16 Year Old Rose Pitonof Sets 17 Mile Swim Record
Rose Pitonof, a 16 year old from Boston, swam 17 miles from the New York Athletic Club pier to Coney Island. She surpassed her earlier Charlestown bridge to Boston Light record and defeated veteran long distance swimmer Mrs. Clara Bouton by five minutes in the New York to Coney Island race.
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New York
New York Athletic Club
EB. 23Rd St
East River
Norton’s Point
Coney Island
Rose Pitonof
Boston
Miss Pitonof
Awim
Charlestown Bridge
Coney Awim
Clara Hurst Bouton
Brooklyn Bridge
Misa Pttonof
Boston Sprite
Hetling Declared Ineligible After Coast League Contract
Gus Hetting, a contract jumper, is ruled ineligible to play for Portland Spokane or any other team in organized baseball. Coast league secretary Farrell’s bulletin confirms Hetling signed with Spokane.
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San Francisco
Gus Hetting
Portland
Spokane
Preas
Thomas F. Graham
Coast League
Graham
Farrell
National Commission
Hetling
Chicago Team Wins Again Over Keio in Japan
In Tokyo on October 7 a crowd of 60 000 watched the University of Chicago baseball team defeat Keio University 3 to 2 in one of the finest games seen in Japan, with American Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien and Mrs. O'Brien as guests of honor.
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Chicago
Tokio
Thomas J. O'Brien
Broadway football swap in Bellingham clash set
Broadway schedule updated as Bellingham faces the year's high school gridiron champions on Saturday at Bellingham. The host school aims to avenge last Saturday's defeat to the Seattle team. The game will be played in Bellingham with no Seattle rooters. FOOTBALL CHALLENGE. The Fremont eleven challenges any team averaging 150 pounds. Games available by telephoning White 277. VICTORIA rugby tour to California cancelled due to players unable to take time off.
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Broadway
Bellingham
Bellingham High
Seattle
Fremont
Victoria
California
Vancouver
Rugby Union
Lincoln Hopes To Score On Varsity On Saturday
Lincoln high school football excitement builds as varsity hosts Denny field clash this Saturday afternoon. Captain Boo Pirvant shines in kicking and is expected to add three points. Lincoln’s line averages around 175, promising a serious test beyond a practice game with Queen Anne facing Everett in the morning.
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Lincoln High School
Denny Field
University
College Men Barred From Club Athletics
The University of Michigan notified the Chicago Athletic Association that no Michigan student may compete under an athletic club during the school term. As a result Joe Horner and Ralph Craig lose eligibility for the association’s championship meet in New Orleans next week.
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Chicago
TeCoach Delaney
Chicago Athletic Association
University of Michigan
Michigan
Joe Horner
Ralph Craig
Celore
New Orleans
Get Game Laws Without Trouble
A reader is advised to contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture for this year’s list of state and territorial officials responsible for game protection. Free copies from the Superintendent of Documents in Washington, D.C. enable obtaining game laws from any region.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Canada
Documenta
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Twin Sullivan TKOs Lavin in Buffalo Bout
Mike Twin Sullivan dominated Paddy Lavin in a 10 round bout in Buffalo. Phil Brock of Cleveland and Tom Murphy of New York drew in a 10 round decision in Canton. The Celticens and the Hangers, league champs, meet at Woodland Park Sunday. Judge Lindsay elected Northwestern league president. Conibear returns to Seattle as football coach. Walter Camp sighted in San Francisco near Seattle.
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Mike Twin Sullivan
Paddy Lavin
Buffalo
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Tommy Murphy
New Yorke
Canton
Celticen
Hangers
Woodland Park
Bob Lindsay
Northwestern League
Seattie Hotel
Walter Camp
San Francisco
Pot
Seattle
Keller Dominates Carroll in Six Round Pro Debut
In San Francisco on October 7 Keller scored a six round decision over Jimmy Carroll, creating a genuine sensation. The English fighter impressed with superb infighting, shoulder protection, and perfect footwork, gaining notice among California boxers and signaling a rapid rise.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jimmy Carroll
Keller
America
Owen Moren
Sammy Keller
Lester to Fight at Toppenish
Jack Lester the fighting demon will box Slick Merrill in a 10 round bout at Toppenish tonight October 7 for the Toppenish Athletic club. Promoter Harry Burns, who staged Yakima bouts, plans a winter series. Also a baby food company ad seeks a 12 month old for window display.
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Toppenish
Jack Lester
Fighting Demon
Slick Merrill
Toppenish Athletic Club
Harry Burns
Yakima
Virginia Inn Offers Modern Furnished Rooms at Low Rates
Advertisement notes new furnished rooms at The Virginia near Westlake with low prices. Mentions address 504 Vir Cinta and nearby Westlake area.
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Virginia
Westlake
Packey McFarland Faces Weight Issues in Lightweight Class
Tip Wright notes Packey McFarland failed to weigh in for Hyland fight and was about 140 pounds ringside, while 135 pounds was agreed. He argues McFarland should stay in welterweight or weigh in hours before bout. Hyland wins praise in New York papers for performance.
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Packey McFarland
Dick" Hyland
McFarland
McParland
Bis
McFarland Hyland
Hyland
New York
Packey
East
Hal Nelson
West Point
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Football Challenge
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Griffin’s Business College
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