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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented note outlines practicing four hours to keep the head above water. It mentions mud and water exercises, a whiskered animal context, and aims to prevent a fall into water during a dramatized survival drill.
Eddie Campi the Pacific Coast featherweight champ challenges Jimmy Kilbane for the world featherweight title with Caruso Dan backing the bout. Plans include possible east or Victoria 15 round match. Local promoter confidence cites Kilbane’s recent defeat as a sign of decline. Other boxing notes mention Abe Gordon in Austin, Abe Lehr, Joe Cox’s navy service, and a potential Meehan Bonds heavyweight clash in Tacoma.
Walter Mails, the southpaw pitcher who left Portland to manage the Ames Shipbuilders in the league, has resigned as manager. It could not be determined if he will leave the club. Toots Agnew has been mentioned as his successor.
The White Sox start today in Philadelphia with a two game lead on the Red Sox as Detroit and Cleveland visit New York. Giants open in Cincinnati and Dodgers take series from the Reds while Dave Danforth saves the White Sox game.
President Wilson sees no reason to curtail league baseball schedules amid the war in reply to Presidents Johnson and Tener of the two big leagues who had hinted that there might not be a world's series this fall.
ANITA IOWA August 3 The wrestling champion Earl Caddock hastens home from South Dakota with a honeymoon cut short for examination in the draft army. He reports for medical review as current orders place him in line for service.
Washington reports the National Collegiate Athletic Association will continue competitive sports following guidance from the secretary of war. The decision affects college athletics during wartime.
The Nonpareils meet Renton on Sunday at Dugdale's park in a key clash after Renton previously defeated the Nonpareils. The game is slated to start at 2 20 in the afternoon.
Mayme McDonald, women's tennis champion of the University of Washington, remains in form as she advances to the finals in the net tournament in Tacoma. The event showcases her strong play and progress toward the championship.
Pittsburg reports outfielder Jackson formerly with Spokane has been purchased by the Pirates.
The 90 pounders finish their baseball season today at Walla Walla playfield with all 10 teams competing. A picnic at Madrona will follow the games.
Wishing Best Now of Season claims fishing conditions are better now than at any time since the season began, according to expert followers of Izaak Walton.
Three-cushion league franchises awarded as the day ends. Red Cross golfers faced truth or loyalty test in cent-astroke matches. Umpires counted three in a New York game. Eddie Pinkman performs a Russian dance. Joe Bemish curious if he saw it.
The Star's sporting editor appeals to Seattle readers to donate baseball gear to aid Sammies stationed at Ameri can Lake. The fund aims to buy gloves balls bats and other equipment for the national pastime. Send contributions to the Sports men's fund Seattle Star.
The Totem Athletic association of Sears, Roebuck Co. workers will stage its annual program featuring about 200 events for girls, boys, and visiting children, relay races, tug of war, and a ball game between the Pirates champions and an all star team. Gold watches for the winning baseball team and prizes for contest victors are planned. Cavanaugh's band will provide music and the public is invited.
Wil He Ritchie plans his positively last appearance in a boxing show in San Francisco tonight to benefit the new California artillery regiment. His ancient rival John ny McCarthy is set to meet him in the ring.
Baseball results show wins for Boston New York Chicago and Pittsburgh with scores like 6-3 and 9-2. National and Coast leagues list standings with teams such as Chicago Boston Cleveland Detroit New York St Louis Philadelphia and Washington. Also included are subresults from city games and schedule notes across several venues.
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