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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1917

Page

10

Frisco Boxer Bronson Wins Six Round Decision

Portland lightweight Matt Bronson outpointed Harry Pelsinger in six rounds to claim an easy decision. Promoters from three clubs pursue Bronson for future bouts, with plans to match him against Lloyd Madden or Chet Neff and others.

Edward Hill Matt” Bronson Portland Harry Pelsinger San Francisco The Elks Chet MelIntyre Austin & Salt’s George Adams Bronson Eddie Pinkman Lloyd Madden Austin & Salt Chet Neff

Two Cubs Likely to Wear Kansas City Uniforms This Season

Chicago report states two Cubs not yet released and unnamed by Weeghman will join Kansas City in the minors this season pending disclosure.

Cubs Chicago Weeghman Kansas City

Les Darcy May Debut In Western Ring Circumstances Rise

The article reports growing interest in seeing Les Darcy make his first American ring appearance in the West. Tim O Sullivan, Browne, Tom Andrews, and Matt Hinkel are all involved in negotiations and money considerations. O Sullivan seeks favorable terms, with Darcy urging swift signing for possible Cleveland or Milwaukee bouts.

Les Darcy United Press New York West Tim O'Sullivan Grant Hugh Browne O'Sullivan Tom Andrews Matt Hinkel Srgna Madison Square Garden Browne Aigu Hinkel Cleveland Milwaukee Darcy Darcey

Mickey Ion Expected To Return As PCHA Referee

Ion, a PCHA referee who recently resigned after accusations of bias in Portland games, is likely to be asked to resume his post. Spokane Vancouver and Seattle supported keeping him on, though a Portland matchup may keep him from officiating those games.

Mickey Ion Pacific Coast Hockey Association Ion Portland Spokane Vancouver Seattle Ian

Last of White Sox Signed to Contract

CHICAGO January 24. With the signing of Reb Russell all of the White Sox regulars have affixed their names to contracts President Comiskey announced today Russell whose contract came in yesterday was the only regular who had not agreed to terms

Chicago Reb Russell White Sox Comiskey

Directors of the Northwest Soccer Association Meet Tonight

The Northwest Soccer Association directors will gather at their Stuart Building headquarters this evening to discuss association matters and plan upcoming activities.

The Northwest Soccer Association Stuart Building

Portland Boxers Split 50 50 With Frisco Mitt Lads

San Francisco and Portland boxers split three interstate bouts at the Rose City Athletic Club with a draw and two decisions. Muff Bronson of Portland defeated Harry Pelsinger of San Francisco at 128 pounds in six rounds. Jimmy Duffy of Oakland beat Welson Wing at 118 pounds, while Shel McCool of Portland drew with Sammy Morris at 125 pounds, drawing crowd reaction.

Portland San Francisco Rose City Athletic Club Muff Bronson Harry Pelsinger Pelsinger Jimmy Duffy Oakland Welson Wing Shel McCool Sammy Morris Denver Ed” Martin McCool

Washington Sophs Win Basket Melee

Washington University sophomores defeated the YMCA team 24 to 19 in Olympia last night. The visitors showed superior teamwork and control throughout the game.

Washington Sophs Olympia U. of W

Franklin Loses In Narrow High School Basketball Game

Ballard defeated Lincoln 15 to 14 while Franklin fell to Pine Street 28 to 21 in yesterday afternoon games. Ballard and Broadway were the victorious teams in the pair of contests.

Ballard Broadway Lincoln Franklin Pine St

Foxhall Keene May Never Ride Again After Injury

Foxhall Keene, renowned sportsman and polo leader, sustained a severe accident at the Hartford Hunt Club near Baltimore that may cause permanent injuries. Once famed for organizing a championship polo team and known for reckless riding, Keene has endured multiple injuries from races and hunts, including a 1902 report of a near death in Ireland and a 1910 broken bones incident in Melton, England.

Foxhall Keene Hartford Baltimore Keene Ireland Precentor IL Melton Eny

Pinkman Offered Three Fights in Los Angeles

Eddie Pinkman local lightweight boxing prospect receives an offer for three bouts in Los Angeles if he wins Friday night in Dreamland against Chet Neff. A successful result could set up a return clash with Willie Hoppe.

Eddie Pinkman Chet Neff Dreamland Los Angeles Willie Hoppe

Vancouver Defeats Spokane Ice Crew

Vancouver defeated Spokane in an ice hockey game, taking the lead in the second period after a close first. The Spokane squad weakened early in the third period, allowing Vancouver to extend its advantage.

Vancouver Spokane Ice Crew Spokane Sto 5

Leslie James Darcy portrait note hints at common man image

A caption under a photograph describes Leslie James Darcy as appearing more like an everyday man than a college professor. The remark emphasizes a practical, approachable look over academic stereotype.

Dyment Shifts Soccer Out of Major Role at Local University

With Colin V. Dyment as head of the University of Washington journalism department, soccer is not expected to become a major intercollegiate sport. University officials cite the need to raise current athletic standards, improve basketball and track, and address ice hockey and swimming before adding new programs.

Colin V. Dyment U. of W Dyment Arthur Younger Tony Savage State University Northwest

Freddie Welsh to Risk Title in Leo Johnson Bout

Freddie Welsh plans to defend his title in a bout with Leo Johnson, a negro, with negotiations ongoing and the match likely after Johnson loses to Joe Welling, who faces him Friday night in New York.

Freddie Welsh New York Leo Johnson Johnson Joe Welling

Harold Janvrin Urged to Cut Grounder Overrun Defect

Tris Speaker says Harold Janvrin of the Red Sox could be one of the great ball players if he overcomes a fault. He overruns grounders and tries to play too fast. Time will remedy that defect, no doubt.

Harold Janvrin Red Sox Tris Speaker

Charley Jordan Beaten by Johnson in Northwestern Billiard Fight

Charley Jordan dropped the first block of the match for the Northwestern billiard championship last night at Pope-Sibley parlors to Walter Johnson. Johnson won 60 to 41 in 69 innings.

Charley Jordan Pope-Sibley Walter Johnson Johnson

Georgetown Eleven May Play Gonzaga In December Clash

Negotiations suggest a possible Spokane gridiron matchup between Gonzaga University and Georgetown University of Washington DC. If talks conclude successfully, the teams could meet in December on a Spokane field.

Georgetown Gonzaga Gonzaga University Georgetown University Washington, D. C Spokane

Southern Gridders Want W. S. C. Melee

Pullman January 24 Johnny Bender former W S C football coach is anxious to bring his University of Tennessee football squad here for a game on Christmas day.

Colored Ball Boys Play All the Year

The American Colored Giants begin a winter baseball run in Florida after an all summer of hard work. They play through the year, alternating between activity and rest as the season continues.

American Colored Giants Florida

Barry Not Right Name of Sex Boss Jack Barry

John J. Barrick known as Jack Barry was a former neighbor and townsman of id Walsh in Meriden Connecticut. The report identifies Barry by his real name amid references to his past local ties.

Barry Jack Barry John J. Barrick Id Walsh Meriden, Conn

The Kid McCoy Makes Notable Comeback Run

The Kid McCoy is remembered for eight attempted comebacks, each ending in a decision loss. His reputation rests on the persistence shown despite repeated defeats.

Kid McCoy

Young Mets Winners in Capitol Hill Midgets

The Metropolitan Juniors defeated the Capitol Hill Midgets yesterday afternoon by a score of 6 to 2 in a youth hockey game.

METS Capitol Hill Hcockey

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