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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1919

Page

3

King Faces Jim Darcy in Portland Training Bout

Portland middleweight King trains at Austin's gym preparing for a bout with Jim Darcy. O'Brien, a former Seattle fighter, sparred with King as Darcy's knockout quest looms. Other welterweights and bantamweights including Bud Ridley and Georgie Adams train in Seattle and San Francisco camps ahead of the card.

King Jim Portland Gladiator Austin O'Brien Romeo Min Seattle Jim Darcy James Darcy Harry O Portland T Darcy Oregon City Georgie Adams San Francisco Bud Ridley Ridley Billy Mascott

Ritchie Aims at Welterweight Title in Four-Round Clash

San Francisco reports promoter Jim Coffroth intends to pursue a Ritchie Ted Lewis world welterweight title bout. The plan envisions a four round state affair, with Ritchie viewed as at his peak after the Benny Leonard performance. Ritchie cannot return to lightweight.

Coffroth Ritchie-Ted Lewis Ritchie Benny Leonard

Seattle May Yet Land in First Place

Seattle hopes for a top finish as Vancouver visits for a decisive game. Victoria may upset Vancouver and tie the league, keeping Seattle in playoff contention as all clubs chase the season’s final laps.

Seattle Victoria Vancouver Island

Ice "Figgers" standings reveal weekly schedule

The standings show Vancouver with 7 wins 44 losses 33 percentage 538 points, Seattle 682 36 500, Victoria 7 s % 60 467. This week lists games Victoria at Vancouver Monday, Vancouver at Seattle Wednesday, and Seattle at Victoria Friday.

W. L Aget. Pet Vancouver Seattle Victoria Vancou

City League Bowling Dope City League Bowling Dope

The page lists individual bowling averages and games for Pine Ave participants led by HUNLOON with 16 games and 194 average. Other scorers include McDonald 190 and Dennell 190, Wessel 189, Barnett 187, Hedenstrom 186, Denson 184, Davis 185, KOON 184, Rom 184, TOMMINGR 143, YOUNG 179, and multiple 170s.

Pine Ave Hunloon McDonald Oesccecsee Anderson Covess Ty Dennell Soacee Kiatt Wessel Ae Marehall Vosacs Meyer Davis Floyd Ever Yas Reichert Colfelt

Young Jake Schaefer Matches Fast Pace Of Father In Chicago Cue Duel

In Chicago, "Young" Jake Schaefer son of billiards great "Old" Jake Schaefer defeated Walker Cochran 3600 to 3100. He compiled runs of 307 271 200 and 195 for an average of 244. His 307 high run nears Willie Hoppe's world mark, fueling forecasts that Jake may surpass current champions.

Jake Schaefer Chicago Walker Cochran Jake Schaefer Willie Hoppe New York Hoppes Hoppe Cochran Champis

Kill the Crow Plead Farmers

Editorial from Forest and Stream urges farmers and sportsmen to join a national crow shoot in 1919 to curb crow pests. It argues crows harm grain and game propagation, and that reducing crow numbers aids crop protection and supports insectivorous birds. The piece emphasizes national duty to feed the world.

America

Oakland Bout Ends Fast As Flynn Falls To La Rue

Fire man Jim Flynn was knocked out in the first round by Fat La Rue in a four round scheduled encounter held in Oakland California on Saturday February 24.

Oakland Cal Jim Flynn Fat" la Rue

Gardner Wins Coronado Country Club Amateur Championship

Chicago golfer Paul Gardner defeated Percival Thompson 3 up with 2 to play to claim the Coronado Country Club annual amateur title in San Diego.

San Diego Cal Percival Thompson Paul Gardner Chicago Coronado Country Club

Stanford rugby team defeats California in Palo Alto match

The Leland Stanford University rugby team beat the University of California squad 21 to 8 in Palo Alto on Saturday.

Palo Alto Cal Leland Stanford University University of California

The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Want Ads

The Star newspaper advertises its widespread reach in the Northwest guiding readers to place want ads. It highlights broad circulation, convenience, and quick responses for buyers and sellers seeking local deals and services.

Northwest Star

Golf ball prices push caddies toward bond demands

Rising golf ball costs spark talk of caddies seeking bond payments from players in a labeled company. The lighter note underscores escalating fees affecting daily play.

Wind disrupts gun scores at Green Lake Chun club

Heavy wind reduced target scores in the Green Lake Chun club tourney with Searle posting 47 of 60 to lead. Local shooters plan to host Portland visitors as Seattle fans seek revenge after recent defeats, while Boston trades Walte Holke from Cincinnati to Boston National for Jimmy Smith and cash.

Green Lake Boston Waler Holke Boston Nationale Cincinnati Nationale Jimmy Smith George Washington Grant

Not Barrer Football Coaches Are Not Prejudiced Against Kickers

A brief town column notes that football coaches treat kickers fairly and without bias, countering a stereotype about special teams players. It highlights coaching attitudes shaping player opportunities and team dynamics.

Barrer Kickers

Today’s Market Report Prices for Poultry and Grains

Market notes show prices paid for poultry veal pork and milk fob Seattle. It lists alfalfa hay oats corn feed ingredients with per ton and per unit figures including fish meal calf meal and ground barley. Local oats and Minnesota grain prices appear with bids and sources.

Seattle Minnesota

Strong Trio Lined Up For Seattle Coast League Outfit

Joe Witheit formerly with the New York Giants and Jimmy Walsh from the Boston Americans join the Seattle Coast league baseball roster. Both are noted as strong fly chasers likely to secure berths in the field.

Joe Witheit New York Giants Jimmy Walsh Boston Americans Seattle Coast League Witheit Walsh Bill Clymer New York California Soo Seattle Murphy Clymer Bar Tomningham

Gun Tourney Winds Up Telegraphed Matches With Wallace Kellogg Win

Wallace Kellogg defeated Seattle 115 to 113 in a windy gun tournament telegraphic match. Results list Seattle and Spokane entries with high scores, Portland retirement, and various team totals. Notes mention management seeks pitchers and infielders for upcoming season and potential California camp plans.

Green Lake Gun @iub Wallace Kellogg Seattle Spokane Cochrane Markham Chingren Rouger Jones Portland

Y. M. Juniors Triumph Over Orillia In Northwest Tilt

The Y. M. C. A. Swastikas junior basketball team upset Orillia 40 to 34 to strengthen their claim to the Northwest junior title. Bruce Hesketh led locals with 22 points, Woodcock added 14. The team invites challenges through Bruce Hesketh or Wes Rennie at City Building.

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