Beoversees Boxers at Handy Downing Club Fight Night
April 23 report from Denver details Kid Mex losing to Greek George in a ten round headliner at Handy Downing's Manhattan club. Swede Johnson, Kid Dutch, and Willie Gee claimed notable rounds as crowds watched lively action, while Colorado conference reps decide to keep spring athletics active with a revised schedule through May 12 across Colorado Agricultural College, University of Colorado, and Colorado School of Mines.
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Idaho Track Meet Booked For May
Idaho high schools schedule a spring interscholastic track meet at the University on May 4 and 5 with four selected runners from each section. Teams from the Twin Falls district compete in Idaho Falls for the east central region and a northern group will provide representatives. April 24 marks the set date for the seeding events.
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Lack of Confidence a Big Failing of George Davis
George Dace, misread as George Davaz, the Retroit Tiger pitcher, is described as lacking confidence. The piece insists he is a leading AL pitcher who underrates himself, noting he won eighteen games and suggesting more self-belief could push him to twenty five. The tone implies a need for self assurance to reach top status.
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War Medals To Be Given Instead of Golf Trophies
April 23 reports from Culcagg state that war medals will replace cups in amateur golf competitions under the Western Golf association. Prize sums and entry fees will go to the American Red Cross to aid war relief, as announced by Assistant Secretary Crafts W. Higgins. President Charles F. Thompson and the association’s executive committee approved the plan to support the war effort.
Pacific Coast League and a chaotic sports week wrap
Fragmented text describes Pacific Coast League play and a chaotic two hour show with acts and animals. It mentions San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, Oakland, and a schedule headline with a parade-like Baby Week plan and a federal children’s bureau note.
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Trainor Wild Animal Show Heads to Denver Arena
Trainor Wild Animal Show, billed as the ninth annual tour, promises a larger, grander performance with a troupe of skilled artists from top pillar bands. The program includes wild animals such as bears, elephants, and seals, with acts featuring danger and variety. Performances set for Monday April 30 at 2 and 9 p.m. Weather permitting.
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Coffey Outfights Okla man in New York bout
Jim Calley known as the Dublin Giant defeats Carl Martins of Oklahoma in a three round bout conclusion. Coffey wins seven rounds while Morris earns table credits. heavy crowd notes Coffey's eye cut in round two and his strategic comeback in rounds eight and beyond. Union wins two year contract with employers setting 48 hour week and overtime scales through 1919.
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Boxing Results and Standings From Early Week Games
Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 3 to 1 while St Louis lost 2 to 0 to Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati defeated Chicago 10 to 4 in a slugging game. New York, Boston, and rain affected several schedule items with New Orleans leading the league standings as teams jockeyed for position.
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Johnson Bout Scrapped By Injury In Fly Nevada
Eddie Johnson of Fly Nevada was set to meet Frank Narrl eau Thursday at the Alkimbra theatre but broke his hand in training. Kid Iriah will take Johnson's place. Irish promises revenge after Bare rlou knocked him out in Salt Lake City. Also notes pension plan details for Order of allway Candyctora and wage rules affecting rail workers and retail workers amid broader labor reforms and unions.
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U Boat Captured Near Newport News Report Denied
Secretary Daniela announced that reports of a German submarine being captured by an American warship and towed to New York are without truth. The claim, circulating for days, was officially denied by the Norfolk district commander.
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Yanks Beat Foster 9 6 As Barry Day Celebrated
New York bats overwhelmed Foster Boston relief pitcher in the ninth inning to win 9 to 6 at Boston. Marcy’s delegation from Worcester helped mark Barry day. Washington 3 Philadelphia 2 in later action with errors deciding a 2 to 1 Philadelphia win. Rush struck out seven with three hits allowed. Score by innings shows New York surging late and Boston slipping late.
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Tennis Champion Enlists in Army for War Service
New York April 23 G J Griffin the national doubles champion enlisted for the officers reserve training corps and will join the Plattsburgh camp after being sworn in. Griffin, who with William M Johnston won the turf court doubles titles in 1915 and 1916, was ranked No 8 by the National Tennis Association last season. Several other top players including T Nors dis Williams Ih care M Church Dean Mathey and Watron Warhburn have announced enlistment.
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G. J. Grilin
William M. Johnston
Officers’ Reserve Training Corps
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Griffin
Plattsburch
Johnston
National Tea N Association
Bevers
Outletlog
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Dean Mathey
Watron Warhburn
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Ay Young
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