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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1917

Page

10

Lightweight bouts set at Elks tonight for coast title

At the Elks club a series among 135 pounders continues with Gabby Eddie Brewster Pinkman facing Frankie Sullivan and Chet Neff scheduled against Archie Wyard. Two draws already recorded as 8:50 PM start with Jimmy Cole versus Frank Pete and other matchups on the card.

Elks’ Club Pacific Coast Gabby Eddie Brewster Pinkman Frankie Sullivan Chet Neff Archie Wyard Things Fisth Archie Neff Portland Ed Hog Jimmy Cole Frank Pete Charley Davidson Claude Mayes Les Randall Frankie Rogers Ad Schacht

Fireman Flynn Knocks Out Dempsey in Seconds

Salt Lake City dispatch reports Fireman Jim Flynn of Pueblo knocks out Jack Dempsey ten seconds after the bout begins. Flynn drives through Dempsey guard with a right and lands a left to the jaw for a rapid knockout.

Salt Lakh Jim Flynn Pueblo Jack Dempsey Flynn Dempsey

Two Coast League Players Hold Out For Big Leagues

San Francisco February 14 Two Coast league stars await major league call still balking at terms Swede Risberg and Speed Martin refuse White Sox Cubs deals Martin says he will sit out and not sign Risberg dislikes Chicago terms awaiting a change in contracts for a shot at the majors.

San Francisco Risberg Speed Martin Cubs Chicago White Sox

Aggies to Visit Washington for Two-Game Series

Oregon Agricultural College, led by Captain Ray, meets Coach Davidson’s Washington team in a two game series at the Washington gym starting Thursday. Aggies emphasize short passes and close defense while Washington aims for stronger teamwork and balanced attack led by Captain Davidson and Ralph Smith.

James Grant Seeling University of Washington Oregon Agricultural College Joe Pipal Ray Washington Davidson Corewallis Oregon Farmers Pullman Five Aggies Washington Five Co. A. C Friedman Low Sieberts Bragg Altho Sieberts Ralph Smith Jess Balmer George Smith Stanley Staats

Lincoln Basket Shooters Defeat Queen Anne in Close Game

Lincoln defeats Queen Anne 21 to 16 as Day leads with 4, Loomis adds 3, Beckett and Whalem 2 each. Broadway tops Ballard to move toward league lead. Munson scores 11 on free throws as Broadway dominates defensive battle.

North End Hill Shooters Lincoln Quay Day Beckett Queen Anne Loomis Broadway BRO Encesdecese F Danielson Johna'n Eee Cesepebee Heckett Woedeeseced Waune Dees Whale Ballard Munson Frasier la Fray McLaughlin Marquette Ee Munson Cvarochs Een Ovegoge Merlack Quinn Mikkleson Steerer

Seals Owner Hen Berry Aims to Fight McCredie Stovall Winner

In San Francisco on February 14 Henry Berry owner of the San Francisco Seals says his titie as Pacific Coast squab baser champion is slipping and he plans to fight the McCredie Stovall feud winner. He threatens submarines at 100 yards and warns others may back down.

San Francisco Henry Berry San Francisco Seals

Joie Ray Breaks Two Mile Record In New Time

In New York on February 14 Joie Ray of Chicago ran two miles in 9 minutes 11 5 100s to beat Geo Bonhag’s American mark of 9 14. Ray’s time trails the world record 9 09 set by Al Shrubb. Willie Leith resigns from Butte club. Frank Noble may succeed.

New York Geo. Bonhag America Joie Ray Chicago Ray Bonhag al Shrubb Willie Leith Butte Club Frank Noble

Walter Malia Relates A Dark Day In A Baseball Tale

Walter Malia, a Brooklyn pitcher, recalls a game delayed by darkness. Wilbur Robinson, his catcher, argues with an umpire who refuses to suspend play. Robinson shows a lemon to prove the light is poor, prompting the umpire to call the game.

Walter Malia Brooklyn Seattle Wilbur Robinson Robinson Jason

Chicago Cubs Schedule Twenty Five Spring Exibitions

Chicago Cubs release a 25 game spring schedule ahead of training camp in Pasadena California. Sixteen exhibitions will be in California between March 2 and March 18.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Pasadena Cal California

Frankie Tucker Beats Dundee in Four-Round Oakland Bout

Frankie Tucker, 122 pounds, earned a decision over Jimmy Dundee of Oakland in four rounds in San Francisco. Neither fighter was badly hurt. Frankie Farren won a judges verdict from Battling Vierra.

Ban Francisco Frankie Tucker Jimmy Dundee Oakland Frankie Farren Battling Vierra

Barrington Club Names Ed Sears Greens Committee Chairman

Ed Sears selected as chairman of the greens committee at the Barrington club with plans to implement several course improvements.

Ed Sears Barrington Club

Mabel McConnell Sets Hurdling Record at Northwestern Meet

Mabel McConnell, a Des Moines girl at Northwestern University, broke the world 50 yard hurdle record with a time of .081-5 and led the co ed track meet with 17 points. Jo sephine Holmes and Dorothy Fargo followed with 14 and 10 points respectively.

Mabel McConnell Northwestern University Miss McConnell Josephine Holmes Dorothy Fargo Mise McConnell Misses Bryan Argue Randolph- Macon College McConnell Des Moines Northwestern

Browns Pitcher Davenport Injured In Home Accident

Dave Davenport of the St. Louis Browns was hurt at his San Antonio home when a shotgun he carried discharged striking his chest and scalp. The incident occurred yesterday near the city.

San Antonio Tex Dave Davenport St. Louis Browns Here

Market Today Report Notes Fresh Price Shifts

Potato prices remain firm as fruit like oranges lemons and grapefruit rise. Wholesale halibut commands 16 cents per pound, signaling ongoing price variability in the market.

Prices Paid Wholesale Vegetables and Fruit List

Readable items show wholesale prices for artichokes cabbages carrots celery corn cucumbers and other produce. Entries include per des Neets per mack and per crate figures with various decorative OCR junk but indicate market quotes for produce buyers.

Moguls Press Fultz to Step Aside in Strike Talks

New York report says with an abrogated agreement and a strong stance by baseball magnates, Dave Fultz may yield his leadership. Fultz reportedly would step aside if the owners promise not to discipline any player who remains on strike, a move that could end the strike.

New York Dave Fultz National League John McGraw Pultz Fultz

Perle Casey Named Sixth Umpire in PCL

In San Francisco on February 14, President Baum announced Perle Casey former Coast and N W leaguer will serve as the sixth umpire in the Pacific Coast league this season He will succeed Doyle who was released.

Perle Casey San Francisco Coast N. W Baum Doyle

Boxing Notes Highlight Ring Setbacks and Upcoming Bouts

Boxer updates report Harry Anderson out six months due to surgery, affecting the lightweight elimination tournament. Muff Bronson defeats Anderson and rises in status as a lightweight. Billy Hughes claims Pacific Coast featherweight title and is recognized as California champ. Valley Trambitas receives a Frisco bout offer while Pat Scott touts a premier Seattle card. Eddie Pinkman vs Muff Bronson slated in Portland next Friday. West Virginia moves toward ten round no decision bouts. Leo Houck plans California bouts.

Harry Anderson Harry Billy Hughes California Harry Singer Muff Bronson Seattle

Seattle Metropolitans Rally to Beat Portland 5 2 on Ice

Seattle Metropolitans defeated Portland 5 to 2 at the Arena to stay atop the race. The decisive surge came in the final period as Seattle outplayed Portland after two tight frames. Officials drew criticism for lax offside calls while Vancouver beat Spokane to keep Seattle in first.

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