The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-08-11
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defeated Duncan Mcmillan for the mixed style champion
ship before large and enthusiastic crowd at the Spokane
theater last night
The match of the best in this part of
the country in spite of the fact that Mcmillan could not
land Gotch the mat. The excellent work Of both men
more than pleased the spectators.
Gotch clearly showed his advantage in years his
opponent and also seemed to be much better trained
The exchampion everywhere his feet at and
never seemed to tire. Mcmillan the other hand lacked
Iagty, but his stubborn fight for every inch prevented
interest in the contest tagging.
Gotch the first fall which catcl-as -catchcan style
in II ID minutes; the second Graeco Roman in minutes
and the Cornish style bout in 2 minutes The first two
falls made with crotch and half Nelson and bar
and half Nelson hold respectively. Mcmillan after the last
fall stepped to the front of the stage and said he
beaten fairly and by better He said he had held
the mixed style championship for Is years and he hoped
Gotc would hold it long he did, and he said further
that he believed Gotch would if he took of himself
In the preliminary match between Irby, the baseball
player and Bob Nelson of Rossland the eXSpoane base
ball player in two straight falls Nelson the
speeder of the two but he could not the
strength of Irby. Goch settled slight dispute which
arose over the fall
Spokane went down to defeat at the hands of Everett
at Recreation Park yesterday by of to 4. The
fielding Of the locals ragged and they could not get
hits when they needed. Everett practically cinche
the game in the third inning when three singles followed
by hree-sacker by Hemuler brought in three
At this time Jack Simons sent to the bucket and
Franklin went in, pitching the rest of the game credit
ably. The Indians went for McInnis, Of Everett and lam
basted him until he doubled up and for the water
trough in the sixth inning Manager Hulen holered for
'elp and Doyle out to the rescue He never allowed
during the remaining portion of the game.
Seattle defeated San Francisco at that place yesterday
by score of to a. Bad fielding the part Of Frisco
did the trick 1t took Tacoma 10 innings to land Oakland
Yesterday afternoon at San Francisco. The game ended
by Of to 3. single by Casey and long fly to
left by Doyle brought in the winning
Portland won in the game with Los Angeles at Portland
yesterday by the Of to 2 batting streak in the
seventh and eighth gave the Webfooters the
lead.
Edgar Beee defeated Walter Anderson in the state pool
championship tournament at Pfsters last night by
of 125 90 This is the third defeat for Anderson who is
now practically out of the running Tonight Beebe will
play Ed Gillen.
Word from San Francisco to the effect that James
Edward and Battling Nelson will mix it September9 The
fight will take place in the Coma club for purse Of
$4,000 and side bet of $4,000 Both to weigh
in at 1873 on the morning of the contest
The 10Oyard race between Walter Renwick, of Nelson
B. c., and Tom Morris, of Spokane, held at the Fair
grounds yesterday resulted in tie The distance
covered in 10 seconds fiat The tie will be off Sat
urday.
The University of Washington and Idaho football teams
may play their big game in Spokane this Walter
Simpson, manager Of the Idaho team, is in the city
seeking Accommodations for the teams. Washington de-
mands heavy guarantee which, it is feared will be more
than Idaho will be able to give.
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The long expected fight between Jim Mccormick and
Gus Rubin will take place before the Colomax Athletic
club San Francisco this evening The winner is to take
per of the purse 1t is stated that both contestants
are in the best possible condition and spirited and inter
esng battle expected. 1t has been announced that
Marvin Hart has issued challenge to the winner of to-
nights fight The fight is to off here on Labor Day
Both contestants have agreed to accept the challenge
The annual Minnesota State Tennis tournament will
open at Minneapolis this afternoon at the Mnikahda Ten
mis- Clubs courts. 1t will last to the end OF next week The