Speed Kings Meet in Auto Classic at Indianapolis May 30
Dean Snyder notes the Indianapolis 500 mile race on Memorial Day week. Ralph De Palma Dario Resta and 22 others chase a record purse near $100,000 while risking life and limb in the world’s premier speed test. De Palma holds the 1915 record for 200 laps in 5 hours 33 minutes.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Dean Snyder
Speedway
Ide Palma
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Indianapolis
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Resta
Trajan
Tommy Milton
Ralph de Palma
Dario Resta
Heavyweights headline tonight's pavilion smoker match
The Cascade A C presents a Seattle boxing smoker at the pavilion led by a four round main event in which Lee Anderson meets Terry Keller. Anderson, favored despite a weight disadvantage, also eyes a future bout with Panama Joe Gans while Frankie Rogers confronts Stanley Willis in the semi windup.
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Lee Anderson
Terry Kellar
Jack Dempsey
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Keller
Califor
Panama Joe Gans
Frankie Rogers
Seattle
Stanley Willis
Portland
Whilia
Rose City
Joe Harrahan
Johnny Fiske
Mil Bethel
Johnny Hogan
Tacoma
Hogan
Cliff Dero
Red McGul
Cascade A. C
Prep teams battle today in Seattle suburbs
Prep teams from Queen Anne Lincoln Franklin Ballard and Broadway-West Seattle clash this afternoon at Hiawatha Woodland Park and Adams playfields all games kick off at 3 30 with forecasts of upsets and strong showings as local squads aim to shock top teams. Richi e Mitchell vs Mendelsohn ends in a draw after a four knockdown battle in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
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Richie Mitchell
Johnny Mendelsohn
Wisconsin
Sacramento to Portland Basketball Flight Muddled
A fragmented note shows travel confusion with routes from Sacramento to Portland. Details are unclear but indicate a misrouted or postponed trip affecting team logistics and schedules.
Tickets to Be Mailed Ruth Winners Soon
The Star will mail tickets to 20 Babe Ruth contest winners, who chose Ed Rommoell of Philadelphia to fan the home run king first. Local club president Knlepper has been ill and must sign tickets, delaying distribution. Winners receive two grand stand pasteboards for any Seattle Coast League game at Seattle Park.
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Ed Rommoell
Philadelphia
Prexy Knlepper
Seattle Park
Coast league catcher Fad An fineon sold to Victoria club
In San Francisco on May 17, it was announced that Fad An fineon, catcher for the San Francisco Coast league ball club, has been turned over to the Victoria club in the Pacific International league. In London on May 11, America's polo team lost to the Hurlingham club by 3 to 2, the first defeat since arriving in Britain.
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Anfineon
London
America
Hurlingham Club
Brennan Clippers Heavyweight KO Burk in Allentown
In Allentown tonight Bil Brennan of Chicago stopped Jack Burke of Chicago in four rounds. Brennan sent Burke to the floor twice in the fourth before the referee halted the fight.
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Bil Brennan
Chicago
Jack Burke
Red Hyndman Named Hoquiam Football Coach Next Year
University of Washington player William "Red" Hyndman is appointed head football coach at Hoquiam High School for the next school year. He will also teach history, adding coaching duties to his duties.
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Red") Hyndman
University of Washington
Hoquiam High School
Hyndman
Dempsey’s Early Rise in Montrose Folds Woods in Four
Jack Dempsey stages a pre fame bout in Montrose with Freddie Woods at Moone Hall. Dempsey schools Woods in four rounds and nets $15 after expenses as he begins to build a boxing reputation. The event boosts his local prominence and leads to further, better paying fights with Malloy and others.
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Curley Predicts Carpentier Victory Over Dempsey
In New York on May 17 Jack Curley a wrestling impresario and confidant of French challenger Carpentier predicts Carpentier will win the championship. He argues Carpentier’s speed and accuracy offset any weight and strength edge Dempsey holds and believes the bout could be brief with longer fights favoring Carpentier.
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Carpentier
Dempsey
Bantam Champion Lynch Barred by Massachusetts Boxing Board
Joe Lynch the world bantam champion was suspended by the Massachusetts boxing commission for failing to appear at a Holyoke bout with Marie Ralon. Manager Eddie Meade also faced suspension. Both will receive a hearing at a later date.
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Joe Lynch
Massachusetts
State Boxing Commission
Holyoke
Mrrie Ralon
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Siw Ashes to Face Strong Pitching in San Francisco
The Beattle 6f washes continue hitting form from the Oakland series as they travel to San Francisco to meet a strong pitching staff including Jim Scott Johnny Couch Sam Lewis Lefty O Dow Crumpler and McQuaid. OConnell Kamm Caveney Rath Ellison Shick Agnew and Fitzgerald lead the regulars over .200 while Middleton Lana Cunningham Spencer Bates and Kenworthy top the locals at over .300 as they prepare for Vernon and Sacramento clashes.
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Johnny Couch
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Franklin Fans Not Protest Broadway-Thrilling Dual Meet
Franklin high school track coach Dvorak and captain Loren Pearce decided not to protest a meet against Broadway following a 60-53 Broadway win. The issue centered on alleged relay instruction violations by a Broadway athlete.
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Loren Pearce
Franklin High School
Quakers
Tigers
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Broadway
Dress Gift for Brown at 207 Rialto Ridge
A discussion centers on helping Brown secure a $250,000 contract by improving his poise and wardrobe. The plan suggests Cherry's shop on 2nd Ave between Madison and Spring, near the Pig'n Whistle, offering pay-as-you-earn clothes to enhance his chances.
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Star Baseball Pilots Meet at Star Wednesday
A Star Junior Baseball league meeting is set for Wednesday night at The Star offices. Each team may send one representative to discuss protests from May 15 games and league rule adherence while managers bring players’ names, addresses, and ages for roster verification.
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Star Junior Baseball Leagues
Star
Leaurue
Dark horses loom in Star Wood land park meet
Wilton Smith and Alec Rosa, California tennis products, are highlighted as dark horses for the Star Wood land park meet. Smith is former California junior champion now past 18. Ress is still a junior. The pair team in doubles as entries push toward 100 by Wednesday 6 pm.
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Alec Rosa
California
Dark Horses
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Ress
Ross
Woodland Park
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Piper & Taft's
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Seconds May Win Or Lose Big Fight
Boxing writer Johnny Kilbane argues that corner men largely determine fight outcomes. He cites the Dempsey Willard bout and explains best corner practices, including relaxation, minimal personnel, and proper towel and air flow to aid the fighter between rounds.
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Johnny Kilbane
Willard
Jean
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