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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1917

Page

2

BoxingRumor Mill Shapes Seattle Fight Night Prospects

Boxing chatter links Benny Leonard to a Seattle appearance with matchups unclear. Valley Trambitas returns to Portland then Seattle to showcase talent. Joe Benjamin earns attention after a Los Angeles win over Chet Neff, while Georges Carpentier is rumored to appear in New York for war fund relief.

Valley Trambitas Portland San Rose Johnson Frank Parkeau Vancouver Wash Frank Farmer Georges Carpentier New York Gotham Carpentier War Fund

Willie Ritchie to Box for Charity Bout with Joe Rivers

Willie Ritchie trains for one more boxing match before retirement. The event, a charity bout against former lightweight contender Joe Rivers, is set for the benefit of the Cross next week in San Francisco.

Willie Ritchie United Press San Francisco Joe Rivers

Reds and Cardinals Near Giants in N L Race

In New York on July 27, the Reds and Cardinals close in on the Giants who lead the National League by seven and a half games after a loss to the Cubs. Cincinnati swept the Phillies while the Giants fell to a weak club as New York eyes a tense stretch toward a possible world series.

White Sox Red Sox Chicago Boston Reds Phillies Giants H. C. Hamilton United Presse New York Cincinnati Reds Cardinals Cubs Braves Clarence Rowlands Browns National Commission Yankees

Shawns Host Rainier Beach at Columbia Field Next Sunday

The Shawns will play at home next Sunday at 2 p m against Rainier Beach at Columbia field. Cullen will be at third base Burns at first and Melver in left field with Tommy Barto likely pitching the game.

Shawns Rainier Beach Columbia Field Jewelers Cullen Burns Melver Tommy Barto

Hats Off to This Lad Arthur Matsu Shines in Many Sports

Arthur Matsu, a 13 year old Japanese youth living in Cleveland, excels in multiple sports. He plays first base for a Boy Scout team and an undefeated indoor baseball squad, halfback in high school football, forward in amateur basketball, and vaults 7 feet 38 inches. He holds Cleveland junior records in the 100 50 and 220 yard dashes and is a notable tennis and swimming participant while caddying at a local golf course.

Jim Thorpe Howard Berry Cleveland Arthur Matsu Haspole Star Aprinter

Dr Evans Bank Building Event Schedule

Event notice lists Dr Evans at 401 Peoples Bank Building corner Second and Pike Street with hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and 11 a.m. to 12. noon on a later day.

DR. Evans Peoples Bank Second and Pike St

Nonpareils to Mix With Bill's Tossers

The Nonpareil club will play Bill Yoho's Bremerton ball players Sunday at 3 p m at Dugdale's park. The street car strike has not affected car service to the park.

Bill Yoho Bremerton Dugdale's Park

Carl Mays Becomes Red Sox Power Hitters Now

Carl Mays, former Portland pitcher, steps into Babe Ruth’s shoes as the Red Sox’s heavy hitting ace. The team, champions, rely on Mays to bolster offense and deliver clutch swings.

Carl Mayas Portland Babe Ruth Hoston Red Sox

Paul Johnson Loses in Playfield Tennis Class C

Favorite Paul Johnson faltered in form and lost in class C at the Playfield tennis meet yesterday to Corby Hayes.

Paul Johnson Corby Hayes

Match Resumes In Final Set After Postponement

In the final set of their postponed match both players returned to court to complete the contest amid renewed focus. The outcome hinged on whether stamina and momentum could carry through the decisive moments of play.

Hoppe and Burns in Another Draw Melee

DETROIT July 27 Grand Circuit race meet closed yesterday after a draw between Hoppe and Burns in a prolonged melee. Beas mane was planned but proved too much of a loser as Hal Boy set a new speed record.

Hoppe Burns Hal Boy

Chet Neff Returns to Seattle After Victory

Los Angeles July 27 Chet Neff the Seattle lightweight heads home to the Northwest after a successful tour this section His only setback came in his last bout here where he was defeated by Joe Benjamin of Spokane

Joe Benjamin California Seattle Anx Joe Chet Neff Los Angeles Benjamin LOS Angelics Northwest Spokane

Leonard May to Box Dundee in Philadelphia clash

Philadelphia scene notes a possible fifth bout between Leonard May and Johnny Dundee in Quakertown if promoter Bobby Gunnies convinces Shibe Park matchmaker. The report sets a July 27 dateline and mentions venue considerations and negotiation momentum.

Leonard May Box Dundee Phillie Petted Pree Philadelphia Benny Leonard Johnny Dundee Quakertown Bobby Gunnies Shibe Park

Salt Lake catcher Harry Hannah reaches 100 straight games

Harry Hannah of Salt Lake, formerly with Spokane, completed a streak of 100 consecutive games. He maintained a batting average above .300 during the run.

Harry Hannah Salt Lake Spokane

Mathewson Boosts Reds to Surprising Wins

Christy Mathewson appears to be turning the Reds into a strong contender this season. Facing a lineup long considered weak, he has achieved notable success by molding a resilient club and elevating its performance against top NL rivals.

Christy Mathewson Cincinnati Mathewson

New Gun Clubs May Earn Trophies From Interstate Association

New gun clubs can secure trophies from the Interstate Association for the Encouragement of Trap Shooting upon request. The association will award trophies to new clubs to provide competition incentives, though only a small fraction of clubs seek them.

Bill Stumpf Returns to Coast League Action

Bill Stumpf, acquired by Spokane from Portland just before the Northwestern league shift, debuted with Oakland on Tuesday and collected three hits in four at bats.

Bill Stumpf Spokane Portland Oakland Platter

Johnny Anderson Drafted as Coast Champion Snooker Player

Seattle men, including Johnny Anderson the coast snooker champion, are drafted. Anderson could be valuable to Uncle Sam in snooker tasks as a regiment of snookers might ambush the enemy and seize resources.

Johnny Anderson Seattle Anderson Uncle Sam Enery

Pacific Coast Stars Caught in Draft

Buck Weaver Rowdy Elliott Joe Evane and Leslie Mann are among former Pacific coast stars picked early. The Cubs face losses with Elliott Flack Hendrix Prendergast and Charley Deal. Joe Acosta, ex Vancouver pitcher, relieved Harry Krause in Oakland and was hit hard, more than Krause had been.

Buck Weaver Rowdy Elliott Joe Evane Leslie Mann Cubs Elliott Flack Hendrix Prendergast Charley Deal Joe Acosta Vancouver Harry Krause Oakland Philadelphia

Baseball standings snippet from the National and Coast Leagues

The record shows team standings and recent results with Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, St Louis, Boston, and Pittsburgh. Notable games include Brooklyn at Cincinnati 6 to 1, Philadelphia 2, Brooklyn 6, Chicago 7, New York 1, St Louis 2, Boston 0.

National League New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Cacasss Brooklyn Heston Pittebure Pittsburgh Cincinnat Chicago Louis Boston Wen Loat Hicago Seereee Eas Hboston Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphias St Louis

Wenmam Toesuccettecsssle 67 8 At Los Angeles

Wenmam Toesuccettecsssle 67 8 plays at Los Angeles then Portland 3 and Oakland 4 with San Francisco 158 at Balt Lake 7, Vernon. The fragment lists matchups and scores in a chaotic order, noting teams and venues with no clear outcome.

San Francisco Angeles Salt Lake Portland Oakland Wenmam Toesuccettecsssle Los Angeles Balt Lake Vernon

Shipbuilders Rule Allows Early Play Ahead of Time

The Shipbuilders league sets a new rule requiring players to be in a yard a month before joining the team. The change will let several Northwest league stars appear in tomorrow's doubleheader.

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