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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
2
The boxing limit for the match has been raised to 150 pounds to accommodate Benny Leonard, expanding the weight class and enabling his participation in the bout.
A busy boxing card at the navy yard features 17 bouts with notable names such as Willie Ritchie in action. Winners include Johnson over Thatcher and Cole knocking out Dizem, with several four to three round decisions and multiple knockouts. Officials listed as referee Willie Mitchie and judges Nate Drusimean and George Adams.
Officials order a second running of the ten mile marathon after a finish crowd mix up at the Girle Victory carnival. Buford Sanderiat, Tuesday’s winner, consents to reenter to prove his speed. The race starts 2 p.m. Saturday from Second Ave and Pike.
The Duthie baseball squad dominated Walter Maile and the Ames outfit 14-1 in the first round of the etty championship race at the carnival. Maile pitched well initially before his defense faltered as the game progressed.
Mayme McDonald of Seattie and Mrs Cushing of Oakland beat Mrs W. Ellie and Mine Newell in a tight Oregon state tennis doubles final. McDonald starred with sharp drives and placements. final score 7-6, 6-2. Batteries Amen Matis Carpenter Ruthie Pighe Hofman.
Wholesale prices for vegetables fruits and farm products listed by item with local and California origin. Includes cabbage cucumbers lettuce potatoes corn peppers tomatoes cantaloupes apples grapes oranges and nuts with per unit prices and crate or sack measures for local and regional markets.
Secretary of War Baker will decide today on extending the time for enforcement of the work or fight order as it applies to professional baseball players. The National Baseball Commission has submitted a brief to Provost Marshal General Crowder proposing measures to allow the two major leagues to finish the season. Crowder will consider the brief and Baker’s recommendations, with officials hoping for a delay in implementing the order until near season's end.
At Seattle Girte Victory Carnival events run hot with baseball, swimming, diving, rowing and tug of war producing close outcomes. Dathies beat Walter Maile Co on the diamond while North Pacific defeated Hilbernian, leaving Skinner Eddy vs Duthier to contest city honors. George Cunha led Camp Lewis in two winning swims and navy entries won diving.
A schedule lists events from 11:30 a m. to 6:20 p m. including boys and girls running races water sports swimming championships and multiple semifinals in baseball boxing and steam fitter versus electrical worker competitions. A water parade by the Queen City Yacht Club is also noted.
Cy Young formerly of the Seattle Giants pitched for Seattle North Pacific to a strong win over the Hibernians in the second carnival game. He allowed only three hits and no runs and the victory keeps Seattle North Pacific competitive ahead of the finals.
A classified notice touts a stable permanent position with a good salary from the start, regular raises, steady work, and ample advancement. It notes carefully selected associates, light ventilated offices, and comfortable lunch and recreation rooms, plus engaging pheasant related work.
The card centers on the cup in the class B singles for women with Rita Myers and Mie K Larson meeting at 5 PM for the title. Yesterday Wabraushek beat Kozlowski 7 5 6 4 in the class A semi finals and Hayes beat Nolan 6 2 7 5.
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