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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
3
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Pierre Mau leads Augie Kieckhofer by five points in a 150 point match after Mau’s 50 to 45 win in the first block in Chicago. Maupome ran out his string in 63 innings.
Welker Cochran of New York leads Jake Schaefer of San Francisco after the first day of their 4200 point balk line billiard match in Detroit. Cochran has 200 points to Schaefer's 420. Georgie Adams is praised for a bout in Oakland where he defeated Danny Edwards decisively. Harry Wills may travel to San Francisco to meet Fred Fulton as reports from the south circulate.
J. C. Anderson, 56, a shipyard worker, was killed at 6 50 AM Monday when struck by a train guided by Engineer C E Small at Riverside. Authorities believe he leaped at the moving train, fell under the wheels, and died almost instantly. He was unmarried and lived with his brother in a south end apartment. The body lies in the morgue as a detailed investigation proceeds.
Johnny McCarthy faces Herman in Portland Wednesday night in a bout seen as a test for McCarthy’s possible upcoming defense. Local chatter notes Herman as a respected figure in San Francisco boxing circles. The opponent for McCarthy remains undecided.
Philadelphia light weight Lou Tendler plans travel to California per the East and will stack main at the best boys of his weight during a southern stop.
The light heavyweight title fight pits reigning champion Kruvosky against former champ Mickey King in the main event at Austin & Salt's Crystal Pool tonight. Kruvosky seeks to defend his crown after recent tough tests, while King aims for a first victory in Seattle since last fall. The card also features Frankie Murphy vs Abe Gorman for Flyweight action and Sammy Gordon vs Bud Ridley in a stacked lineup.
Frankie Murphy of Seattle meets Abe Gordon of Portland in the semi windup for the King Kruvonky go at Crystal Pool tonight for the Pacific Coast flyweight title. Murphy is in good form this year and backed by local fans to win.
The Seattle hockey team held a stiff practice session at the Arena, preparing to face the Victoria Aristocrats on Wednesday. Manager Muldoon aims for a top finish in March, with the Mets leveraging three-season chemistry and speed to offset Northern balance.
Seattle’s entry into the Coast League appears near certain after a Pacific Coast International meeting agenda. Key officials from Portland Tacoma Vancouver and Seattle weigh a four south four north eight club setup with cities including San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles and Sacramento.
Vancouver defeats Victoria 6 to 1 before about 5000 fans in the season opener. Lehman stars in net as Vancouver regroups after a slow first period. Tobin scores late for Victoria, while Frank Patrick hopes to close the gap with Seattle as Metropolitans await in Seattle.
Seattle opened with three goals as Victoria struggled to defend early in the game. Muldoon noted Seattle shots slipped past despite Victoria’s efforts, and Patrick’s team realized the game had begun only after the early burst.
High school basketball opens January 17 in Seattle with Lincoln facing Broadway at the North End gym and Queen Anne meeting Franklin and Ballard clashing with West Seattle. Broadway eyeing title, Turner with five veterans Frayan Rice Smith La Vake, Gustavason back. Lincoln contenders Norquist Westphalia Bassford Smith Dyke vie for first team. Westphalia new, Bassford at center, Smith and Dyke strong guards. Queen Anne leaned on Attieson and Rude, Franklin struggles per coach Roseburg, Mt. Baker fielded over 40 candidates. Ballard and West Seattle without veterans.
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