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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
9
An interview with Walter McCredie outlines Seattle seeking Coast league entry as Portland and others press for regional competition. Figures compare city populations and league fit, noting Salt Lake City recent Coast member status and Coast cities growth influencing bids.
The White Sox skid continues as they win only three of eight in an Eastern swing while the Red Sox surge to first place. Eddie Cicotte struggles in Boston as Chicago also drops a doubleheader on July 28, with Faber Scott Benz and Russell pressed to halt Boston’s pace.
St Paul featherweight Kewpie Ertle defeated Roy Moore of San Francisco in a 10 round decision before the Capital City club last night. Ertle led early and held a slight edge throughout, earning the win by a shade.
The heat overtook the New York fight scene as a planned 10 round bout between Billy Miske and Gus Christie was postponed due to scorching temperatures.
New York report says promoter Harry Sherman wants a Benny Leonard versus Johnny Dundee bout with a $15,000 purse for a no decision match in Ohio. Dundee's manager is reported to have accepted the terms.
A. K. Macomber's Boots carrying 128 pounds was the early favorite for the $6,000 Saratoga handicap, the feature of the opening of the Saratoga meeting today in Saratoga Springs New York.
Joe Schermer won the second block against Walter Johnston at Brown and Helen's last night. The block score was 65 to 50, with Johnston leading the overall total 100 to 96.
A collage of humorous lines about boxers and public figures amid draft talk. References to Joe Walsh, Walter McCredie, Kilbane, Mamaux, Bezdek, Cougnie Mack, Ad Schacht, Eddie Pinkman, Dan Salt, Leo Houck, Ray Richards, and a car company tease mark a lively, playful exchange from a sports crowd.
Portland club officials favor Seattle gaining a Coast League franchise, with Walter McCredie signaling Seattle’s strong chance at the next Coast meeting. San Diego could be recognized before Seattle, according to Tom Darmody, owner of the Gruness Tigers, amid talks of armed troops near the city and attendance shifts.
Willie Ritchie trains hard for a four round bout Friday night with Johnny McCarthy. McCarthy substituted as Ritchie's opponent after Joe Rivers and Frank Barrigan declined to box the former lightweight champion.
Marshall Allen and other Seattle players advanced through yesterday’s net tourney matches in Tacoma in fine order. Miss Sarah Livingston showed her old class by defeating Dorothy Dempsey in a brisk outing. Trampa Bit sparked thrills at Kalamazoo Grand Circuit, finishing sixth in the first two heats before sweeping the next three.
A small group of participants from the Seattle Trapshooters' Association enjoyed a special afternoon shoot at Harbor Island traps.
A Broadway style revue at the New Deed Grill in Seattle draws nightly crowds. New songs, rotating cast, and lively performances by show girls and mediums entertain patrons, with meals prepared by renowned chef Mr. Sorenson. Open every evening except Sundays at First Avenue near Madison Street.
Charley Garland of Pittsburg, runner-up for the national clay court tennis title, continues to win his matches in Chicago. He remains a leading contender as he advances through the tournament.
Walter McCredie Portland club manager says he can buy the Seattle Northwestern league franchise and move it to the Coast league if the war gates Coast cities. He asserts Seattle is a Class AA city and should not have been dropped, predicting Seattle would mirror Salt Lake’s first year and help save the league.
Portland was told by Chicago Nationals that Hollocher would not report to the Cubs. The deal collapsed when Cincinnati acquired Dutch Reuther through waivers after promising him to Portland for Hollocher.
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