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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
7
Portland hockey team defeated Seattle 5 to 2 in a conference game. The result left both clubs tied for league honors as the circuits faced the National Commission and Federal Magnates in conference negotiations led by Wells.
In Victoria the Patrick led Victoria Millionaires crushed the Vancouver team 8 to 2. Ron McDonald starred, scoring early and driving the attack as Lester Patrick's squad tightened defense and improved teamwork after a rough, penalty filled game. Vancouver's Lehman made several key saves to limit the score. Tom Jones notes Jess Willard tires of the fight game and has not fought since becoming champion.
White Sox scout Jack Doyle says he signed out fielder Davies after watching him in several games and claims Davies was signed by Connie Mack when he was seven years old. Davies is 17 and played with Mack's team last season.
In New York on December 18 Ad Wolgast former lightweight champion quit in the seventh round of a ten round bout with Leach Cross. Wolgast entered with a battered left eye and Cross quickly closed the other, forcing the stoppage.
A story links Washington to a three year contract for John McGovern and reports of a Walter Rheinachid offer surface from Los Angeles. A university board of control panel refuses to reveal details of its coaching search while McGovern reportedly applied for the job.
Sparrow Robinson of the Irish American Athletic Club selects four Far Westerners for the 1915 All-Star track team. The Western contingent includes H. P. Drew, Fred Kelly, R. G. Murray, and Sam Hellah from clubs such as U. C., Olympic Club, and Multnomah, with events listed as 100-yard dash 120-yard high hurdles 220-yard hurdles and pole vault.
Freshman swimmers triumphed over second-year rivals 67.3 to 40.5 at the YWCA meet. Rita Cornett led with the highest average while Margaret Crahan was the sophomores' top point winner.
Tacoma prosecutors announce tighter controls as January first deadline arrives. Strike handlers faced earlier limits and will be permitted only under specified restrictions, with law enforcing stricter oversight on four round bouts.
University of Pennsylvania rowing committee chairman R. Howard Elsenbrey announced the six crews will compete in the major regatta at Poughkeepsie next year. Three Penn crews will sail to the event this season. date ratification was deferred as officials await a set date.
Charlie White announced the postponement of his proposed bout with Freddie Welsh in Excelsior Springs Missouri. White cited only a telegram from his manager Nate Lewis and gave no reason for the delay.
Billy Weeks, Canadian middleweight champion, will fight Alf Sommers, Portland based Northwest heavyweight champion, in Portland. Weeks, well known in Seattle, has fought several four round bouts here and now resides in Vancouver after previously calling Seattle home.
Washington State College alumni in Spokane stage a banquet at the Hall of the Doges in Davenport's to honor the Pullman football team en route to Pasadena for the New Year’s Day Brown game. Over 200 graduates attend the welcome event.
Mollie loses her engagement ring a black pearl with sentimental value. Tim Lafertfy recovers the ring from a joy rider after stopping a car. Mollie’s friend Annie runs the retrieving call. Mollie weighs Chad’s trust and contemplates writing a book to prove herself. The scene ends with Mollie reflecting on honesty and love as they return from the police station.
Portland Rosebuds beat Seattle Metropolitans 5 to 2 as Dunderdale Barbour and Johnson starred for Portland. Oatman and Wilson were not suspended, while Rickey debuted for Seattle, and Barbour scored twice in his short Portland stint.
A. P. Nelson of Grantsboro presents a $500 athletic trophy to the University of Wisconsin. The award is annual to the department scoring the most intramural points during the college year, with all athletics branches eligible.
Whitman College shows a 240 dollar loss while Washington state university loses more, highlighting financial strains in the 1915 college football season.
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