Opponents Are Third Rate Men in Gibbons Comeback Era
The article questions Tommy Gibbons 13 straight knockouts citing weak opponents and press agent hype. It lists Willie Kilmer Dan O Dowd Porky Flynn Weinert Greb Brennan Carpentier and Eddie Pinkman as examples and notes Pinkman’s comeback bout with Eddie Tait in Milwaukee.
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Leo H. Lassen
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Dempsey
K. O
Willie Keeler
Seattle
Dan O'Dowd
O'Dowd
Willie
Mechan
San Francisco
Gibbons
Cincinnati
Nct
Porky” Flynn
Vic
Ipeey
Weinert
Harry Greb
Bob
bin Brennan
Carpentier
Georges
Altho
Gibbons Enlists Hand Training For Boxing Grit
Tommy Gibbons emphasizes hand conditioning as a key asset in his boxing program. He notes famous fighters like Leonard Leach Leonard Kilbane suffered hand injuries, while he intensifies grip work and massage to prevent damage. A Portland boxing mission probe is expected next week as the municipal commission faces financial scrutiny from the city council.
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Gibbons
Tommy Gibbons
Yevken Hands
Benny Leorard
Bob Martin
Georges Carpentier
Portland Boxing Mission
Port- Oregonian
Oregonian
Municipal Boxing Commission
Konotowaloff Sets New PNA Mark At American Lake
Mitrie Konotowaloff ends season by establishing a new PNA record in the 200 yard dash at American Lake on Labor Day. He won the national junior mile and surpassed several PNA records, holding all PNA freestyle marks from 100 yards to the marathon. He swims for the Seattle Crystals club.
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P.N. A
American Lake
Labor Day
Mitrie Konotowaloff
Konowalof
Konowaloff
Phillies Struggle Sparks Fan Frustration in 1910s Baseball
Philadelphia fans view both city teams as cellar dwellers with the National League club blamed on owner William Baker selling top players. Connie Mack’s Athletics are noted for trying dozens of youngsters since 1914, with nearly 400 players tested in search of a winner.
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Hiladel Pata
Philadelphia
William Baker
Connie Mack
Philly
Gym Sports Outlook Bright For Indoor League Plans
Representatives from the Elke club Y M C A and Knights of Columbus met with The Star to discuss staging an indoor baseball league and a handball and volleyball tournament. No publication plans were settled as gym floor arrangements must be made first. The outlook for organizing these sports remains bright and The Star will publish updates in coming days.
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the Star
Alex C. Rose
Cide
Amatuer Boxing Card Set for Friday at the Pavilion
Clay Hite will stage his regular amateur boxing show at the Pavilion tomorrow night. He promises an interesting card and an exciting evening for attendees with several bouts expected.
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Clay Hite
Clay
Fong
City Boxing Commission Probe Leads To Funds Review
City officials formed a special committee to investigate boxing profits, aiming to ensure funds go to charities rather than fighters managers and trainers. Council members Bigelow and Pier will report findings to the council this week.
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Cial
Boxing Commission
Bigelow and
Pier
Spotlight on Lafayette in Seattle Beavers Series
Lafayette, a 400 hitter for Yakima P I league, joins Seattle Coasters in Portland as Bridged by injuries to Bilfred and Lee. He may play right field in the Beaver series while Hovey expects his bat to click even if fielding is uncertain. Seattle chases Coast league leaders in a pivotal seven game series beginning today with Portland, then eight more here.
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Seattle
George Lafayette
Seattle Coasters
Portland
Brick Bilfred
Charley Lee
Lafayette
Phil Hovey
Tacoma
Yakima
Indians
Coast Loop
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Sait
Angels
Sacs
Beavers
Sacramento Takes First Series Lead Over Salt Lake
Sacramento won the opening game of the series at Salt Lake by 7 to 4. Billy Orr hit a grand slam home run in the second inning for Sacramento. Batteries: Prough and Winett for Salt Lake. Gould, Poison and Lynn for Sacramento.
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Salt Lake
Sacramento
Billy Orr
Prough
Winett
Gould
Poison
Lynn
Los Angeles Beats Seals in Nineteenth Victory Run
Los Angeles defeated the Seals 11 to 2 in a game on September 8. Crumpler and Ernie Shore struggled for the league leaders while Los Angeles built a dominant early lead. Notable players included Dumevich, Stanage, and Agnew contributing to the win.
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Los Angeles
Loa Angeles
Crumpler
Ernie Shore
KR. H
Los Angeles Eeeoseesaedl
Ng Feendene
Dumevich
Stanage
Shore
O Brian
Anfingon
Bagshaw Looks to Next Year
Bagshaw plans for next season at the University of Washington football program as 70 freshmen arrive and a tough schedule is set. He emphasizes real game experience, urges learning the basics, and notes a hopeful pursuit of a win this year with a capable squad ready to respond to the first practice.
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Bagshaw
University of Washington
Washington
Nagehan
Ang
Sun Dodgers
Denver Ed-Martin Makes Quick Return in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee last night the veteran Denver Ed Martin, once champion of his class, faced Battling Hector for ten rounds at Milwaukie arena. The aging contender was knocked down three times and retired in the second round, leaving the crowd disappointed that his famed skills had dimmed.
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Ed Pinkman
Bales
Oakland Ughtwelahi
Pavillon
Tueeday
Richie
Eddie Tait
Pinkman
Tait
Milwaukee
Eagles
Billy Vincent
Soldier Woods
Johnny Trambitas
Portland
Denver Ed Martin
Portland Boxing Commission
Battler
Hector
Milwaukie Arena
Denver
Jess Nacerly
Violet Favorite Of Eddie Pinkham And Other Odds
A string of quirky notes mentions Eddie Pinkham loving violets Dan Salt quips about ice cream suits in rain Sammy Belkin shifts to refereeing and counting Harold Murphy at the Moore reads free verse Joe Wopp’s recent boxing loss and amateur show relations Harry Druxman Nate al So quotes chess and golf musings Kenworthy golf views and a grand toast to life in this royal game
Queen Anne High Picks Youthful Grid Team For 1916 Season
Walter Bell, new Queen Anne grid mentor, begins his second season with only four lettermen of a small squad. Burson Price and Douglas Beckett are out for berths as Bell plans an offense suited to limited material. Bell, a former YMCA player, coached at La Crosse and served as athletic instructor at Camp Grant during wartime.
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Walter Bell
Queen Anne High School
Bell
Queen Anne
Burson
Price
Douglas
Beckett
Y. M. C. A. College
Springfield
Mans
Seattle
la Crosse
Wishin
Camp Grant
St Louis
Tell
Ray Caldwell Hero Of Indians Victory Over Tigers
Cleveland edged Detroit 5 to 4 as Ray Caldwell, reinstated by manager Speaker after a forgiveness note, entered in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and struck out two batters with the bags full. Heilman had driven in a run earlier, giving the Tigers a late chance before Caldwell closed the game.
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Cleveland
Ray Caldwell
Detroit
Anager Speaker
Caldwell
Cobb
Heilman
Tigers
Veach
Unie
Blue
Bassler
Cole
Windy City game notes and player credits listed
The report lists Wind, Liebdold, Arnett and Ookier McGraw, Deli End Hannah among players and batteries. Vernon is noted with a 39 score pass sequence as part of the game notes.
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Vernon
Wind
Liebdold
Arnett and
Ookier McGraw
End Hannah
Riley Back to Lead Woodland Soccer Club
J. J. Riley resumes managerial duties for Woodland park soccer team in The Star league. He seeks former players who wore the cobra in previous seasons and invites them to contact his home at 6027 First ave. N. W.
Star Soccer League to Begin Play September 25
The Star reports IX senior teams and seven junior outfits formed the Star Soccer League at The Star. Senior clubs include Woodland Park West Seattle Kkart Cigar Co Maple Leaf post Walla Walla Athletic uk Daetaffina. juniors Liberty Park Juniors South Park Cubs Washington Park Hawthorne Juniors Falcon Athletic Club. Play starts Sept 25 with a home and away schedule, registration by Sept 21, fifteen players per team, no substitutions after midseason, and strong rules on fouling protests and forfeits.
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Star Soccer League
Star
Woodland Park
West Seattle
Kkart Cigar Co
Maple Leaf Post
Walla Walla
Athletic UK
Daetaffina
Liberty Park
South Park Cubs
Washington Park
Hawthorne
Falcon Athletic Club
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