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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1918

Page

5

McCarthy set for Tacoma bout with top contenders

Promoter Harold Jones books a Tacoma card featuring Johnny McCarthy the terrible Californian against Billy Wright. other highlights include Bob Har, Jim Mason, and a potential winner of Rod Williams versus Young Hector with possible matches at Fort War. Dan Salt and Lonnie Austin target big middleweight clashes as fans await action.

Harold Jones Bob Harin Tacoma Wal Johnny McCarthy Rod Williams Young Hector Austin Oscar Koch Camp Lewis U. W Hector Bremerton Dan Salt Nd Denny Bob Harper Elks Millers Harper Robert Edward Jim Mason Roxy Wilderman Butchers’ Union Mason Wilderman Curley Valencourt Andy Kirch Harry Williams

Boxing Card Preview With Johnny as Headliner

In Salt will feature Johnny as headliner for the next eight card if they can book California. Harry will be paired to meet the draw. Anderson is in fine form and should put up a solid showing against the troublesome motorman.

In & Salt Johnny By Harry Anderson Motorman

University of Washington to hold first workout under Hunt

Washington basketball opens with one letter man from last year and coach Claude J. Hunt. Predicted tough roster and test season ahead for the university as the team returns from the East.

University of Washington Claude J. Hunt Hunt

Seattle boxer Karl Baird to wed Ruth Bailey in Tacoma

Karl Baird of Seattle, who is slated to fight Harold Jones in the Queen City Tuesday, took out a marriage license to wed Ruth Bailey of Seattle in Tacoma on Monday.

Tacoma Karl Baird Seattle Harold Jones Queen City Ruth Bailey

Boxer-Flyer meets Tacoma standout in Austin & Saird smoker

Earl Baird the aviator boxer fights Harold Jones the Tacoma lightweight in the main event at the Crystal Pool Tuesday night following a draw with Muff Pronson at the Elke' club smoker last week.

Muff Pronson Elke’ Club Earl Baird Harold Jones Tacoma Austin & Saird Crystal Pool

Police Probe Car Collision at Summit and Third Madison

Investigation by company officials and police into a street car crash at Summit Avenue and Third Street Madison is under way. Witnesses say the Summit car rammed the other as it stopped to let a cable car pass. Mrs. H. A. Madden sustained bruises and lacerations. a man with no name was treated for a split nose. several others suffered minor injuries.

Summit Ave Third Madison Summit H. A. Madden Camp Lewis City Hospital

Bisbee Kidnaping Case Thrown Out

TUCSON Ariz Dec 3 The case of 25 Bisbee business men accused of deporting 1146 striking copper canners during a 1917 I W W strike was dismissed by U S Judge Win Morrow who held only state kidnapping law could apply if any law was broken

Tucson Ariz Bisbee and Vicinity Industrial Workers of the World United States Win. Morrow San Francisco

Commission to Question Police Heads Over Croken Dismissal

The civil service commission will subpoena police department heads and lieutenants to testify at Patrolman E. B. Croken’s dismissal hearing. Croken was fired by Chief Warren for alleged insolence after criticizing the chief and presenting a Police League letter containing the word demand. The Police League repudiates the letter.

Civil Service Commission E. B. Croken Warren Croken Warran Police League

Auctions of assorted goods at customs offices sale

Over 150 consignments including diamonds silks rice violins fruit coloring and marine freight were sold Monday at the customs appraiser's offices on 87 Lenora Street to pay government duties.

Lenora St

Wells Lays Out Athletic Card At Y M C A

The Y M C A here opens its season with first practice for the senior basketball squad led by Doc Wells. Weasley Rennie, Ralph Powers, and Jack Power are set to report. Lon Brown and Ron George are elsewhere in service. Wrestling boxing and a handball tourney start, with junior basketball league games beginning Tuesday and Thursday under official P. W. Lee.

Weasley Rennie Ralph Doc”) Powers Jack Power John Heessmer Seattle Triangle Club Y" Outaidere P. W. Lee Wesley F. Rennie

Darkey Daniels Seeks Local Bout as 125 Pounder Arrives

The former England fly weight king, Darkey Daniels, now with the Siberian expeditionary force of Great Britain, stationed at Victoria, asks for a fight with a local youth. He weighs 125 pounds and word was received by Austin & Salt. Seattle Day Nursery will celebrate Saturday at the White Elephant shop with Christmas novelties on sale to benefit the nursery association.

Darkey" Daniela England Great Britain Victoria Austin & Salt White Elephant Shop Nursery Association

Walter Johnson Remains Master Twirler of the Era

In 1918 Walter Johnson led the American League in pitching with a 1.28 earned run average per game, over 325 innings, and 53 more strikeouts than the next pitcher. He maintained 215 bases on balls per 9 innings across his 11-year span, and posted 15 overtime appearances with 8 wins.

Walter Johnson Tennyson Brook Walter Jed Johnson Johnson

Market Report Notes Local Creamery Prices

Wholesale prices from local creamery and farms include Washington Young America and Oregon triplets and triplets varieties. The report lists parchment wrapped cubes and brick cheese with price notes around 62 and 30 for hay and grain items.

Wancy Ranch Pullete Heesel Amburger Washington Young America Oregon Y. A Oregon

McIntyre Pupils Set Star Bout At Crystal Pool

Denny, Harper clash in prelims while Baird faces Jones in the main event at the Crystal Pool Tuesday night. Williams battles Koch, Mason meets Wilderman, Valencourt faces Kirch, with McIntyre guiding both Baird and Jones and his resignation as Tacoma club instructor noted.

Paird Jones Williams Koch Denny Harper Mason Wilderman Valencourt Kirch Baird Seattle Harold Jones Tacoma Austin & Salt Ssaoker Crystal Pool Chet McIntyre Northwest McIntyre

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