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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
6
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The report notes Houck lost a four round bout in Tacoma against George Ingle after a rough session with Frankie Far. Also mentioned are Reynolds-Farmer substitution, Mad vs Hennessy, and McCalary vs Foley outcomes with Ortega slated for a Crystal pool appearance in February.
New York January 25 reports say the two bit bleacher seat once an institution of baseball fans faces end as the nation goes to war. Admission to the bleachers will be twenty cents this season as costs rise and patriotism shifts attendance priorities.
Isidore Spanish billiard champion will play his first game in this country against T. J. Gallagher in a five match series. The opener is scheduled for Monday in York with further clashes announced.
A trade brings Larry Doyle back to the Giants as a veteran second baseman to balance an infield with Zimmerman and Fletcher. McGraw hopes Doyle regains peak form after earlier stints with the Cubs and White Sox, aiming to rekindle strong batting and fielding.
After today’s clashes the six high school teams will have completed the first half of the league. Ballard visits Broadway, Queen Anne plays Lincoln, and West Seattle travels to Franklin. The Queen Anne Lincoln matchup draws the crowd as both remain unbeaten this season.
New York January 25. The A A U will not hold national championships at cantonments. Dr J P Raycroft of the War Department commission on training camp activities said in a letter to AAU chairman Frederick Rubien that national titles would emphasize individuals too much.
The shipbuilders hit the ice for a double header at the Arena with Ames facing Skinner and Eddy and Dry Dockers meeting the Duthie septet. First puck drops at 8 o clock and skating follows the games.
United States adviser in agricultural economics Thomas Nixon Carver works with Senators Curtis and Sheppard on a postwar colonization plan for returned soldiers. A bill based on the idea is pending in Congress. Carver recently taught political economy at Harvard University.
The Intercollegiate season opens on the university floor at 7 30 tonight with Franklin high school quintet facing the U W freshies as a preliminary to the Oregon Aggie game. Coach Hunt seeks real class from a lineup lacking lettermen or veterans.
San Francisco hosts a four round boxing match tonight featuring Jack Downey facing K Kruvesky. The card includes the announced matchup and local interest in the bout.
Seattle faces Portland tonight on the Rose City ice in a crucial game that could place the winner at the head of the circuit. A three way race for first persists with each club at three wins and losses. Moose Johnson is out, while Al Barbour shines in his stead as Pete Muldoon expects Stanley Marples to return soon.
Chicago January 25 Seventy five top ski jumpers prepare for the national championship to be held Sunday Henry Hal holder of the world distance record practiced a new personal best at 118 feet reflecting strong form ahead of the event.
Sailor Fried man won an 11th round decision over Five Hammer at Fort Sheridan after a tense boxing match.
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