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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1917

Page

10

Boxing Shows Planned in Seattle This Week

Elks gym in Seattle hosts two light weight elimination bouts this week led by Eddie Pinkman vs Frankie Sullivan and Chet Neff vs Archie Wyard. S A C card features Muff Bronson defending the Northwest title against Lloyd Madden in Tacoma. Tommy Burns, in town, backyard bout with Arthur Miller sparks talk of a comeback. Burns reports a decisive 30 second stoppage and taunts from a private wager.

Elks Geo. Adams Eddie Pinkman Frankie Sullivan Chet Neff Archie Wyard Muff” Bronson N. W Lloyd Madden Fisth Colony Bronson Portland Aready Neff The Archie San Francisco Frankie Burns Oakland Eddie McLarney Frankie Sammy Good Willie Hoppe Sammy Seattle

Australian Girl Swimmers Plan American Tour

Australian world champion swimmers Miss Fannie Durack and Miss Mina Wylie will visit the United States this spring. Wylie holds the world records in the 100 yard breast stroke and in the 150 and 200 yard events. Durack is the leading champion.

San Francisco Cal Australia Fannie Durack Mina Wylie United States Wylie Miss Durack

Five Shooters Tie in Green Lake Gun Club Shoot

In Sunday’s 50 target event at Green Lake Gun Club five shooters tied for high with 49 hits: L. H. Reid, L. Searle, I. M. Fisher, Hi Follrich, and Geo. Scripture. Fisher led the 20 gauge event with 23 of 25.

L. H. Reid L 8. Searle I. M. Fisher Hi Follrich Geo. Scripture Green Lake

Indoor track meet planned at Oregon Agricultural College

Coach Joe Pipal invites Northwest colleges high schools and clubs to the indoor track meet at Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis on April 7. Eight relay events high jump broad jump pole vault shot put sprints hurdles and a mile relay. OA C boasts the Wests best indoor track with a 220 yard field and a 70 yard straightaway for sprints.

Joe Pipal Oregon Agricultural College Northwest College Armory Corvallis Mlaelas Ppl

Stanford Crew Faces Training Crisis

Stanford varsity and freshman crews lack a stable practice site as the Redwood City slough fills with mud, usable only two weeks monthly. Belmont and San Carlos marshes are being considered for a new course, but no final plan exists. Coach Guerena warns training disruption could hurt Pacific coast regatta preparation.

Palo Alto Stanford Earl Schrens Redwood City Behrens Belmont San Carlos Guerena

Portland Aims to Warm Up Before Arena Clash

The Portland hockey team arrives ahead of a key game against the Uncle Sams at the Arena tomorrow night. Spokane plans to face them next Friday in what will be Spokane’s final Portland appearance this season. The season has drawn uneven crowds, with only a few over 1,000 and several around 500. Lester Patrick will lead Spokane’s Cana ries to Portland for the next meeting.

Moff Bronson N. W Joe Filannigan Bronson Portland Madden Moore Theatre Spokane Lester Patrick Canaries Portland Ice Palace Uncle Sams

Market Report Shows Rising Prices and Scarcity in Produce

The market notes higher costs and tighter stock for citrus and greens, with apples in demand and potatoes strong. Wholesalers anticipate further price increases for all stock, while poultry, veal, and other meats remain scarce.

Western Ave

Fulton Weinert Title Bout Nears at Madison Square Garden

The February 12 card in New York features Fred Fulton and Charley Weinert set to fight at Madison Square Garden. Fulton, a Nebraska born Minnesota man, faces New Jersey contender Weinert who lives in New York. Training has been intense and both vow a full show for the public regardless of round count. A Fulton win could push toward a bout with Jess Willard.

H.C. Hamilton United Press New York Madison Square Garden Fred Fulton Charley Weinert Fulton Nebraska Minnesota Weinert New Jersey Welkin Jess Willard

Freshmen basketball team shines under Coach Swanson

The University of Illinois freshmen, led by Coach Le Roy Swanson, improved after a rough start with no coach. Under Graduate Manager Arthur Younger, Swanson built a strong squad that recently defeated Broadway and Lincoln, proving the freshmen are the standout team in the university.

Leroy Swanson Arthur Younger Younger Swanson Broadway Lincoln

Big Baseball Deal Pending Hints From Cubs Boss

Chicago Feb. 12. President Weeghman leaves for New York with a hinted big baseball coup in the works promising a deal to top Eddie Collins and Tris Speaker trades. He says he has unlimited funds and will return Thursday with Fred Mitchell and no names disclosed. Also announced is the week of August 27 for the Women’s Western Golf Championship at Flossmoor Country Club subject to Sports Pastimes Committee approval.

Chicago Weeghman Cubs New York Eddie Collins Tris Speaker Hursday Fred Mitchell Flossmoor Country Club Western Golf Association

Preston and Renton Win at Basketball

Preston and Renton won Saturday night in the Northwestern basketball league. In Seattle the Elks fell to Preston 42 to 31 while the Knights of Columbus were beaten by Renton 38 to 28 at Renton.

Preston Renton Elks Seattle Knights of Columbus

Sunday Soccer Results Highlight Local Matches

Seattle Drydock defeated Woodland 4 to 2 while Celtics beat Skinner and Eddy 3 to 1 in Sunday soccer results.

Seattle

Henry Boulton Chosen Head of Wrestling Team

Henry Boulton, a three year UW wrestling standout at 115 pounds, has been elected captain to replace Captain-elect Harry Talbot who did not return. Coach Hoover has trimmed the squad to twelve. varsity members will be decided after a meet with the Seattle Y M C A.

Henry Boulton University of Washington Harry Talbot Boulton Hoover Seattle Y. M. C. A

Jack Munroe Returns from War as Handless Cripple

Jack Munroe, once a heavyweight prospect, arrived in Canada this week from the European war. He returns crippled by a bullet wound that cost him his right hand.

Jack Munroe Canada Munroe

Bromley and Byler Signed by Hester in Great Falls

Jack Bromley of California and Butch Byler, former Al lbackstop, are signed by Herb Hester in Great Falls as part of baseball roster moves. Bromley has been pitching around the Arizona copper belt. Byler will also strive for a place on the team.

Jack Bromley California Arizona Copper Herb Hester Great Falls Butch” Byler

Vindicated by Court Doctor Jordan Wins Medical Board Appeal

On January 7 1915 Doctor J Eugene Jordan had his medical license restored after the State Medical Board revoked it for untruthful advertising. Judge Walter M French ruled the ad did not prove moral turpitude and noted credible witnesses and proven cures presented in court. The decision stated that any medicine used did not harm patients and public morals were not impacted.

J. Eugene Jordan State Medical Board Doctor Jordan Walter M. French French Jordan Medical Board

Dr Jordan Remedies in Seattle Advertises Care

There being a number of Doctors Jordan in Seattle it is advised to note the full name and address of Doctor J Eugene Jordan at 619 First Avenue Seattle. Office hours are 9 am to 8 pm Sundays 2 to 6 pm consultation free. Correspondence solicited and readers are urged to watch the Saturday Star for remarkable cures.

Jordan Seattle J. Eugene Jordan First Avenue

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