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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

7

Dick Wells Set to Face Mitchell in Elks Boxing Show

Dick Wells a hard hitting middleweight with extensive ring experience meets Sid Mitchell in the main event of the Elks boxing show Monday afternoon. Wells began boxing in Cincinnati six years ago and has fought top liners in every bout. He has notable wins and draws, including a 10 round draw with Wildcat Ferns for welterweight honors, a 15 round decision over Rank Barricau, and wins over Marty Rowan and Knockout Torres.

Ick Wells Sid Mitchell Elks Wells Cincinnati Wildcat” Ferns Terre Haute Ind Barricau Marty Rowan Colorado Springs Torres Pueblo N. M Ray Bronson Lima Ohio Bronson Rakse

Fights In Seattle Monday May Signal Rising Boxing Hype

Reports say the unnamed welterweight fighter who impressed in Seattle fights at Hillyard and is tied to a Portland bout with Johnny Dundee. Meanwhile Elks plan a big Monday matinee show with George Adama promoting and high advance ticket sales.

Orweight Hillyard Spokane Rolling Stones Johnny Dundee Portland ELKS George Adama

Rough Work Pulls in Ice Hockey Mix at Portland Arena

Portland defeated Spokane 10 to 0 in a Pacific Coast Hockey League game breaking its losing streak. The match was the fastest and roughest seen at Portland Ice with penalties leaving only three men per side at times. Tommy Dunderdale of Portland was ejected for 26 minutes and fined 25 dollars, Dick Irvin scoring five goals. A midgame altercation sent both Dunderdale and McDonald to the dressing room after penalties from Referee Fon. Attendance reached about 2,500.

Portland Spokane Tommy Dunderdale Dick Irvin McDonald Dunderdale Fon

Hunt Discusses Washington Football Coach Job with Youngers

J Hunt met in Seattle with Graduate Manager J Arthur Younger and other officials about possibly succeeding Gilmour Doble as University of Washington football coach. Final decision pending at least ten days.

J. Hunt Gilmour Doble University of Washington Seattle J. Arthur Younger Hunt

Auto Club and SAC Win in Ice Contests

The Auto Club and SAC amateur hockey teams won last night at the Arena. The Auto Club defeated the Knights of Columbia 2 to 1, while SAC beat the Bankers in a separate contest.

Auto Club & S. A. C Auto Club the & A. C Hockeyista Knights of Columbia Bankers, Ie

Al Williams to Referee Lewis Santel Bout in San Francisco

Al Williams, wrestling instructor at the Olympic Club, will referee the Lewis Santel wrestling bout in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Santel and Lewis began tapering off training today and expect to wind up work tomorrow.

San Francisco al Williams Olympic Club Lewis Sante Sante Lewis

Welter Champs to Tangle in the East

New York will host a ten round welterweight bout on January 10 between American champion Jack Britton and European champion Albert Badoud. The match pits two top titleholders in a high stakes showdown.

New York Jack Britton Albert Badoud

Carpentier Injured In Battle Faces Long Recovery

Georges Carpentier heavy weight champion says four months needed to regain condition after a crash landing injury and is unsure if he can leave France to box in America. He favors a match with Jess Willard for charity if leave is granted.

Carpentier America

Lively session predicted by Ban Johnson on draft ruling

President Ban Johnson of the American league predicted a lively session of the National commission in Chicago. He said there was practically no chance the draft would be abolished for Class AA minor leagues.

Chicago National Commission Ban Johnson American League

Chinese Remedy Co Sales Listing at 1121 Washington

Chinese Remedy Company located at 1121 Washington Street offers remedies and products with contact at Maio 2264. The listing notes a street address and telephone for customer inquiries.

Chinese Remedy CO Washington Bt

Darcy Will Not Wait for French Fighter to Come

Australian champion Darcy says he will arrange a match with another boxer rather than wait four months for Georges Carpentier to be ready. He and manager Tim O Sullivan do not name a opponent or date. Tex Rickard considers proceeding with a different match if Carpentier is not in condition.

New York Lea Darey Georges Carpentier Darcy United Press Today Paris Carpentier Tim O'Sullivan Tex Rickard Tex United Press

Jack White Trains With Pinkman for Monday Fight

Jack White brother of the Chicago lightweight trains with Eddie Pinkman for his four round bout with Frankie Sullivan at the Elks smoker Monday afternoon. White aims to improve enough to challenge Sullivan while Pinkman continues training for a future boxing trip.

Jack White Chicago Frankie Sullivan the Elks Eddie Pinkman White Pinkman Squared Arena

Hockey Game Tonight in Vancouver

The Seattle ice hockey team traveled to Vancouver this morning to face the Millionaires tonight in a key match. The two teams compete for standings as Seattle aims for an away win.

Seattle Vancouver

Market Report: Onions and Alfalfa Prices Noted

A market note records onions and alfalfa prices with brief terms on storage and freshness. Names or organizations are not clearly identifiable in the fragment.

Cravath Out As Rovers Remake Phillies Lineup

The passing of Gavvy Cravath may not hurt the Phillies as much as expected. Slowed by form, fielding, and a sharp batting slump, Cravath leaves room for Claude Cooper to contend for regular outfield duty. Some think the Texas youth could replace Cravath for Pat Moran and Phillies fans.

Gavvy Cactus Texas Plains Pat Moran Phillie Cravath Charley Weeghman Stallings

Tinker Heads to Close Ball Deal In Columbus

Joe Tinker accompanied by American Association President Hickey to Columbus to finalize the arrangement that would make the ex-Cub manager the Senators’ new boss. Stanley Yoakum and Packy Hammer fought ten rounds to a draw.

Tinker New York Joe Tinker Hickey American Association Columbus Cub Senators Stanley Yoakum Packy Hammer

Rivers Seeks Opponent After Moran Fight Scrapped

New Orleans report says Joe Rivers is hunting a new opponent to fight him here after Moran backed out when the 135 pound limit could not be made. Rivers seeks a challenger to step into the ring in the near future.

New Orleans Joe Rivers J 1 Moran

Heavies to Battle in Brooklyn on January 9

Heavyweight contenders Miske and Charley Weinert will clash January 9 in Brooklyn. The bout pits Miske, light heavyweight of Paul, against Weinert in a prime boxing matchup set for New York.

Heavies New York Miske Paul Charley Weinert Brooklyn

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