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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

10

Bronson Faces Frisco Lad In Dreamland Card

Tonight at the Moose Lodge Dreamland show the Portland featherweight "Muff" Bronson opposes California contender Harry Polsinger in the main event. Frankie Jones defends the Pacific coast middleweight title against Sid Mitchell, with Archie Wyard making his pro debut against Harry Casey. Weldon Wing meets Bud Ridley, and Joe Harrahan fights Bert Forbes as Pat Scott referees.

Muff” Bronson Harry Polsinger Frankie Jones Sid Mitchell Archie Wyard Harry Casey Weldon Wing Bud Ridley Joe Harrahan Bert Forbes Dreamland Farrell Forbes Joe Bert Forbes Joe Farrell Bronson Portland Lonnie Austin Ridley George Ross

Professor Dyment May Try to Introduce Soccer at Wash

Professor Dyment, head of the journalism department at the University of Washington, is expected to push for introducing soccer football at the university when he assumes his post. He has coached the Oregon soccer squad since joining that university.

Dyment Wash Colin V. Dyment U. of W Prof. Dyment University of Oregon

Mike Donlin Becomes Fight Matchmaker In New York Scene

Former Giant Mike Donlin has taken a matchmaker role for a fight club in New York. He expects word from Hugh Grant Brown about a Kilbane versus Welsh title bout, with Welsh manager Harry Pollok reportedly demanding 40000 for a 40 round fight.

New York Mike Donlin Hugh Grant Brown Havana Johnny Kilbane Freddie Welsh Harry Pollok Welsh

Turkey Hunt At Fort Lawton Draws Seattle Riflemen

Attention of Seattle riflemen is drawn to a turkey shoot Sunday at Fort Lawton range hosted by the Seattle Rifle and Revolver Association. Any rifle and ammunition may be used, telescope sights barred. Shooters may win up to four turkeys with successive plate challenges and a jumping bear will be available for non target fun.

Seattle Riflemen Fort Lawton Seattle Rifle and Revolver Association

American Leaguers Gather for Session

In Chicago today American league magnates and their managers gather for the opening of the annual league meeting at the Congress hotel. Scores of baseball followers are present and a committee from the International league and the American association plans to present the minor leagues grievances to the American magnates.

Chicago Congress Hotel International League American Association

Parents taught him how to become star with cue says Hoppe

The article features Willie Hoppe crediting his parents for his billiards success. He notes a coast to coast tour will include demonstrations by top players to teach amateurs and improve skill. Hoppe recalls early support from his mother and father and mentions family background and a hotel business in Cornwall, New York.

Hoppe Chick Wright San Francisco Jake Schaefer, Jr Chicago Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Frank

Muldoon Plans Changes for Metropolitans Next Game

Seattle manager Peter Muldoon unveils lineup tweaks with Captain Frank Foyston returning as the Metropolitans host the Spokane Canaries. Spokane newcomer Laster Patrick led a strong Inland Empire squad to defeat Portland and beat Seattle previously as the Canaries make their first local appearance.

Frank Foyston Peter Muldoon Seattle Spokane Canaries The Canaries Laster Patrick Victoria Spokane Inland Empire Portland

Major Magnates Must Be Doing a Lot of Thinking

New York December 14 United Press staff correspondent reports the National League plans another Waldorf session with no public actions yet. Barney Dreyfuss has not outlined his attack on Garry Herrmann, John McGraw has not replied about the Giants incident, and Charles Weeghman awaits Cub manager news. Interest centers on the two sessions as NL followers await developments.

United Press New York National League the Waldorf Barney Dreyfuss Garry Herrmann John McGraw Giants New Yorkers Dodgers Charles H. Weeghman Cub Altho

Hoppe Wins Farewell Billiard Matches in Seattle Parlor

Willie Hoppe capped a three day Seattle appearance by defeating Jake Schaefer 250 to 208 in balkline at Brown and Hulen parlors. Earlier he beat Charley Peterson 200 to 67 and 25 to 16 in three cushion as part of a rare billiards showcase before heading to Portland.

Hoppe Brown & Hulen Sion Seattle Jake Schaefer Balkline Charley Peterson

Has Wife and Two Children Needs Work Floyd Collins Seeks Job

Has wife and two babies to support and wants any job including painting team ing or janitor work. Call The Star. Floyd Collins at 3519 Rainier Ave. asks for employment.

Star Floyd Collins Rainier Ave

Northwestern League Directors Meet in Seattle For Discussion

The second annual dry league meeting opens in Seattle with magnates to discuss the Guigol McGinnity case between Butte and Spokane. Talks include possible eight club expansion and longer schedules amid salary and player limit debates. Also noted are college and high school captains in football and rowing from New York Princeton Colgate Brown and Whitman in Walla Walla.

Northwestern Baseball League Guigol-McGinnity McGinnity Butte Frank Guigni Seattle Spokane Guigni Idaho Montana New York Marion R. Wilson Princeton D. B. West Colgate Mark Farnum Brown

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