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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1918

Page

3

Meehan Aims for Bout With Knockout Kruvosky in Boxing Circuit

Wille Meehan a former em bryo actor on the Pantages circuit seeks a match with Knockout Kruvosky who claimed the light heavyweight Coast title by defeating Frank Farmer in Seattle. Kruvosky recently beat Jack Dempsey in a close decision and Meehan notes sparring partner Al McCoy fought with a harder style, a trait Meehan cannot change.

Wille Meehan Kruvosky Frank Farmer Seatte Jack Dempsey Pantages al McCoy Willie Alli

Dempsey-Welle Potential Match Hinted For London Bout

New York reports promoter plans may stage a Dempsey vs Welle heavyweight bout in London. Moscow Idaho says University of Idaho aims to settle the annual football argument with Washington State College amid War Department rulings interpretation.

New York Jack Dempsey Bombardier Welle Manhattan London Moscow Idaho University of Idaho Washington State College War Department Breamaster

There’s No More Important Thing in Football Than Good Tackling

A Paul Purman article highlights H. P. Olcott’s coaching and emphasizes tackling as essential. The piece describes a tackle technique where the defender uses the shoulder near the knees to stop a ball carrier while encircling the legs to limit forward progress.

Harrisburg Fly Killing Contest Winner Delivers 824 Pints

Harry Sigmund, 15, won a fly killing contest in Harrisburg Pennsylvania by presenting 824 pints of dead files to the committee. The entry secured the top prize amid a small audience and local press attention.

Harry Sigmund Harrisburg

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