Roller Near World Title After Thriller With Beell
Dr. B P Roller of his city defeated Fred Beell the Wisconsin Demon at Dreamland rink in a grueling two fall match. The contest positions Roller as a top contender to Frank Gotch with a fall likely this fall to settle the world championship. The crowd roared as Roller used superior science and a keen shoulder throw to dominate Beell. Roller survived a dangerous moment when he nearly was thrown during the first heat and finished with decisive escapes and holds that signaled his claim to the title race.
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Fred Beel
Wisconsin
Dreamland Rink
Dr. B. FP. Roller
Frank Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Gotch
Rollers
Beet
Q Gotch
Himsef
Ree
Roller
Loel
Demon
Reell
Beell
Reali
Keel
Holler
Flying Falla
Roller Non
Heels
Goteh
Dr. Keller
McLeod
Jenkings
Murne
Parr
Rogers
Middle West
Colored Heavyweight in Spotlight in High-Stakes Bout
The match features Roller and Beell with Roller using flying falls and pin attempts to the limit and Beell seeking a rematch. Beell praises Roller while promising another clash within two weeks, in a bout many call the finest wrestling display in the country today.
Navy champion seeks Tacoma bout during fleet week
Phillip Schlousberg heavyweight champion of the United States navy asks the Young Men's Athletic club for a contest in Tacoma during fleet week. Vic McLagren is seen as the likely opponent, with a match possibly arranged. Fred Russell and Vic McLaglen box Monday night under club control of referee. Beell, defeated by Dr. Roller in Seattle, seeks a future match with the club.
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United Press
Tacoma
Phillip Schlousberg
United States Navy
Young Men's Athletic Club
Navy
Vic McLagren
Fred Russell
Vic Mc. Laglen
Fred Beell
Dr. Roller
Seattle
See Battleships Take Boats at Pier Two
Brief note lists boat trips to battle ships from Pier Two. Round trip five cents. Text is fragmentary and offers minimal details.
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Pier 2
Eee
Will Fight On Thursday In Port Townsend Clash
The sport loving people of the wound are set for a rare treat Thursday night in Port Townsend as Guy Huckles battles Kid Krant in a 20 round contest. Both fighters weigh near 142 pounds with Krant in Port Townsend for final weigh in. Buckles trains in Seattle with Jack Sullivan and Young Grant and is favored to push Krant hard. Their last match was an April 10 draw with Hilly Rhodes in Fargo North Dakota. Eddie Byrne manages the Port Townsend bout as Seattle Tacoma and Everett fans plan to attend via a well arranged boat schedule.
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Port Townsend
Guy Huckles
Kid Krant
Krant
Buckles
Seattle
Jack Sullivan
Young Grant
Hilly Rhodes
Fargo
North Dekota
Eddie Byrne
Tacoma
Everett
Harrison Green
Jack Straw
Hampstead Heath
Burns
Johnson
Paria
Smith
Paris
Bam MceVea
McVea
Hilly Neall
New York
Thore
Jimmy Burns
Jos Gane
California
Mr. Gans
Harne Johnson
Black Demon J B Martin to Fight Webster in Ten Rounds
J B Martin of Ballard known as the Black Demon meets Battling Webster in a ten round contest at Conway near Stanwood. Weigh in at 140 pounds. A $200 bet is placed with another $200 at ringside by manager Rh B Hahn. Referee to be chosen at ringside from three prospects. Martin ships out and trains, aiming to return with the bacon for Ballard. Webster praised as a cracker jack. he has knocked out his recent foes in Stanwood and statewide bouts.
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J. B. Martin
Ballard
Black Demon
Webster
Conway
Stanwood
Rh. B. Hahn
Martin
C. BE. Thompson
Jake Garver
Everett
Sly Brown
Hahn
the Star
Hattling’ Webster
Burns Squires Fight Off in Dublin
Arrangements for a fight between Tommy Harns and Bill Squires have collapsed in Dublin as promoters deem Harns demands financially untenable.
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Burns
Squires
Dublin
Tommy Harns
Bill Squires
Puginlat
Harns
Dugdale Arranges Aberdeen Games Shift to Seattle Week
Manager Dugdale and Aberdeen management revise schedule. Beattle will host Aberdeen in Seattle during the week of August 5 12 instead of games at the local diamond.
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Dugdale
Aberdeen
Seattle
Beattle
Dugdale Rebuilds Miners Roster for Aberdeen Series
Beattie heads to Aberdeen next week as Dugdale lines up Dug’s Smashes against the Black Cate in the mills town Tuesday afternoon. New faces join the Uncup as Hedged trades move Hil Horley and Rey Dudley to Huse Hall for Goss and Adams. Lassi could open at first base while Schofield remains sidelined. Adams at short is discussed as a possibility and Me. Carthy’s East troubles complicate keeping him. WH Hartman of Alameda signs to play right field, debuting against Spokane.
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Black Cate
Mills
Dug
Hil Horley
Rey Dudley
Huse Hall
Goss
Adams
Lassi
Hutte
Aberdeen
Schofield
Quigley
Firet
Luess
Hurley
Seattle
Dugdale
Dickson
Vancouver
Hall
Dudley
Fiat
Adame
McCarthy
Joe McCarthy
Spokane
Carthy
WH. Hartman
Alameda
Cal
Hartman
Boy Claims Record as Champion High Jumper
New Orleans May 16 Raymond Campbell aged 12 claims to be the champion one legged high jumper in the world He won first in the 65 pound class with a four feet one and a half inch jump Then he placed in the weight class against bigger older boys He jumped four feet nine inches though missing the knee The boy lost his leg in a streetcar accident but with a crutch he hops to the bar and clears it His high jump wins the meet for his school.
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New Orleans
Raymond Campbell
Raymond
Jesse
Rolles
Koller
Holler
Gotch
Roller
Burns and Johnson in England Box-Office Negotiations
Reports from London through early May detail Burns and Johnson negotiating a world title bout with Johnson arriving in England amid intense press coverage. Burns offers $5,000 and a $30,000 win or lose deal while Johnson counters that Burns asks too much. both sides exchange deposits and statements as talks proceed.
Hickey Benefit Draws Seattle Boxing and Baseball Fundraiser
A benefit for Ed Hickey, Seattle’s disabled third baseman, features boxing, wrestling and vaudeville at the Seattle theatre Monday at 2:30 pm. The Twin City Athletic club, manager Johnny Reid, and theatre owner Russell organize the event with 15 three round bouts and free talent. A Seattle versus Spokane baseball game at Athletic Park adds proceeds to the fund, with managers Le and Quinn providing park and players and buying many tickets.
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Ed Hickey
Seattle
Seattle Theatre
Johnny Reid
Twin City Athletic Club
Russell
Neck of the Woods
Athletic Park
Spokane
Rough
Quinn
Kirkland Team Seeks Sunday Games
Kirkland group seeks opponents for Sunday games on open dates. Players range from six to seventeen years old. Challenges to Emil Johnson in Kirkland Washington.
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Kirkland
Emil Johnson
Wash
Experts' Views On Dr Roller Versus Gotch Legend
Joe Carroll Marsh offers his view via The Star on a hypothetical match between Dr Roller and Frank Gotch. He compares both wrestlers, notes Gotch’s rapid rise and Roller’s confidence, and argues Roller could rival Gotch with continued training and the right weight.
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Germany
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Charles Looff
Joe Carroll Marsh
Champion
Humboldt
Joe
Dr. Heller
Rotler
Meg
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Beth
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U. 8. Navy Yard
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Natatorium
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