Lincoln and Broadway share title in high school football finale
The season closed with Lincoln winning the title after a dramatic comeback in the Lincoln Broadway finale ending in a three way tie with Franklin. Clyde Wares was named local club manager amid hopes to recruit players for next year. Big ten dominance cited with Illinois 9 to 7 over Ohio State and field goals shaping scores across colleges.
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Willie Keeler the Local K O Ring Man at the Elks
Seattle readers follow Willie Keeler, a rising heavyweight, as he trains under an assumed name and bursts onto the scene with two early wins. He faces Jim Flynn in a high profile Elk Club bout while Steve Reynolds battles Smith, both part of a Seattle Boys' Club charity night at the Pool Arena.
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Commission may take lump sum for world series work
New York Nov 24 The national commission may receive a fixed 25000 dollar yearly lump sum for operating expenses instead of a 10 percent share of world series money. American league directors and league presidents Ban Johnson and John Heydier are said to favor the plan, to be discussed at the December meeting.
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John Heydier
Pair of Field Goals Win Spokane Title
Lewis and Clark captured the Spokane city basketball title by edging North Central 60 in a tight finish. Berditt Fisher hit a field goal from the line and later a free placement to seal the win.
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Co B Enters Team in Star Cage League
The Star announces Seattle city basketball league expanding to twelve teams with two six team circuits. Co B squad of the Third Washington Infantry is the eighth entrant joining Y M C A Spaldings Piper Taft Soldiers Sailors Club KTA of Columbus University Community Five Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance and others. Plans call for one game weekly, no entrance fees, 10 players registered, season 15 weeks ending after holidays.
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Why Didnt Willie Stay Home When Ole Anderson Appeared
New York November 24 Willie Meehan the Frisco fat boy is in New York seeking opponents for a clash. He boasts two decisions over Jack Dempsey and seeks a bout with Dempsey or Dave Driscoll promoter who earlier attempted to arrange a Dempsey match.
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English Champion Wilde to Attend Dundee Fight in Milwaukee
Jimmy Wilde, English flyweight champion, will attend the Charlie White versus Johnny Dundee bout in Milwaukee on Wednesday night before returning to Chicago to train for his December 6 title clash with Sharkey. White aims to beat Dundee to secure a December 15 match with Benny Leonard in New Orleans. Leonard and Dundee are set for a 20 round decision fight in New Haven on January 16 at 135 pounds with a panel of judges and a referee.
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Basketball Franchise Application to The Star’s Basket League
An entity submits a formal application for a franchise in The Star’s Basket League subject to committee rules. The document notes roles such as team or firm and positions like manager or captain.
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Star’s Basket League
Final Installment of Bob Martins Own Story by Bob Martin
Bob Martin recounts returning from World War I service, boxing exhibitions, and inter allied matches in Europe. He details fights in Paris and Le Mans, the tour through German occupied territories, and the high point of a 5 000 franc win in Paris. He reflects on learning, improving, and aiming for top boxing honors.
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