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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
7
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Heck Fowler, star goalie from last season, will miss this season as he heads to Siberia with his regiment. Capt. Frank Foyston and Bernie Morris are in the city, while Bobby Rowe and Jack Walker are due Monday. Cully Wilson discharged from the army may sign with the Metropolitana for the coming season.
In a college town tale set amid World War I beginnings, star athlete Hobey Baker and nurse Mimi Scott meet after a football game. She trains as a Red Cross nurse in New York before sailing to France to care for refugees, while Baker serves as a pilot in the aerial forces and later reconnects from the sky.
A London society widow linked to German interned peers is arrested after a dressmaker overhears her calling a costume fit a pig fit. Authorities confirm the remark signals possible espionage or dangerous ties, reinforcing concern over German detainees awaiting release.
The Skinner & Eddy eleven edged Seattle North Pacific from Liberty Park in a 2 to 2 draw. Douglas netted twice for Skinner & Eddy with Daly adding another. Red McKelliam and Horsely scored for Seattle North Pacific.
In Berkeley California on December 23 Camp Lewis defeated Mare Island 7 to 4 after Gus Hixon missed the conversion following a late touchdown. Northners scored in the first quarter and held the lead despite two near-tie threats by Mare Island.
Cincinnati heavyweight Dick O'Brien has been offered a boxing tour of France and England next year. Manager Buddy Bishop says he will face Bombardier Wells in England and, if successful, could meet Georges Carpentier in France. Al Lippe confirms the offer.
Ed Leader has been reappointed as crew coach at the University of Washington. No definite practice will occur until California universities decide if they will field crews this spring.
In Chicago on January 6 to 8 Augie Kieckhofer the world champion three cushion player defends his title for the seventh time this past year against Pierre Manpone of Milwaukee in Windy City.
The Wallace shipyard soccer team of Vancouver BC and the Skinner and Fiddy eleven will meet in Seattle on Christmas Day for an international match.
Capt Richard Norris Williams, former national singles champion, receives the French Croix de Guerre for distinguished service in the second battle of the Marne, according to word received here.
Plans to build a 35000 dollar clubhouse at Montlake park at the head of Lake Union for the Seattle Yacht club are under way. Girl telephone operators from the United States received praise for efficient work in handling central exchanges behind the lines during the St Mihiel offensive in September.
The piece heralds airplane racing as a dramatic new sport with cross country and utility events. It notes possible New York to San Francisco races, government or Aero Club of America coordination, and funding for aviation development. Control stations, descent for supplies, and a 2000 pound load rule are mentioned. Glenn Martin discusses plans with the U.S. military aeronautics department.
A dense table of prices lists California beans, carrots, cabbage, celery, corn, cucumbers, garlic, onions, peppers, nuts, citrus, and more. It includes local and regional tasters with a mix of per unit and per ton or per sack figures, plus poultry and veal pricing and butter dairy terms.
R Lindley Murray of Niagara Falls New York top ranked by the National Tennis association based on the national singles tournament. W T Tilden Jr of Philadelphia ranked No 2 amid supporters arguing season performance deserved the top honor. Molla Bjurlstedt of Brooklyn heads the women's list after beating leading East players. Mrs Katherine M Scranton at 70 is chosen for war work in France.
A Swiss locksmith claims to have developed a new process to solder aluminum. He describes a method that reportedly bonds aluminum parts with a unique alloy, potentially simplifying manufacturing and repairs in metalwork.
A Crystal Pool show headlines two top district lightweights Austin and Solt in the main event. Harold Jones faces Muff Bronson in a four round bout with Seattle fans backing Jones. Morrie Lux meets Johnny Wolgast in the semi windup while George Moss boxes Roy McDonald and Jack Hart fights Curley Valencourt in preliminaries. Chet Neff and Ted Sloan complete the lineup.
Chicago dec 23 old man stage, famed coach, admits defeat via trick play. His 19 year old son Lon jr brings home a bride from Kentucky, eloping with Arvilla Meyer sister sophomore. Old man had opposed their too young marriage.
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