The Dupfes Involved in Ambulance Pocketbook Find
An initial responder assists an ambulance crew after a pocketbook is found. The incident highlights prompt action and the ambulance man’s quick recovery of personal items.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
9
An initial responder assists an ambulance crew after a pocketbook is found. The incident highlights prompt action and the ambulance man’s quick recovery of personal items.
The bulletin notes Joe Flanigan in Los Angeles training at Jack Doyle's, Houck visiting San Francisco, Leo headed to Sacramento for a film with Jack T ckford, and recent bouts including Wing beating Ted Frenchy. It recalls Darby O'Brien and other 19th century stars, plus chatter of Fat and Chet McIntyre in ring plans and Truck Hannah eyed for a major league berth.
The article praises Christy Mathewson for fast efficient pitching, noting game times around 90 to 100 minutes. It compares him with Walter Johnson and Alexander, highlighting quick, controlled pitches and minimal flourishes.
Chicago bantamweight Joe Burman is favored to defeat George Thompson of the Pacific coast in a 10 round bout set for tonight in Racine Wisconsin.
Rube Gardner rejoined the Oakland team in the Pacific Coast league and debuted Sunday. He is back with his old love after coming to Seattle from the Oaks.
Portland July 25 Oscar Harstad pitcher has been released by the Portland club to make room for Dutch Reuther returning from the Chicago Cubs.
The Bag Punchers club of Chicago plans to travel to punch the Kaiser after one member was drafted and the other ten enlisted for the effort.
Des Moines reports indicate pitcher Rudy Kallio, formerly of Great Falls, now with Des Moines, will be recalled by Detroit soon according to received rumors.
The piece recalls Hugo Bezdek taking over the Pittsburg Pirates and compares his prospects to George Huff’s failed stint as Boston manager. It notes Huff’s rise from Illinois coach to major league talent scout and his abrupt Boston departure after two weeks, amid hostile clubhouse dynamics and owner surprise.
W. H. Carstens won both 50 and 100 target trapshoot events at Green Lake. He posted 48 and 96 targets for high scores.
In a Columbus shaped matter, Al Mamaux of Pittsburgh began an indefinite suspension by manager Hugo Bezdek after breaking training. The move comes amid a tense moment for the Pirates and the league. Bilateral relations with the team and the player remain unsettled as the suspension is carried out.
The class B women’s singles finals were scheduled today in the Playfield tennis meet. In the earlier class CD final, Mary Browne of California defeated Molla Bjurstedt 6-1 6-4 in Plainfield New Jersey, on July 23.
The passage questions the quality of pitching in a Pennsylvania Delaware County league where Frank Baker played in 1915 and Charley Doolin hits only .045. It suggests managers like Hughie Jennings explore this league for potential pitchers.
A noted boxing instructor claims chopping wood is more beneficial for boxers than any other exercise as it engages all muscles. The remark suggests mothers might post the line over the woodpile in the basement.
Former Portland shortstop continues to drive runs for New York as he does the clean-up duties, delivering consistent power at the plate and keeping the Yankees lineup potent.
The latest baseball box shows American League results with teams like Detroit Cleveland New York and Philadelphia posting scores in recent games. National League standings list Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn and others with varied win totals. Coast League notes highlight San Francisco Portland Oakland and Vernon performances and recent game outcomes.
The Shipbuilders defeated the City league all stars 9 to 3 at the new Seattle park with Joe Rojas pitching for the winners against Grimes Mehthaf and Gallant. Dutcies beat Sloans 19 to 7 in Olympia as Metkle and Stokke stood out for the locals. Butte defeated Joe McGinnity 6 to 5 at Great Falls with Schinkel on the winning side. Vernon Ryan, the Chinese short patcher, is playing in Wildwood New Jersey and Wally Cadman contributed for the City leaguers in the all-star game.
White Sox hold a two and a half game lead after a strong series, with two wins and one tie against the Red Sox. They head East to face the Yankees while Boston stays home, as both teams pursue the pennant in a fierce late campaign.
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