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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
9
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Seattle defeats Vancouver 2 to 1 after 22 minutes 20 seconds of overtime as Bobby Rowe leads the Seattle Metropolitans in a hard fought game that keeps them near the league title. Mackay and Rowe key for Seattle while Vancouver’s defense and goaltending stall the visitors at times.
Cincinnati Feb 28 The Aquila cigar team of St Paul leaders in the five man race of the ABC tourney here plans a home reception described as fit for a victorious army. The tourney has ten days more and top teams are due, but many believe the Aquilas 3022 score will stand.
San Francisco Feb 24 Ping Bodie may not play with the Philadelphia Athletics. Bodie has been placed in Class A by his draft board and his exemption plea was refused. he may appeal as the sole support of his wife and two children.
Portland boxing fans split as Seattle lightweight George Ingle defeats local fighter Alex Traimbitas over six rounds but the decision goes to Traimbitas by referee Pete Muldoon.
New Jersey legislature approved a boxing bill limiting bouts to eight rounds in venues where liquor is not sold. The action comes as New York considers similar reform amid ongoing debate over combat sport regulations.
San Francisco February 28 Norman Ross world champion swimmer left for Texas to complete his aviator course in the U S army. Ross had just finished the ground school course at the University of California school in Berkeley.
In San Francisco 2,500 soldiers from the Pre sidio competed in a track and field meet won by Battery F, 62nd Regiment Coast Artillery with 17 points. Battery B took second place with 15 points.
Corbett Griggs of Walla Walla was signed by Judge McCredie for a tryout at the Portland training camp. The move marks a step toward professional baseball opportunities for the local sandlot standout.
Eugene Oregon February 2. Bill Hayward longtime Oregon coach and trainer is gravely ill after a severe attack of gastritis and will likely undergo an operation or endure a long recovery. The athletics department announced the condition today.
Koji Yamada a Japanese billiard player and Jake Schaeffer were in town today They gave exhibitions this afternoon and will again tonight at the Brown and Hulen parlors.
Wholesale prices for artichokes to potatoes up and down across regions. Artichokes per dozen, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, radishes, squash, tomatoes, and citrus show varied town to town quotes. Fruits include apples, bananas, grapefruits, lemons, oranges, cranberries, almonds, coconuts, and nuts with notable values for Washington dairy products and pork and veal prices in the same market snapshot.
Cleveland report states Larry Lajoie expects to resume managing the Toronto Internationals after four major league clubs bid for him. He says Toronto confirms the team will play again this year and wants him back, guiding his next move.
The YMCA basketball team defeated the Camp Lewis all star squad 34 to 31 in a close game played last night at the local gym.
At the annual dinner at the YMCA, Albeatar High announced its all star basketball team. Loomis of Lincoln and Prim of Franklin were named guards, Vanderlas of Queen Anne the center, and Kellogg of Lincoln with Guatofeon of Broadway the forwards.
Washington reports the grandstand at a Hong Kong race meeting collapsed yesterday, leaving more than 600 crushed and burned. Consul General Anderson notified the state department. no Americans are believed harmed.
The VA 8S immigration detention station resembled a public building in Tokio Wednesday. Corridors were crowded with local Japanese greeting about 75 countrymen who arrived Tuesday night as steerage passengers from Victoria. The Japanese had been under smallpox quarantine there for nearly three weeks.
Rep Emerson of Ohio introduces a House resolution urging the return to the United States for burial of American dead in France. He cites a War Department ruling that burials are now performed in France and advocates using returning transports to bring bodies home.
U S Attorney Clay Allen filed a federal libel action Wednesday against the 8 8S Bremerton alleging violation of pilot rules in the Port Orchard narrows on June 23 1916 when it collided with the Flyer. The case seeks a $200 penalty and potential seizure of the vessel.
Chicago Feb 28 Fred Mitch ell Cub manager says holdout reports do not worry him and he foresees bright prospects for the Cubs this season. Mitchell and Weeghman to meet Branch Rickey and Hendricks of the Cardinals to discuss trades.
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