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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1917

Page

7

Spokane Baseball Club Starts Spring Training in NW League

Spokane NW League squad led by skipper Ick Williams plans first spring workouts within two weeks at Stockton Cal. Spokane regulars and recruits to play pre season games including three with Chicago Cubs rookies. Murray moved to Oakland. Gallagher signed to challenge Vancouver’s Harry Cheek behind the plate. Carl Mays to report to Hot Springs at own expense. Oregon Agricultural College changes baseball coach to Howard M. Flack with indoor practice setup.

Ick Williams Spokane Gdan Murray Reds del Howard Oakland Willams Nick Dan Murray Portland Gallagher Bob Brown Harry Cheek Platter Vancouver Harry Brown Baldwin Tacoma Carl Mays Boston Red Sox Ing Hot Springs Harry Frazee Boston Club Mays Boston Frazee Oregon Agricultural College Wallace Childers Corvallis Howard M. Flack Flack Syracuse University Louisiana Industrial Institute

Aggies Beat Stanford in Palo Alto Basketball

The Oregon Aggies defeated Stanford 19 to 13 in Palo Alto last night. The low scoring game contrasted with prior meetings as Oregon held the lead and secured the win on the road.

Aggies Stanford Palo Alto Oregon Aggies

Seattle Holds Narrow Lead With 9 7 Victory Over Spokane

Seattle defeated Spokane 9 to 7 at the Arena in Ice Game II. Jack Walker returned from illness to star on defense as Seattle widened its Pacific Coast association lead, with two games remaining in the schedule. Next Tuesday home against Spokane and Friday at Portland to finish the season.

Seattle Pacific Coast Association Gonfalon Arena Spokane Jack Walker Canaries Portland Uncle Sama Oregon

Vancouver Millionaires Face Portland Rosebuds Clash

Vancouver arrives confident after Spokane loss as Moose Johnson leads the team into arena for a crucial Pacific Coast hockey showdown with the Portland Rosebuds. Vancouver must win to stay in the title race and keep pace with Seattle.

Vancouver B. C Spokane Seattle

Hi Gill Signs with Indians in Spokane League

A pitcher named Hi Gill signs with the Spokane Northwestern league baseball club under Nick Williams. The report notes this Hi Gill is different from the Seattle runner and is regarded as a rising talent in Wenatchee hints of his potential are mentioned.

Hi Gill Spokane Northwestern League Seattle Wenatchee Nick Williams

Cartridges in cop's pocket discharge in rail waiting room

In Altoona Pennsylvania Chief of Police Frank Garland felt heat from cartridges in his pocket as they discharged in the Al toona and Logan Valley Railway waiting-room. The blasts stripped a portion of his uniform but left him uninjured and unable to remove the ammo with his bare hands.

Altoona Altoona and Logan Valley Railway Frank Garland

Aggie Wrestlers Beat Oregon State Opponents in Corvallis

In Corvallis on February 24, the University of Washington wrestlers were defeated by Oregon State Aggie mat men. The result ends UW's bid on Oregon soil as Aggies claim a victory in a close meet.

Corvallis U. of W Oregon Aggie Mat

Bronson Defeats Pinkman in Portland Ring

Muff Bronson, featherweight champion of the Pacific coast, outslugged Eddie Brewster Pinkman in six rounds delivering a severe trouncing. Pinkman claimed a Pacific Coast lightweight title, but Bronson shaded Seattle’s lad in every round and the referee’s decision drew no dissent. Jimmy Duffy of Oakland defeated Chanley Davidson in the wind-up.

Muff Bronson Pacific Coast Eddie Brewster Pinkman Bronson Seattle Jimmy Duffy Oakland Chanley Davidson Joe Flanigan

Bronson Beats Pinkman For Pacific Coast Lightweight Title

Telegrams from Portland confirm Muff Bronson defeated Eddie Pinkman in a six round lightweight bout at the Multnomah club Portland. O'Connell awarded the decision with Pinkman rallying in the fifth and sixth frames. Seattle card features Sullivan Neff Casey Houck and others with Bend reports praising Billy George as possible coast middleweight champion.

Portland Flanigan Bronson United Press Pinkman Seattle Everett Defense League Tivoli Chet Neff Frankie Sullivan Marty Casey Frenchy” Vatse Jeo Houck Ve Tailor” Denley Chet Ash Ve Charley Davidson Kid" Peterson Lea Randall Kid Riley Ernie Dalley Longshoremen's Union Willie Vetro Jimmie Lewis George Ingle Kid" Dobie George Ross Rogers Cole Earl Conner Bend Billy George Dudlah George Hoe Valley Trambitas

Dillon to Meet Darcy on March 5

Grant Hugh Brown, Madison Square Garden boxing impresario, announced that Jack Dillon would face Darcy on the night of March 5. Dillon is also booked to meet Al McCoy on Tuesday night at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn.

New York Grant Hugh Brown Madison Square Garden Jack Dillon Ler Darcy Darcy Dillon al McCoy Broadway Sporting Club Brooklyn

Ayer Wins Big Dog Race in NOME Alaska

Fred Ayer won the 26 mile John Borden Silver trophy dog race in Nome Alaska finishing in 1 hour 55 minutes 46 seconds setting new records. Contenders H S Riley W H Webb J Downing and Fay Delzen placed behind him.

Nome Alaska John Borden Silver

Yankees Off for Georgia Training Trek

New York Yankees depart for Macon Georgia with players and staff ready to train. Fans foresee the team as one half of the world series pair next fall with the Giants in the other half.

New York Yankees Georgia New York Yankees Macon Giants

Frank Vance Receives Tokens of Appreciation

Frank Vance, retiring director of athletics at the 8 A. C., was Thursday presented with tokens of appreciation by his pupils. The gifts included a gold watch and chain and a pen knife.

Frank Vance

Mickey Ion and Irvine Chosen as World Series Officials

Mickey Ion of Seattle and George Irvine of Spokane will officiate World Series games as official referees for the Pacific Coast Hockey Association.

Vancouver B. C Mickey Ion Seattle George Irvine Spokane Pacific Coast Hockey Associaton

Washington Wins Final B. B. Melee

The University of Washington basketball quintet closed its season by routing Oregon 37 to 18. Washington jumped ahead early in a one sided game. Earlier the Huskies frosh beat College of Puget Sound 21 to 5.

U. of W Oregon Wash Frosh College of Puget Sound

Russ Hall Signs New Prospect In Tacoma

Russ Hall continues recruiting in Tacoma with the latest addition N. A. Menthe a 20 year old pitcher who played last season with Bremerton joining Alexanders and Cobbs in the gonfalon chase.

Tacoma Still Rugs Hall Alexanders and Cobbs Gonfalon Chase N. A. Menthe Bremerton

White Sox head to spring camp under Rowland glare

Chicago White Sox, 35 strong, depart for Mineral Wells Texas for two weeks of drill led by Clarence Rowland. President Comiskey predicts an American League pennant, crediting a powerful lineup including Eddie Collins Joe Jackson and Ray Schalk and a tight race with rivals.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Clarence Pants) Rowland Mineral Wells Texas Rowland Kid” Gleason White Sox Charles Comiskey Ray Schalk Howland Jack” Lapp Mayes Linn Gray Wichita Neassa Fournier Hasbrooke Henry Jourdan Nesa Hashbrooke St. Joseph Missouri Eddie Collina Eddie Collins Risberg Buck Weaver Terry, McMullin Bruce Hartford Vernon Felsch Mowland Shane Colling Eddie Murphy Philadelphia Athletics Nemo Liebold Cleveland Reb Russell Williams Danforth

Groh Uses Old Anson Batting Trick to Fool Pitchers

Heine Groh of Cincinnati, renowned for drawing walks, has posted on base success with an old time batting stance. The infielder squares to the pitcher, stepping to the plate as the ball is delivered, making it hard for pitchers to anticipate. Groh’s unique style keeps him ahead of opposing hurlers and boosts his walk total.

Heine Groh Cincinnati Heine Groh

Boxing News and Arena Shakeups Stir Madison Square Garden

The wartime mood weighs on Les Darcy as Gov. Whitman faces a possible repeal of New York boxing law. Grant Hugh Brown, lessee of Madison Square Garden, greets Albany reports with satisfaction while George Foster seeks a transfer to the Southern league amid cautious optimism.

Grant Hugh Brown Madison Square Garden Albany

Governor Whitman Will Not Interfere With Boxing

Governor Whitman will not interfere with boxing in New York State. The current law remains in effect until January 1, when it may be repealed.

N. Y Albany WN. Y Whitman

Everett's Bowling Champion Heads East for Tourney

Everett's husky bowler Nels Stewart departed for Grand Rapids Michigan to compete in the big bowling tournament there. Stewart is regarded as one of the best bowlers in the Northwest.

Everett Nels Stewart Grand Rapids Mich Stewart Northwest

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