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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
7
Officials and members of the Seattle Athletic Club debated expansion plans at the 24th annual meeting. Discussion focused on a new site and a modern building with Blackistone field proposed by Superintendent Inglie, though no firm plans were adopted. F. J. Carver was elected president.
San Francisco February 6. Managers of all six Coast league clubs met with League President Tum to discuss the coming season schedule and regulations. This is the first official meeting of managers before the magnates to approve and ratify the schedule.
Stanley Yoakum of Denver out pointed Walter Butler of Boston in ten rounds at Rochester New York with Yoakum taking a clear victory.
Frequent McCormick Steamship Co. sailings to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with meals and top conveniences. Obtain full particulars and next sailing date at the Milwaukee ticket office Second and Cherry Streets. Phone Elliott 13.
The piece argues that defending titles incurs costs such as litigation and attorney fees, potentially exceeding the property value. It contrasts this with title insurance which places the defense burden on the insurer and offers complete protection at a cost often less than the old abstract system.
United Press staff in New York reports a sharp fight over New York state boxing law as promoters backers and Albany lawmakers clash. A proposed unsalaried trio to replace the boxing commission is floated, with a $5,000 expense limit and a plan to bar use of boxing club buildings for other purposes, threatening Madison Square Garden.
Chicago lightweight Joe Welling outpointed Johnny Clinton over ten rounds in New York. Chicago heavyweight Bill Brennan stopped Al Benedict in the seventh. Young Ahearn beat Italian Joe Qans in ten rounds. Bud Clancy of St. Louis defeated Jamaica Kid in ten. Jack Sharkey outpointed Johnny Coulon in ten.
Denver report notes Charlie Metrie of Milwaukee defeated Abe Attell by stoppage in the tenth round last night.
A Seattle ice team faces Vancouver in a Pacific Coast league clash at the Arena. If star Bernie Morris cannot play, Cully Wilson will move to center to support a struggling Seattle lineup.
Market report notes butterfat scarcity drives stronger butter market with Portland showing price gains and Spokane also rising. Onions sell around 6%4 cents per pound as scarcity affects pricing. other entries show tool values and irregular OCR artifacts.
From Brooklyn comes word that George Cutshaw second baseman of the Dodgers plans to quit baseball for the summer and take a job. He cites no specific reason in a letter to Charles and hints that even a reduced salary may not be acceptable. Cutshaw had a weaker season last year and contributed to the World Series losses, feeling blamed for at least two games.
Bilm Gmeaton from Medicine Hat Alberta has been secured from the Portland Coast league by Seattle Giants president Dugdale. Jimmy Richardson of Portland arranged the deal while in Seattle managing Joe Gorman at a recent boxing show. Gmeaton is highly recommended and expected to compete for a regular berth as Seattle tightens its roster with few more signings anticipated.
CORVALLIS Feb. 6 The Oregon Aggie basketball squad lost to the University of Washington quintet here last night 27 to 20 in a hotly contested game. PALO ALTO Feb. 6 Washington State College defeated Stanford 36 to 18, with WSC returning the victor in their matchup.
Frankie Sullivan arrives to press his Coast lightweight crown claim after a foul victory over Chet Neff in Portland. He meets Muff Bronson in Tacoma while fans still view Neff as the true 133 lb Coast champion. Burns and Houck also active in planned Friday bouts in the region.
8AN Francisco February 6 Charles Andrews wrestling instructor at the University of California is chosen to referee the tomorrow night match between Ad Santel and WM Demetral in San Francisco. Both participants accepted Andrews today.
A fallen star from Brooklyn reeled from disappointing big games and carried a heavy heart as he contemplated retirement. The weight of unmet expectations of someone his class influenced his sudden decision to step away from the sport.
Two high school basketball games slated today. Lincoln meets Ballard while Franklin challenges Broadway at the 'Hine arena. Local sports page previews doubleheader action and team outlooks.
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