Neff and Trambitas fight ends in draw at Crystal Pool
Portland lightweight Alex Trambitas defeats Neff on points in a four round pro bout but the decision is reversed to a draw after late rounds. The card features Bud Ridley Jimmy Lewis Hill Abe Fadley and other boxers with Camp Lewis soldiers also appearing as fans discuss changes for future Seattle shows. Main event at Moose club announced for the Mth with Sontag and Coghlan as headliners.
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Crystal Pool
Alex Trambitas
Portland
Hank Bennett
Hank
Trambitas
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Pool
Bud Ridley
Jimmy Lewis
Starr-Reynolds
Ad Schacht
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Abe
Fadley
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Schacht
Willie Hunefelt
Los Angeles
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Wilkeson
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Joe Gorman
Ight
Chico
Camp Lewis
Bud Starr
Lonnie Austin
Bullet Ste
Bealing
Seattle
Sontag
Coghlan
Val Sontag
Con Coghlan
Moose Club
Mth
Football All Stars and League Parodies Echo War Time Talk
The piece mimics wartime bravado, joking about all star selections from All American to All Ward while mixing in World War I era names and references. It playfully imagines managers of old leagues forming an army to “bean the kaleer,” with mentions of figures like Christy Mathewson and Henny Leonard as part of a satirical sports commentary.
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Herman Keeps Bantam Crown In 20 Round Victory
In New Orleans Pete Herman defends his bantamweight title defeating Frankie Burns in a grueling 20 round bout. The U S Army soldier displayed superior offense and stamina to outwork the veteran challenger, signaling Herman as one of the sport’s top bantams.
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Frankie Burns
Dear Old
New Orleans
New York
Pete Herman
Kid Williams
Johnny Conlon
Herman
Burns
Man
Kaiser
Sacramento Moguli fy Dotted Piece Teased Wie
Sacramento will not want for more than 100 candidates to seek a manager berth by next spring. The first applicant is Gos Fisher, Portland catcher, who filed a letter to President Baum outlining qualifications and seeking weighty recommendation. Fisher hinted at retirement but may stay on for a managing opportunity.
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Sacramento
Gos Fisher
Portland
Fisher
Baum
Baseball’s Bone Heads Declined for War Service
A lighthearted item notes that none of baseball’s celebrated players have been accepted for military service. It hints at ongoing draft or fitness considerations without naming individuals or specific dates.
Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School Arcade Bldg
A brief note highlights a program that builds business personality in students from the start, creating demand for skilled workers. It promotes Mo Shorthand Civil Service Bookkeeping Advanced Grammar at the Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School located in the Arcade Building.
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Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School Arcade Bldg
U W Squad Back Home After Berkeley Defeat
The University of Washington football team returned to Seattle early Saturday morning after losing to California in Berkeley. Cars welcomed the squad as they arrived on campus, receiving honors despite the defeat, with Coach Hunt saying Washington was outclassed and unprepared for California’s strong squad.
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Berkeley
Ernie Murphy
Howe
Higson
Gordon
Washington
California
Bears
University of Washington
Seattle
University of California
Coach Hunt
Death of Famous Trotting Sire Axworthy in Lexington
Axworthy the renowned trotting sire dies in Lexington Kentucky at age 21 years. He fathered many famous trotters including Gen Watts and Guy Axworthy. His passing marks the end of a notable bloodline in harness racing.
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Lexington
Axworthy
Gen. Watts
Guy Axworthy
Athletic Committee to Visit Camp Lewis
The Seattle soldiers athletic committee will tour Camp Lewta today to assess the situation. A Monday meeting set plans for the trip.
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Camp Lewis
Soldiers’ Athletic Committee of
Seattle
Camp Lewta
Morrissey and Frank Draw in Denver Bout
Frankie Murphy, a local lightweight, fought 15 rounds to a draw with Lee Morr sey of Wallace Idaho at Lakeside Arena in Denver last night.
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Frank
Denver
Hy United
Frankie Murphy
Lee Morrissey
Wallace
Idaho
Lakeside Arena
Bike Racer Hurt in Jumping Track
Boston November 6 John Fardig local six day bike racer was injured not night when he rode over the top of the track as riders ahead of him threatened to pile up.
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Boston
John Fardig
Gunboat Smith Scraps Tacoma Boxing Visit
Tacoma readers will miss a scheduled bout as Gunboat Smith refuses the travel costs. Promoter Chet McIntyre tried to arrange the fight here but Smith demanded too much expense money to make the trip.
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Tacoma
Smith
Chet McIntyre
Leo Houck in Reel Bout with Jack Pickford at Liberty
Seattle lightweight Leo Houck stars opposite Jack Pickford in a new film shot at the Liberty venue this week. A ten round clash is staged in a key scene but Pickford dominates, ending the bout in one round, a reversal that irks Houck who notes his real ring skill outmatches his reel performance.
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Leo Houck
Seattle
Jack Pickford
Liberty
Leo
Jack
Dempsey's Manager Chases Bouts with Miske and Melin
Jack Dempsey, the latest heavy boxing sensation, is eyed for matches with Billy Miske in Milwaukee after negotiations led by manager Jack Kearns. Dempsey may also travel to Portland to fight veteran heavyweight Chet Melintyre.
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Ty United Press
San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Milwaukee
Billy Miske
Dempney
Portland
Chet MelIntyre
American Sammies Have Football Too
A letter to Charley Hulen from George Smith, ex University of Washington star now with the engineers in France, reports every company of American regiments there has its own football team.
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France
Charley Hulen
George Smith
University of Washington
Engineers
Willie Jackson Loses to Patsy Cline in Philadelphia Bout
New York reports Willie Jackson lost to Irish Patsy Cline in a six round boxing match in Philadelphia last night. The bout was described as fast by observers.
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Willie Jackson
Patsy Cline
United Press
New York
Philadelphia
Willie Ritchie Joins Army Under Geary Steffen Nickname
Boxing fans noted Willie Ritchie enlisted in the Army, adopting the nickname Geary Steffen. The article mentions the fighter hung up gloves briefly as he joined military service.
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Willie Ritchie
Uncle Sam
Willie
Monicker
Geary Steffen
McCredie Plans 1918 Northwestern League Revival
Judge W. W. McCredie will travel to Seattle for a conference with Northwestern league president Blewett to revive the league in 1918. He just returned from San Francisco Coast league talks and fears Portland will be expelled once Sacramento sends payment to president Baum.
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W. W. McCredie
Seattle
Blewett
McCredie
San Francisco
Portland
Beavers
Ramento
Baum
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