Washington Faces Whitman After Navy Exhibition Defeat
Washington football team impressed with strong line and open play but showed poor fundamentals and weak backfield against U S S New York. Star Roberts from Navy praised as All American, while Dailey and Abel emerged as potential leaders ahead of Whitman clash and conference schedule.
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Erve Dailey
Butler
Logg
Ross Williams
Eckmann
Dempsey to Defend Title in Michigan Metropolis Next Spring
Detroit rumors say Jack Dempsey will defend his title in Michigan next spring. Promoter Billy McCarney plans promotional bouts, while Willis and Gallagher seek Northwest and West Coast fixtures. Dempsey opponents include rising heavies and a possible match with Levinsky. Sweet Mike ODowd eyes a middleweight challenge.
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Detroit
Michigan Metropolic
Dempsey
Billy McCarney
Detroit Athletic Club
Coach Drives Franklin for Broadway Showdown
Coach Roseberg pushes Franklin High toward a Broadway game with visions of a city title. The 13 to 0 win over Lincoln shows their rise as Abner and Tynell anchor the line. West replaces Langrum at center while Carman shifts to halfback and Cole and Gabriel compete for end and guard spots.
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Tynell
Robert West
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Langrum
Cole
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Hornsby Seeks All Star Winter Ball Chance in California
Roger Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals has written sportsmen in Los Angeles asking to be placed on an all star team that will play winter ball in California. He seeks a Westward stint with expenses paid as the only condition.
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Allstar
California
Hornsby
San Francisco trainer seeks Seattle bout for Jack Reeves
Alex Greggains, veteran handler of boxers in San Francisco, is anxious to secure a match for his protege Jack Reeves in Seattle.
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Peter
Gunboat Smith
J. A Gallagher
San Francisco
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Gallagher
Palmer
Will
K. C. Kruvocky
Oakland
Alex. Greggains
Jack Reeves
Seattle
Champion Leonard to defend title in Hartford bout
New York Oct 20 Renny Leonard will risk the lightweight crown on a referee decision when he meets John Dundee in a 15 round bout October 27 at the State Armory Hartford Conn. The pair have met seven times in no decision fights of eight and 10 rounds.
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Renny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
State Armory
Hartford
Conn
Dundee
Pivot Must by Walter Camp
The piece outlines key principles for football signaling and playing strategy. It advises quarterbacks to read the lineup generally, keep signals sharp, protect the ball near the goal line, and push for big gains on early downs. It emphasizes field position, wind conditions, and preserving a strong ground game for late plunges.
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N. FE
Andersons Ring Future Hinges on Wednesday
Anderson will face Coast heavyweight champion Carl Morris in a planned big Seattle ring showdown at the Arena. Morris, around 235 pounds, seeks to prove his comeback strength while Anderson, near 200 pounds, aims for a costly Coast bout string and potential main events this season.
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Lux Meets Barrieau in Tacoma Six Round Bout
Morrie Lux, Portland welterweight, fights Frank Barrieau of Vancouver in a six round bout in Tacoma. Lux aims for a comeback after a loss to Jake Abel and is viewed as a top card in Tacoma where he recently held the Coast title. He is described as an in and out fighter with talent but lacking steadiness. Lloyd Madden faces Eddie Hammond in another welterweight bout on the same card.
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American Association
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Spencer Leaves Bees for Oil Field Work in Los Angeles
Tub Spencer, the Salt Lake Bees backstop, began work in nearby oil fields today. He reportedly became chief driller in a crew led by Harry Hughes, a former Seal pitcher, bringing prior oil field experience to the post.
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Tub” Spencer
Salt Lake
King Football Reigns Pitt Men Walloped by Syracuse
College football results sweep nationals with Syracuse routing the University of Pittsburgh 24 to 3. Yale fell to Boston College 3 to 2. Illinois beat Iowa 9 to 7. Colgate overwhelmed Cornell 71 to 6. Oregon Reed College and other regional games noted with upcoming schedule hints.
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Washington Faces Whitman in Gridiron Clash Saturday
Washington prepares to meet Whitman College at University Field this Saturday. Whitman, the conference’s smallest college, is a longtime nemesis noted for tough games. Whitman’s 1916 injuries haunted the Huskies, but Coach Hunt aims for a strong response with secret practice and a big crowd expected. tickets go on sale Tuesday at several outlets with bleacher seats $1 and grandstand $1.50.
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Purple and Gold Warriors
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Portland boxers seek Manila bout partners
Bobby Evans plans with promoter Churchill of Manila to dispatch Joe Gorman and Billy Mascott to the Philippines for matches.
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Churchill
Manila
Joe Gorman
Billy Mascott
The
Phillippines
Boxing in High Schools May Be Taught Next Year
Local prep circles report plans to establish SROGHAR WIT style boxing in high schools next year to train self defense and physical development. Promoters should select judges and referees who are truly reputable, not just businessmen, to avoid biased outcomes. The piece notes Frank Farmer, a Tacoma logger with a known punch, and mentions a UW push to make swimming a major sport with a team and insignia.
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Salt Lake
Johnson
Utah
Herr
Dis
Dat
Maggert
Brennan Faces O'Dowd in Ten Round Match Tonight
Brennan, formerly knocked out by Jack Dempsey, will fight Dan O'Dowd in a ten round bout in Jersey City. The card is part of a boxing week in New Jersey with promoter plans and regional boxing action.
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Jersey City
N. J
Bill Brennan
Jack Dempsey
Dan O'Dowd
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