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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
9
Russ Hall of Tacoma announced Heinie Mentha has accepted terms for the coming season. Mentha, a 200-pounder with a strong right arm, showed potential but lacked experience. Hall believes he will develop enough to hold a regular berth.
President Wilson declares the critical year will determine the war and urges public support for thrift stamps to aid the effort. The message emphasizes saving and patriotic purchasing as a means to bolster victory.
The body of former heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan rests in a mahogany casket at his sister Mrs. Annie Lennon’s home in Boston. A steady stream of visitors views his peaceful features while plans for the funeral are arranged, with Col. Roosevelt declining to be pallbearer.
The Silat divisional soccer squad led by Lieutsa Father Joseph Galvan and James Quinby departed Camp Lewis Tuesday for Vancouver to face a team of returning soldiers Wednesday in aid of the wounded soldiers fund and the American Red Cross.
Seattle billiard players join efforts for the ambulance fund raised by American billiardists. On Wednesday night Henry Solomon of Spokane and Walter Johnston square off in a 50 point match at Brown and Hulen's.
Jim Davie lost 35 to 22 to Bill Southern of Bellingham in the three cushion tourney for the city title at Brown and Hulen’s. Rosenthal meets Baker tonight. In Pittsburg, Mike Gibbons outpointed George Chip over 10 rounds for a clean decision.
Portland on February 5 reports Stanley Marples a first season defense man will play tomorrow night against Beattie. Marples will be in the lineup for the Portland ice hockey team as they host Beattie, continuing in the season.
In Buffalo New York Jack Dempsey the Salt Lake heavyweight defeated Carl Morris as the referee halted the fight in the sixth round due to repeated low blows. Separately in Berlin Wilhelm Dittmann radical socialist deputy was sentenced to five years in a fortress for high treason.
Vancouver defeats Seattle 6 to 5 in a tight arena battle to pull even for first place as Seattle’s strong shooting could not overcome the Metropolitan’s late edge. Pared with lineup details and crowd note, the game drew a record attendance.
Wholesale prices list for vegetables and fruit with numerous items and per unit rates. Includes artichokes lettuce cabbage cucumbers potatoes corn hay and other commodities with prices from local markets and suppliers. Some entries note location references such as Imperial Valley Yakima and Los Angeles.
Baseball faith runs deep as players stay in the game for love and role fits. Rumors from Boston suggest Hill Carrigan may return as Red Sox manager next season, replacing Navy-bound Jack Barry, with Carrigan praised for developing pitchers and commanding his teams.
Directors of the Seattle Athletic Club meet tonight to decide whether to disband or continue. The club is in financial straits and faces potential dissolution.
Three games are on tap this afternoon in the high school league. Broadway competes with Franklin, Lincoln, West Seattle and Ballard Queen Anne in a busy schedule. A Christmas tree display at the Y M C A features a six foot red sock filled with candy and nuts for needy children, organized by Mrs. Margaret Page of Chicago.
In France Bud Carey attends a boxing card with his French girlfriend Louise. He loses his thrill for fighting after courting, learning French and meeting her family. The romance prompts him to drop from the battalion boxing programs as their bond grows.
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