Central A A U basketball championship play here. Alley Congress underway in Toledo as American Bowling congress tourney opens with singles and doubles. Hotel Waldorf Toledo leads team event with 2 823. Cliff Jordan Jack Downey bout at Vernon drew muted crowd with Jordan winning. Papke brother of Billy Papke beat Gene Watson in four rounds. Frankie Mason Fort Wayne and Pal Moore Memphis fought 19 rounds to a draw with Mason slightly ahead.
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Tacoma Boy to Try Out with Seals
Herman Pillett, a young pitcher from Tacoma, is expected to join the Seals this week after a brief trial with Cincinnati. He has a strong fastball and earlier impressed during two seasons with Tacoma. Tom Seaton and Koerner joined in preliminary workouts while Biff Schaller is sidelined with an injured hand.
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Kilner to Scout on Cubs Pasadena Trip
Chicago Cub catcher Bill Kilner will act as a Cub scout on the Pasadena training trip leaving Chicago tonight for California. In Salt Lake City Bunny Brief writes he hopes to return to the club but cannot beat out Karl Sheely for first base and may attempt to play the outfield if obligations are cleared.
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DePalma Aims to Set Single-Lap Record at Santa Monica
Los Angeles date March 12 Ralph DePalma will attempt a single lap record at the Santa Monica road race Saturday under the American Automobile Association sanction. Proper authority was received last night.
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Prefers East to West for Champ Bout
New York March 12 Tex Rickard promoter of the Dempsey Willard championship contest favors ten to twelve rounds in the East over twenty in the West. He hints at an even money bet for Dempsey to win by July 4 and cites Dempsey speed as the reason for a shorter bout.
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Me's and Millionaires Battle Tonight for Coast Hockey Title
Seattle hosts Vancouver in a decisive Coast league game with Seattle aiming to clinch the pennant. Vancouver adds Si Griffis while Mickey MacKay sits out due to illness, and Seattle relies on Holmes stopping Vancouver’s attack as both squads field their regular stars in a climactic matchup.
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Mickey King A Seattle fighter charts ring wins and future plans
The Seattle Australian middleweight Mickey King details his career and world travel including victories over Eddie McGoorty Jimmy Clabby George Chip and Jeff Smith a draw with Les Darcy and a defeat for the Australian title in Milan He plans to move into export trade between Seattle and Australia while preferring longer 20 round bouts and praising his scientific style In Oakland California Willie J Battling Vierra headlines the boxing card at the Auditorium tonight as King’s era continues to unfold.
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