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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
3
About 70 000 spectators watch Harvard crush Yale at the new Yale bowl. The photo shows Hardwick of Harvard breaking away for a 15 yard gain as Knowles of Yale attempts the tackle.
Famous Larry Comer, former Purdue back, covers Washington versus Pullman for The Seattle Star. He notes Washington’s 45 0 victory, praises Dobie’s Darlings, contrasts modern and old styles, highlights Dewitz punt, Shiel Miller Chapman and Smiths 40 yard run, and recalls a Rooters club field parade amid college spirit.
In Tacoma on Thursday night Joe Bonds defeated Australian heavyweight Fagin by a clear margin, thwarting a Langford clash. Billy Weeks again beat Romeo Hagen in four rounds, while Sammy Good won over Hector McDonald as the crowd watched.
In Los Angeles Terrible Sam Langford defeats Harry Wills by knockout in the fourteenth round after Wills led most of the bout. Langford, battered but persistent, lands a decisive left to the jaw sealing the victory as Wills is counted out.
Everett blanked Yakima 67 to 0 as Hagshaw’s team dominated on the gridiron while Yakima faced ineligibility and sat half their regular lineup. The article notes a $500 guarantee lure and mentions local figures including Larry Comer and theater careers despite the football focus.
The amid story recalls Bill Donovan in a World Series meeting with Christy Mathewson. Donovan complains he would tell Mathewson what he thinks after recognizing Mathewson’s infamous 40 year old critique. The tale highlights baseball legends and rivalries of the era.
A report from London notes the serious wounding of Grand Duke Dmitri, son of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch. In Corona California Eddie Pullen won the annual 301 mile auto race on Thursday with a time of 3 hours 26 minutes 2 seconds at an average speed of 86.5 mph. O Donell Mercer second Oldfield Maxwell third De Palma Mercedes fourth.
Billy Murray and manager Jack Kearns celebrate an easy victory over Sailor Ed Petroskey in San Francisco. Promoter Coffroth eyes a Clabby bout before the new anti boxing law takes effect. Petroskey was weakened by weight efforts and may fight in a lighter class next time.
Melbourne Inman struggles against Willie Hoppe in an Elks club exhibition. Hoppe defeats Inman 500 to 50 in the afternoon and 500 to 49 at night. The event runs two more days.
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