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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1917

Page

10

Leo Houck Sets Los Angeles Bout Tour This Month

Local lightweight Leo Houck plans to depart Seattle between the 15th and 20th for a series of bouts in Los Angeles. He has four straight wins, fights in a Cafeteria City circuit, and will be managed by Frankie Dolan. Sid Mitchell is ill and may not box. Louis Newman may substitute Valley Trambitas or Al Sommers in Wallace Idaho. Chet Neff, a 133 pounder, is called to active naval duty and likely to move aboard a U.S. Navy yacht soon.

Leo Houck Los Angeles FO Houck Seattle Leo Nick Sugar Everett Muff” Bronson H E Frankie Dolan Moving Picture Houck Sid Mitchell Dick Wells Cincinnati Wallace Ida Louis Newman Valley Trambitas al Sommers Portland Mitchell Altho Chet Neff Washington Naval Militia Chet Sammy

Rube Walden Voted Among Seattle's Popular Sportsmen

Friends name Rube Walden of Pine Street cafe as a popular sportsman in a city contest reported by The Star. He attends boxing shows and baseball games and is noted as a popular cook as well.

Rube Pineast Rube” Walden Seattle Star Ike

Charley Mullen Joins Seattle Winter Baseballers

Charley Mullen infielder for the New York Yankees travels to Seattle to play with the local winter group. He faces strong opposition but remains confident he will win the regular second base job.

Charley Mullen New York Yankees Seattle

Trapshooting Leaders Soar at Lake and Harbor Event

Green Lake hosted a Sunday trapshooting day after a break. D. R. Baker EB. K. Van Vieck and George Scripture led with 49 of 50. L. H. Reid nailed a perfect score at Harbor Island, while C. F E. McKelvey scored 49.

Green Lake D. R. Baker EB. K. van Vieck George Scripture L. H. Reid Harbor Island C. F E. McKelvey

Darcy to Take Out Citizen Papers for American Status

Les Darcy plans to become an American citizen and forego returning to the trenches next year, signaling a shift from military service to a civilian future in the United States.

Les Darcy Citizen

Western League Back to Old Baseball Pep In Northwestern Style

The Western league votes to abolish visiting club houses, requires players to don uniforms at their hotels, and ride to games by bus to boost fan interest. Proponents argue it restores the old showmanship and hero worship while attempting to halt waning attendance across small minor leagues.

Western League Northwestern Frank Isbell Dad

Praise for Northwestern Golf Links

Russell Smith, Pacific Northwest amateur champion, praises two California courses Ingleside and Del Monte as the only links of championship caliber in the region. He critiques Southern California greens as sand and asphalt-like, insisting grass greens are needed. The piece ends noting a political note about Prohibition in Oblo as Cincinnati club news breaks.

California Oregon Washington British Columbia Russell Smith Pacific Northwest Champion Smith Ingleside San Francisco del Monte Los Angeles

New Officers to Be Elected Tonight at Athletic Club Meet

Seattle Athletic Club gears up for its annual meeting with F. J. Carver nominated for president and Col. W. M. Inglis proposing expanded athletic programs. Dinner at 6 follows the business meeting in the gym with plans to relocate quarters. Nominees include Fred Rautman Edward Hattle John L. Yocum Rob Jansen J. T. Hardeman J. E. Crafter and W. J. Santmyer.

Seattle Athletic Club F. J. Carver Col. W. M. Inglis Uo Fl Fred Rautman Edward Hattle John L. Yocum Roh. Jansen J. T. Hardeman J. E Cafter W. J. Santmyer

Ivory hunter leads to surprise in Toledo trial

The piece recounts a Cincinnati scout signing an amateur rightfielder at Toledo for a Reds trial. The scout mistook Schaeffer for the player, leaving both unaware of the swap for months. Schaeffer then played 11 games with 39 at bats, 17 hits for a .436 average, including four home runs, three triples, two doubles and seven steals.

Cincinnati Toledo Reda Ether Schaeffer Nietzke

Elks Lose to Knights of Columbus in Basket Contest

Renton still leads the Northwestern Basketball league with seven wins and no losses after a 34 to 11 defeat on Saturday. Hap Morse was fouled out, hampering the Elks as the Knights of Columbus outplayed them.

Elks K. of C Renton Knights of Columbus Hap” Morse

Market notes show steady markets and scarce grapefruit

The report indicates a steady potato market and scarce grapefruit with several carloads en route. Apple prices firm in extra fancy grades while Eger remains uncertain but may steady. Butter strengthens as cream supplies tighten. many fresh vegetables and fruits listed with varied prices and regional sources across California Oregon Washington and Nebraska.

Eger

Old football star back at Washington U

Rosa MacKechnie, a former Dobie standout, re registers with Washington University after missing last season due to National Guard duty in Mexico. He left school for forestry work but will return to football under coach C J Hunt next fall.

Rosa Mackechnie MacKechnie Washington Mexico C. J. Hunt

Soccer Victories for Skinner & Eddy and Seattle Dry Dock

Skinner and Eddy and Seattle Dry Dock squads won yesterday's matches. The shipbuilders defeated Black Diamond 0 to 0 and the Dock lads crushed the Celtics 0 to 0 in a pair of decisive games.

Tad Jones Advocates Boxing to Aid Football at Yale

Tad Jones promotes boxing as a training aid for football players and Yale faces a potential game against West Point as part of its schedule.

Tad Jones Yale West Point

Seattle Hockey Club Poised to Clinch Pennant

Seattle hockey fans sense a pennant as Bernie Morris returns from a knee injury to boost the Seattle Club. Cully Wilson is limited but back in the lineup while Jim Riley shines. Manager Muldoon anticipates the Pacific Coast title and a world championship series against the East, with games slated for the West this year.

Seattle Vancouver Millionaires Bernie Morris Pacific Coast Association Spokane Metropolitan Star Cully Wilson Altho Jim Riley Pete Muldoon Portland Gonfalon

Family in Need Seeks Work for Father and Support for Four Children

A Treater family at 528 30th Ave North requests aid after the father seeks any kind of employment to support his four children. Neighbors are urged to offer work opportunities or charitable assistance.

30Th Ave. N

Relatives of Yale Football Stars Enter Spring Track

Old Eli memories return as two Yale freshmen join spring track under Trainer Johnny Mack. F. F. Heffelfinger, son of famed Pudge Heffelfinger, and C. H. Sheviin, son of Yale hero Tom Shevlin, both distance runners report for practice.

Yale Eli Johnny Mack F. F. Heffelfinger C. H. Sheviin Pudge Heffelfinger Tom Shevlin

Vindicated by Court for Doctor Jordan License Ruling

On January 7, 1915, Doctor J Eugene Jordan had his medical license restored by the Superior Court after the State Medical Board revoked it for an advertisement claimed to be untrue. Judge Walter M French ruled no credulous or ignorant person was deceived and that testimonies of respected community members supported the medicine’s beneficial effects. The decision favored Jordan, who remains practicing on the Second Floor of the Mutual Life Building at First and Yesler.

J. Eugene Jordan State Medical Board Doctor Jordan Walter M. French French Jordan Medical Board Dr. Jordan Mutual Life Building First and Yesler Seatule C. B. Boyd Fourth Ave. North

Doctor J Fugene Jordan of Seattle Remedies Ad

There being a number of Doctors Jordan in Seattle it gives his full name and address 619 Fleet Avenue Seattle with office hours 9 am to 8 pm Sundays 12 pm to 6 pm Consultation free Correspondence solicited Watch each Saturday Star for remarkable cures.

Jordan Seattle J. Fugene Jordan Fleet Avenue Atch

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