Franklin Captures First High School Grid Title
Franklin wins its first high school football championship at Denny Field by defeating Queen Anne 7 to 0. Brice Taylor key blocker, Gor Greene scores on a third period run, Eddie Will adds the extra point. Queen Anne fights hard though Franklin’s defense and Taylor’s running secure the victory and a spotless season.
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Ranklin
Denny Field
Queen Anne
Ocean
Brice Taylor
Franklin
Gor Greene
Eddie Will
Taylor
Greene
Cavanaugh
What Kind of Man Is Ruth
Billy Evans recalls Babe Ruth as a humble, likable figure. An umpire at the Polo Grounds witnessed Ruth grant a young fan permission for a photo and share a brief moment afterward, earning a vast ovation from about 25,000 spectators.
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Ruth
Billy Evans
Babe Ruth
Babe
Sporting
Polo Grounds
New York
Yankees
Evans
Yankee
Football Who's Who Propose Lineups and Weights
The list shows probable lineups and player weights including Broadway Lincoln Brassed 167 and 164, Erickson 146, Hinkle 149, Bruce 176, and others. Names like Tracy Strong, Ober Ma, Empire, Butch Hoyle, Wisconsin, and Neil Ellis appear as officials or referenced figures.
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Broadway
Lincoln Brassed
Farley
Alexander
Bhicher
Juger
Andrews
McCroud
Linder
Cutting
Boyte
Erickson
Ian HM. Linder
Hinkle
Eecalves Bruce
Referens
Tracy Strong
Ober- Ma
Empire
Butch Hoyle
Wisconsin
Hnesman
Neil Ellis
Mixed tombstone event crowns Knox Roberts team at North End
The Mrs. R. Knox Roberts FP. W. McKenzie team led on the 19th green to win the mixed tombstone event at the North End course on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fey finished second with Lee Stell and Miss Phoebe Nell Tidmarsh close behind.
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R. Knox Roberts
W. McKenzie
North End
Frank Fey
Lee Stell
Phoebe Nell Tidmarsh
Clark Speirs Wins Tombstone Holiday Golf Event
Clark Speirs of the Inglewood Golf Club won the tombstone holiday event at the Lake Washington course and was the only entrant to finish on the last green. Ted Knudson took second prize with his tombstone placed on the 18th fairway, while John B. Gray finished third after halting on the 17th green.
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Clark Speirs
Inglewood Golf Club
Lake Washington
Ted Knudson
John B. Gray
Tigers Win First-Ever Meet Title at Local High School
The Tigers clinched their first ever race victory in school history after a drought season in which they failed to score in their opening quartet of games.
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Tom
Tigers
Army and Navy Clash in Crowded New York Stadium
New York crowds fill Gotham as West Point and Annapolis cadets converge for the annual Army Navy game. Navy is favored in early betting though season reverses keep Army hopeful amid the holiday clash.
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New York
Gotham
West Point
Annapolis
Navy
Army
McElwaine Wins Six Up In Seattle Golf Match
M M Elwaine scored a six up victory over the colonel to take top honors in a Thanksgiving day match at the Seattle Golf Club. Lee Steil four up and L Schwager three up were close rivals in a field of 36 entrants.
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M. M’elwaine
M. M. McElwaine
Seattle Golf Club
Lee Steil
L. Schwager
Mac
Brennan May Fight Champ in New York Bout
New York shows Tex Rickard seeking another heaviest fight with Jack Dempsey in the corner and Bill Brennan as the opponent, according to contemporary boxing gossip.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Oregon Aggies Meet USC Trojans in Pasadena Clash
The Oregon Aggies close their football season this afternoon with a game against the University of Southern California Trojans at Pasadena.
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Oregon Aggies
University of Southern California Trojane
Pasadena
Winter League baseball attendance drags as promoters falter
Califor nia promoters proposed a winter league but major league magnates opposed it pressuring star players. Contracts accepted by Cobb Sister Hornsby Hellman fueled talk, yet near arrivals fell through. Fans in California saw four big leaguers, while football and other events sap crowds. The league likely won’t field next year.
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California
Uke Cobb
Hornsby
Hellman
Tara
Ealy
Promising Catcher Collings to Lead Browns Backstops
Lee Fohl backs catcher Pat Collings as a rising AL backstop for Cleveland, hinting he will press Hank Severeid for the Browns leading catching job next season after a gradual ascent last year.
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Pat Collings
Lee Fohl
Lee
Collings
Hank Severeid
Brown
Southpaw Roy Moore Faces Doubters in Athletics
The article questions Roy Moore of the Athletics, a southpaw with abundant stuff but limited ambition and control. Fans who know little about him may be surprised by his easygoing approach, as experts say he could become tough if he took pitching seriously.
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American League Batemen
Roy Moore
The
Athletics
Moore
Clarke Griffith backs Goslin for Washington regular in lineup
The Washington authority Clarke Griffith declared that outfielder Goslin, picked from a small South minor league, is certain to win a regular spot in the Washington lineup. He impressed Griffith in the fall enough to prompt the decision.
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Clarke Griffith
Goslin
South
Washington
Cobb Aims for Dual Batting Titles This Season
Ty Cobb seeks two batting championships in a single year. After securing the American League honors, he leads in the Winter League now underway in California, showing the way with high batting marks.
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Ty Cobb
California
Mack weighs Dugan trade as Third Baseman eyed for new club
Connie Mack considers selling Joe Dugan to another team. Dugan is hailed as the best defensive third baseman in the American League but is reportedly unhappy in Philadelphia, having jumped the club three times last season. Chick Galloway showed potential at third in fall trials, making Mack question Dugan’s fit.
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Connie Mack
Joe Dugan
Dugan
Philadelphia
Chick Galloway
Athletics
Mack
Davis Praises Hateer as Mack Waits Next Season Move
Comer Harry Davis notes Hateer will lead Ath letics next year and calls him a great ball player. Connie Mack was forced to trade Pitcher Keefe, First Baseman Griffin, and Catcher Myatt to Milwaukee to complete the deal.
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Harry Davis
Firet
Athletics
Hateer
Connie Mack
Mack
Keefe
Griffin
Myatt
Milwaukee
Northwest champions Everett challenged by two rivals
The Alexandria high school Minnesota and East Tech high school Cleveland Ohio challenged Everett high school football champions of the Northwest and last year champions of the continent to a post season game. Everett authorities oppose a post season game this year.
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Everett
Wash
Alexandria High School
Minnesota
East Tech High School
Cleveland
Ohio
Everett High School
Northwest
Golfers of England Make Real Record on Yankee Courses
McAn and Mitchell, leading English golfers, toured the United States and posted a stellar record. They won 651 matches, lost 17, and tied 4 against top pros and amateurs, played 51 rounds with 70 or better, Duncan averaged 72.17 with three 66s, Mitchell averaged 72.19 with two 66s, and they broke eight course records while tying a dozen more.
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McAn
Mitchell
United States
Duncan
McKay to Show His Ability in Local Ring Battle
Promoter Jimmy Malone presents McKay facing Battling Ortega in a Pavilion card after two wins. McKay impresses with speed and power in early bouts and seeks to prove real class Tuesday night. Undercard features Harrahan vs Lupo, Hannon vs O Dowd, Johnson vs Finn, Winn vs Hayes, Resos vs Casey.
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Gordon MocKay
Idaho
Jimmy Malone
Cascade A. C
Joe Harrahan
al Lupo
Mickey Hannon
Young O'Dowd
Bill Johnson
Rube Finn
Letter Men to Name All City Team at Dinner
The official all city high school football team will be picked at the annual championship dinner at the Hi Y Tuesday at 6 30 p m. The team will be chosen by the letter men each having one vote. Coach Enoch Bagshaw of the University will speak.
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Hi-Y
Enoch Bagshaw
University
Cougars Head to Pasadena for USC Clash
Coach Welch leads 19 Cougar football players to Pasadena for the December 3 game with the University of Southern California. The squad left in good condition after Saturday’s battle with the university, with no player sustaining serious injuries.
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Welch
Cougar
Pasadena
University of Southern California
University
Entries to Close Tonight for Star Junior Basketball League
The Star Junior basketball league will close entries tonight at 6 p.m. Managers must enter in person or by phone at The Star. Twelve teams remain including Stacy Shawn Comets Metropolitan Business College Wilson's Modern Business College and others.
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Star
Gymnastic Society
Stacy Shawn Comets
Metropolitan Business College
Wilson’s Modern Business College
Ballard Cubs
Collins Cubs
Washington Park
West Seattle Athletic Club
Shaner & Wolff
Dandy Baking Co
Falcon A. C
Verler A. C
Columbia A.C
Willie Hoppe Challenges Jake Schaefer to Return Match
Chicago November 26 Willie Hoppe former world billiard champion challenges Jake Schaefer who won the title in the recent tournament to a return match. Schaefer need not defend the title before March 15 next spring under national billiards rules.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Schaefer
Cornell Faces Cal in East West Mix at Pasadena
Cornell football officials report an invitation to join California in the annual East West game at Pasadena. Cornell is unlikely to accept due to Ithaca school rules against postseason games.
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Cornell
University of California
Pasadena
California
Ithaca
Radio Fueled Crewless Vessel Sends Signal Far
A crewless vessel is propelled by radio waves and electric impulse power, sending it as far as the impulses will carry.
Robson Upsets Gibbons In Boston Ten Rounds
Tommy Robson of Malden defeated Mike Gibbons in a 10 round decision in Boston. It marks Gibbons first setback since his return to the ring, snatching the middleweight crown challenge from Johnny Wilson.
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Mike Gibbons
Johnny Wilson
Tommy Robson
Malden
Gibbons
Boston
St. Paul
Leonard Mitchell to Box Pinkey Mitchell in Milwaukee Bout
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion will meet Pinkey Mitchell in a 10 round bout in Milwaukee on January 1 with catch weights agreed. Also note: longest ocean waves in the South Pacific reach 600 to 1,000 feet.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Pinkey Mitchell
Milwaukee
South Pacific
West Side Soccer Teams Clash at Hiawatha Field
West Seattle and Maple Leaf Soccer clubs battle for top division position at Hiawatha playfield at 2 30 p m. Maple Leaf holds slight edge after recent 22 draw at Woodland. West Siders lose Frank Kelly but field strength remains, with McCall in goal and McKinnon at right back.
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Maple Leaf
Hiawatha
West Siders
Leafs
West Seattle
Woodland
Frank Kelly
Crackeeter
Billy Grath
al McKinnon
Grath
McCall
McKinnon
Upton
Complete Schedule For Senior And Junior Games
The complete schedule lists senior and junior games with matchups, venues, and start times. West Seattle versus Maple Leaf at Watha 2 30 p m referee Douglas Haas Eckarte versus Postoffice at Li park 1 p m referee Billy Waller Boeing Aircraft club versus W Park at Upper Woodland Park 2 0 p m referee Bitty Ricomen Junior games include Falcon A C versus Ben Billiards at Walla Walla 2 50 p m Alien A A versus Cowan Cigar Co at Lincoln Park 2 45 p m Johnnie Reekes Hawthorne Juniors versus Ballard at Upper Woodland Park 1 p m referee Bob Lemon Washington Park versus Louies Preach Dry Cleaners at Walla Walla 1 p m referee George Hoefling The new Liverpool cathedral will have the world's largest organ with 10 567 pipes and 215 stops.
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West Seattle
Maple Leaf
Watha
Douglas. Haas-Eckarte
Postoffice
Li Park
Billy Waller
Boeing Aircraft Club
Va. W Park
Upper Woodland Park
Bitty Ricomen
Falcon A. C
Ben
Billiards
Walla Walla
Jerry Malloy Alien
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