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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
6
The piece traces past champions like John L. Sullivan and Jess Willard, notes Coffey’s persistent bid to challenge Moran, and previews athletic fortunes and disappointments as boxing careers and baseball teams face financial and competitive pressures. It highlights Willard’s era, Coffey’s upset bids, and lingering club rebuilds.
The Red Sox outplayed Comiskey’s team at Boston, as two baseball axioms failed to hold. The game showcased decisive hits and strategic missteps from both sides, with Boston capitalizing on key rallies and defensive lapses.
Baseball pundit argues Boston remains favorites if 1915-16 form holds, noting one run efficiency and strong pitching. White Sox counter with depth, hitting across nine spots, Schalk’s return, Risbero at short, Gandil at first, and improving pitching as they rise.
The second annual Playfield junior tennis meet began at 10 o clock this morning with about sixty entries listed for competition.
Fragmentary baseball schedule and results list shows teams such as New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Chicago, Pittsburgh, St Louis and others. Entries include scores and venues with several unreadable portions but indicate game outcomes and dates for the season.
Eddie Campi the Pacific Coast featherweight champion from Seattle out pointed Frankie Tucker in a four round bout in San Francisco. Willie Kuehle defeated Johnny McCarthy on the same card with proceeds donated to soldiers. Frank Harrieau beat Frankie Jones and Sailor Herb Brodie stopped Jack Ketchell with a knockout.
New York Aug 4 In the latest averages six Matthewson teammates hit .300 or better led by Eddie Roush 332. Ty Cobb remains far ahead in the American League at 3838 with Speaker 257 and George Sisler 342 in pursuit. Multiple players from Cincinnati St Louis New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland are also listed among top batters.
The Shipbuilders staged a double-header on the 15th and EF lot. The Dry Dockers met the Ames crew while the Duthies faced Skinner and Eddy in a brisk afternoon matchup.
George Kelly utility infielder for the New York Giants has been purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He began his major league career in 1915 with Victoria before joining the Giants.
United Press reports Ad Wolgast is recovering from his illness at a Wisconsin summer resort. Larney Lichtenstein, formerly his manager, said today. The update comes as Wolgast travels on the road to health.
Wallace Scoot defeated Marshall Allen to reach the semi finals in Tacoma tennis. Allen will not compete in the finals.
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