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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
10
Local magnate D E Dugdale plans a spring exhibition with semi pro stars facing the Giants after a Spokane schedule meeting. He cites returning signage and crowd resurgence as signs of good times ahead while outlining moves involving Hester and other Northwest league talent.
The note suggests Les Darcy was reported to earn $5,900 weekly in vaudeville but actual payments came in at $2,000 per week raising questions about the true amount he received.
A fragmented breeze of sports and personalities hits the coast with mentions of Les Darcy and Fred Fulton. Grover Alexander veers toward a circus while a railroad strike stirs Chicago detachment. The piece hints at shifting loyalties among baseball frat men and a sprinter turning popular.
A fragmented account describes a winter carnival in extreme cold with nets out in a location called Loata. It mentions Althe Kid Broad in movies for months with no word of bother from debutantes of beautiful society, and a fool skiller sighing about quitting.
Steamboat Springs hosts the fourth annual ski tournament with world record holder Ragnar Omtvedt and noted jumpers Lars Haugen Anders Haugen and Henry Hall among competitors. Omtvedt says no course in America or Europe matches the Colorado site for speed, after setting a 192 ft 9 in record here last year.
Olympia Wash may be the training quarters of the local N W league baseball squad It was announced today manager Hester has secured pitcher Jack Gardner from Lincoln of the Western league.
The Vancouver amateur hockey team may appear at the Arena next Tuesday against a local amateur club. Arrangements are incomplete but a game has been requested. Vancouver also has a scheduled match with Portland.
Chet Neff and Leo Houck, Seattle lightweights, sail Friday on the 8 8 Governor for four fights in Los Angeles over as many weeks. Neff will meet opponents yet to be set, while Houck is booked for at least two bouts. Other notes: Joe Bonds rattles through Gotham, Madden defends NW lightweight title against Archie Wyard, and Harry Anderson exits hospital after appendectomy.
Jack Dillon defeated Al McCoy in a gritty ten round duel at the Broadway Sporting Club. Dillon dominated most rounds with hard body and head shots though he failed to deliver a knockout. The performance shifts betting hype toward Les Darcy for Dillon's upcoming match.
ST LOUIS Feb 28 Everything is lively sold Fielder Jones today in announcing the signature of Doc Lavan to a 1917 contract. Lavan's signing leaves Cuban Marsans the only Brownlie not under contract and Jones announced the outfielder would sign at Palestine Tex Monday.
Portland report notes Walter McCredie manager of the local club training in Honolulu spots Xan Yen catcher on the All Chinese team as a standout baseball talent amid a star bunch in the city.
Girls at the university must follow six rules including lights out before 10 pm, a 9 20 bedtime before games, daily cold or tepid baths, no eating between meals except fruit, abstaining from candy and heavy foods, three regular meals daily, and a one quarter hour nap each afternoon.
Joe Lynch won a ten round decision over Jack Sharkey in New York as boxing action closed on February 28. Lynch outpointed Sharkey as fans packed the arena for the bout.
The University of Washington varsity crew lineup remains unsettled with Almon Bogard, last year’s freshman captain, contending for a seat. Veterans Captain Kumm and Paul McConshe are nearly certain to start as the team prepares for the Southern invasion on April 14.
Fred Mitchell led the Chicago Cubs through a four hour practice in Pasadena yesterday afternoon. The players were granted one hour for lunch at the training camp.
Carl Stoecker defeated Charley Hulen 200 to 126 in the opening balk line title bout. Stoecker’s high run reached 40. A second match is set tonight at Brown & Hulen's with Meade facing Monheim.
In St Paul on Feb 28 Battling Levinsky rebounded from earlier losses to Billy Miske. Levinsky dominated eight of ten rounds to win while Miske took one round and the rest were even.
Frank Moran has agreed to enlist in the event of war, a development noted as potentially significant for Les Darcey. The commitment signals readiness to serve should hostilities resume, reflecting on Moran's stance amid wartime concerns.
Seattle defeated Spokane 7 to 0 in a dominating home win. Notable players included Bernie Morris and Harry Holmes for Seattle while Lester Patrick and Gene Fowler played for Spokane. The Metropolitans boast world championship form and prep to face Portland next Tuesday in Rose City.
James C. Jones, former president, has bought an option on the St Louis Card inals franchise from Mrs Helen Britton. Sale price listed at 350000 with intention to capitalize to 500000. 100000 preferred and 100000 common stock, shares 500 each. Dividends capped at six percent, excess profits to be reinvested.
Gately's clothing store will organize a semi pro ball club for the coming season. The first turnout is Sunday morning at 10 o'clock in Jefferson Park. Players seeking a trial should report to the park or notify Manager E J Lynch at 155 21st Ave.
Chicago report states Fred Mc Mullin, last season utility infielder for the White Sox, has signed his 1917 contract and will report for spring training.
Northwest lightweight champion Lloyd Madden heads the list of boxers in the elimination tournament now staged. Madden has two wins and one draw. Eddie Pinkman ranks second with one win and one loss, Bronson with a loss a win and a draw. Archie Wyard has two draws and meets Madden tomorrow night at Dreamland in the next bout.
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