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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1917

Page

7

Fighters Gibbons Darcy fight offer sparks judge plan

Chicago Feb 8 The move to stage a Gibbons Darcy bout grows with promoter Harry Sherman offering 60000 to be split 60 40 between fighters for a ten round mill He proposes three judges and two fighters decide the outcome with the majority of judges in Minnesota A conference in New York will decide whether the offer is accepted.

Hicago Mike Gibbons Les Darcy Harry Sherman Minneapo Sherman Minnesota Rey Gibbons New York

Muff Bronson Edges Frankie Sullivan In Drawn Clash

In Tacoma on February 8 Muff Bronson of Portland, Northwest lightweight champion, appeared to hold a slight edge through four rounds against Frankie Sullivan before a draw was allowed by Referee Shock. At ringside fans debated the decision.

Tacoma Muff Bronson Portland Frankie Sullivan Northwest Bunker Seattle Gus Bloom Harry Casey Jimmy Maloney Earl Conner Joe Richmond

Sude Sutherland Among Holdouts for More Money

Tacoma star pitcher Sude Sutherland, coming off a strong season, is a holdout after a $25 raise offer from Tigers president Hall. Sutherland, who resides in Tacoma, delivered his demand at Hall’s office and refused to sign without higher pay.

Sude” Sutherland Harvey Sude Sutherland Tacoma Hall Tigers

Lincoln midgets Banquet Friday Eve at Good Eats

Lincoln midgets hold their annual banquet Friday evening at 6 30 in the Good Eats cafeteria Firet and Cherry with coach Mor man as toastmaster. Guests include Froula Clerk Scholl Lief Wand and John Wilson. Officers are Coles president Campbell VP Kirkpatrick secretary Loomis treasurer.

Lincoln Good Eats Cherry Morman Froula Clerk Scholl Lief Wand John

California Crews Push for April Oak­land Regatta

California varsity crews train hard to beat University of Washington on the Oakland estuary in early April. Coach Conibear faces challenges with UW while Coach Wallis presses UC sailors through daily drills ahead of the race season opener.

Conibear University of Washington Crew Wallis University California Washington Oakland Berkeley Hills University of Washington

Bonds Matched With F Moran In New York Fight

Joe Honds of Tacoma meets Frank Moran in New York in a February bout. Moran reports rapid progress in the big city after a recent win over Carl Morris, noting speed and form ahead of other heavyweights.

Joe Honds Tacoma Frank Moran New York City Bonds Big City Carl Morris Joe Tacoman

Tacoma Youngster Patterson Joins Brown Vancouver Lineup

Lester Patterson, Stadium high school graduate, who won his Tacoma City league bracket last season, will join Bob Brown's Vancouver lineup this spring and try out for catcher. He is a young backstop seeking a pro chance.

Lester Patterson Tacoma Bob Brown Vancouver Patterson The Stadium High School

Market Report on Root Vegetables and Local Crops

Market report shows rising prices for root vegetables due to stock scarcity and slow street trading. It lists per crate and per pound prices for artichokes cauliflower lettuce celery cucumbers rhubarb and string figures for local hothouse and regional supplies with notes on alfalfa, oats, and feed products in Washington and Nebraska regions.

Bertie Versack Gariic Wien Yakima Dow Bunehew Nebraska

Muldoon Prepares Seattle for Portland Ice Clash

Pete Muldoon drives the Seattle team hard in anticipation of tomorrow night’s game in Portland. He fears the Rose City squad’s unpredictable play and aims to avoid a defeat that could jeopardize world series prospects. Richie Mitchell has a hand injury.

Marty Foley Neff Madden Pete Muldoon Seattle Portland Rose City Muldoon Rong Richie Mitchell

Jordon Winner Defends Three-Cushion Title at Pope-Sibley

Charley Jordon successfully defended his three-cushion title last night in the first block match with Henry Solomon at Pope-Sibley parlors. The score read 50 to 41.

Charley Jordon Henry Solomon Pope-Sibley

Coast League to Open Season April 3

The Pacific Coast Baseball League will start the season on April 3. Portland visits Salt Lake, Vernon plays Frico, and Oakland hosts Los Angeles in opening matchups.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Baseball League Portland Salt Lake Vernon Frieco Oakland Los Angeles

Provident Loan Usury Trial Under Way In New York

The Provident Loan Society based at 411 Seneca Avenue faces a usury charge in Superior Judge Tallman’s court. The state says P McGinnis paid more than 3 percent monthly, while the defense claims the loan was for a year with one year’s total interest, paid voluntarily. Karl Travis testified for the defense as society manager while Deputy Summers prosecutes and F A Paul represents the defendant.

the Provident Loan Society Seneca At Horace C. Henry Tallman P. McGinnis McGinnis Karl S.travis Summers F. A. Paul Defendent Corporation

Wilkes Players Move to Alhambra Theatre Stage

The Wilkes players plan to leave their Third Ave and Madison Ave location to join the Alhambra Theatre in June. Orpheum vaudeville will remain at its current site as the Wilkes shift, with manager BD BK Worley promising a higher class of stock from the move.

Orpheum Vaudeville Alhambra Moore Tan Wilkes Players Third Ave Madison At Orpheum Theatre Worley

Famous player signed by Dugdale seals Seattle pennant bid

Billy Sullivan, a renowned catcher, signs with the Seattle club after offers from Detroit and Coast league teams. Dugdale, elated, says Sullivan is a valuable addition and will help field a stronger roster with a larger salary limit. Sullivan owns a large Oregon apple orchard and views baseball as a priority.

Billy Sullivan Seattle D. FE. Dugdale White Sox Sullivan Detroit Portland Vernon Oregon Dugdale

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