Intercollegiate Football Schedule Across the Pacific Coast
Three big intercollegiate games headline the weekend. Oregon Aggies travel to California to face Berkeley as Oregon meets Idaho at Eugene in the season opener. Washington State hosts Whitman as Dietz’s squad seeks early momentum. Idaho, strong again, challenges the Aggies, while Borbake’s Whitman clash promises excitement.
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Pacific Coast
Oregon Aggies
California
University of California At
Berkeley
University of Oregon
Eugene
Tar” Dietz
On State
Man College
Pullman
California Bears
Army
Navy
Bay
Andy Smith
Oregon
Pipal
Smith
Johnny Heck
Marines
Mare Island
Aggies
Aggie
Idaho
Kincaid Field
Hugo Begdek
Bezdek
West
Bleamaster
Whitman
Washington State
Dietz
Borbake
Washington Aggies
Anderson Wins Lightweight Crown Bid At Moose Smoker
Harry Anderson outboxed Lloyd Madden to take the lightweight title from Madden, plans to travel to Portland for the Hoppe Bronston fight on October 30 to challenge the winner. Reynolds knocks out Swain in the fourth after a stalled two rounds, while several others were draws. Norman Ross misses Alameda Marathon due to weakness from weight cutting for aviation corps entry.
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Harry Anderson
Northwest
Lloyd Mad
Madden
Moose
Anderson
Portland
Hoppe-Bronston
Joe Coughlin
Camp Lewis
Val Sontag
Benny Lopez
Pete Kouta
Steve Reynolds
Joe Swain
Schacht
Reynolds
Swain
Norman Ross
Alameda Yester
Aviation Corps
Bremerton Walloped by Campus Tars
The Naval Volunteers of the University station beat Bremerton 35 to 7 on Denny field. Bremerton relied on long forward passes in the first half before Campus countered with interceptions. Bremerton scored a 90 yard TD on a pass from Hamer to Fitzpatrick in the first quarter. Harry Pollok notes Freddie Welsh remains a strong fighter as he scouts for bouts.
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Naval Volunteers
University Station
Bremerton
Denny
Bremerton Boys
Hamer
Fitzpatrick
Honest Funeral Policy Keeps Prices Low for All
The firm states costs have risen two to three times, yet cremation remains 29 and caskets sold at low prices. A full funeral including casket attendance body transport cremation and urn is offered for 47.50. They own a casket factory and crematory in house, projecting steady growth from consistent service standards.
Dobie's Football Lessons on Fumbles and Ball Recovery
Gilmour Dobie emphasizes continuous drill on fumble recovery by both offense and defense. He details proper body positioning, a crouched approach, and leg power to secure the ball to either the right or left side, noting turning points in games often hinge on fumbles.
Hoppe Begins Portland Training for Bout With Muff Bronson
California fisth marvel Willy Hoppe arrived from Santa Rosa and started training in Portland at Mike Butler's School of Physical Culture for a fight with Muff Bronson on October 30. This marks Hoppe's first Portland appearance and fans anticipate a real bout after previous failed arrangements.
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Wiliie Hoppe
California
Portland
Santa Rosa
Cal
Muff Bronson
Hoppe
Mike Butler
School of Physical Culture
Northwest
Portland Fisth
Emeryville Welterweight Title Fight Ends In Draw
United Press reports a fourth round draw between Battling Ortega and welterweight champion Ted Lewis at Emeryville. Referee Jim Griffin drew laughter as the action stalled with Lewis fading after an early lead.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Jim Griffin
Battling Ortega
Ted Lewis
Emeryville
Lewis
Santel Smarter Wrestling Card For Bremerton
The Santel Smarter wrestling match moves to Bremerton Eagles hall on October 30 with three six round boxing bouts and a navy yard bout between Gotch and Sailor Rose. Santel’s manager Jack Olsen announced the change and Smarter, a former world heavyweight contender, has faced Joe Stetcher and Earl Caddock in big bouts. Smarter holds the US navy heavyweight title. proceeds go to the Red Cross.
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Santel-Smarter
Eagles’ Hall
Bremerton
Jack Olsen
Santel
Oung Gotch
Sailor Rose
Navy Yard
Beaides
Smarter
Thenited States Navy
Austin & Salt
Cymnasium
Crystal Pool
Red Cross
Whitman End Right End Noy De Grief Shines in Washington Game
Whitman college football standout Noy De Grief, signed for 1918 by Judge McCredie, sparked passes against Washington and posed a challenge to the ailing Warriors. Vincent Borleske’s Whitman team impressed in Seattle, as fans root for Borleske’s luck next season. Interest grows in the Oregon Marines game at Multnomah Field on November 8.
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Noy de Grief
Judge McCredie
Whitman
Washington
Washington Warriors
Beavers
Vincent Borleske
Whitman Colleg
University of Washington
Seattle
Portland
Rborleske
University of Oregon-United States Marine
Multnomah Field
McKenna Athletic Club to Open Winter Boxing Season
The McKenna Athletic Club in Tacoma hosts a smoker and boxing program on October 27 in its new building. Camp Lewis stars headline action including Earl Conner vs Beryl Haddon, Walter Porsch against Joe Smith, with Jack Wells, Young Wolgast, Sammy Gold, and Billy Lopez present. Lepine exhibition opens the show followed by 20 rounds of fighting.
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Ny United Freee
Tacoma
McKenna Athletic Club
Little Mill Town
Camp Lewis
Earl Conner
Beryl Haddon
Walter Porsch
Roy Ringster
Joe Smith
Jack Wells
Young Wolgast
Sammy Gold
Billy Lopez
McKenna
Benny Leonard Quietly Builds Historic Lightweight Streak
United Press report from Cleveland notes Benny Leonard’s seventh round kayo of Toughey Ramser completing a record fourth win in six days. Earlier notes list October 19 decision over Jack Britton in New York, October 22 win over Eddie Wayond in Philadelphia, and October 23 victory over Young Erne in Buffalo.
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United Prees
Cleveland
Renny Leonard
Toughey Ramser
Jack Britton
New York
Eddie Wayond
Philadelphia
Young Erne
Buffalo
Tourhey Rameer
Rameer
Benny
Elgin Man Bets Giants Then Brushes Coal with Toothbrush
Arthur Adkins of Elgin Illinois bet on the New York Giants to win the World Series. He began a 36 hour window display performance in a department store, brushing a quarter ton of coal with a toothbrush and taking only brief meals.
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Elgin
Arthur Adkins
New York
Litchfield
Ray Schalk
New York Giants
Adkins
Fielder Jones May Return to Old Berth
Fielder Jones, Browns manager, heads home to Oregon and says he expects to return next year to his old position. He met with AL President Johnson and Browns owner Ball before leaving. Amid trade rumors Pratt and Lavin sue Ball for slander.
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Fielder Jones
ST. Louis
Jones
Browns
Oregon
Johnson
Ball
Pratt
Lavin
Change in Coast hockey rules aims to speed play
Vancouver bulletin reports Frank Patrick, head of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, states a rule change will legalize kicking the puck in center ice to speed play and avoid stoppages from skates. The plan eliminates past stoppages when the puck hits skates during rushes.
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Vancouver
B.C
Frank Patrick
Pacific Coast Hockey Association
Change in Laws Add Time to Hunt Birds
Migratory bird hunting seasons were extended in many states to broaden the open period from early fall to late winter. The new rules unify state and federal laws, with season dates ranging from September to January across regions, and allow hunting to begin half an hour before sunrise.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
New England
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michiigan
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Utah
New Jersey
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Atlantic Gulf States
Sammies Draw Lots for Athletic Goods
CAMP LEWIS Tacoma Oct Sammy will draw lots for a box of athletic goods en route from the training camp. Capt T G Cook director says only one layout company exists and firms must draw lots for it. WOOD TRIMS McCUE DES MOINES Oct 25 Wood of Milwaukee trimmed McCue in ten rounds.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Sammy
Tec
T. G. Cook
Des Moines
Wood
Milwaukee
McCue
Wisconsin
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Freddie Welsh
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Wilbur
Dobie
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R. FE. Whittington
Bennie
Arthur
Mitchell
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Fred Mitchell
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