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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
9
The readable text is fragmentary and does not describe a coherent sport or comic event, individual names, teams, locations, or outcomes. It mentions neighbors, a goat, and an orphan home in disjoint phrases without a clear news item.
Chet McIntyre veteran Pacific coast heavy champion defends his title tonight at the Ruston Ath club in Tacoma. Al Sommers of Portland challenges the veteran while other bouts feature Dick Lowe, Stanley Trimble, and Adolph Schacht refereeing at the Crystal Building in Tacoma with preliminaries starting at 30 dollars.
Columbus report notes Worth Randall slated to attend the Grand Circuit opener at the North track in Cleveland this July. Changes in the rules were to be discussed at today's meeting of the stewards.
Sacramento gears up for Coast league baseball with Buffalo park under preparation within a week. By month end the city will field a full squad as Bill Rodgers is appointed manager, clearing the air for the season.
President Frank Patrick of the Pacific Coast Hockey League notified referees of a rule change. A three minute delay will occur before a substitute replaces a player sent off for a major foul lasting ten minutes.
An efficiency expert claims a pitched baseball can travel faster than an airplane. The idea is presented as a lighthearted illustration of risk taking by efficiency experts, with no claim of real impact on pitching or aviation.
The President's Cup finals were played today at Pinehurst NC with Norman Maxwell of Philadelphia facing RC Shannon 11 of Brockport in the championship. William F. Baker was reelected president of the Phillies at yesterday’s meeting, serving a five year term.
The National Commission plans to conclude its annual meeting in Cincinnati in one session as Ban Johnson's Chicago-bound train is awaited. Afterward Johnson, William Harridge, John Heydier, and Barney Dreyfus will meet to draft the 1918 schedules, a Dover Hall trip being canceled due to travel uncertainties.
In a home clever playing showpiece last night at the Brown and Hulen Pattora A. HB Chapman defeated Johnny Gilroy to capture the opening match of the city title three cushion tournament.
Wholesale prices listed for diverse produce and fruits with per unit rates. Entries include artichokes, cauliflower, celery, corn, melons, lettuce, onions, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, turnips, grapes, bananas, cranberries, peaches, pears, pineapples, walnuts, and grains. Prices reflect multiple regions and grades with several per crate or per pound figures.
Judge McCredie has offered Paddy Siglin the manager position for the new Portland Northwestern League club. Siglin's acceptance will be delayed due to travel from Portland and other commitments.
Tampa, Florida, is the probable spring training site for the Senators. A series of games with the Phillies could be arranged if Tampa is not chosen.
Seattle hockey squad travels to Portland for a season debut against the Rose Buds amid rumors of roster moves. Reports say Leo Cook remains unavailable and Pete Muldoon has been cleared for covert scouting actions across Coast League players.
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