Ill y George to Fight Sommers in Portland Debut
Column notes Bend middleweight Illy George training at Austin and Salt's gym in Portland set to debut April 3 against Al Sommers. George's Portland appearance follows bold challenges to Seattle contenders while Joe Benjamin in San Francisco eyes more matches and a potential move up in weight class.
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Illy George
Bend
Ore
Austin & Salt
Oregonian
al Sommers
Portland
Billy
Seattle
Moose lodge matchmaker named A Sid Brunn
Sporting editor notes A Sid Brunn is identified as the matchmaker for the Moose lodge, with Brunn cited by name in the report. No additional context on events or dates is provided.
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the Moose Lodge
Sid Brunn
Where to Go and What to See in Seattle The New Cecil review note
A local guide highlights Seattle venues centering on the Federal Building show with a noon recess for the New Cecil business lunch. It promises matinees or dinner a la carte by an imported chef, with continuous evening entertainment after theater portions at the New Cecil 1017 First Avenue.
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Cecil
First Avenue
Washington crews sail Friday to Oakland regatta
Washington's 22 oarsmen, including Coach Hiram Conibear, prepare to travel to Oakland for the April 14 regatta against California and Stanford. Freshmen and varsity crews face training gaps and unknown southern crews, but confidence runs high behind the veteran coach as they aim to defend Coast honors.
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James Grant
Conibear
Washington
California
Stanford
Oakland
Seattle
South
S. 8
Conbear
Varsity
U. of W
Hiram Conibear
Red Sox and Robins Wear Numbers for Identification
MEMPNS March 29. The Red Sox and Robins wore numbers on their sleeves to identify players in their game here. The practice will likely continue through the teams' tour.
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Red Sox
Robins
Denver Frankie Beats Detroit Boxer in Windsor Bout
Denver Frankie Murphy outpointed Jimmy Anderson of Detroit over eight of ten rounds at the Windsor A C in Windsor Ontario last night.
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Denver
Frankie
Detroit
Windsor
Ont
Frankie Murphy
Jimmy Anderson
Windsor A. C
Market report prices paid wholesale for vegetables and dairy
Wholesale market report lists prices for artichokes beets cabbage carrots cauliflower celery cucumbers lettuce onions peppers rhubarb squash and other produce. Entries show per crate per pound and regional varieties with ranges from Oregon Yakima California Florida and Nebraska. Also notes butter eggs and cheese selling prices to retailers.
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Winningstead
Florida
Oregon
Yakima
Walla Walla
Seattle Hockeyists Head to San Francisco for World Series
Seattle's Beattie ice hockey champions travel to San Francisco to face Les Canadiens in a three game Bay City series. They closed their season with a 9 7 exhibition win over Montreal at the Arena. Cully Wilson and Bernie Morris starred for Seattle while Cy Noble and Berlanquette saw limited action. Manager George Kennedy bought watches for his players after securing the N H title.
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Beattie
San Francisco
Les Canadiens
Bay City
Arena
Seattle
Montreal
Cy Noble
Berlanquette
McKee Set Out by Tigers to Frisco
Detroit reports catcher Ray McKee will be released on condition and sent to San Francisco. McKee has been with the Tigers for three years under president Navin.
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McKee
Tigers
Frisco
Detroit
Mich
Ray McKee
San Francisco
Navin
Allen presses graft conviction in Seattle case
Allen claims the defendants and city officials engaged in a wide graft scheme. He asserts complicit police and officials shielded lawbreakers, cites secret meetings and bribes, and urges a city hall cleanup as a public duty and path to convictions.
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City Hall
Allen
Tommy Burns Promotes New Montana Training System
Former world heavyweight champion Tommy Burns writes Edward Hill claiming a new scientific method developed in Montana reverses aging effects from masseurs and Turkish baths. He details six mile workouts, daily rope work, shadow sparring, and boxing six rounds at Pat Connelly’s gym, asserting improved muscle suppleness at high altitude.
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Tommy Burne
Edward Hill
Butte
Montana
Big Butte
Pat Connelley
Meehan
Tommy Burns
Rickey Held by Court Over Cardinal Stock Bid
Branch Rickey’s effort to obtain subscriptions to Cardinal stock was stopped by a temporary injunction preventing him from serving as president of the Cardinal Syndicate. Phil Ball, owner of the St. Louis Browns, filed the petition, returnable next Wednesday, claiming Rickey is under contract as an efficiency expert for 1917. Rickey admits the contract but says he had verbal permission to break it if a better opportunity arose and will present witnesses.
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Rickey
Cardinal
Cardinal Syndicate
Phil Ball
St. Louis Browns
Ball
Hickey
Chick Evans Quits Tournaments to Enter Stock Brokerage
San Francisco March 29 Chick Evans premier U S golfer announces retirement from tournament play at end of season. He says he cannot afford to continue and will devote himself to a stock and bond business in Chicago, announced to friends before leaving for the East.
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San Francisco
Chick” Evans
United States
East
Chicago
Seattle Largest Dog Show Opens With Record Entry
The Seattle dog show begins at 10 a.m. in Keller's rink with the largest entry ever seen in Seattle, including entries from Canada. Tonight features ladies night and toy breeds will be judged.
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Seattle
Keller
Canada
Chapman Wins Title In Billiard Tourney
A B Capman captured the city balk line billiard championship by defeating Meaden at Brown and Hulen's 200 to 155. He will face Carl Steecker tonight in a follow up title defense.
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A.B. Capman
Meaden
Brown & Hulen’s
Altho
Carl Steecker
Athletics Given Big Setback at U. of W.
Athletics at the University of Washington face a major setback as track and field programs are likely to be dropped soon. Several athletes have been called to service, and recent weather has hindered training plans.
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U. of W
Chet Neff Draws With L A Lad In California
Chet Neff fought to a draw with Los Angeles lightweight Pugey Morton in a California bout Wednesday night. Neff telegram reported he had the better of the action and felt he deserved the decision.
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Chet Neff
Pugey” Morton
Los Angeles
California
Yale and Penn to Hold Race on Schuylkill River
Crews from Yale and Penn will race on the Schuylkill River a week from Saturday despite the war situation, continuing a longstanding athletic contest between the two universities.
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Yale
Penn
Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Will Call Off Races If War Breaks Out
NEW YORK March 29 In case this country goes to war the inter collegiate regatta set for June 21 at Poughkeepsie will be called off.
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New York
Poughkeepsie
Leonard Signs Up With Boston Red Sox Pitcher Ends Holdout
Boston March 29 Dutch Leonard, Boston Red Sox pitcher, ends holdout and signs up with the team.
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Leonard
Boston
Dutch” Leonard
Boston Red Sox
Eddie Campi Poised for Dreamland Bout With Sullivan
Eddie Campi, California featherweight, is in top form for his Dreamland ring clash with Frankie Sullivan. He trained at the Austin and Saltum and will taper with an afternoon workout. Navy welterweight champ Charley Fox is due in town to face Harry Bishop tomorrow. George Ross and Frank Pete have been matched.
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California
Fettle
Dreamland
Frankie Sullivan
Austin & Saltum
Charley Fox
Navy
Harry Bishop
Tacoma
George Ross
Frank Pete
Training Results and Betting Bet on Travie Davis
Athletics beat Jacksonville 4 to 2 while Cleveland won 6 to 9. Red Sox 7 Dodgers 5 Giants 11 Dallas 0. St Louis Cards 8. Biddy Bishop reports finding a rich man willing to bet 2500 pounds that Travie Davis can Freddie Welsh.
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Biddy Bishop
Travie Davis
Freddie Welsh
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