Eddie Neff Offered Film Career Amid Boxing Promos
Chet Neff of Seattle, boxing in Los Angeles tonight, has received a movie offer. Frankie Dolan of Fox helps train him while Neff plans to win the four round clash. Other notes mention Lao Hock’s three bouts ahead, Jimmy Johnston at Madison Square, Abe Gordon heading to Philadelphia, and Joe Harrahan winning the Northwest featherweight title after a Tacoma smoker.
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Franklin Grid Warriors Have Confidence in Him
In 1906 Coach Roseburg of Franklin High football sought the Ripon College quarter back role but failed to earn a letter. He later joined the Franklin team in 1907 and served as quarterback for two seasons. His college experience with the forward pass shaped his coaching and building of a confident, aggressive Franklin squad.
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Long Sprint Challenge Nearly 100 Mile Run Planned
Syd ney Hatch a 33 year old marathon runner trains for an 100 mile run from Milwaukee to Chicago starting at 8 p m tonight and expected to finish by 1 p m Wednesday. Track experts foresee a record drop from Albert Corey 18 hours 33 minutes set in 1907. Hatch weighs 160 pounds and runs 15 to 20 miles daily aided by physicians en route. He will receive raw eggs hot tea and lemonade with a searchlight guiding his night path.
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Eastern yacht men invited to Seattle regatta
Commodore Gibson of the Seattle Yacht Club plans to invite the largest eastern yacht owners to Seattle next summer for a major regatta as plans are being formed.
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Varnell Chosen to Referee Oregon Aggies Nebraska Game
Portland report says George Varnell, Spokane journalist, will officiate the Saturday football clash between the Oregon Aggies and the University of Nebraska. Coach Pipai of OAC protests the choice as Nebraska objects to the field judge assignment.
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Americans Impress Swedes After A. A. U. Games Tour
In Stockholm on October 17, American athletes who traveled from the United States after the A. A. U. games drew favorable comment for their excellent performances given the long trip and limited preparation. In Columbus Ohio, October 17, Johnny Griffiths of Akron twice outpointed Bryan Downey in a boxing bout last night.
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Twenty Men Leave Oregon Squad for California Trip
Eugene Oregon October 17 Coach Bezdek will take 20 players to Berkeley for the game with California next Saturday. The traveling list will be announced later and the squad will likely depart Wednesday to acclimate to California’s field before the battle. News of California’s win over Whittier College has energized the Oregon campus.
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Ban Johnson and Dave Fultz Are Hot-Stovers
Dave Fultz and other baseball figures in New York vented strong opinions on the World Series and minor leagues. Fultz, president of the Baseball Players' Fraternity, hinted at four demands and a plan to push changes at the November meeting in New Orleans. Ban Johnson urged price reductions and signaled a potential protest next year as tensions rise over management and public costs.
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Water Polo Double Feature At Crystal Pool
Seattle fans can watch two league teams in action tonight at Crystal Pool as the Elks face the Y M C A in a second aquatic encounter this season. The first game drew a large crowd and the Elks band will be present.
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Famous Old Ring Announcer Hears Cheers No More
SAN FRANCISCO October 17 Billy Jordan longtime Coast boxing announcer silenced forever buried today at the Soldiers home in Yountville He served in both the civil war era and the navy and received full military honors Hundreds of sporting men boxing enthusiasts attended the funeral paying tribute to the veteran who for 40 years cried Let er go over prize fights on the Coast His remark on opportunity rings reflects his career ending with the last farewell.
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Williams Still Holds His Title
Philadelphia boxing report notes Bantam champion Kid Williams defended his title against Al Shubert of New Bedford over six sizzling rounds at the Olympia Athletic Club. Shubert landed several clean blows, but Williams remained secure on the crown.
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Patsy Kline Outpoints Buck Fleming in Philadelphia Bout
Patsy Kline defeated Buck Fleming by points last night in Philadelphia. In Rochester, Harry Donahue stopped Joe Goldberg in the sixth round, delivering a knockout.
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