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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
9
RD II Feb 14 report notes Camp boxers beating Grant reps in three of six bouts while U S varsity team faces Oregon Aggies. Chapman shines trimming Baker in three cushion billiards at Brown & Hulen parlors as the fives show improvement and expect more scores.
In a fiercely contested ice hockey game the Seattle Metropolitans defeated the Vancouver club 3 to 1 at the Arena. Seattle rode Cyclone Taylor’s speed to goals as Doc Roberts, Barney Stanley, and Taylor contributed, while Vancouver failed to capitalize in a tight third period. The crowd, possibly the largest since last season’s world series, witnessed a fast, hard-fought matchup with strong Seattle defense late.
The city’s suit to force the traction company to pay a 1916 gross earnings tax and furnish paving will be argued by Corporation Counsel Hugh Caldwell before the state supreme court on March 13. The company contends it is relieved while a petition to the public service commission is pending. Reports from Tacoma say Chet McIntyre will bring a special train of Ruston fans tomorrow night to see him box.
Chet Neff from Los Angeles is due in Seattle today after strong South American ring performances. Leo Houck readies for his clash with Young Ketchell tomorrow night at the Crystal Pool. Frankie Farren fought with a sore finger here but managed to draw the top South opponent. Mick King praises Seattle as his daily preference. Australian middleweight champ plans Seattle as future base after a Bay Area pass. Jack Read reports rough times after a string of victories and Stub Hooker boosts Lackey Morrow. Northwest lightweight champ George Ingle may cancel Portland bout on the 20th due to flu.
Roland M. Stephen known as Arthur Atlas left the stage to enlist at the local station 101 Wor lerway. He transferred to the Mare Inland training center in California after a stay in his city where he toured the Orpheum and Pantages circuits and spent two years with Pagling Pros.
Wholesale prices for California vegetables and fruit are listed by crate, ton, or per unit across regions including Los Angeles Imperial Valley Yakima and Nebraska. Items covered include celery garlic lettuce parsnips onions tomatoes apples lemons oranges and nuts with varying prices per unit and per measure.
The American League began sessions at the Wolcott hotel with reduced talk and modest action. Connie Mack of the Athletics is expected to propose player deals involving Stuffy McInnes. Ed Harrow and Branch Rickey indicated possible contract moves as Pirates and Cardinals key figures meet, while Louisville’s Whiteman is released to the Red Sox.
Jack Dempsey signs to fight Fred Fulton in Milwaukee on May 1 as he presses toward Jess Willard’s crown. Promoters seek Fulton’s signature while Cheyenne promoters work to resolve Willard-Dempsey plans for July 4. Dempsey also aims to beat Jim Flynn at Fort Sheridan, then face Bill Brennan in Milwaukee on February 25.
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