Davis Outpoints Tillman In Boxing Main Event
Travie Davis opened with sharp combinations to dictate a 10 round decision over Johnny Tillman in Clay Hite's Arena main event. Other results saw Billy Wright overpower Jensen, Sontag edge Romeo in meat cutting contest, Eddie Jackson win after backward miles, and Filipino Kid Martin debuting against Jim Brogan.
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Travie Davis
Johnny Tillman
Clay Hite
St. Paul
Billy Wright
Phil Jensen
Wright
Jensen
Thurada
Romeo
Val Sontag
Sontag
Ran
Eddie Jackson
Kid Zuru
Billy Burke
Billy
Jackson
Kid Martin
Jim Brogan
Martin
Brogan
Have New Tackle Freshman Debut at Washington
Freshman football at the University of Washington saw Chadbourne appear in a uniform after playing for the Yearlings last season. He will need a week to reach full form as coaches Wick and Tidball push him to toughen up. The Frosh squad, south of Denny field, nears 100 players with more awaiting uniforms. A first scrimmage is planned for next week.
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University of Washington
Chuck” Chadbourne
Chadbourne
Stape
Sandy” Wick
Ben Tidball
Denny Field
Whitman
Frosh
Ray Eckmann
Thorpe Draws Trambitas in Portland Welter Clash
Harvey Thorpe of Kansas City and Alex Trambitas of Port battled 10 rounds in Portland with a draw. The first five rounds were tame but the Welters heated up late to please the crowd. Willis St Clair of Sacramento beat Beattie’s Harry Casey in an eight round decision. Sam Langford of San Francisco defeated Johnny Fiske in an easy, one sided bout.
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Portland
Harvey Thorpe
Kansas City
Alex Traimbitas
Port
Willis St. Clair
Sacramento
Harry Casey
Beattie
Casey
Sam Langford
San Frantisco
Johnny Fiske
Harper to Box Southernner in National Athletic Club Show
Robbie Harper likely to headline the first National Athletic Club show at the Arena next Wednesday with Bud Ridley and Joe Gorman. Al Grman of Los Angeles may be chosen as challenger to Harper in the California event.
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Nate Druxinman
California
Robbie Harper
Bud Ridley
Joe Gorman
National Athletic Club
al Grman
Los Angeles
Yesterday's Hero Ruth Powers Yankees in Double Bill Sweep
Babe Ruth hit his 54th homer and the Yankees swept the Athletics in a doubleheader 7 to 3 and 9 to 4. Tilly Walker aided with two runs while Pipp Lewis and Dykes added one each. Stan Coveleskie pitched Cleveland to a 10 to 2 win over the Browns, completing a three game sweep as the Indians strengthened their lead to a game and a half. The Braves and Phillies split a two game set with Atlanta winning the first 1 to 0 and Philadelphia taking the second 6 to 1.
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Yankees
Athletics
Tilly Walker
Pipp
Lewis
Stan Coveleskie
Cleveland
Browns
Indians
Braves
Phils
Uncle Robbie the Squire of Flatbush Shapes Dodgers Faith
Brooklyn fans praise Wilbert Robinson for his kind, fatherly leadership of the Dodgers. He builds a team from castoffs through pep talks, confidence, and strategy, turning him into a beloved, nearly miracle-like figure in Flatbush baseball.
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Dean Snyder
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
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John Heydler
Nazarene
Giants
Reds
Dodgers
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New York
Firth Avé
Long Island
Flatbush
Uncle Robbie
Ohio State stadium to seat 63000 in 1922
Ohio Stadium in Columbus will cost 1 million dollars and hold 63000 spectators when ready for 1922 football games. Excavation starts October 11 during the university’s semi centennial week. the arena will be the largest amphitheatre in America with 56 stairways and 112 aisles and space for a gymnasium and facilities beneath seating.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
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Harry Wills Ready to duel Dempsey in public demand
Harry Wills says Jack Dempsey fights today only if forced by public demand. He claims promoter Kearns will not risk a match and accuses him of bluffing. Wills says he cannot get fair bouts, often working at the docks, yet believes he can beat many, including Dempsey, when the public pushes for a fight.
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Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Harry
Kearns
Dempsey
Altho
Soldier Bartfield to Begin Training After Arm Heals
Soldier Bartfield, who broke his arm in a bout with Bryan Downey in Detroit, will start training soon as the arm mends well. He foresees a busy fall and winter campaign and aims to match his protege with Jack Sharkey or Charley Ledoux. Frank Bagley plans to field the best boxing stable in the East with Willie Jackson, Gene Tunney, Johnny Murray, Augie Ratner, and Jimmy Sullivan in the welterweight, plus Schuman in other classes. Schuman will box Hartley, Hanlon, Noye, and Wallace in coming weeks. Friends of Kiki McCoy threaten to force Kid marrying again amid his eighth marriage and possible divorce.
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Bartfield
Bryan Downey
Detroit
Frank Bagley
East
Willie Jackson
Gene Tunney
Johnny Murray
Augie Ratner
Jimmy Sullivan
Harry Schuman
Bury
Jack Kanne
Schuman
Peal Hartley
Jimmy Hanlon
Johnny Noye
Otto Wallace
Kiki McCoy
Kid
Solomon
Varsity Backfield Doubtful for Whitman Clash in 1920
UW writers note the uncertain backfield for the 1920 season opener against Whitman. Candidates include Ray Eckmann, Ervin Dalley, Guy Norris, Ernie Murphy, Red Hyndmann, Bob Abel, Johnny Wilson, Bob Harper, Ham Greene, Johnny Prim, and others from lettermen, Frosh, and Navy service programs.
Seattle Surges to First Division with Beavers Win
Seattle climbed back to the first division with a 6 to 4 victory over the Beavers. Demaree steadied after a rough start, Pillette and Beattie contributed key hits, and Murphy delivered in late innings as Seattle pulled away. Umpires and lineup details follow, with Demaree notching six strikeouts.
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Portland Babies
al Demaree
Demaree
Pillette
Beattiesco
Bohne
Rod M
Sammy
Murphy
Kenworthy
Yakima
Portland
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Koehler
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Apranger
Pillett
Bidred
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Middleton
Ee Cunningham
Baldwin
Demares
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Portian
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Heboe Worthy
Bpraggeer
Coast League faces Bil Rumler suspension decision
San Francisco reports the Coast league directors set to vote on reinstating Salt Lake player Bil Rumler after his suspension by President W. H. Mary for improper gambling during the 1918 pennant race. A sustained suspension could prompt Salt Lake to withdraw. San Francisco’s Strub warns the Seals may quit if overruled. Freeno fears the Salt Lake threat as Salt Lake submits a franchise bid.
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Pacific Coast
Coast League
Bil Rumler
Salt Lake
W. H. Mary
Ruamler
McCarthy
Ramier
wil—Salt
Charles Strub
Seals
Freeno
Wares Rebuilds Siwashes To Draw Seattle Crowds
Clyde Wares spent heavily to revive the Siwashes this spring and faced skepticism as Seattle's crowds dwindled. Early losses gave way to improved play and growing fan interest. With a few wins the team crept back into favor, proving packed stands boost morale and gate receipts.
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Seattle
Clyde Wares
Wares
Beattle
Siwashes
Fielding Showdown Between Browns and Robins Highlighted by Speaker
Henry L Farr reports on Tris Speaker and Hy Myers guiding the Indians in center as the Robins counter with Zach Wheat. Right field rotating for Dodgers includes Tommy Griffith and Bernie Neis, while Indians rely on Joe Wood and Smith. The piece contrasts outfield defenses and notes Robins edge on offense, with Cleveland's smoother coordination led by Speaker.
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Henry L. Farr
New York
Tris Speaker
Indians
Brooklyn
Robin Gardeners
Neis Jast
Dodgers
Tommy Griffith
Bernie Neia
Riffith
Nels
Speaker
Griffith
Joe Wood
Smith
Hy Myers
Evans
Jamieson
Graney
Indian Gardens
Robins
Cleveland
Eddie Fagan Returns to Yale Football Backfield
Eddie Fagan amid amateur status plays in Yale backfield this fall as Yale battles college football. The notice adds a light aside about marriages and voyage themes without affecting the main sports note.
Two Champs Battle in Cleveland Tonight
In Cleveland on September 20 a record crowd is expected for the Jack Britton Benny Leonard bout. Britton bets $10,000 he can defeat the lightweight champion in their 10 round fight.
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Cleveland
Jack Britton
Benny Leonard
Gritton
YWCA Announces Winter Sports Start Season
The Y W C A announces the winter athletic season opening with tricketball volleyball and swimming. Weekly hikes to the Y W camp on Bainbridge Island begin early in October.
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Bainbridge Island
Hollanders Introduce Noiseless Electrically Equipped Auction Rooms
Dutch inventors unveil auction rooms powered by silent electric systems. The design promises reduced noise during bidding and smoother operation for participants and staff.
Dodgers Called Board In World Series Fix Inquiry
New York Sept 30 Investigations into rumors that gamblers would fix Brooklyn players in the world series continued under Kings County District Attorney Harry K B Lewis. The entire Brooklyn club was to appear for questioning. Lewis planned to interrogate anyone with knowledge of the alleged plot. Manager Wilbert Robinson opposed, but said he had no fear of the inquiry and players had not been ordered to appear.
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New York
Brooklyn
Harry KB Lewis
Kings County
Lewis
Wilbert Robinson
Robinson
United Press
Wisconsin Honest Man Confession Prompts Refund Signals
BeloiWisconsin report notes confessions by White Sox players that they threw the world series. W W Chesbrough refunded John Keenan $19 that had won, claiming Chesbrough had bet on the Reds.
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Chesbrough
Reds
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