Northwest boxing chatter stirs Portland and Seattle
TILLY WILLIAMS seeks return to Northwest ring action after a lively Portland circuit. Promoters eye Herman and May for bantamweight clashes while figures like McINTYRE and Dempsey spar for future bouts. Benny Leonard plans a Pacific Coast tour with Costa del Mexico options fueling coast fights. Joe Benjamin from Spokane challenges local featherweights as Kilbane rumors swirl over a Salt bout site.
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Joe
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Bert Forbes Drawn In Four Round Los Angeles Bout
Seattle lightweight Bert Forbes fought Young Brown in Los Angeles and earned a four round draw despite out fighting his opponent.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Bert Forbes
Seattle
Young Brown
Bobby C Wins Grand Circuit Feature Race
Bobby C., driven in Hartford by the featured race, won the Grand Circuit event the 2:14 trot in three straight heats yesterday.
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Bobby C
Hartford
Conn
Mays Demonstrates Submarine Pitching in Exhibition
Carl Mays a former Northwestern Leaguer shocks spectators with an underhand submarine delivery. The Red Sox pitcher hurled several rising strike balls and argued managers often erred when forcing a change in a pitcher’s style. His 1915 season totals and ERA are noted, suggesting his success may depend on his chosen delivery.
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Portland
Mays
Mayer
Jack Barry
Bill Carrigan
Carl Mays
Northwestern
Sportsmen Urged to Attend Meet Tonight
The gathering aims to organize a general meeting of Seattle sportsmen tonight in the assembly hall of the Chamber of Commerce in the Arctic building. All Seattle sportsmen are requested to attend.
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General
Henry Glean KOed in first round by Malone in LA
Henry Glen a 125 pound local boxer was knocked out in the opening round of a four round bout with Frankie Malone in Los Angeles on Labor Day.
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Henry Glean
L. A
Henry Glen
Frankie Malone
Los Angeles
Racing Mags Ready for Start at Elma Fair
Grays Harbor County fair racing and harness events begin at Elma today with nearly 200 entries expected to compete across running and harness divisions.
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Elma
Hy United Pree
Grays Harbor County Fair
Foster Named U C Captain for Coming Football Season
Daniel Foster, senior at the University of California, elected captain of the football team for the next season. He succeeds Cap elect Montgomery who cannot return. Foster played three years at California including 1914 rugby and 1915 16 football. Only three lettermen from 1916 attended the Berkeley vote.
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University of California
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Capelect Montgomery
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Phin
United States Army
California
Berkeley
U. of C
Foater
Borleske Chosen Captain of Camp Lewis Engineers Football Eleven
Capt Stanley E Sorieake of Company C Oregon engineers at Camp Lewis has been named captain of the football team to represent the unit in the Battle for the ridiren championship. The squad includes Clarence Swank Edward Ralston Irving Niles Edwin Strowbridge Don Cawley and other Northwest stars aiming for outside games.
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Spokane
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Portland
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Gonzaga University
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Columbia University
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Oregon
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University of Oregon
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Notre Dame
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Borman
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Coman
Northwest
One-Armed Charles Fol Leads Semipro Team Feats
Charles Fol, an outfielder from South Windham Maine, lost his arm in a trolley accident ten years ago. He tops the team batting averages and stands as a standout player on a semi pro squad.
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South Wdindham
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Rube Evans Shines as Coast Pitcher in 1916 Averages
Rube Evans, southpaw star of Spokane in 1916, ranks with top Pacific Coast League pitchers. He has won 16 and lost 11 for Salt Lake this season, posting an earned run average around .093.
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Babe Ruth
Rube Evans
Spokane
Evans
Salt Lake
Reward Offered for Stolen Bicycle Near The Star Office
A Ballou and Wright bicycle with a new rear tire and welded top bar was stolen from in front of The Star office during the Labor Day race. Robert Peacock of 510 Broadway offers a reward for its return or for any information leading to recovery.
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Star Office
Star
Robert Peacock
Broadway
Main
Baseball Draft Set for Cincinnati September 20
National Commission chairman Herrmann announced the annual draft will be held in Cincinnati on September 20 with new rules. Drafted players will be paid only after joining their club, and if a draftee goes to war the minor league club retains the rights. Players from Class AA and Class A will be named in advance, and cancellations must be written within 24 hours of the award.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Herrmann
National Commission
Commission
New York Melee Sets Stage for National League Clash
Giants hold an eight game edge over the Phillies with six straight wins possible. Grover Cleveland Alexander misses Labor Day action but could start in a double bill against New York as manager McGraw saves arms for the pennant drive.
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H. C. Hamilton
United Press
New York
Polo Grounds
National League
Phillies
Giants
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Dodgers
McGraw
Claire Galligan New York Swimmer Sets 220 Yard Record
Honolulu report states Claire Galligan of New York becomes the leading holder of the women 220 yard record at 3 05. Miss Dorothy Burns of Los Angeles may contend if her February mark is recognized. Frances Cowells of San Francisco finished third.
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Honolulu
New York
Dorothy Burns
Los Angeles
Lig
Miss Burns
Altho
Frances Cowells
San Francisco
Army to Field Football Team This Season
WEST POINT N Y Sept 5 The army will have its football team this year but there will be no game with the navy An effort was made to resume athletics at the service school last spring when athletics were abandoned
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