Farmer Burns 57th birthday noted in wrestling lore
John L. of wrestling Paul Purman profile of Farmer Burns who celebrated his 57th birthday and claims to feel as young as 36 years ago. He retired undefeated, trained Frank Gotch, invented the toe hold, and cites lifelong discipline and no dissipation as his vitality. Burns recalls early side bets and a career exceeding 6,000 matches with only six pins. He remains active in spirit and training.
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Farmer” Burns
John L
Burns
Altho
Burne
America
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Goteh
Jimmie MecGrnn
Jimmie
Four Bouts Slated For Tuesday Show At Crystal Pool
Caruso Dan Salt has lined up four bouts for Tuesday at Crystal Pool. Leo Houck faces Young Sam Langford, Frankie Murphy defends the Pacific Coast flyweight title against George Brandon, and George Ingle meets Chet Neff for the lightweight crown. Marty Farrell is billed for an impressive clash while other results and travel notes fill the boxing page.
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Dan Salt
Crystal Pool
Leo Houck
Sam Langford
Chet Neff
Frankie Murphy
Pacific Coast
George Brandon
Portland
Rose City
Murphy
Abe Gordon
George Ingle
Seattle
Ingle
Willard Delays Signing Bout With Fulton
Pugilist Jess Willard again stalls on signing to meet F Fulton as New Orleans negotiations falter. J Miller cancelled a 105000 dollar bid from Dominick I and Matt Hinkel to stage the match in New Orleans. Willard says others bid high and hints he will control the event, while confirming a meeting place and rounds to be decided.
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F. Fulton
J. Willard
Jeans
Baltimore
J. C. Miller
Dominicki
Matt Hinkel
New Or
Willard
Denver
Minneapolis
Ham
New Orleans
Fulton
Miller
Army fitness test used to gauge soldiers' athletic caliber
Captain Roard E. Nelligan at Camp Devina prescribed eight of nine physical stunts to rate men for unit marks. The tests measured strength endurance and speed revealing the value of athletic training in preparing soldiers for service.
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War Department
Commission
Camp Devina
McGraw Returns to Waco After Game Delay
In Texas on March 23 the Giants’ game with Worth Artillerymen was postponed. John McGraw is slated to return to Waco with the team for a Monday matchup against the Aviators after an interruption in the prior game.
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Tomor
Giants
Worth Artillerymen
Waco Aviators
John McGraw
Waco
Baker Arrives Ready to Train With Yankees
Frank has arrived in Ga for practice with the rest of the Yankees. The homerun clouter predicts strong power for the American League with the addition of two right handed hitters to the staff.
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Yankees
Pitcher Toney Will Not Play This Year
MERV Alabama March 23 Roush champion batter of National League joined the Red sox here today and Matty’s team may be complete as there is hope that Pitcher Fred To will be able to play this year
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Ala
Rousch
Red
Iad
Matty
Fred To
Schermer Loses to Walts in Pope-Sibley Tourney
Joe Schermer dropped a three game to Walts, 44 to 22, in a tur ned match at the Pope Sibley parlors.
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Walts
Pope-Sibley
Big Ten Indoor Swimming Finals Set At Patten Gym
Conference indoor tank championships of the Big Ten will conclude tonight with eight finals in the swimming events at Patten gymnasium Chicago. Track and field events will finish tomorrow night.
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Big Ten
Patten Gymnasium
Harmony Rejoins Athletics as Mack Counts on Pitch Help
Harmony returns to the Athletics lineup in Jacksonville with Connie Mack hoping to offset pitching gaps. Merlin Kopp, the outfielder from the Boston deal, is hitting well as the Pittsburgh series opens today.
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Harmony
Athletics
Connie Mack
Merlin Kopp
Boston
Pittsburg
Western Champs Ready for Big Mix in Toronto
Vancouver ice hockey club, confident of winning and prolonging the series, prepared for tonight's second game against the locals in Toronto.
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Toronto
Vancouver Ice Hockey Club
New Haven Prepares for Dundee Jackson 15-Round Bout
New Haven Conn March 23 The city expects a large boxing crowd next Monday night for a 15 round decision bout between Willie Jackson and Johnny Dundee. Jackson recently shocked the boxing world by knocking Dundee out in Philadelphia.
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Conn
Willie Jackson
Johnny Dundee
Jackson
Dundee
Philadelphia
Lajoie Sells to Brooklyn. Lajole Bids Free Agent Status
News from New York and Indianapolis report Nap Lajoie has been sold from Toronto to the Brooklyn Nationals. Lajoie asserts free agent status and plans appeal. MeGill of Indianapolis seeks him as manager, awaiting national commission ruling on player sales.
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Napoleon Lajole
Brooklyn Nationals
Lajole
Indianapolis
Ind
Irwner MeGill
Indianapolis American Association
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Brooklyn
McGill
LaJoie
Indians
Commission
Butter Market Softens as Price Drop Occurs
A Friday price decline of 4c ends a market break expected for next week. Storage butter leaves the market while A D Fish, state dairy inspector, probes reports of rewrapped butter sold as Washington and Oregon brands. Oranges rise with large sizes at 8 per box, the highest yet. apples firm but thin supply. eggs unchanged.
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A. D. Fish
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Oregon
Eges
Williams May Yet Lead Spokane Indians
Nick Williams may still pilot the Spokane Indians after a conference with Frank Farr president of the club. Williams signed yesterday to manage the St Helens team in the Shipbuilding league and the Spokane offer includes more money and a stock block.
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Nick Williams
Spokane Indians
Frank Farr
Williams
St. Helens
Tom Sharkey Works as Guard in New Jersey Plant
Old-time heavyweight boxer Tom Sharkey, once wealthy from prizefighting and proprietor of gilded cafes, is reported to be earning $5 a day as an armed guard at a New Jersey munitions plant.
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Tom Sharkey
New Jersey
Sharkey
San Francisco
Baseball News On Coast League Schedule Draw 1918
Baseball news indicates next week the Pacific Coast International league magnates will gather to draw up the schedule for the 1918 season. The meeting is expected to set dates and arrangements for forthcoming games and league play.
County Basketball Title Clash Tonight at Seattle YMCA
Auburn faces Redmond in a King County championship game at 7 30 P M Saturday night inside the Seattle YMCA gym. Queen Anne coach Huedepohl will referee the contest with both teams seeking county glory.
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Seattle Y. M. C. A
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Seattle
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Portland Shooters To Compete In Seattle Sunday
Nine Portland trapshooters will travel to Seattle for the Northwest International shoot to be held Sunday at the Green Lake Gun Club traps.
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Portland
Seattle
Green Lake
Collins and Risberg Boost White Sox in Texas Trip
Mineral Wells Texas March 23 The White Sox gain infielders Ed Die Collins and Swede Risberg as reinforcements. Collins will start tomorrow with the regulars against Dallas while Risberg plays with the second team against Fort Worth.
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Tex
White Sox
Eddie Collins
Risberg
Collins
Dallas
Fort Worth
Phillies Begin Spring Outfield Shuffle With Moran Meusel
In St. Petersburg on March 23 Pat Moran fields outfield for the Phillies as Meusel enters first practice and Fitz Gerald signs terms. Cravath remains unsigned but is practicing daily.
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Fla
Pat Moran
Phillies
Meusel
Fitzgerald
Cravath
Altho
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