Cobb Refuses Drive As Ill-Fated Racer Dies
United Press report from Savannah notes Jay McNay's death in a head on crash involving the Case car. It recalls Ty Cobb turning down a thousand dollar offer to drive due to theatrical dates. Maxwell remains in critical condition and Dawson may miss Monday's race due to injuries.
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United Press
Savannah
Jay McNay
Lewis Strang
Ty Cobb
McNay
Undertakers
Maxwell
Dawson
Case
Joe Jargersberger
Marty Grant
The
Alco
Vanderbilt
Meat Eater Wolgast Versus Welsh For Thanksgiving Title
Los Angeles expects $32,000 in ticket sales for a 20 round lightweight title fight on Thanksgiving day between champion Wolgast and challenger Fred Welsh. Wolgast promises knockout power while Welsh, a vegetarian, vows to win by decision using clever stand away fighting and ring generalship. Welsh hails from Pontypridd Wales and Wolgast from Cadillac Michigan as both sides hype the bout and public interest.
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Los Angeles
Brown
Ad Wolguast
Freddie Welsh
Welsh
Wolgast
Wheeler's
Venice
Pacific
ELSH
Cal
Jim Corbett
Jack Johnson
Hattling Nelson
Tom McCarey
Wolpast
Fred Welsh
Bia Real Label
Fred Hall Thomas
Richmond
Hal Nelson
Abe Attell
Moran
Tion
McParland
Packey
Wolgaat
Ike
Michigan
Cadillac
Igan
Pontypridd
Wales
Soldier shares relief from kidney and bladder troubles
A veteran named George W. Atchley from Des Moines Iowa praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder relief. A notary verifies Atchley s testimonial and notes sales of the remedy by A R Hansen. The letter invites readers to request a sample and booklet from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with prices for bottles.
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George W. Atchley
Atchley
Cach
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, m
Binghamton, N. Y
Mystery play crowns Sutton in Portland grid clash
Oregon’s Wayne Sutton scored a dramatic touchdown on a secret Dobie invention seen by few. Spectators, officials, and even Oregon players were unaware of the setup as Sutton trotted over the goal, leaving the crowd and umpire dazed and applauding for the rooters. Coyle and Latourette shone as well in a game noted for its unusual scoring play.
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Oregon
Dobie
Woods
Victor Zednick
University Athletics
Portland
Wayne Sutton
Sutton
Mr. Sutton
Coyle
Latourette
Washington
Attell Defeats Jones In Ten Round Brooklyn Bout
Abe Attell defeated Willie Jones in a ten round championship bout in New York, crushing Jones's title hopes. Jones staged a bold, rushing attack from the start and repeatedly pressured Attell, though Attell recovered from moments of fury and endured blows from the Brooklyn featherweight.
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New York
Willie Jones
Brooklyn
Abe Attell
Jones
Foxy Abie
Attell
Green Lake Considers New Athletic Club Venture
Green Lake residents plan a new athletic club with strong local support. The old Green Lake club was a top small club and now needs fresh vigor as rivals accelerate. If formed, Andy Erickson may become physical director.
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Green Lake
Green Lake Boys
Andy Erickson
Rainier Valley Club Hosts Interclub Boxing Night
A three club boxing and wrestling card unfolds Wednesday at the Columbia City club with five boxing bouts and two or three wrestling matches. Teams include Vancouver, Seattle, and Rainier Valley. Main bout features Ernie Barrieau against Tom Martin amid local intrigue.
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Neck of the Woods
Rainier
Barrieau
Tom
Uncle Sam
Chet McIntyre
Vancouver
Little J. Smith
Lonnie Austin
Frank Sirhann
Seattle Athletic Club
Ivan Miller
8. A. C. Pride
Guy Harding
Clarence Rothus
Austin
Seattle
Giants Cacher Meyers Delights San Diego Crowd In Skit
San Diego fans packed a local theater to see Chief Jack Meyers Giants catcher perform in a vaudeville skit titled The Ball Game. Meyers drew a loud reception and delivered the shortest speech on record. He plans appearances in Los Angeles and San Francisco this winter.
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San Diego
Cal
Jack Meyers
New York Giants
Christy Mathewson
Meyers
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Barney Oldfield May Enter Vanderbilt Cup Race Next Year
It was announced in Savannah that Barhey Oldfield may take part in the Vanderbilt cup race next year if the automobile association reinstates him. The move is regarded as probable and would involve Oldfield driving a car in the classic event.
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Oldfield
Savannah
Barhey Oldfield
Automobile Association
Baldwin Mandot Bout Set After Drawn Eight Round Match
Promoters arrange a second bout in Memphis within two weeks with Matty Baldwin and Joe Mandot. New Orleans also seeks a 20 round meeting. Fans say Baldwin won most rounds in an eight round draw and believe he could finish Mandot in a longer fight.
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Matty Baldwin
Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Baldwin
Mandot
Welsh Wolgast Fight Opens San Francisco Ring on Nov 30
Los Angeles reports a boxing bout in San Francisco featuring Welsh and Wolgast. The 20 round match lists Welsh at 133 pounds with a $6,000 purse and Wolgast at $12,500. Ringside observers note the event occurs November 30.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pigitae-Thak Welsh
San Francisco
Wolgast
McDermott Stars as Broadway Beats Queen Anne in City Bout
In a Broadway Queens Anne matchup McDermott sprinted 82 yards for a kickoff TD and Broadway prevailed. Humes and Madigan also starred for Broadway while Atkinson and McKnight led Queen Anne as Queen Anne is eliminated from city championship contention with Broadway and Lincoln set to meet next Saturday.
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Queen Anne
McDermott
Broadway
Humes
Madigan
Atchison and
McKnight
Lincoln
Oscar De Flon Emerges as Walla Walla Right Half Talent
Oscar De Flon, a speedy right half for the Walla Wallas, impresses as a dandy player and is projected to make a name for himself when he reaches high school.
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Oscar de Flon
Walla Wallas
Muckalucks Edge Mohawks 5–0 in Sun game at South Seattle
The Muckalucks defeated the Mohawks 5 to 0 on Sunday at South Seattle. The only score came in the second quarter as Kennedy plunged in for a touchdown after a series of line plays. Kennedy, Pike, and the Dyson brothers starred for the winners while Trish stood out for the Mohawks.
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Muckalucks
Mohawks
South Seattle
Kennedy
Pike
Dyson Bros
Trish
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