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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1918

Page

9

Stallings and Braves Poised for Mixed 1914 Season Outlook

The article notes Braves manager Stallings steering a patchwork lineup through uncertain prospects with changes in pitching and infield. It highlights potential stars like Nehf and Hughes, returns of Barnes, and a shift in outfield and catching duties as Herzog’s status remains unsettled. The team trails strong rivals but may finish fifth if pitching holds and lineup clicks.

Stallings Braves Tyler Hank Walter Herzog Heston Hughes Nehf Worcester Barnes R Or John Henry Conway Red Smith Powell Wickland Bally Kelly Massey Jim Phillies Brooklyn

Two Clubs Chase Wolter as He Sidesteps Baseball

Harry Wolter, in San Francisco, refuses to play baseball now while two Pacific Coast league clubs pursue him. He aims for a $500 bonus from Charles Weeghman of the Chicago Cubs, who sold him to Sacramento.

San Francisco Harry Wolter Wolter Charles Weeghman Chicago Cubs Sacramento

U N W Schedules Four Home Games This Fall

The University of Washington football schedule lists four home games and one at Pullman. Originally three home games were planned, but a transfer moved a game from Corvallis to Seattle. Opponents include California Whitman and Oregon.

University of Washington Pullman A. C Corvallia Seattle California Whitman Oregon

Duke Kahanamoku to Stay Home From California Meet

Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii swim star will not travel to California for the championship events. A Honolulu cable released today says the famed swimmer is injured and unable to make the trip to participate.

Duke Kahanamoku Wahkiki San Francisco California Honolulu

Pellinger Beats Dundee in Oakland Bout

Harry Pellinger earned a decision over Jimmy Dundee at Oakland. The win came before the shipbuilders' association last night, with Pellinger holding a slight edge in a hard fought battle.

Pelsinger Dundee Oakland Harry Pellinger Jimmy Dundee

Toledo boxing clash ends in flashy 10 round decision

A hard fought 10 round bout in Toledo saw Soldier Bart field shaded by Jack Mc Carron of Allentown Pa, who had previously defeated him in Philadelphia two weeks earlier. The match featured sharp exchanges and a ruthless display as both fighters pressed the pace.

Toledo Bartfield Jack McCarron Allentown Philadelphia

Grade School League Opens Season Today

The Grammar School Athletic league kicks off with 15 scheduled games across city diamonds. Matches include Interbay vs Whittier at Ballard and J B Allen vs Green Lake at B F Day, plus Walla Walla and Cascade clashes among others.

Grammar School Athletic League Ballard Interbay Whittier Woodland Irving Salmon Bay Longfellow Lowell Hiawatha Gatewood Youngstown Mercer Cascade Concord South Park Georgetown John Hay Jefferson Beacon Hill Rainier Walla Walla Colman Washington Columbia Whitworth Fairview South Seatle Maple Va

Billy Williams Knocked Out by Tate in Semifinal Bout

Milwaukee April 17. Joe Fagan of Boston declared winner in a tame bout with welterweight champion Ted Lewis. Clonie Tate the Canadian lightweight knocked out Billy Williams of Portland, Ore in the semifinal.

Milwaukee Joe Fagan Boston Ted Lewis Clonie Tate Billy Williams Portland Ore

Rotary Club to entertain soldiers at Camp Lewis

The Seattle Rotary Club will host a second monthly entertainment for soldiers at Camp Lewis in the M C A auditorium on Thursday night. Nell Barry Taylor will supervise the program.

Seattle

Mickey King Presents Clever Ring Tactics in Arena Show

King showcased his art beating Barry in a shadow style, taunting with precise jabs and hooks. Pete and Neff fought to a draw, Tucker and Bromeo drew, Houck defeated Reid, and Leonard beat Hartford in the prelims. Frank Farmer from Tacoma acknowledged the crowd after King’s win over him last week.

Jim Marry Frisco Mickey Barry Mike Pete Chet Neff Frankie Tucker Claire Bromeo Leo Houck Cliff Reid Wildcat Leonard Jack Hartford Neff Pete Firomeo Houck Neild Frank Farmer Tacoma King Carrio Dan Balt

Theta Chi Defeats Eta Theta Chi in Interfraternity Baseball

Theta Chi beat Eta Theta Chi 6 to 2 Tuesday afternoon in the interfraternity baseball series. The Pho Kappa Pi versus Theta Delta Chi game was postponed.

Theta Chi Eta Theta Chi Pho Kappa Pei Theta Delta Chi

Market for Yakima spuds drives price rise in wide market

Heavy demand from potato flour and drying plants boosts prices while buyers wait for lower quotations. A large shipment of navels arrives with Valencia quality improving. California asparagus priced at 12 to 15 cents per pound as cold Yakima weather limits yield. Corn, barley and oats drop about $1, with vegetables showing varied wholesale figures and numerous regional produce items listed.

California Nenl Imperial Valley Wescesseenes Paraley -Doren Nebraska Yakima Gama Hutebocas Yakima

Shortstop Needed by Manager Bill Leard as Oak Open Call

Manager Bill Leard seeks a fast fix at shortstop and considers naval station band and speakers to recruit a new infield man. Ralph Croll likely stays with Oakland after proving himself due to another player’s injury. Olanta squads train hard with pitching, batting practice, and a tuneup game. Shott and Tete Schneider make early season moves. Daubert eyed by Rusie for the Tigers.

Bill Leard Naval Training Station Ralph Croll Leard Oakland Olanta Bellevue

Mayor Heads Four Day Study Trip To Skagit Site

Mayor Hanson along with Councilmen Thomson Murphine and Ross, the public utilities and high t superintendent, and City Engineer Dimock departed Wednesday for a four day inspection of the Skagit river power site aboard the city group tour.

Hanson R. H. Thomson Thomas F. Murphine J. DD. Ross Hight A. H. Dimock Skagit River

How Mighty Have Fallen in the Big League Games

Chief baseball season opener notes downturns for Grover Alexander Walter Johnson Urban Faber and Eddie Cicotte as Reds White Sox and Red Sox triumphs reshape early standings. Pitchers like Pete Schneider Carl Mays and others faced tough starts while crowds returned as Europe’s war rages.

Lefty Cooper Pirates Roherry Red Sox White Sox Reds Europe

Duncan studies to be radio operator in France

Miss Willie Duncan, niece of Representative Oliver of Alabama, is studying to become a radio operator so she can go to France and help lick the Germans.

France Miss Duncan Representative Oliver Alabama

Alexander Beaten by St Louis Cardinals in Chicago Tilt

Grover Cleveland Alexander faced a difficult game as the St Louis Cardinals defeated Chicago 4 to 2. Kilduff error and a string of hits opened the scoring for St Louis, while Tyler of the Cubs was slated to oppose Doak for today. Bill Killifer learned he was classified as Class 1 in the draft amid the battering.

ST. Louis Grover Cleveland Alexander St Louis Cardinals

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