Wolgast Fires Back in Rivalry for Thanksgiving Bout
San Francisco November 22 Ad Wolgast replies to Willie Ritchie with sharp taunts about the winner take all fight. Wolgast bets on his side offering 10 to 6 if Ritchie approves Coffroth’s written bet. Wolgast rests tomorrow and reports improving condition as Ritchie weighs 136½ pounds and eyeing 143 for the bout.
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Nelson Seeks Ring Alarm For Leach Bout
Nelson, former lightweight champion, protests a need for a regular fire alarm at ringside to signal the bell and end of rounds in his New York City bout with Leach on Thanksgiving Day due to partial deafness creating timing issues.
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Battling Nelson
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Herbert Adair Named Broadway Highs Finest Center
Herbert Adair, Broadway High School center, is hailed as one of Seattle's best. The 19 year old senior has started all eight games, outplayed opponents like Joliffe, and scored multiple times in key matchups. Broadway aims to beat Queen Anne at Dugdale's this Saturday.
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Prince Albert Revolutionizes Pipe Smoking With New Process
The ad touts Prince Albert tobacco as a revolutionary pipe blend with superior flavor and burn. It credits a German scientist for the Prince Albert process, notes a three year development and a patent granted July 30, 1907, and urges men to try it to understand its impact on pipe smoking.
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Sailors Challenge Seattle Team On Thanksgiving Day Grid
Bremerton based football team of sailors on warships issues open challenge to Seattle squads for Thanksgiving Day game. Ensign J. Halings listed as contact in Bremerton.
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Washington Pullman Thanksgiving Day Gridiron Clash
The article notes a 1 pm kickoff on Thanksgiving Day for Washington versus Pullman to allow fans to return home for dinner. If Washington wins, it secures the conference title for the fifth straight year. Tickets go on sale at Spalding's from Monday until Tuesday noon.
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Spalding’s
Franklin and Auburn Meet on Auburn Grid
Franklin and Auburn high schools clash this afternoon at 2 30 on the Auburn gridiron. Franklin travels with a strong lineup hoping for victory. Auburn has tied Broadway and beaten Halled, so Franklin faces a tough test.
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Britt Predicts Wolgast to Defend Title on Thanksgiving
Jimmy Britt, former near lightweight champ, predicts Champion Wolgast will defend his title against Willie Ritchie in San Francisco on Thanksgiving day. He believes Ritchie cannot withstand Wolgast’s punching power for 20 rounds, though Britt would like to see Ritchie win.
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Kent to Host Auburn After Narrow Loss
To play Kent high school meets Auburn after a tough defeat last Saturday. Hallard high travels to Auburn’s state town to face Bal lard aiming to rebound and avenge the earlier loss. The matchup pits evenly matched teams and a hot game is expected.
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Champ favorite in Angel Town
Ad Wolgast defends his title against Willie Ritchie in San Francisco on Thanksgiving day. The Dutchman is installed a 10408 favorite in Los Angeles with odds expected to lengthen. Mandot is favored over River at 10 to 7, and several small combination bets place Wolgast and Mandot together.
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Ad Wolgast
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Rivere
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Armory Indoor Meet To Feature Military Competitions
The Armory Athletic association of National Guard members will stage an indoor amateur meet tonight at the Armory. Veterans and varsity guardsmen will compete against the citys fastest amateurs, promising close and exciting finishes with usual events plus several military contests.
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National Guardsmen
Armory
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