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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
April 25. Willard says the Fourth of July bout with Fulton may not happen. The opposition at St Paul and growing concerns threaten the match. A decision on permitting the fight will come after a joint hearing of Minnesota safety and boxing commissions on May 4.
In Portland on Wednesday night Marty Farrell of New York defeated Mickey King in six rounds to claim the Coast middleweight championship. It was King’s second title loss in two weeks after Frank Farner took the heavyweight crown. Farrell opened by jabbing King’s nose, King answered with body shots, and Farrell remained fresh through the sixth round as King tired. Chet Neff of Seattle defeated Young Sam Langford of Oakland in a decision after a tough finish. Ted Hoke of Seattle KOed his opponent in the first round.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to surrender their Bull supply to meet government demands for the troops. The speaker emphasizes the essential role of Bull for fighting men and asks for total cooperation from all Americans in allocating scarce resources.
Vancouver Beavers dominated Coughlan's Commercial 11 to 0 in the season opener. Henson impressed in his debut, Gipe starred with a single and a triple, and King shined at short. The shipyards squad faces the 2:30 Sunday game against the 36th regimental team led by notable players including Maile, Stokke, Skaden, and Ford.
Portland owner William Fisher expressed pleasure with the team after returning from Pendleton training. He gave the players a final look on the local diamond before the Pacific Coast International League pennant race starts Tuesday.
Judges finished selecting the top three in the Seattle Star fish story contest held through March 30. The first prize is a fine trout rod, second prize a Deluxe leather bound basket, and third prize two dozen Piper and Taft flies donated by Piper and Taft Inc.
Dan Salt complained after returning from Portland that Mickey Farrell should have drawn the match. He argued Farrell led the six rounds by backing up, and referee Jack Grant agreed with the assessment of no decisive action in the bout.
Lloyd Madden and Frankie Rogers headline a Knights of Columbus smoker at their hall. Willie Ritchie will stage a brief sparring exhibition with a Camp Lewis pupil in a four round bout. Charles Givens and Jack Lewis will demonstrate boxing skills with the glove. Proceeds go to the war work fund.
Pat Eastley remains unsigned and teamless as the season opens. He shows willingness to join Aberdeen but refuses Tacoma, despite reporting a trade. The piece also notes Christy Mathewson being sought to lead U S forces baseball in France by the Y M C A personnel board.
Annapolis post says Gov Harrington signed a bill allowing continued betting near Pimlico race track, triggering soon money exchanges around the venue.
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