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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1919

Page

5

Turnout Up At University Track. Wilson Signs With Giants

Over 60 men turned out at the university track yesterday as hallmarks of spring workouts. Wilson, once a Vancouver star, is joining the local club after a trial with the Giants while Hal Chase is set to start at first base for New York this season alongside Walter Holke and Bin Rariden. U A C battles Washington in back to back basketball games on campus with the first contest Friday and a second on Saturday.

Versity of Washington Track University Wilson Vancouver The Giants New York Hal Chase Walter Holke bin Rariden Lyn Manager McGraw Pat Moran University of Washington

Sallee Hears Call of Farm Quit Baseball Diamond

York February 20 New York Giants pitcher Sallee nicknamed Slim plans to quit baseball and take up tobacco farming in Kentucky despite manager McGraw urging him to stay and the Anti Saloon League pressuring for reform.

Sallee Santa

Ritchie to Return to Prize Ring in San Francisco Bout

Willie Ritchie resumes boxing tomorrow in San Francisco facing light heavyweight champion Benny Leonard. The former lightweight champ has trained hard, plans to outweigh Leonard by several pounds and aims to knock him out if possible. He concedes the task is challenging.

Willie Ritchie San Francisco Benny Leonard Leonard Ritchie Willie

Darcy and King Set Mixed Boxing Match at Crystal Pool

Mickey King will box Jim Darcey in the main event of the next smoker at Crystal Pool per Austin and Salt. King has a decision over Darcy, who nearly toppled him early in their previous meeting. Darcy, now more seasoned, expects to win. Georgie Adama of San Francisco is slated to appear next week, opponent to be named. Bud Ridley, Northwestern bantam king, may challenge the Southerner but has not agreed.

Mickey King Jim Darcey Portland Bud Ridley Bud

Eddie Santry Dies at 48 After Boxing Career

Chicago report says Eddie Santry, famed featherweight of former days, died at 48 due to a presumed broken heart over a failed state legislature bid. He once battled notable foes Terry McGovern and George Dixon.

Chicago Eddie Santry Terry McGovern George Dixon

Mets Down Victoria Crew

Seattle centers the Mets dominate the Victoria squad in a decisive win led by Bernie Morris who scored four goals in a high scoring game. Morris, Foyston and Rowe provided key assists as Seattle overwhelmed Victoria with aggressive play and strong goaltending from Murray and Patrick.

Mets Victoria Crew Morris Stars Bernie Morris Seattle Center Dack Walker Poyston Murray Nets Morris Rickey Marples Patrick Foyston Seattle Rowe Victoria Holmes Murry Rowe Laughlin Rickey Irvin Waller Rover Patrick Morria Dunderdale Foyston Morria Howe Oatman Tobin Dunderdale W. Laughlin C. Laughlin

Ohio Boxing Body Weighs Barring Dempsey and Fulton

The Ohio Boxing Association considers banning Fred Fulton and Jack Dempsey from fighting in Ohio after Fulton accused of a frame up with Dempsey. President Chester R. Stands asks Cleveland and Dave R. Jones to forward the issue to other commissions for action. Fulton already barred by Minnesota.

Cleveland Fred Fulton Jack Dempsey Ohio Ohio Boxing Association Jess Willard Dempsey Chester R. Stands Columbus C State Association Dave R. Jones Cleveland Commission Fulton Stands Jones Boxing Commissions Boxing Commission of Minnesota

Washington Falls to Oregon in Wrestling Meet at Local Gym

The Oregon State College wrestling team defeated the University of Washington 26 to 13 at the local gym. Bardarson of Washington edged Armstrong in a decisive extra round after three six minute periods. De Spaine and Patchin battled in the 135 pound class with the Oregon man securing the bout by pin.

University of Washington Oregon Washington Bardarson Armstrong de Spaine Patchin Altho de Spaine A. C Masul Jasper Dibson South Johnson Buttervitch

Bert Taylor Wins 200 Yard Breast at Indoor AAU Meet

Bert Taylor former Wisconsin star defeated Champion Michael McDermott in the 200 yard breaststroke at the first indoor AAU events for 1919. His time was 2 38 2 5.

Market Report Prices Paid for Vegetables and Fruit

Wholesale dealers’ prices for produce and meats listed with unit prices across categories including vegetables fruit live poultry hogs veal milk and related items. The jumble presents multiple line items and figures such as per owt and per hundredweight typical of historic market summaries.

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