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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
3
Reports detail changes to boxing and baseball events across multiple cities. Har meets Harper in a headliner now moved a week, with Druximan awaiting a main event. Umpire shifts, Navy games in Chicago, and trades involving Milwaukee and St. Louis clubs are mentioned alongside player recoveries and wartime service updates.
Portland boxing card features John Trambitas stepping in for Bud Ridley to face Len Ridley’s rival. Johnny McCarthy defends welterweight title against Tillie Kid Herman with Muff Bronson vs Chet Neff in the undercard as Roy McDonald and P Walker meet in curtain raiser. First bout at 8:30 p.m.
The article recalls legendary home run wallops that turned games, highlighting Walker Burna and others from the Mackmen and Cardinals. It notes notable homer exploits in 1918 including players like Clarence Walker George Burns Miguel Gonzales and Martin Kavanagh, with teams such as the White Sox Yankees Cardinals and Cubs.
Secretary John I. Bruce of the National Commission suffers a broken collar bone from a fall on a slippery pavement in Cincinnati. He will be inactive on commission duties for about two weeks.
Lincoln's basketball squad gains depth with the return of Frank Magnussen and Melvin Nordquist from tank corps duty in Virginia. Both players bring multiple seasons of church league and playfield experience. Magnussen, a tall versatile shooter, may start at center, while Nordquist adds forward strength to the North End squad. Magnussen previously captained the Red and Black baseball nine and played end on the football eleven before enlisting.
Olympia news reports Senator William Wray of Seattle has redrafted his boxing bill to a eight round limit, likely to be filed today. Some country legislators fear constituent protests, though army athletic instructors may shift sentiment by highlighting boxing’s role in soldier fitness. A military boxing program at Camp Lewin Tuesday night invites interested legislators for ringside seats. Fred Toney receives four months for Mann Act violation, threatening his baseball future.
Velocity of wholesale vegetable and fruit trade in Springs-Under 2 lbs cited in today's market report.
Vancouver Millionaires beat Victoria 4 to 1 in Vancouver. Lloyd Cook scored and assisted twice, Harris netted two goals, Dunderdale scored Victoria’s lone goal. Lehman and Irwin starred in net as Vancouver’s defense overwhelmed Victoria.
Benny Leonard retained his world lightweight title by defeating Johnny Dundee in New York. Leonard dominated Dundee with precise punching though he faltered late, ending the bout with a short finish. Also noted is Jay Lowell's Navy discharge and planned return to the Braves next season.
The Star newspaper reports broad reader reach for its want ads across the Northwest, highlighting extensive circulation and high engagement from buyers and sellers in cities across the region.
Seattle forward Frank Foyston will miss the Metropolitan hockey lineup for at least ten days due to shoulder ligaments torn in Friday's collision with Victoria. Muzz Murray will start Wednesday night at rover, with Jack Walker shifting to left wing, as Seattle eyes a big chance for Murray to prove himself.
The University of Washington five defeated the local Y M C A basketball quintet at the university gymnasium Monday night. The Varsity led 19 to 7 at halftime. Ralph Smith was the big star for the college team while Tony Savage, a former star for the Y, appeared in the final half.
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