Britton Davis Four Round No-Decision Fight Set
World welterweight champion Jack Britton and Travie Davis of Everett meet at the Arena Wednesday in a four round no decision bout. Elks stage the card with Clay Hite as matchmaker. Britton, 87 years old and a long-time champion, tours the coast and Seattle will be his first stop on the trip.
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Jack Britton
Travie Davis
Everett
Coast King
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Virgil Garvey
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Portland
Dave Shade
Johnny Meathy
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Arena
Welterweight Champion Earns World Title At 37
Boxing veteran Jack Britton, long time welterweight champion, to defend his world title against Travie Davis, Coast champion, next week in a headline bout. The article notes Britton's 20 years in the ring and confirms his status as world welterweight ruler.
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Jack Britton
Travie Davis
Dempsey Eyes Edge in July 3 Bout with Carpentier
Johnny Kilbane outlines Dempsey’s advantages over Georges Carpentier in the July 3 title clash at Jersey City. Dempsey’s iron jaw and rugged frame contrast with Carpentier’s speed and precise punching while questions linger about body punishment and stamina.
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Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jersey City
Dempery
Carpentier
Westion
Bren
Dempsey
Demp
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Billy Papke
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Protest Decision Set For Friday At Woodland Park
Protest over the playing of a University of Washington fresh ball player for Three Dye Works will be decided Friday night. Managers Christi Julio of Mt Sir team and the opposing side are summoned to the office at 7 o clock to settle the dispute.
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Woodland Park
Christi Julio
Waseda Beats Chicago in 20-Inning Match
Waseda University defeated the University of Chicago 4 to 7 in a 20 inning baseball game played at Chicago. Ten hits were recorded by the Waseda team over the long contest.
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Chicago
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Unclear OCR sports ledger fragment
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Pacific Coast Swim Talent in Early Northern California Meet
The story highlights rising Pacific coast swimmers from Alameda and San Francisco clubs including Neptune and Olympic. It notes Dinwiddie and H. F. directing aquatic efforts for the Red Cross in Portland, with Lee Smith elected chair of the water first aid committee, and Captain Joseph Medges returning as Northwest field agent. The piece mentions experimental eight and ten beat leg drives in women’s swimming and confirms Capitola Beach club hosting the A A U national mile championship on June 24 with Ethelda Bleibtrey starting, listing top local rivals Thelma Darby Flo Priesenhausen Olga Chapitel and Gertrude Leyden.
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Amberet
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Mise Ethelda Bilelbtrey
New York
Family Finds Fit After Cherry Ad Payment Plan
A family struggles until a Cherry ad offers clothing with small monthly payments from Dad’s paycheck. They visit the 207 Rialto building store where the daughter, mother, and father buy outfits on a flexible credit plan. The tale ends with a happy future.
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Johnny McCarthy and Frankie Murphy Face Off Tonight
Johnny McCarthy the Fighting Harp and Frankie Murphy the Denver welterweight meet in a six round final at Tacoma tonight. The bout closes the Tacoma mid season as promoter Clay Hite plans a rematch between Johnny Fiske and Joe Harrahan after their hard fought Pavilion clash. A new timekeeper whistle rule was tested at Cascade A C smoker and sped up bouts as referees urged seconds to clear the ring ten seconds before the minute test.
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Cougars Beat Huskies In Eleven Inning Narrow Win
Washington State defeats Washington 7 6 in 11 innings as Bray delivers the decisive two base hit for the Cougars. Five Washington errors prove costly while Friel and Bray perform on defense and offense. Broadway and Lincoln renew their prep rivalry Saturday at Denny field in the annual dual meet.
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Entries close May 21 at 6 p.m.
The notice sets entry closing for Saturday after Sunday with a firm deadline of May 21 at 6 p m for all participants.
Siwashes Fall to Seals in Ninth In San Francisco
Seattle’s Siwashes lost a tight road game to the Seals 64 at San Francisco. The Siwashea rallied from behind to tie late but the Seals answered with the winning run in the ninth.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Seals
Two Prep Dash Men Duel For Century Record
Bryce Taylor of Franklin and Max Edelson of East High emerge as top prep sprint prospects. Both clocked 10.15 seconds in recent meets tying Courtney’s old Beattie mark, with Taylor expected to break the prep century record this season. Edelson, a freshman, shows potential in the paddock leap. both are slated to clash in the all city meet later this month.
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Denny Field
96 Men Enter Star Net Tourney
Woodland park tennis tourney closes with 96 men registered for the men's singles. Entries for the boys junior meet close Saturday at 6 pm. Readers should check the published list for corrections by Friday noon. Drawings start Friday at 1 pm. play begins Monday.
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Woodland Park
Dempsey's Early Ring Trials With Downey and Others
The article traces Jack Dempsey in his early career as a sparring partner and rising fighter. It details a four round defeat to Jack Downey, a subsequent draw, and later a knockout win in the second round. It covers bouts in Salt Lake City Pocatello Reno Tonopah Ogden Ely Provo and culminates with a high purse before his move east.
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Carpentier Looks the Worst From Wear in Ring Return
Georges Carpentier appears haggard and worn in a May 19 report from Manhasset New York. The retired undefeated lightweight champion shows five years of fatigue, weighing 175 pounds, with no cushion for rest and strain from years of fighting, army service, and constant travel. The observer urges a two to three week rest before resuming training to regain heart and interest.
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United Press
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N. Y
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Altho
33 Enter Star Junior Net Meet at Woodland Park
Thirty three junior boys from Seattle entered The Star Junior net meet to start June 1 at Woodland Park. The event supports William Tilden’s push for junior tennis. entries close May 21 at 6 p.m. with forms at The Star or Piper Taft’s.
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Star
Felows
Edward Hickman
Wiliam Fos
Peres A. Dix
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Herbert Ehrke
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John Kekerem
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Bud Marion
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Wayne O'Brien
Jack Schermer
University of Washington Track Team Heads for PCC Meet
The University of Washington track team departed last night for the Pacific Coast Conference meet to be held Saturday in Eugene. Coach Edmundson selected 12 men to represent Washington, with captain Gus Pope aiming to extend his discus record. Pope has already broken two coast discus marks on the last two Saturdays.
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