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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1918

Page

9

Anderson Downs Bob Wabraushek In Seattle Tennis Showdown

In a daytime Seattle club match Anderson defeated Bob Wabraushek 7-5 6-3 after dropping the first set 5-7. Inland Empire doubles pair White and Fight beat Ta veterans 6-3 3-6 6-1. Other results favored favorites Mansel Smith Mercer Livingstone Schreiner with several big day continues and schedule for afternoon rounds.

Seattle Crawford Ander Bob Wabraushek Wabraushek Anderson Bmn Fight and White Inland Em Miller Wright Mansel Smith Mercer Sara Livingstone Mia Gertrude Schreiner Wallace Lee Tacoma Brown Miss

Dempsey to Box Gibbons in Milwaukee Bout

Milwaukee August 7 Tom Gibbons boxing instructor at Camp Meade Md wires Dempsey to box the conqueror of Fred Fulton ten rounds in Milwaukee with proceeds to war fund Dempsey approves and tells Gibbons to arrange the bout Gibbons would be outweighed but his ring science and speed may challenge Dempsey in the ring

Milwaukee Tom Gibbons Camp Meade Jack Dempsey St. Paul Dempsey Fred Fulton O. K Gibbons

Local Market Report Shows Price Shifts Across Vegetables

Wholesale prices for wax beans, green beans, peppers, squash, potatoes, fruits and nuts are listed with regional references and unit measures. The table includes varieties from Eastern Washington and Puget Sound areas, with notes on hothouse produce and crate or per dozen pricing.

Sabins Joes Cora Ataiks

Western tennis champions Hayes and Burdick enter national tourney

Chicago reports Walter N. Hayes and Ralph Burdick, Western doubles champions, plan to play in the national tennis championship in Boston next week after winning their title on Sunday.

Chicago Walter N. Hayes Ralph Burdick Boston

Tener resigns as National League president

John K Tener sent his resignation as National League president to league headquarters. He states he declined to serve on the national commission and asks for acceptance so a successor can be chosen promptly. His new business obligations prompted the decision.

New York John K Tener National League Tener National Commission Tam

Farrell Again Backs Out Of Seattle Bout

Marty Farrell failed to arrive for the scheduled 10 round bout with Mickey King at Fort Lawton in Seattle. A long distance call to a military official indicated Farrell planned a quick departure to Frisco and to avoid the fight. Promoter Lannie Austin may seek Frank Farmer as a substitute, but postponement to next week is likely. Austin denounces Farrell as a contemptible double cross and vows he will not fight in the Northwest again.

Marty Farrell Portland Seattle Mickey King Fort Lawton Farrell Frisco Lannie Austin Austin & Balt Farmer Norway America Atlantic Ocean Bryn Mawre Lake Washington War Department Tacoma Lone Star American Concrete Pipe & Shipbuilding CO L. Y. Stayton New York Bldg Bryn Mawr

Britton Fights Soldier Bartfield to Six Round Draw

In Philadelphia at Shibe Park on Tuesday night Jack Britton and Soldier Bartfield fought a fast six round draw. Britton scored a fifth round knockdown but Bartfield recovered to force a draw. Harry Greb won a popular decision over Battling Levinesky with other results including Sam Langford beating Jack Thompson.

Philadelphia Aug. T Jack Britton Soldier Bartfield Shibe Park Firitton Bartfield Harry Greb Battling Levinesky Sam Langford Jack Thompson Patay Cline Harry Pierce

Frank Troeh Wins Two Target Title

William H. Heer of Guthrie Ohio is new national amateur trap shooting champion and Frank Troeh of Vancouver Washington is new double target champion after the 19th Grand American handicap trap shoot at Chicago. Troeh scored 90 of 50 pairs to win while Heer broke 98 and Frank Templeton of Oregon had 84 in doubles.

William H. Heer Guthrie Ohlo Frank Troeh Vancouver Walsh Chicago Troeh Heer Frank Templeton Oregon

Night Flying Course Inaugurated At Ellington Field

A new advanced night flying course opens at Ellington Field Texas to mimic combat conditions after dark. A powerful searchlight has been installed to simulate night illumination for pilots crossing friendly lines.

N. E. A. Ellington Field Tex Aug. T

Team Owners Meet to Discuss Use of Trailers in Hauling

Members of the Team Owners Association will meet Street Superintendent C. K. Case Thursday morning to discuss the feasibility of using trailers in general hauling.

Team Owners’ Association Streeta C. K. Case

The Man Who Makes $10 a Week And the Equitable Plan

A short ad contrasts earning and spending habits and promotes an Equitable Bond Company savings plan for wage earners offering six percent interest compounded annually and potential profit sharing to keep savings safe.

Equitable Bond Company

Oxygen Vapor touted as top therapeutic agent in health recovery

Rochester physician hails Oxygen Vapor as the best therapy for recovery. Reports from doctors nationwide claim success in chronic and acute asthma bronchitis anemia malnutrition nervous disorders and blood disorders. The treatment is non drug and purports to oxygenate the blood. Free treatments offered at 317-18 Seaboard Building Seaboard and Pike.

Rochester N. Y Seaboard Building Oarth and Pike

Exceptional Opportunities for Young Women in Telephone Work

Attractive positions offer good starting salary with regular increases and permanent, steady work. Advancement prospects, pleasant offices, paid vacations, sick and death benefits, and pensions. Age preferred 18 to 26, no prior experience needed. Visit 1115 Fourth Ave between Spring and Seneca, 8 am to 6 pm.

Fourth Ave Spring Seneca

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