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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

8

Melee showdown in Portland features McCarthy and notable Seattle boxers

Melee in Portland pits favor M Carthy against Johnny McCarthy with a strong local card including Frankie Tucker Billy Williams Val Sontag Al Sommers Caruso Dan Salt and Sid Mitchell. Promoter notes complaints over exhibitions amid soldier benefit concerns and promises more legitimate bouts next time.

Tucker Sontag Seattle Ring Tonight Portland Frankie Tucker Billy Williams Val Sontag al Sommers Jack Wagner Wagner Williama Johnny Arrouses California Hilly Mzabeth Frankie Hose Oregon Caruso Dan Salt Vince Moore Ray Leonard Steve Reynolds Laddie Leach Pavilion Sald Steve Sid Mitchell

Spore Chatier Claims St Paul Middleweight Title

St Paul secures the middleweight championship as Spore Chatier earns the victory. Mike Gibbons remains unsatisfied while Mike O Dowd contemplates a push for Al McCoy. The piece notes delayed plans and quotes Charlie Comiskey on building a championship team as Garry Herrmann’s stance is hinted at.

St. Paul Mike Gibbons Mike O'Dowd al McCoy

Portland Rings Beckon as Chet McIntyre Prepares

Promoters eye a Portland bout with Pacific Coast heavyweight champ Chet McIntyre after a Thanksgiving clash left his arm kinked. The third man tonight is a crooked flipper, and rumors say Sailor Petrosky could face McIntyre once the arm heals.

Portland Chet McIntyre Pacific Coast Chet Frank Farmer McIntyre Sailor Petrosky

Market report on fresh produce and wholesale grains

A historical market listing shows prices for artichokes beans cabbage cucumbers cauliflower celery corn garlic horseradish melons lettuce onions green peppers popcorn potatoes squashes sweet potatoes tomatoes turnips and other produce. It also lists wholesale prices for oats hay and grain, creamery products and cheese from various regional sources.

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Judge McCredie Could Forge Coast League Portland Return

William Wallace McCredie, former Vancouver jurist and Portland Baseball Club president, arrives to press for bringing Rowe City into the 1918 Coast League. He weighs Sacramento efforts to raise funds and shift the circuit amid recent silence from Portland and league heads.

William Wallace McCredie Vancouver, Wash Portland Baseball Club Dob Blewett Rowe City Portland Sacramento Heattieia McCredie McCredien Themeeelves Traum Maum Henry Berry Caldwing Charlie Graham Graham Charlie San Francisco Capital City Bill Curtain

Pace too fast in Gotham six day race leaders falter

Linart and De Haete quit early as the 104th hour arrives with the eight leaders at 1 535 miles and nine laps. Goullet leads the field, Drobach and Few two laps back, Chapman and Eger three laps behind. The record for this stage stands at 2 051 miles and five laps.

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Famous English Bull Bought by L A Man

Joan Davia of Los Angeles purchased Toll Bar Jack, a renowned heavyweight bulldog, for 1200 dollars last week. Original owner was Charles Horrax of New York. Davia is a native of India.

Joan Davia Los Angeles Charles Horrax New York India

Kilbane Waives Exemption Enters Camp

Johnny Kilbane and his family faced military service as he waived exemption and joined the camp. The move aligns with the disciplined image of the Cleveland boxer as he begins training in the new phase of duty.

Johnny Kilbane

Earl Caddock Arrives for World Title Bout in Des Moines

Des Moines reports Earl Caddock heavyweight wrestling champion arrives for tonight's match against Bulgarian giant Yuasif Hiussane. The champion says he is in good shape and ready to defend his title.

Des Moines Earl Caddock Yuasif Hiussane

Broadway High School Football Letters Awarded

Broadway high school distributed 46 football letters at a student meeting. First Team honorees include Gerald McClair Ed Dean Joseph Dundin Carlton Rica Harold Brown Leo Calland George Hagan Claude Norris Olin Smith Hamilton Greene George Greene Thornton Martin Everett Dimoch Gaylord Staley Kyle Houson Lafayette Rockey. Second Team picks list Frank Mason Charles Robinson Chester V Stewart White Tameo Kasahara Oliver Fursman Robert Clinton Prescott Willis Cook Maurice Sharkey Jere Neterer W Foster Max Cavett Ed Murane Arnet Hartsfield. Midgeta honors go to Forrest Hart Dudley Bennett Lloyd Taylor Perry Allyn Grant Ray Roten Howard Nicodemus Elnori Norris John Scott Claude Wakefield George Ward Earle Dare Wendell Hector McDonald and Backer CORVALLISDec.7 The wrestling season at C A C opened with nearly 100 men out for practice. Althe the number of letter men is email, there are many were out for practice last year addition to a long list of first men.

Broadway High School Gerald McClair Ed Dean Joseph Dundin Carlton Rica Harold Brown Leo Calland George Hagan Claude Norris Olin Smith Hamilton Greene George Greene Thornton Martin Everett Dimoch Gaylord Staley Kyle Houson Lafayette Rockey Frank Mason Charles Robinson Chester V Stewart White Tameo Kasahara Oliver Fursman Robert Clinton Prescott Willis Cook Maurice Sharkey Jere Neterer W. Foster Max Cavett Ed Murane Arnet Hartsfield Midgeta Forrest Hart Dudley Bennett Lloyd Taylor Perry Allyn Grant Ray Roten Howard Nicodemus Elnori Norris John Scott Claude Wakefield George Ward Earle Dare Wendell Hector McDonald Backer

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