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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1918

Page

6

National junior tennis ranking eyed by reformers

Prominent sports figures W Dickson Canning and Robert McAllister push for a national ranking to include juniors in the standard 100 players list, aiming to raise class play and expand the season. Officials favor a special resolution at the February meeting to empower the committee to add juniors.

W. Dickson Canning Yale Robert McAllister Baltimore Star National Association Joe

Freshman pledges fall short as terms shift

Scarce that stringent rules have been abolished and there is no longer a time limit on competition for prospective members. The freshman class closes this quarter unusually small because high schools end term late. Sororities average two pledges. most fraternities have one.

Reed Amendment To Be Tested In Court

The Reed amendment prohibiting importation of liquor into dry territory will be tested in state courts. Superior Judge Mackintosh issued a writ compelling County Auditor Wardall to show cause why a permit to import alcohol to George P. Ford at 3440 Alkin Avenue should not be issued. A hearing is set for January 18. This marks the first suit to challenge the Reed law in Washington state.

Wardall George P. Ford Mackintosh Washington State

Arctic club open house with dinner and talk

Members of the Arctic club host an open house Saturday night with dinner served at 6 30. Edward C Russell editor and publisher of the Juneau Dispatch will speak on Alaska.

Arctic Club Edward C. Russell The Juneau Dispatch Alaska

First Champion Cadock Joins Army Without Favours

A wrestling title holder, Bart Caddock, has enlisted in the army with no special favors. While Wladek Zbyerko claimed a world championship in New York, Caddock, already a pro champion, joined the doughboys directly after visiting a recruiting office. He plans to defend his title against Joe Stecher from last summer once demobilization allows.

New York Wladek Zbyerko Frank Gotek Bart Caddock Reat Caddock United States Uncle Sam Zbysezko Joe Stecher

Former Trainer Sues Willard for 25000 Damages

Tex Dowd, a former trainer with Willard's circus, sues Jeen Willard for 25000 in Chicago court alleging injuries from a substitute performance incident while Dowd worked for the act. Dowd claims a broken shoulder blade and internal injuries.

Chicago Jeen Willard Tex Dowd Chacn Dowd Willard Steve Savage

Portland Hockey Star Wounded in Practice

Clem Loughlin star of the Portland hockey team was injured in practice yesterday after a collision with Alf Barbour. He needed several stitches over his left eye following the incident at the goal net.

Portland Clem Loughlin Alf Barbour Clem

Army 1918 Schedule Hints at Navy Game on November 23

West Point reports an open date on the 1918 football schedule for a probable clash with Navy on November 23. Also listed are West Virginia, Talta and Notre Dame as potential opponents.

West Point N. Y Army Navy West Virginia Talta Notre Dame

Grover Alexander Happy Over Trade to Chicago

Grover Alexander expresses relief at being traded to Chicago and says he will gladly enter the army when his draft number is called.

Grover Alexander Chicago

Fighters Offer Charity Bouts in Local Event

Jean Willard and several other boxers pledge to fight for charity. The plan centers on homefront generosity with bouts staged to raise funds for local causes.

Jean Willard

Charley Weeghman Declares Plan After Hornsby Bid

Offhand remark from Charley Weeghman follows unsuccessful bid for Rogers Hornsby. He says, in effect, they will create their own star, signaling confidence after a failed purchase attempt.

Charley Weeghman Rogers Hornaby

Sweat the Chirper Who Says It’s Cold Enough

A brief quip imagines targeting the person who taunts with the line “re it cold enough for you.” The speaker shows a desire to confront the heckler rather than address the cold. The note conveys a tone of irritation and a wish for revenge.

Garfield on coal mindset echoes World Series loss

Harry Garfield suggests coal scarcity is a mindset. The remark contrasts with Jawn McGraw fearing his World Series defeat, implying perspective could ease defeatist thoughts.

Harry Garfield Jawn McGraw

Announcement Day and Night Dental Offices Open Late

The National Dental Offices on Third Ave and Pike will be open 8 AM to 11 PM daily except Sundays. The change serves shipyard workers and busy professionals, offering after hours high quality dental care and two way savings. GOOD-DENTISTRY-ALWAYS.

National Dental Offices Third Ave Pike Et

Practice Basketball Mix at University This Eve

The naval training station basketball quintet will provide the opposition for the University of Washington five tonight in a practice game on the university floor.

Naval Training Station University of Washington Five

Seattle Wins Over Vancouver in Mixed Hockey Clash

Seattle defeated Vancouver 5 to 2 as Captain Bobby Rowe missed the game with an injured foot. Roberta, now with Seattle, energized the attack and helped expose Vancouver’s defense while Lester Patrick anchored a stout Seattle defense. Penalties racked up for both sides as the Northerners earned their season victory on home ice.

Altho Bobby Rowe Seattle Vancouver Roberta Portland Lester Patrick

Market report fragment

Incomplete market note shows cryptic string 7 ler oo ween eossee Bh ceecee 230 124 amb with no readable entities or actionable data.

Ween Eossee Ceecee

Frankie Farren Knocks Out Alex Trambitas in Portland

Frankie Farren of San Francisco stops 16 year old Portland boxer Alex Tram bits in the second round after four knockdowns. The card also features Pat Bradley over Romeo Hagen and a Mitschie Langford draw. Pete Mitachie tops locals earlier, with SeaTac ring chatter and other San Francisco results.

Portland Frankie Farren San Francisco Alex Trambitas Garmeness Rose City Farren Trambitas Romeo Hagen Baker Boy Pat Bradley St. Paul's Pete Mitschie Mike Pete Seattle Sam Langford

Broadway Wins Big In Basketball Contest

Broadway piled up a 44 to 7 basketball score last night against West Seattle. The Ballard Queen Anne game was postponed due to the death of a Ballard faculty member. Lincoln beat Franklin 17 to 8.

Broadway West Seattle Ballard Lincoln Franklin

Proposal to merge leagues ends Barrow era as president

Reports say the plan to amalgamate cities from the International League and the American Association prompted Ed Barrow to retire from his post as president of the International.

New York International League The American Association Ed Barrow International

Earl Hamilton Sold to Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburg, Jan. 12. Earl Hamilton, former star St. Louis pitcher, has been brought back to the majors by the local National League club, which purchased him from Columbus.

Pittsburg Earl HamIlton St. Louis Columbus

Three Soccer Melees Set for Sunday

The Dry Dock squad travels to Carbonado for Sunday action while at Liberty Park Black Diamond faces the Duthies and Skinner Eddy meets the Ames crew in three planned matches this weekend.

Dry Dock Carbonado Liberty Park Black Diamond Duthies Skinner & Eddy Ames Crew

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