Blewett’s Return and League Rating Arising Questions
News from Louisville reports Bob Blewett, league president, is returning as talks surround raising the circuit’s rating from B to A. Portland’s struggles to separate from the league continue, and Northwestern circuit population concerns loom. Oregon football suffers with Capt Meier Newman’s shoulder injury in the Ore Aggie Washington game, leaving a season gap for Corvallis. Boxing fades as Lloyd Madden slips after recent defeats and loses backing from former promoter Chet McIn.
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Northwestern
Meier Newman
Ore Aggie Washington
Corvallis
Newman
Ctic Oregon
Joe Pipal
Seattle
Happiness in Athletics Drives Gains for Northwest Champion
The article argues that true physical improvement from sport comes from a cheerful mindset and genuine enjoyment. It opposes compulsory athletics in schools, urging a flexible program that matches each student to their preferred activity to foster real physical and mental benefits.
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Mayme McDonald
Northwest
Dumb-Bella
Thinks Kramer Is Too Old for Six Day Bike Racing
Two more teams join the six day bicycle race as Bobby Walthour with Paul Suter and Tom Dello with Vincenzo Madonna are announced. Promoter Wellman seeks a partner for Frank Kramer after Alfred Goulette declines to race with Kramer, doubting the veteran can endure the event.
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New York
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Tom Dello
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Wellman
Frank Kramer
Alfred Goulette
Pete Bazukos Seeks Welterweight Title Night Challenge
Pete Bazukos, claimant of the world welterweight championship, will try to throw three men in one hour Friday night at the I. O. F. hall in Kent. He challenges Prof. Saki, the Japanese, to a fiu jitsu match.
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Kent
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Ray Gardner Reported Lost to U W Football
Despite contrary reports Star halfback Ray Gardner left for Fort Leavenworth after a military orders. He is not available for the Thanksgiving game against Western Illinois College.
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U. W
Fort Leavenworth
Red Tape To Be Dropped By Amateur A A Union
Chicago, Nov. 21. Charles A. Dean, newly elected president of the Amateur A. A. Union, announced the group will eliminate red tape and focus on boosting athletics at 32 military camps. He said funds will be raised to provide equipment and encourage activity for boys preparing to go to the front.
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Chicago
A. Aly
Chas. A. Dean
Dean
Dental Special Announcement Ny DR FOWIN J Brown DPD
Ny DR FOWIN J Brown DPD issue a dental special announcement. The brief notes concerns and guidance from the department for dental procedures and public health outreach.
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Brown
Coach Andy Smith backs big 1919 coast game plan
Berkeley November 21 Head Coach Andy Smith of California football advocates a real big game next year. He aims to bring the South Head team to the Coast and to play them in Chicago in 1919.
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United Press
Berkeley
California
Notre Dame
Andy Smith
Chicago
Sports Musings on War Tax and Ball Games
In a column style reflection the writer notes uncertainty about Northwestern league classification next season. He pokes fun at changes in football and celluloid collars while praising or mocking athletes like Jens Willard Ted Lewis and wrestling spectators. The piece comments on baseball magnates willing to share the war tax with fans and remarks on basketball’s return and the public interest in sports amid wartime.
Trio of Thorobreds to Be Seen in Meet on Eastern Circuit
Noted Eastern track stars Old Rosebud Hourlesa and Omar Khayyam were nominated for the Metropolitan Suburban and Toboggan handicaps. Suburban names mark first time the trio clashes at each other this year.
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Tacoma Names Oliver La Chappelle Wrestling Instructor
Oliver La Chappelle, former University of Washington wrestling star, has been appointed wrestling instructor at Lincoln High School in Tacoma. He earned his letters in 1914 to 1916 events in Seattle and Portland.
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Seattle
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Monster Athletic Field Planned at Lewis
CAMP LEWIS November 21 plans are underway to build a monster athletic field in front of the Administration building. The project follows a government aim to foster athletics among enlisted men and boost morale.
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Monster Athletic Field
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Camp Lewis
Hunefeld and Harrahan Fight Tonight for Gorman Bout
Hunefeld and Harrahan meet tonight in a four round slugfest at the Elke club with a possible chance to face Joe Gorman next. The card includes four other four round bouts and amateur events set for San Francisco and Denver the following days.
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Joe Harrahan
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Forl Yingling Seeks Return to Play Next Season
Forl Yingling has shown remorse and aims to return to baseball next season. Last year he gained approval from Washington after being acquired from Minneapolis but did not report and was kept from playing as a result.
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Washington
Neapolis
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