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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1916

Page

7

Undefeated Frisco Barrio in Dreamland Boxing Night

Three new Seattle boxers from San Francisco and Portland prepare for Thursday’s Moose promoted event at Dreamland. Harry Pelsinger and Muff Bronson claim coast featherweight titles, Frankie Jones fights, Weldon Wing from Portland debuts, while Archie Wyard trains with Pelsinger. Joe Gorman seeks Seattle bouts and boxing opens in Spokane with Tommy Clark and Roy Orton headlining.

Seattle Dreamland The Moose Harry Pelsinger Bronson Frankie Jones San Francisco Weldon Wing Portland Pel Singer K. O Joe Harrahan Leo Houck Lee Johnson Spokane Hillyard Tommy Clark Roy Orton Joe Swain Army Welch

British American Re Association Christmas Tree Event

The British American Re association will hold a Christmas tree event on December 18 in the new Masonic temple.

RE. ' Association New J Masonic Temple

Ban Johnson Not Taken Seriously by Players in Winter

The piece argues Ban Johnson’s stern warnings carry less weight with ball players who ignore him during the off season. It cites a San Francisco report on the All Americans beating a Hawaii team with Harold Janvrin and Joe Jackson contributing, plus Louis Gulato in attendance.

Ban Johnson San Francisco Hawaii Harold Janvrin Red Sox Joe Jackson White Sox Louis Gulato Johnson

Inter-League Series To Be Worked Up At Meeting

New York Dec 11 Inter league plans between the International League and the American Association will be finalized at a joint meeting of league mag nates. Thomas Hickey new AA president and club owners have ratified their end of the plan. The proposed 48 game schedule would begin after the regular seasons and aims to boost minor league play amid recent Federals influence.

Y H. C. Hamilton United Press New York International League American Association Thomas Hickey

Ad Santel May Get Big Match

If Ad Santel can throw Strangler Lewis in their bout in San Francisco tomorrow night a strong effort will be made to match him with Joe Stecher.

San Francisco Ad Santel Strangler Lewis Joe Stecher

Welling-Mitchell Bout Postponed to December 22

RACINE Wis Dec 11 The bout between Joe Welling and Ritchie Mitchell scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed to December 22 in RACINE.

Racine Wis Joe Welling Ritchie Mitchell

Market Report Notes On Dairy Product Prices

The market report lists prices for various dairy items including Butter Native Washington creamery cube at 2, creamery brick at 40, storage bricks at 5, cheese Domestic wheel at 40, Limburger 120 at 0.80, Oregon triplets at 2, Wisconsin triplets at 26, Wisconsin twins at 26, New York America at 8, Electric an h ma at 45, and Fresh Eastern eggme at 40.

Washington Creamery Limburger Oregon Youn America Electranch Emma Eastern Egme

Health and Fitness for Billiards Champion Willie Hoppe

Willie Hoppe the world's greatest billiardist argues good health is essential for top play. He credits golf and regular exercise for conditioning, notes he avoids smoking and drinking, and says nerves influence success. He cites past greats Schaefer and Ives as standards and emphasizes intuitive mastery built through training.

Willie Hoppe Hoppe

Free Doctor Offer At Store Promises Free Checkup

An advertisement invites customers to receive a careful medical examination and prescription at no charge in exchange for becoming a patron of the store. The tone promotes free services as a business lure.

Lange Improving After Earlier Health Fears

In San Francisco on December 11 friends of William A. Lange the famous Chicago Colts outfielder were relieved by word from his home that initial reports of a dangerous condition were wrong Lange expects to be out in a few days and resume activities.

San Francisco Wm. A Bill) Lange Chicago Colts Lange

Billiard Stars to Show Their Skill in Local Parlors

Seattle billiard fans will enjoy a three day event starting this afternoon at 3. Four stars Willie Hoppe Young Jake Schaefer Charles Peterson and Chick Wright will compete daily at Brown Hulen parlors with afternoon and night programs. Hoppe vs Wright and Schaefer vs Peterson lead to a winners showdown while exhibitions and fancy shots entertain between matches. Tonight is Society night with performances at 8 o clock.

Seattle Willie Hoppe Jake Schaefer Charles Peterson Chick Wright Brown & Hulen Hoppe Wright Schaefer Peterson

Jack Read Says Darcy Not Going To U S For Bout

Former lightweight champion Jack Read disputes the claim that Darcy is headed to America. Read, just back from Australia where he tried to enlist, trains at Austin & Salt's in Vancouver and plans another four round bout to prove speed and timing.

Jack Read Darcy U. S Kangaroo Island Harry Anderson Dreamland Read Australia Sydney Jack Austin & Salt’s Anderson Lonnie Austin

When Weather Turns Ugly Duck Hunters Strive

Ducks over feed territory are easy for clubs near lakes but hard for the rest. In snow and sleet on a 69 mile gale, hunters must layer up, build blinds, hide boats, and wait for birds for a successful shoot. Use heavy shot sizes No 4 to 6.

Two Ice Hockey Games Scheduled This Week

Seattle fans will see two key league games this week as the Metropolitans host the Vancouver Millionaires and the Spokane club. Vancouver recently defeated Spokane in Vancouver by six goals, while Seattle prepares to face the new Spokane lineup and compare teams as the season opens. Doc Roberts, Vancouver’s new high scorer, leads the league in points.

Seattle Vancouver Millionaires Spokane Canaries Vancouver Spokane Mets Portlanders Doc” Roberts

Michigan May Rejoin Western Conference Big Ten Idea

Chicago December reports say Michigan alumni leaders in Chicago admit a quiet campaign to bring the Ann Arbor school back into the Western conference, with rumors that Michigan would reenter the so called Big Ten before next season.

Chicago Michigan Roger Sherman Wolverine Ann Arbor

City Attorneys Rule On Gasoline Tank Use On Sidewalks

City attorneys state the board of public works cannot grant permission for any person to place portable gasoline tanks on sidewalks. The ruling affects street safety and requires alternative handling of fuel storage near walkways.

Board of Public Works

Plans to Quit as U W Football Coach Gilmour Dobie

Worded rumors swirl about Gilmour Dobie resigning as football coach at the University of Washington. Dobie informed Bill Dietz that he planned to retire before the Oregon game, a decision framed as a quiet farewell amid a mood likened to a funeral. A successor from the East with a strong reputation is anticipated, but no name is confirmed.

Gilmour Dobie U. of W Dobie Oregon Eugene Bill Dietz W. S. C. Gridiron

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