Ritchie to meet Mitchell in Dreamland four rounder
Former world light weight champion Willie Ritchie arrives for a Dreamland main event with Sid Mitchell tomorrow night. Also in town are Valley Trambitas and Billy Nelson from Portland, with Bobby Evans coordinating bouts for Mascott and others.
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Willie Ritchie
Sid Mitchell
Illie Ritchie
Freddie Welsh
Dreamland
Portland
Valley Trambitas
Billy Nelson
Trambitas
Casey Jones
Frank Farmer
Nelson
Leo Houck
Bobby Evans
California Profit From Washington Game Tops All But One
California reported 24 700 in receipts from Saturday's Washington game the highest ever for the Bears except for the Stanford contest. Net profit reached 20 000 while the Stanford game had the larger 21 205 profit.
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Berkeley
Cal
Washington
California
Bears
Pugin Hospital After Melee Relegates Thomas to Concussion
New Orleans reports a boxing bout last night left Joe Thomas with a brain concussion after a right wing from Joe Rivers landed on the jaw in the third round. Rivers was arrested as investigations proceed. Thomas hit the canvas with his feet in the air.
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Joe Rivers
Joe Thomas
Joe
Thomas
New Orleans
Los Angeles
K. O
Rivers
Yankee Net Stars to Play in Japan
George M. Church of Tenafly New Jersey and Harold Throckmorton of Elizabeth New Jersey will depart New York on Thursday for a 15 000 mile trip to participate in Oriental tennis tournaments. They sail from Vancouver British Columbia on Thanksgiving day and expect to return about March 15.
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New York
George M. Church
Tenafly
N. J
Harold Throckmorton
Elizabeth
Vancouver
B. C
Army and Navy Grid Practice Begins Under Lock and Key
Army and Navy football coaches have moved practices to restricted fields ahead of the Polo Grounds clash. Navy backs include Roberts Welachell Perry and Ingram, while Army centers on Oliphant and Vidal as a dual threat. Both teams rely on strong kickers and quick splits to outmaneuver the opponent.
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ARMY
NAVY
H.C. Hamilton
United Press
New York
Polo Grounds
Annapolis
Oliphant
Vidal
Gerhardt
McEwan
Roberts
Colgate
Welachell
Perry
Ingram
Ban Johnson backs third major league plan
Ban Johnson of the American League voiced support for a third major league, sparking surprise among fans. Cities listed include Baltimore, Buffalo, Newark, Toronto, Toledo, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Louisville as potential members. Garry Herrmann in Cincinnati opposed the idea saying no major league is needed now.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
Jeohnson
Johnson
Baltimore
Buffalo
Newark
Toronto
Toledo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Loulaville
Auch
Federal League
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
American Association
International League
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Louieville
Herrmann
Grid Players Banquet Honors Lincoln and Broadway Teams
Local high school football players gather at the YMCA for a banquet honoring Lincoln and Broadway squads. The two teams are tied for the city championship.
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Lincoln
Broadway High
Stormy Weather Boosts Duck Hunting Says Local Guides
The recent stormy weather improved duck shooting this season, according to W. H. Brown of Brown & Walen and C. E. McKelvey the trap shooter, who report better flights after returning from the flats at the mouth of the Skagit river.
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W. H. Brown
Brown & Walen
C. E. McKelvey
Skagit River
Magnum Stops Ryan In Third Round Bout
Memphis reports Willie Magnum stopped Jack Ryan in the third round of their boxing clash on the night of November 21.
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Memphis
Tenn
Willie Magnum
Jack Ryan
Market Report Countey May and Grain Prices Paid Producers
Market update notes May prices for grain and commodities paid to producers. Grain values shift as weather and demand influence futures. Prices for corn and wheat are listed with regional variations and indicative bids.
Muldoon Plans Local Ice Hockey Squad Assembly
Pete Muldoon, skipper of the Seattle pro team, returns home to organize practice with last season’s seven players. Cully Wilson Bobby Rowe and Roy Rickey joined recently while Bernie Morris Walker Carpenter and Holmes travel from Eastern Canada. Muldoon notes Spokane will host a major game after his extensive fall scouting.
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Pete Muldoon
Seattle
Cully” Wilson
Bobby Rowe
Roy Rickey
Bernie Morris
Frisco
Walker
Carpenter
Holmes
Canada
Cubs May Not Do Spring Training in Cal After All
Chicago reports California may not host the Cubs for spring training as the Pacific Coast League likely will ban pre season exhibitions with major league teams. The league will decide in two weeks, after which the Cubs may seek a new camp location.
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Cubs
Cal
Chicago
California
Weeghman
Baum
Cub
Jack Dillons bout with McCoy postponed to Friday night
In New York on November 21 the Dillon McCoy match is delayed after McCoy fell ill, pushing the boxing card to Friday. In Milwaukee, lightweight Ritchie Mitchell offered to fight any of Freddie Welsh Johnny Kilbane or Jack Britton, stating he would accept against any one of them.
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Ritchie
Welsh
Willie Ritchie
Freddie Welsh
Tijuana
London
New York
Jack Dillon
al McCoy
McCoy
Milwaukerb
Ritchie Mitchell
Johnny Kilbane
Jack Britton
Quiet Day in Baseball Sparks Big League Talk in New York
December 12 brings a high profile meeting of National and American league directors in New York to discuss major changes. John McGraw faces scrutiny over accusations of throwing a game on October 3. A Red Sox sale decision looms, and Harney Dreyfuss seeks changes to the National Commission. A new major league plan involving several cities will be reviewed along with charges from Dave Fultz. Multiple star moves and a peaceful session are anticipated.
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New York
Federal League
John McGraw
Giants
Red Sox
Harney Dreyfuss
National Commission
Toronto
Buffalo
Baltimore
Newark
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Toledo
Dave Fulta
Somme
Oregon to Battle Penn Grid Squad in Rose Bowl
The Northwest team Oregon was selected to meet the Pennsylvania varsity in the East West football championship at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena on January 1, 1917. Last year Washington State represented the West in the game.
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California
University of California
St. Mary's
University of Oregon
Bear Staters
University of Washington
Berkeley
Olympics
Whittier
Oregon
U. of So
Washington
Pasadena
Navy
Northwest
Pennsylvania
Washington State
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Gilbert Gallant
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Jeff
Mutt
Tress Mart
Omar
Bad Fisher
C&r
Tainuin
Puaers
Pugin Hospital
Yankee Net Stars
Japan
Uncle Ben
Nnyaman
Weyman-Bruton Company
Union Square
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Willie K
Jack
Market Report
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Wisconsin Twina
Young America
J. W. Godwin & Co
Cuimhers Hothouse
Conabar
Florida
Callemons
Galilee
Concord
Alaska
Jonathan Gravenate
Rome
Itoo
Puget Sound Oate
Kantern Washington
Strawton
Aeng
Dobie
Brooks
Muldoon
Dreamland Rink
Brown & Hulen’s
Piper & Taft
Stratton’s
First
Madison
Joe Dizard
Occidental Ave
Yesterway
Battersby & Smith
Boston
Georges Carpentier
Les Darcy
Georges
Jackson 8T
United States
Jackson St
Tom Cowler
Rochester
N. Y
Bill Brennan
Maro
Raymond Remedy Co
Reem
Hote! Antlers
Unies
Sing Lee
Washington St
Penn
the Prudent
Title Insurance
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