Gunboat Smith Hints at Retirement After Boxing Ups and Downs
Gunboat Smith, once a top contender and idol of the White Hope era, laments management and recent losses. He recalls clashes with Jim Buckley in California and New York, and notes a souring view of the boxing game after a disputed foul against Georges Carpentier.
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Don’t Have To Be Big To Be An Athlete
Mayme McDonald argues small girls can excel in sports and urges women to stay physically fit for war efforts. She notes 118 pound fits, promotes daily practice in sport, and calls for a nation of strong women ready to shoulder responsibilities amid wartime needs. The piece also mentions Washington reserving 29,000 acres in Okanogan County for mountain sheep.
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State of Washington
Okanogan County
University of Washington senior Miss McDonald excels across sports
A UW senior named Miss McDonald, weighing 118 pounds, is noted for versatility across tennis, baseball, track, basketball, hockey, shot put, javelin, high jump and swimming. The clipping highlights her doubles and singles tennis titles along with general athletic prowess, underscoring a gifted all around athlete.
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Inland Empire
University of Washington
McDonald
Ban Johnson to Lose Power Over Draft Exemption Mix
United Press reports pressure on Ban Johnson as AL president amid draft exemption controversy. Gov Tener and other baseball leaders criticize him while teams like the Yankees Red Sox and White Sox see players and staff entering service. The article notes numerous draft developments affecting the Athletics and other clubs.
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Pitcher Ayres
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Minor
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White Sox
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Postpone Ice Hockey Start in Seattle Officials Delay Opener
Seattle ice hockey officials announced the season start is postponed to the first of the year due to unresolved player cases. President Frank Patrick said the Canadian draft boards must dispose of outstanding issues and that four strong clubs are expected to compete.
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Frank Patrick
Vancouver
Vancouver Province sports editor dies in action in France
Jimmy Hewitt longtime sporting editor of the Vancouver Province was killed in action in France while serving as a lieutenant in the Canadian army. The dated report confirms his death during World War I service.
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Jimmy Hewitt
Vancouver Province
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France
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Evolution of Pistols and Target Shooting Through History
The article traces pistol origins from 1540 by Cammelico Vitelli to modern sport use. It distinguishes pistols from revolvers, explains single shot and automatic types, and notes indoor 20 yard and outdoor 50 yard shooting standards. It ends with a note that elk are protected by Washington state law until 1925.
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Pistoia
Italy
Washington
Baird Triumphs in Mitt Meet at Olympic Club
Corporal Earl Baird national 126 pound amateur boxing champion representing 8. A. C. won easily over Roy Munrell as the Red Cross tournament at the Olympic Club San Francisco advanced him to a first round stoppage. Frank Pantley 115 pound class of 8. A. C. lost to Frank de Garcia of Los Angeles.
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Red Cross
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Roy Munrell
Roy
Frank Pantley
8. A.C
Frank de Garcia
Los Angeles
Baird
Munrell
Shay Free of Murder Charge in Indiana
Shay, former manager Kananas City ball club, found not guilty of second degree murder in Indianapolis. Trial stated he shot a waiter in May. defense argued self defense and lack of intent.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Kananas City
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