Big Clash Looms as California Meets Southern California
In Los Angeles Saturday California and Southern California clash in a pivotal conference game. Henderson’s USC has won all games this year and hosts a high powered California attack led by Nichols and Spalding. The match-up features a strong kicking duel with Washington and Oregon State also shaping the season, while Warner potrebbe join Stanford later.
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Andy Smith
GHW
Yeon
Olympic Club
Stanford
Elmer Henderson
Henderson
Advan Hawe
Golden Bears
Bears
Nichols-Spalding
Corvallis
Ore
Acgies
Washington
Cardinals
Benny Allen to Meet Ralph Greenleaf in 450-Point Match
Philadelphia reports Benny Allen of Kansas City will open a 450 point world pocket billiards title match with defending champion Ralph Greenleaf. The event runs in 150 point blocks each night with the winner earning a diamond medal and 2500 dollars.
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Benny Allen
Kansas City
Ralph Greenleaf
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Leonard Set for Action in December or January
New York Oct 24 Benny Leonard lightweight champion will be ready to meet Charley White or any other challengers in December or January according to his manager Billy Gibson.
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Benny Leonard
Charley White
Billy Gibson
Canadian Heavyweight Looming Jack Dempsey Talks About Him
The article notes Canadian fighter Elsear Rioux as a potential heavyweight rising star, trained for a year by Dr Gadbola after a 245 to 215 pound reduction and a chest expansion. Rioux, 24, stands 6 feet 4 1/2 inches with an 81 inch reach and debuted against Dempsey, who fought with his full repertoire but could not floor him.
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Sporsman
Rioux
Dempsey
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Gadbots
Perfect Melee Ruined Season for Robertson
Chicago White Sox say pitcher Charley Robertson spoiled by his perfect game against Detroit. He pitched a no hitter but drew criticism from teammates, losing discipline and confidence. The piece suggests he underperformed the following season and may regain form next year.
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Chicago White Sox
Charley Robertson
Robertson
Detroit
Tigers
Sox
Schalk
Tacoma Fight Night Brings Bud Ridley Back to Ring
ACOMA hosts Seattle boxing fans as Bud Ridley returns after over two years to face Mike Ballarino in a six round bout. Ridley, favored on skill, must contend with Ballarino’s rugged style. The card also features Jimmy Rivers versus Archie Stoy in a six round semi and Johnny Jordan meeting Kid Bartle in a four round special.
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Bud Ridley
Mike Ballarino
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Ballarino
Jimmy Rivers
Archie Stoy
Johnny Jordan
Kid Bartle
Northwest
Iowa Expected to Refuse Bid for USC Game in 1928
Iowa City Iowa October 25 The University of Iowa is expected to decline an invitation from the University of Southern California to play an inter sectional game in 1928 due to the Western conference stance against long trips and intersectional games.
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Iowa
University of Southern California
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Muldoon Orders Stricter Boxing Conduct in New York
William Muldoon, chairman of the New York boxing commission, summoned all promoters to his office and demanded tougher rules to prevent disorders. licenses may be revoked for noncompliance.
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New York
William MuLdoon
New York Boxing Commission
Washington Team to Stop Over in Idaho Friday
The Washington eleven led by Coaches Bagshaw and Graves depart Thursday night for Moscow Idaho for a light workout Friday. The Purple and Gold will entrain Saturday morning for Pullman.
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Idaho
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Pullman
Cougars Prep For Washington Clash After Scrimmage
Allman October 26 First night of practice for the Cougars featured intensive scrimmage work and signal practice. Coach Welch stressed defense to counter Washington aerial attack. Slater and Hickey are injured and doubt remain on their availability for Saturday. Shannon moved to tackle, Sandberg to end, with Bud McKay at the other end.
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Cougars
Welch
Washington
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Slater
Hickey
Shannon
Sandberg
Shannnon
Bud McKay
Rippe's Team Versus Orpheums Called Off by Rain
Rippe's Dimesnatchers scheduled to play Rippe's Team at Lincoln Playfield this morning was canceled due to rain. Orpheums tossera Ernie Stanton leads a comedy turn with his brother Val, with Stanton noting baseball as his best hobby.
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Moore Theater
Rippe’s
Speed to Play Big Puck Part
Speed to Play Big Puck Part PEED will be at a premium in the Coast hockey race this year. open play more skating up and down the ice and more scoring. Frank Foyston slated to be Seattle's center iceman again Frank Frederickson of Victoria and Mickey MacKay of Vancouver should give thrills. Frederickson should star in the six man style. Seattle will start the season November 13 at Vancouver with Foyston at center Walker at left wing and Bernie Morris at right wing.
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Seattle
Frank Frederickson
Victoria
Mickey MacKay
Vancouver
Frederickson
Allaroma
Foyston
Jack Walker
Bernie Morris
Morris
Walker
Jim Riley
Ion Set to Lead Officiating in Coast League
Mickey Ion will serve as referee as usual with plans for two assistants this season. Ion is described as the king of the whistle and a capable official for the ice game in the Coast league.
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Mickey Ion
Ion
Vancouver Seeks New Hockey Nickname Maroons for Team
Vancouver announces a nickname change for the hockey club to the Maroons replacing Mrs. Honaires. The name is chosen to fit newspaper use and shorten traditional form.
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Vancouver
Maroons
Only Three Veterans Return to Coast Hockey Route
Three players from 1912 Coast hockey, Bob Rowe of Seattle Smoney Earrin of Vancouver and Tommy Dunderdale of Vancouver, are slated to be in action this season. They are expected to contend for regular positions again.
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Bob Rowe
Seattle
Smoney Earrin
Vancouver
Tommy Dunderdale
Tigers Start West Thursday
Princeton will depart Thursday for Chicago to face the University of Chicago on Saturday. The team travels on a special train with 12 sleepers and two diners. Thirty-five players make up the squad, and a crowd of rooters will accompany them.
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Tigers
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Rootera
Garfield Hosts Prep Football Showdown in Tight Schedule
Garfield Mabes makes a big league high school debut as the Babes chase a top prep honor or a 60 50 break in the Franklin league. They’ve tied Franklin and Ballard, beat Lincoln, and face Broadway, Weet Beattie, Queen Anne, and Roosevelt as key games loom. Joe MacGuern leads Garfield with strong ground game and defense, while Franklin star power tests Ballard and Queen Anne as both sides plot the season’s final moves.
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Kassie Krauecunas Shines in Dual Sports Form
Kassie Krauecunas of Queen Anne starred last week with passing finesse in basketball against Ballard. He credits basketball training for handling his mitts in baseball and shows promise as a gridiron player while developing into a solid all around athlete.
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Ballard
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Lou Bogash Wins in New York
New York October 25 Lou Bogash Bridgeport middleweight won an 11 round decision from Pal Heed Toston in the first elimination contest to decide a new champion.
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Lou Bognah
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Pal Heed
Toston
California invites Giants to train in the west
California cities including San Francisco Los Angeles Pasadena San Diego Fresno San Antonio Jacksonville Palm Beach St Augustine and Daytona bid to host the New York Giants for spring training. The Giants have not decided but likely will head west for workouts.
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Young Toledo Boy Wins U S Checker Championship
Ana Long, a 14 year old from Toledo Ohio, defeats world renowned Alf red Jordan to win the United States checker championship in Boston during the tournament final play off.
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Ana Long
Toledo
Ohio
United States
Alfred Jordan
Ane
Orioles Pitching Dominates In Junior World Series
In a seven game junior world series between St Paul and R Baltio more the Oriole pitchers struck out 60 batters, a high mark in A A circles. Baltimore ace Jack Ogden struck out 11 in one game.
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A. A
Jack Ogden
Baltimore
Prep Stars Often Fail in College Football
A columnist argues that many high school football stars struggle to adapt to college play. Talent alone rarely guarantees success. factors include training discipline, body and mind health, and the quality of teammates and competition. The piece compares college football to a tougher minor league, stressing work and consistency.
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Aubrey Devine
Lowa
Yakima Valley Chinese pheasant season opens in October
The Yakima valley begins the Chinese pheasant season on October 28 with three day openings in Yakima Benton and Kittitas counties. Daily bag limits range from five to eight birds depending on county. A shipment affidavit is required for daily birds. Local hunts highlight a competition for a large deer and bear display with a $50 Winchester rifle prize. Western Washington shooters vie for regional prizes while plans for 20,000 association members unfold.
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Benton County
Yakima County
Kittitas
Piper & Taft
Washington
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King Counties
Okanogan County
Whatcom
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Washington State Spartsmen’s Association
Turner Barber Leads City Series Hitting for Cubs and White Sox
Turner Barber topped the Chicago city series batting with 435 for the National League entry. His strong hitting helped fuel the league side to triumph in the intercity showcase.
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Turner Barber
Chicago
Cubs
White Sox
Cobb Warns Babe Ruth About Maintaining Peak Form
Ty Cobb warns Ruth to stay lean and fit to keep pace with rivals. He says Ruth must balance eye and muscle, keep swing perfect, and avoid weight gain or pitchers will gain mastery. Cobb notes Ruth’s 1922 showing supports his warning.
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