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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1917

Page

6

Boxing and baseball notes from the West Coast circuits

A mix of baseball trade rumors and boxing updates from the West Coast scene. Weiser Dell rumored to be shunted to the minor leagues by Brooklyn Robins, with talks of Chief Meyers possibly joining the Angels in the Pacific League. Joe Benjamin from Spokane reports plans for a bout with Chet Neff, who is progressing in Los Angeles as an assistant cameraman and active in boxing. Ralph and Joe Gorman are noted in Portland with postwar promotions and officer candidate exams. Patsy Kline is predicted by Harry Pollock to become lightweight champion in two years, while Freddie Welsh appears retired. Frank Burns in Oregon near Rushland with recent ring work. Pat Bradley narrowly survives a second-round KO bid by Frank Parrieau in San Francisco.

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Matty Defies Precedent Keeping Reds In First Division

Matty Matthewson defies odds by guiding the Cincinnati Reds to a rare late season return to the first division. The manager’s leadership, resolving internal strife and maximizing stars like Roush, Groh, Chase, and Clarke, has spurred a climb toward a top four finish as Fred Toney and others deliver solid pitching.

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Alex Wins Fifth for Dag's Men

Ray Alexander starred for Seattle as they beat Great Falls 7 to 4 in a Northwestern league game. The win marks Seattle’s fifth straight while Great Falls leads by a slim margin. coastal league talk surrounds Bill Cunningham and Dugdale’s possible moves. Sunday’s 2:30 p.m. contest could cap the regular season.

Giants Great Falls Tacoma Tigers Paul Strand Seattle

Paul Strand In That Circuit Also

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Jawn Hearing Postponed by Board

The National League postpones the hearing of John McGraw and several newspaper men until July 20 as the case proceeds.

Jawn The National League John McGraw

Campi Trains Light for Dreamland Bout

Eddie Campi shortens training for Tuesday night clash with Harry Anderson in Dreamland. Campi’s manager Dan Salt says he’s in top shape and won’t need a long training schedule. Anderson stays quiet and focused as Lloyd Madden trains in shipyards for a showdown with Lonnie McIntosh and Sid Mitchell works to return after months away against Dick Wells.

Eddie Campi Harry Anderson Dreamland Caruso Dan Salt Campi Mitchell Dick Wells

Tennis Entries Closes Sunday for Patriotic Championship

Entries for the Patriotic city tennis championship will be accepted until Sunday noon eleven fifty nine a m. Prize funds will be donated to the Red Cross.

Red Cross

War does not deter Grand Circuit racing entries

Cleveland reports that the Grand Circuit opening meeting begins Monday with fifty three entries for four races. United Press notes war has not deterred interest as horses prepare to race at the track beginning Monday.

United Press Cleveland

Northwestern league stars chase varied contests all over

A collage of sport scenes and social snippets mentions Eddie Campi eyeing a lightweight claim, Eddie Pinkman in dancing and boxing lore, Vic Oberg in Frisco, Chet McIntyre sparring, Sid Balkom’s ballroom charm, Frank Kramer’s long bicycle reign, and a Kentucky Colonel finishing second, with a jail break and wedding note shaping a quirky news snapshot.

Joe Schermer Wins Gold Billiard Medal in Local Event

Joe Schermer earned the gold medal for the highest score against R. L. Cannefax, the world three cushions champion, during his visit. Schermer posted 35 points as Walter Johnston lost to the champion 50 to 33 at Brown and Hulen's last night.

R. L. Cannefax Joe Schermer Joe Walter Johnston Brown & Hulen’s

West and East Clash in Western Amateur Golf Final

The final pits Francis Ouimet of Boston against Kenné Edwards of Chicago. Ouimet reached the final by defeating Donald Edwards, while Edwards advanced by beating J. G. Anderson of New York.

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Sibley Faces 3-Cushion Champion Chase Sibley

Sibley and Robert Canne will play a two match handicap 200 to 160 point event next week. Sibley holds the Northwest title. The first match is set for Garvey's and the second at the Pope Sibley parlors.

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Billings to form Northwest league with Butte Great Falls Spokane

Billings will absorb the Tacoma club and take over its Northwestern league franchise as the league closes Sunday. Butte Great Falls and Spokane will join Billings to form a new regional circuit.

Billings Tacoma Butte Great Falls Spokane

Marshall Allen Wins in Northwest Junior Tennis

Portland reports Marc Allen of Seattle defeated Camille Pessineii of Tacoma yesterday in the Northwest junior and boys tennis championships marking a return victory for Allen.

Portland Marc Allen Seattle Camille Pessineii Tacoma

Northwestern League standings and recent game results

The Northwestern League table shows Spokane 41–23 with a .668 winning percentage, Vancouver 82–48 at .400, and Great Falls 46–41 at .680. Recent dates include Tacoma 0 at Great Falls 2 and Seattle 7, Vancouver 4, Spokane 17 at Tutte.

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