Gorman and Dundee Fight Draw in Hail of Action at Crystal Pool
Rose City featherweight Joe Gorman and Oakland standout Jimmie Dundee battled to a draw in six torrid rounds in the main event. Billy Wright impressed by beating Eddie Hammond in the semi windup, while Mike Pete and Jimmy Clarke also fought to a strong, balanced bout.
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Leo H. Lassen
Crystal Pool
Little Joe Gorman
Rose City Feather
Jimmie Dundee
Oakland Flash
Dee
Gorman
Dundee
Bob Evans
Joe
Little Joe
Earl Baird
Seattle
Elks
Portland
Young Malone
Billy Wright
Eddie Hammond
Chicago
Johnny McCarthy
Billy
Hammond
Wright
Mike Pete
Wilkenson
Jimmy Clarke
Canada
Clarke
Mike
Gong
Jimmy Coffey
Jimmy Duffy
Aberdeen
Duffy
Coffey
George Etcel
Pacific Fleet
Charley Davidson
Charley
Pullman Readies Full Strength for Washington Clash
Pullman state that its eleven will be at full strength for the Saturday game with Washington. Dick Hanley returns at quarterback after rheumatism, while Curly Skadan is out for the season with a broken ankle. Washington prepares at Moscow Idaho after practice and over 200 supporters ride the All University train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hanley
Staters
Moscow
Smith
University of Washington
Gus Welch
Pullman
Oregon
Curly” Skadan
Bkadan
Moran
Jenne
Gillie
Hanley
Joe
Cougars
George Smith
Ben Tidball
Bill Grimm
Tidball
Art Thiessen
Dailey
Butler
Bob Able
Hunt
Thiesen
Washington
Idaho
University of Idaho
All University
King St
Boxing and sports notes from Seattle and Calgary
Mick King faces Tommy Gibbons in Calgary while Joe Bonds returns to Tacoma for a visit and rumors of a Farmer clash loom. The piece also notes basketball league registrations in Seattle and contemplates Chick Gandil joining Seattle for the Coast League, plus updates on Bill Grimm and veteran players Mr. Kenworthy and the fishing Duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick King
Northwest
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Chick”Gandil
White Sox
Seattle
Gandil
Bill Kenworthy
Duke
California
Oakland Bay
Oakland
Five Stars Tied In Cue Title Meet
Five players shared the lead in the three cushion billiard championship in Cleveland. Pierre Maupome Otto Reiselt Charlen McCourt Robert L Cannefax and Clarence Jackson were tied for first with Jackson in front at 750 percent before a day of play. McCourt Jackson and Cannefax were set to compete to break the tie.
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Cleveland, O
Pierre Maupome
Otto Reiselt
Charlen McCourt
Robert L. Cannefax
Clarence Jackson
Jackson
McCourt
Cannefax
Baseball Headlines From 1916 Season Observations
The narrative recalls 1916 season events including protests over a protested game won by the Pirates, Urban Shaber hiding in Oregon, John Quinn’s tricky move to the Yankees, and mixed fits for the Athletics and White Sox. pitchers and balks feature, with several noted players and teams named.
Cage Teams Seek Games With Local Opponents
Northwest basketball season opens and regional teams seek contests with locals including Seattle squads. The U S S Texas unit beat Navy Yard Bremerton 37 to 12 in its season opener. Arrangements and inquiries go through Foreign A J Double at Bremerton and Dick Harris in Renton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Pacific Fleet
Seattle
U. S
Texas
Navy Yard
Bremerton
A. J
Renton
Dick Harris
Coal Diggers
Dempsey Beckett Willing World Title Showdown Hinted
Boxing writer Fred Turryville argues a Dempsey versus Beckett clash could crown a true world heavyweight champion. He notes Beckett’s potential if he defeats Georges Carpenter in London and discusses Carpentier’s uncertain form and promoter Tortorich’s plans for a March 17 New Orleans bout. Beckett shown as real hope with punching power after beating Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Turryville
Joe Beckett
Georges Carpenter
London
Jack Dempsey
New Orleans
Dempsey
America
Beckett
Carpenter
Carpentier
Tortorich
Goddard
Kahanamoku Sidesteps Hawaii Big Swim Event
Report from Hawaii says Duke Kahanamoku avoided the anticipated big swim, citing overdeveloped shoulder muscles that hindered his stroke. Norman Ross traveled to the islands for the event, while fans question if the Duke is done with top competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Kahanamoku
Hawaii
Norman Ross
Six Brooklyn players sign 1920 contracts
Six members of the Brooklyn team Ivan Olson Chuck Ward Ray Schmandt Jimmy Johnston Rube Marquard and Clarence Mitchell have signed contracts for 1920.
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The
Brooklyn Nationale
Ivan Olson
Chuck Ward
Ray Schmandt
Jimmy Johnston
Rube Marquard
Clarence Mitchell
Amherst Recognizes Soccer and Hockey as Active Sports
Amherst officials designate soccer and hockey as active school sports. The move expands athletic offerings and may affect schedules, facilities, and student participation across grades.
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Amherst
Willie Hoppe Dominates 18.2 Balkline Championship
Willie Hoppe, undefeated, dominated the national 18.2 balkline billiard championship in New York last week. He faced six top players Jake Schaefer Welker Cochran Ora Morningstar George Sutton Koji Yamada and George Slosson but could not be challenged. Hoppe first won a balkline title 15 years ago in Paris at age 18 and has rarely been beaten since, defending titles across seven tournaments and countless matches.
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West Virginia
Terra Alta
Blue Nidge Mountains
Ben
Ada
Leslie
Need
Noy
Lola
Nellie
Anna
Vestus
Orlando
Cloyd
Cletus
Junior
Chauncey Jerome Martin
Rebecca Virginia DeWitt
Joe Bonds
Dad
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
New York
Jake Schaefer
Welker Cochran
Ora Morningstar
George Sutton
Koji Yamada
George Slosson
Paris
Vignaux
Willie
Morningstar
Miske to Fight Tacoma Heavyweights in Arena Bout
Billy Miske, the only heavyweight Jack Dempsey couldn’t defeat, will meet Ole Anderson or Frank Farmer here on March 3 at the Arena. If Miske wins, he advances to face the Tacoma contender at a later show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Miske
Jack Mips
Ole Anderson
Frank Farmer
Tacm
Clay Hite Miske
Miske
Tacoma
Local Sports Riddle Highlights Greek Ties and Fat Ball Play
A cryptic snippet notes preferences between a player named Chick and a group described as forefathers. It hints at Greek language or culture and mentions heavyset football players, suggesting a humorous or puzzle-like item from a sports page.
Franklin Men Seek Revenge in Grid Tilt
Franklin and Mt. Baker clash as Franklin seeks revenge against Queen Anne foes and a possible title shift. Mt. Baker must win Friday while Lincoln beats Broadway to force a Lincoln title, with Franklin earning recognition on even footing.
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Franklin
Altho Franklin
Mt. Baker
Queen Anne
Mr. Baker
Lincoln
Broadway
Quays
Hill Men
Comiskey Plans Southern Training Quarters and Hotel
Charles Comiskey owner of the Chicago American League club intends to erect permanent training quarters in a southern locality. He plans to build a hotel and hire all needed staff including a competent cook for a two month player residence period.
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John Quinn
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sos
Vernon Club
Sonst
Chicago
Quinn
New York Club
Vernon
National Commission
Yankees
Charles Comiskey
White Hos
Boldt's French Pas Try Uptown M14 3d Ave
Uptown Boldt's French pastry shop appears on M14 3d Avenue near 2nd Avenue, with a note of a possible downtown location at 913 2d Ave. The fragment mentions a food shop and a street address but lacks full context or dates. No further details are provided.
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Boldt
Uptown
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Jimmy Dundee
Rose City Miller
Oakland Boy
Sir James
Bob Martin
Bob
Martin
Bob Martins
Grimm
Konds
Farmer
Bonds
A. FE. PF
Jim Wigne
Church Basketball League
Centralia
Warren Grimm
Frien
Wnre
Piper
Toft Inc
Sporting Goods
PRISG
Liberty Bonds Llcio's Jewelry CO
Second Ave
Torrey & Sears’ Billiard Parlor
Harbor Shop
Mountain Drings
Cincinmatie
Pittsberg
Hane Waeener
Pirates
Eame
Cincinmati
Vietor Willie
Pirate
Tt Wee
Alee
Philadelphia
Athletics
Withur Cooper
Ginots
Heston
Urban Paber
Chicago White Sox
Pacific Coast
Scott Terry
Tom Rogers
Philadelphia Athletics
Pranklin
Perry
Rogers
Connie Mack
Batemen
Henny Kauff
High Myers
Zack Wheat
Tom Griffith
Ed Konetchy
Jake Daugbert
Ed Pfeffer
Cuba
Philzeburg
Leon Cadore
Brooklyn
Elmer Jacobse
Oscar Tuero
Fred Toney
Giants
Max Carey
Max
Volo Grounds
Quigley
Toney
Kahanamoku
Island
Excelsior Motorcycle & Bicycle Co., Inc
Pine St
Elliott
Robert L. Ripley
Miske Coming
COR University
Fourth Ave Bank
Ama
Rai
Seatt
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