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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
9
Taylor and McKay lead the Vancouver Metropolitans against Seattle with Cyclone Taylor in top form. Foyston returns to boost offense as critics hail Seattle Vancouver as evenly matched in a thrilling pennant race at the Arena with a likely big crowd.
Vancouver men fought back to defeat Portland 4 3 with Dunderdale scoring twice and Oatman, Tobin, and McDonald producing assists. McDonald set up Vancouver strikes while Barbour and Mackay contributed. crowd noise matched the tense back and forth until the final horn.
Fred Byler a catcher for the submarine chasing crew is stationed at Point San Pedro California. He will pair with Bert Whaling to handle catching duties for the submarine baseball team at the San Pedro base near Salt Lake and Portland references.
Dons Farr reviews James A. Hamilton bid to manage Spokane in 1918. Hamilton, who led Muskegon last season, boasts a top Central league record and claims strong ties with the American association Western league and Pacific Coast league to secure players. Farr says Hamilton's Middle West success warrants consideration if leadership changes.
Northwest golf champion Rudolph Wilhelm visits Aberdeen to play at the Aberdeen Golf and Country Club course. The report notes his presence and upcoming participation in local golf events.
Billy Nelson former Portland lightweight and Camp Lewis lightweight champ suffers a slight blood clot in an eye after stopping Pickles Martin. Under camp doctors care, he will not return to the ring until fully recovered.
Bill Southern fell 25 to 16 in a three-cushion billiards match at Brown and Hulen's. His opponent was von Baker. Cramer and Rosenthal have matches scheduled tonight.
Mitt notes Fred Fulton faced Billy Meske in St Paul with a possibly broken hand. If Fulton fought knowingly injured, the Minnesota boxing commission may bar him. Dr Edward Clark said cocaine used for pain affected Fulton’s performance. Other bouts: Sammy Pelsinger drew Jake Stahl in San Diego after leading most rounds. Eddie Muse and Seattle Frank Hurn also drew. Jess Willard says he will fight only Fulton.
Judge McCredie has been barraged with letters from semi pro and other players seeking a trial with Portland. The influx is so large that port officials consider sending his mail via parcel post left at his front door.
Toronto overwhelmed Montreal 5 to 1 in the ice hockey clash. A fist fight between Canadiens player Hall and Toronto’s Skinner marred the game. Hall suffered facial injuries and Skinner was carried off unconscious.
San Francisco January 29. There is talk of Frank Schulte outfielder and Jimmy Lavender pitcher, veterans of the National League, joining the Frisco club.
Golf enthusiasts in Seattle may see Mike Brady open champion of Massachusetts and recent national Ute winner on his way to San Francisco for a duel with California’s leading golfers. Rumors say Brady once met Vardon marking a peak in scientific golf as he played with the Chicago Cubs under Frank Chance.
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