Colored lads least brotherly of all boxers in their many bouts
The article recalls famous boxing rivalries led by Jack Britton and Ted Lewin with 12 meetings since 1915 and a noisy history of decisions and claims. It compares the Britton Lewin pair to Chip and Dillon and to the Langford MacVey Jeanette trio, noting multiple bouts and outcomes.
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Dillon
Dilon Chip
Jimmie Dime
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Nick Is Not to Leave Reds for Portland Shipyards
Spokane pitcher Nick Williams will pilot the Spokane Reds as the Pacific Coast International league season opens. Rumors of him fleeing to shipyards in Portland are dismissed as bunk. Williams plans a mixed roster with California additions, while in Portland he meets Judge McCredie to size up local talent and prospects.
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Spokane Reds
Portland
City of Roses
Spokane
Teva Aing
California
Nick
Judge McCredie
Evans Seeks King Bout For Jack Dillon in Coast Tour
Indianapolis light heavyweight Jack Dillon plans a Northwest tour and a proposed match with Mick King. Evans, aka Diamond Bobby, says King is lined up and Seattle should host if the bout happens, with promoter Dan Salt gatekeeping and Dillon challenging King to draw at Seattle venues.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Northwest
Portland
Bobby Evans
South St
Caruso
Dan Salt
Dillon
King
Hill
Mick King
Seattle
Doughty Dan Salt
Dillon King
Dan
Bpoprry Evans
Marines to Battle with Oakland Team at Mare Island
The Marine team from Mare Island will host the Oakland club in two games this weekend. The Marines will be aided by their band for the event, drawing local sports and naval community interest.
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Marines
Oakland
ND. Cal
Oakland Club
Mare Island
Marine
Christie and Gibbons Arrive to Train for Friday Bout
Gus Christie and Tommy Gibbons arrived to finish training for a 12 round boxing bout here on Friday night. They walked into the gym this morning to prepare for the fight and work with the trainer.
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Gus Christie
Gibbons
Gus
Tommy Gibbons
Wrestling in New York Ends in Brawl at Madison Square Garden
Strangler Lewis was knocked out by Woladek Zayczko the Polish slinger in a Madison Square Garden bout. A ringside spectator struck Zayczko with a chair and others toppled furniture, as Hilly Roche fouled Lewis amid the riot.
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Strangler Lewis
Woladek Zayczko
Strangler
Madison Square Garden
Zby
Hilly Roche
Lewis
Miller Awaiting Freds Manager To Fix Bout
Chicago March 20 J C Miller promoter of the Willard Fulton match awaits the arrival of Fred Fultons manager for a final conference Once the articles are signed Miller will choose a venue and may use a portable arena seating about 25000 and invite bids from nontraditional boxing centers
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Chicago
J. C. Miller
Willard Fulton
Fred Fulton
Miller
Pacific Coast League Feels Player Shortage Ahead of Season
San Francisco March 20. Every club in the Pacific Coast League needs skilled baseball players this season, as war drains talent and pre season prophets warn of a tougher race. The shortage is the major challenge for clubs seeking to field competitive teams.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast League
Ingle Wins in Title Bout and More Boxing News
Chet Ingle likely to fight for the Pacific coast lightweight title next Tuesday after defeating Muff Bronson in four rounds at Crystal Pool. Pat Scott rendered the decision amid a subdued crowd. Neff defeated Young Sam Langford in the semi windup, with many believing a draw would have been fair. Frankie Murphy and Abe Gordon impressed with fast stepping, Murphy taking the decision. Fred Gilbert scored a KO over Wildcat Leonard in the third. Red Gage beat Johnny Moore as Moore hit the canvas twice. Patsy Clacco and Dick Crouch drew. Referees were Ad Schacht and Ted Whitman. Tacoma hosts Sommers vs Frank Farmer for another title shot at Mick King’s crown. Jimmy Darcy arriving from San Diego may face Frank Barrieau in Portland on March 27. Fred Fulton fights a $100,000 damage suit bid in Beatrice Nebraska. Joe Benjamin, Spokane lightweight, now trained by Ike Crutch in California for several bouts. Carrie Hill, Pirates pitcher, likely sidelined for weeks due to a back strain, in Jacksonville, Florida.
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George Ingle
Pacific Coast
Ingle
Muff Bronson
Portland
Crystal Pool
Pat Scott
Sam Langford
California
Neff
Frankie Murphy
Los Angeles
Abe Gordon
Murphy
Fred Gilbert
Bend
Ore
Wildcat Leonard
Wildcat
Market Report Shows Potatoes Hard to Ship as Supplies Wane
Wholesale prices for potatoes and other produce show tight markets with Yaki ma Gems driving movement. Southern and Southwestern districts see closures as farmers harvest from their own stocks complicating next season forecasts.
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Yakima
Puget Sound
Charley Herzog Holds Out, Trains With Phillies
Charley Herzog former Giants captain worked out with the Philadelphia Phillies in St. Petersburg Florida as a voluntary. he says he awaits Boston terms and will not play unless the bonus and extra money he would have received with the Giants are granted. Pat Moran worries as seven players fail to return contracts.
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Charley
Phils
ST. Petersberg
Fla
Charley Herzog
Giants
Phillies
Boston
Herzog
Pat Moran
Maisel declines baseball offers for army duty
George Maisel, key to San Francisco winning the Coast league pennant last season, is driving an automobile for the army today. Attached to Letterman General Hospital, he has turned down several offers to resume playing baseball.
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San Francisco
George Maisel
Uncle Sam's Army
Maisel
Letterman General Hospital
Books Worried Down in Waxahachie Camp
Waxahachie Tex March 20 News that only one Pullman will travel with the Detroit Tigers during the exhibition tour with the Cincinnati Reds the first two weeks of April leaves local youngsters fearing they may be sent back to the tall uncut before month’s end.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati Reds
Sunday baseball bill blocked in New York
Albany March 20 Sunday baseball will not be legalized. The codes committee, though in favor, will likely not report the measure this year. More than 200 people spoke for the bill, many of them women, at the hearing.
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Albany
N. Y
Athletics Ready in Jacksonville as Walker Signs
Connie Mack's reconstructed Athletics team is complete in Jacksonville Florida. When Til lie Walker agreed to terms yesterday the last regular position was filled.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Connie Mack
Tillie Walker
Wet grounds halt Cubs opener in Pasadena
Rain delayed Chicago Cubs first game of the year in Pasadena California Wet grounds postpone action as Dixie Walker likely to start against San Diego tomorrow
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Pasadena
Cal
Chicago Cubs
Dixie Walker
San Diego
White Sox Work At Mineral Wells In Spring Camp
The White Sox spent a full day in Mineral Wells Texas with two practice sessions as Manager Rowland focuses on recruit pitchers. Pitchers sought to strengthen the staff ahead of the season.
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Mineral Wells
Tex
White Sox
Rowland
Indians and Vanigans Open Season With Tie
New Orleans March 20 The Indians and Vanigans opened their season yesterday with a 5 to 5 tie in the curtain raiser.
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New Orleans
Indians
Vanigans
Robins to Visit Texas in Red Sox Tour
The Robins will join the Red Sox on a Texas tour marking Brooklyn's first appearance in the state this season.
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Robins
Red Sox
Brooklyn
Texas
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