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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
9
Incomplete OCR fragment shows fragmented items with numbers and place names obscured. The text appears to be part of a local notice or ledger entry with quantities listed and unclear context.
Fred Mitchell, manager of the Chicago Cuba, first broke into pro baseball as a pitcher for the Boston Americans under Jimmy Collins. His debut against the White Sox at Comiskey Park ended chaotic yet ended in a 10 to 5 win after Buck Freeman powered two home runs.
Cliff McCarl, last year’s skipper of the Butte club, is named Y M C A director of athletic activities at Presidio California. W L Seawright will oversee overall activities and McCarl will handle end of game duties and manage basketball baseball and gym work.
New Haven officials indicate Yale may resume informal sports including track and rowing for the wartime period. The move aims to keep athletics active while honoring restrictions, with practices likely at university facilities and surrounding venues.
Prof. H. C. Corwine, head of the athletic council, announced the remainder of the athletic curriculum would be decidedly informal. Efforts are underway to schedule rowing and baseball contests with Harvard and Princeton.
The National Association of Amateur Billiard Players awards the national class A championship to the West. The event starts February 25 at the Recreation building in Detroit with competitors hosted by the Detroit Athletic Club.
Fresh from beating the Portland Rosebuds, the Millionaires arrive in the city to face the Meta in a pivotal 8:30 p.m. rink battle. The win tightens the pennant race as Cyclone Taylor leads Doc Roberts in scoring with Morris and Tobin close behind. Local forward Frank Foyston debuts, and advance sales are strong, signaling an overflow crowd.
An advertisement invites the public to visit J. Brown’s new dental office at the Orpheum Theatre Building Third and Madison Street. The notice promises painless operations and a 20 percent discount off competing prices.
A local appeal promotes free doctor visits at Right Drug Co locations 169 Washington Street and 1111 First Avenue. The notice promises a careful examination and free treatment options while stressing cost savings and quality care.
A week before the state game wardens and game commissioners convene in Yakima on February 15, sportsmen aim to formalize a statewide sportsmen's association in Seattle. The two Bird's cafeteria sessions will handle preliminary work at noon and main business at 6 pm, with efforts to include broader representation from county clubs and Seattle's fishing and hunting communities.
Brig. Gen. Foltz of Camp Lewis says if Ville Ritchie wins exemption from the draft, he should quit as boxing instructor. Foltz notes a trainer who is exempt would lose influence and fail to stand with troops in battle, contrasting with Steffens on duty.
In Philadelphia at the Olympia A A, Kid Williams former bantamweight champion was knocked out in the fourth round by Joe Lynch. Dave Wartiik entered the ring to assist the battered former king after a spirited but failing bout against youth.
Detroit telegrams report George Maisel, expected as a regular Tiger outfielder this season, has been certified for military service by his draft board last night and will join Uncle Sam.
Chicago January 30 Ban Johnson says the opening plans for the American League may be changed again with all teams possibly starting play April 15, instead of the four eastern clubs beginning a day earlier than the West. The schedule committee meeting will decide February 14.
Advertisement for the Next Liberty theatre promotes watch repair by Haynes, urging readers to entrust timepieces to the service.
New York January 30 Derrill Pratt says he is glad to play second base for the Yankees and believes the club has a good outlook for a pennant winning season. He made the private letter public today in New York.
Lester Rosenthal defeated Jim Davis 35 to 26 at Brown & Hulen's in the city three cushions billiards tournament. Chapman faces Davis in tonight's match.
The University of Washington freshman basketball team defeated Lincoln high school by 14 to 12 yesterday afternoon. Sohns and Cairns starred for the freshies.
Tommy Simpson praised Ortega as a fast aggressive fighter who can mix it up, while Jimmy Duffy relies on speed and jab technique. Ortega’s youth and grit suit a bout with Farmer, and Duffy faces Willie Hunefeld in a separate clash. Simpson plans to take his charges to a Seattle versus Vancouver hockey game for their first ice experience.
Walter Johnston, challenger for the Northwest three cushion title, meets Chase Sibley tonight in the first block of a 150 point match at the Pope Sibley parlors as the crown awaits the winner.
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