May Postpone Basket Game
Weather and site issues threaten Friday basketball game as snow removal and leaks force delays. Water seeped beneath the gym floor, triggering pumps and potential damage before a decision to postpone is made.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
10
Johnny Wuffli Signs With Seals In February Move
San Francisco report states Johnny Wuffli has signed a contract with the Seals after a round of tryouts and midseason adjustments. The piece notes his prior Northwestern league play and a Spokane release dispute, with Roy Cor Bra and Harry Wolverton involved in the signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Harry Wolverton
Roy Cor
Sammy Bohen
Frank Gay
Alameda
Johnny Wuffit
Eigna Seal
Wuffit
Seals
Spokane
Boxing Upswing Highlighted Across Nations and Leagues
A survey of sports pages notes boxing's rising popularity under the commission plan in multiple states and war era leagues. European boxing is thinned by conflict while U S ranks grow. editors urge steady support as boxing expands nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Europe
City Title Swims Ready With Record Entries
Washington Nat will host the city championship swims Thursday night with over 40 entries the largest on record. favorites include Mike Miller and Mrs. Howe in the 60 and 100 yard events, while A G Cameron and Arthur Wilde have lowered the city record in the 220 yard race. prize cups and medals from local merchants are on display at Bon Marche. officials listed include starter James Tyrrell judges A B Goldsmith Lonnie Austin Chester McIntyre timekeepers Frank Vance Oliver Runchey Hamilton clerk H W Paige scorer C W Sexsmith announcer H W Johnson and instructor Vickers who urges prompt arrival at 7 20 p m races begin at 8 o'clock with seating arranged for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. G. Cameron
Arthur Wilde
Cameron
Mike Miller
Mrs. Howe
Anna Mayhall
Northwest
Miss Mayhall
L. Sather
L. Daughters
G. James
Bon Marche
James Tyrrell
Goldsmith
Lonnie Austin
Chester McIntyre
Frank Vance
Oliver Runchey
Mr. Hamilton
H. W. Paige
C. W. Sexsmith
H. W. Johnson
Vickers
Akron man becomes bowler after tire factory fame
Frank Cook of Akron, Ohio, developed bowling skill by rolling rubber tires along an aisle in his tire factory. He inspected tires and shot them into bins, a friend saw his accuracy and urged him to bowl. He began his ten pin career with eight spares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cook
Akron
Cook
Chasing the Champ from Ring Beginnings to Palzer Fight
The article recounts a boxer's early career highlights from knocking out Dick Stone to defeats, including facing Luther McCarty, Mike Burns, and Al Palzer. It notes a turning point when a loss to Palzer led to studying Andre Anderson and a resolve to improve, ending with a teaser that the story continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Stone
Dick O’connell
Tom Riley
Sam Salbeny
Jim Harier
Ben Trimble
Luther McCarty
al Palzer
Palzer
Andre Anderson
Seattle Wins at Hockey Defeats Victoria in Arena Scrappy Contest
Seattle walloped Victoria in a two brand game with a third period flare as Morris scored four goals and three assists while Nichols, Riley, and Patrick contributed. Portland loomed as the next foe with fans predicting a hard tussle and record crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Lester Patrick
Portland
Bernie Morris
Victoria
Morris
Libby Nichols
Sub Riley
Rose City
Portlanders
Vancouver
New Shells Bought for California Rowing Crews
Graduate Man Stroud of the University of California purchased two new shells for the crews to begin the 1916 season. The largest group of candidates in years is out for positions, and a big year is expected in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Stroud
University of Ifornia
Spokane Athletes Set For Interclub Wresting Meet
Spokane Athletic club and the A C plan a wrestling show at the local institution of athletics next Tuesday night. Interclub events include 125 135 and 158 pound classes with preliminary bouts. Chet McIntyre says the event will be one of the year’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitt Wielders
Spokane Athletic Club
the & A. C
Wreetling
Spokane Club
A. C
Chet McIntyre
Sams Win Over Millionaires in Dramatic Portland Match
Nearly 5,000 hockey fans crowded the Hip Podrome as Portland defeats Vancouver 1 to 0. Eddie Oatman, captain of the Portlanders, scored the only goal five minutes twenty seconds after the opening whistle, likely clinching league leadership for the Uncle Sams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Vancouver
Eddie Oatman
Portlanders
Uncle Sams
Polar Bear Knockout Delivers Cryptic Chicago Entrance
A figure dressed in a black suit and white gloves proclaims himself a polar bear in Chicago. The encounter includes a puzzled remark about the scene and a puzzling exchange referencing a pallbearer, leaving the moment cryptic and surreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Hockey results from Ottawa and Toronto games
National Hockey Association games last night featured Ottawa Wanderers defeating Ottawa 3 1 and Toronto beating Quebec 11 5 in Toronto. Vancouver area team results not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Victor
Vancouver
B. C
National Hockey Association
Ottawa
Wanderers
Quebec
Willard Moran Title Bout Set at Madison Square Garden
New York reports Madison Square Garden chosen for the Willard Moran boxing match. The bout will be 10 rounds and staged on March 17 with both fighters looking to claim the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Indians Sign Amateur Wilfred L Ansell for 1916
Idaho amateur Wilfred L Ansell has been signed by the Spokane baseball club for the 1916 season. His infield role with the team marks a step in Spokane’s rebuild for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Wilfred L. Ansell
Idaho
Spokane Baseball Club
Walter Cox Sets Pace in 132 Light Harness Races
Walter Cox drove 132 races across multiple tracks in the light harness circuit last season. It is estimated that there are about 500000 bird dog owners in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cox
Phil Cooney Leaves Baseball to Enter Sioux City Taxi Trade
Phil Cooney former Spokane shortstop who spent three seasons with Sioux City has quit baseball for good and become a stockholder in a Sioux City taxicab business. He was sold to the Western league by Spokane and held an infield job in Class A, but the lure of business proved too strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Cooney
Spokane
Sioux City
Cooney
Cornell Track Men Forced to Train in Snow
Cornell University track and field coach John F. Moakley signed a ten year contract and must endure snow workouts as poor East weather stalls progress. Columbia coach Jim Rice plans the first indoor practice today. New York public schools add handball to elementary sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
John F. Moakley
Cornell University
Jim Rice
Columbia
New York
Far Western indoor track meet planned as Wests largest
Dr. E. J. Stewart at Oregon Agricultural College announces the first annual Far Western track and field meet will be the largest of its kind in the West. He cites coast officials’ demand for more meets to improve athletes for National AAU events and notes sanction was secured after the February 4 originally scheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Ore
E. J. Stewart
Stewart
San Francisco
National league votes final on Tener decisions in contested games
In New York at a National League meeting President Tener's rulings on disputed games were declared final. Monday's Brown & Hulen billiard event produced three results Ginnold over Davis 25 23 White over Kramer 25 22 and Schultz over Ball 25 24. The Cleveland Athletic club reports a resident membership of 2600.
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National League
New York
Tener
Brown & Hulen
Ginnold
Davis
White
Kramer
Schultz
Ball
Plymouth
Seattle Y. M. C. A
Leschi Pavilion
Frida
John Davidson
Jess Palmer
George Smith
Stan Riddle
Richard Deutsche
Dizon Scively
Battling Levineky
Jack Dillon
Brooklyn
Cleveland Athletic Club
Court Reinstates Dr Jordan License After Ad Claims
On January 7, 1915, the State Medical Board revoked Dr J Eugene Jordan’s license for an advertisement deemed untruthful. The Superior Court, led by Judge Walter M French, ruled in his favor, restoring the license and finding no evidence that credulous or ignorant persons were deceived. The decision notes the witnesses were reputable city professionals and that laypeople are generally ignorant of medical matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Eugene Jordan
State Medical Board
Doctor Jordan
Walter M. French
French
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