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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
6
United Press Leased Wire reports that talks of a Pitt versus Georgia Tech football title game exist as a fundraising spectacle for the Red Cross. Promoters envision a nationwide appeal with a winner’s purse possibly reaching six figures, while critics urge restraint to avoid undermining the Red Cross drive.
San Francisco December 1 report says Jerry Downs former Seals player plans to quit baseball this off season to enter the auto mobile business. He is studying automobile truck interiors to become a salesman.
The piece denounces Ban Johnson and other baseball magnates for proposing exemptions for about 300 players to avoid discontinuing baseball. It praises Johnny Poe, Hank Gowdy, Jack Munro, and others who served or prepared to serve. It notes aviation and golf figures in wartime and laments dwindling college athletes for next year.
B A C hosted a no decision three round amateur boxing smoker directed by Pat Scott. Matches featured Frank Murphy versus Bob Ward at 140 lbs, Mike Mitchell versus Thor Erling at 108 lbs, Joy Amundson versus Jack Ferguson at 11? lbs, Frank Pantley versus Weasley Bancke at 115 lbs, Irving Gleason versus Charley Sontag at 180 lbs, Bob Harper versus Clarence Amundson at 125 lbs.
A charity soccer game will be staged Sunday at 2 15 P M at Liberty Park with Skinner and Eddy facing an all star squad. Proceeds go to the Red Cross fund. Also boxing news notes Fred Fulton has a bout with Porky Flynn in Columbus on December 10 for 10 rounds.
Five four round bouts head the Moose hall card to raise funds for the Firemen's union. Frankie Tucker and George Ingle lead a lively main lineup likely to deliver action with rivals Joe Erlingson Beal Manning Bert Graham Jack Labell and others. Joe Benjamin meets Joe Rivers in a six round bout slated for Portland December 21 with Pacific Athletic club involvement.
Sacramento insiders report a Coast league proposal would supply a club to the city on a substantial basis without Sacramento needing to raise capital. Promoter Charlie Graham declined to reveal details, with a decision expected within a week.
A record breaking crowd is expected this afternoon to watch Camp Funston face Camp George on Creighton field. Receipts exceed $20,000 as crowds gather for the gridiron contest announced by United Press Leased Wire from Omaha.
Oregon plans to press the Pacific Coast conference to compel the University of Washington to pay the $1,500 guaranteed for the canceled November 10 football game. The dispute stems from a two year contract with Washington canceling the 1916 matchup in Seattle and later arranging a game with Oregon Agricultural College. Oregon seeks payment, plus opposition to freshman eligibility proposals.
Pittsburg reports Whitey Wenzel rapidly building a reputation as a regular terror after a dramatic bout last night. Geo Schons of Smoky City, former amateur middleweight champ, suffered a broken collarbone and hospital treatment following the clash.
Former Cardinals right hand pitcher Dan Griner joined the Brooklyn Dodgers on waivers after a disappointing season. Griner was eighth in the lineup last summer and was returned to the Cardinals when the American Association season ended.
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