Houck Loses to B Nelson in Portland Boxing Night
In a rough four round Portland card, Leo Houck Seattle was outboxed and outboxed by Billy Nelson who controlled the bout. Houck appeared unfit and faded by the fourth round, prompting plans to rest him. The show featured Ritchie and Ambtas in heavy action with debates over weight and form.
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Evans vows to hold titles as golf ace talks future
Chick Evans, after winning the national open and amateur championships at Merion and in New York, says he has reached the peak of his ambitions. He credits improved driving and improved mashies, asserts no one will steal the amateur crown next year, and vows to keep the titles as long as possible.
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California not worried over canceled California Washington game
John Stroud, UC Berkeley graduate manager of athletics, downplays the reported cancellation of the second California Washington contest at Seattle on Thanksgiving. He argues the move harms Washington’s gate receipts, blames players over a disciplinary issue, and says California only loses a chance to face Washington again while visiting teams receive expenses. He expects students and faculty to urge Washington to reconsider and play.
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Bezdek Develops Star to Replace Johnny Parsons
Coach Hugo Bezdek plans a new sensation to fill the shoes of Johnny Pareene in the University of Oregon football game in Corvallis Oregon on Saturday. Bezdek hinted in Portland that he would surprise Northwest football followers with his new discovery, though he kept the name under wraps. It is believed the emerging star is Jensen.
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Portland trip set after last-night bouts
The subject planned to depart for Portland on the afternoon train and expects to return within a week with a new string of Portland boys slated for the Metropolitan Lumbermen's club card.
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Sophs Claim Class Basketball Title at Quay High
The Sophomore team clinched the class championship at Queen Anne yesterday by defeating the Freshmen 22 to 8. The Seniors took second place by beating the Juniors 27 to 14.
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Cubs Plan Smoother Spring Training Schedule
Chicago November 28 The Cubs will take it easy on their spring training trip with Weeghman undecided on Florida or California. The number of exhibition games will be greatly reduced.
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Powers Chosen Captain of 1917 Queen Anne Team
Franklin Powers has been elected captain of the 1917 Queen Anne football squad.
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Seattle Club to Feature New Roster Next Season
Seattle will have a practically new ball club when the 1917 playing season starts. President Dugdale has received word from skipper Bill Leard to this effect. Leard is now in Honolulu with Charley Swain's team.
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Sailor Tex Marley Signs with Spokane Group
Sailor Tex Marley, known as a pitcher with a California reputation, is reported signed by Nick Williams for his 1917 Indians according to Spokane advices. Marley joins the Spokane group as word of the deal spreads.
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Matty to Be Proxy of Reds in National League Rift
The New York Sun reports Christy Mathewson, then manager of Cincinnati, may become president of the Reds to succeed Garry Herrmann. Herrmann is expected to retire to become a neutral chairman of the National Commission.
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Pitcher Barham Sold to Omaha R B Squad
Pitcher Wayne Barham has been sold to the Omaha Western league club by Hob Brown according to Vancouver reports. Barham pitched for Vancouver last season and was one of the notable strikers in 1915.
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Franklin High Receives 35 Players for Basketball Tryout
Franklin High held a basketball tryout after school with 35 candidates answering Coach Reseburg's call. The coach praised the group as promising talent and a wealth of potential for the program.
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Yale Touted as an Even Money Bet in Saturday's Contest
Yale, buoyed by Captain Cupid Black and QB Trav ers Smith returning to practice, is now favored at even money against Harvard for Saturday's Yale Harvard clash in New Haven. Harvard money is scant as Army and Navy also finalize preparations for their big game with limited drills.
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This Year’s Scores Report Card
A summarized tally lists scores 14 7 53 69 17 13 19 12 27 from unspecified games or events. No context on teams players or dates is provided in the fragment.
Faulk Poised to Return Soon as Wasington End
Ted Faulk, the Washington football end, is nearing full recovery from injuries that hampered his California play. He is regarded as one of the best place kickers Washington has had and excels in field goals and kickoffs. Faulk has yet to show his defensive value this season due to minor ailments.
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Seattle Ice Hockey Team Begins Winter Practice
With the exception of Barnie Morris arriving from San Francisco soon, Seattle ice hockey players start daily drills. Preparations ramp up for the season opener in the first week of next month.
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Art Sheppard Again Named Captain Of Hallard Team
Arthur Sheppard has been reelected captain of Hallard high school football for 1917. Lincoln’s Lonta Pittwood, an all city guard, will lead Lincoln next season as captain.
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Lincoln
McGough to Continue as Gonzaga Coach
John McGough will remain as Gonzaga football coach and Jimmy Condon will again serve as captain of the Spokane college eleven next fall according to reports reaching here.
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Gonzaga
Jimmy Condon
Spokane College
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