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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

9

Pacific Northwest Sports Quiet Yet Promising

The scene shifts to growing interest across Seattle as baseball, tennis, golf and boxing draw crowds. The Pacific Northwest Patriotic tournament in Portland looms large with top golfers like JH Chandler Fran and others set to compete. Seattle fans anticipate Dempsey vs McIntyre style bouts, while labor cuts threaten Coast League players amid a tense summer forecast.

Pacific Northwest Portland Chandler Fran Waverly

Umpire Eckman Faces Suspension in Northwestern League

Umpire Ed Eckman faces removal from major league duties after a dispute with Northwestern League President Blewett linked to a Chicago trip. He reportedly left for Butte and Chicago, prompting possible suspension and no replacement named yet. Five Seattle errors helped Great Falls to a 7–4 win.

Ed Eckman K. C Herb Hester Great Falls Butte Chicago Eckman Northwestern League Blewett National Commission Altho Blewett Seattle Giants Tigers Hester

Laurence Hall Noted Possible Fight Event at Everett Park

A reader wonders if Laurence Hall observed plans for another boxing match at the Everett ball park, asking whether the organizer announced the venue and date. The item hints at ongoing discussions about scheduling events at the local park.

Laurence Hall Everett Ball Park

McGraw Denies Interview Content Targeting League

John J. McGraw denies making statements attributed to him in reports criticizing the National League, its clubs, and president John K Tener. He states he did not utter remarks reflecting on the league or its officials and signs his denial.

Celf National League John K. Tener

Boxing Gossip and Theater of Fighters on the Loose

A collage of boxing chatter and local sports notes mentions Lloyd Madden and Eddie Pinkman, Bennie Leonard rematches, Eddie Campi, Dan Salt, and Eddie Shannon enlisting. Humorous asides cover uniforms, golf, and theatrical headlines, with figures like Hester Eckman and Jump Hunt tied to the frazzled sports scene.

McIntyre Madden and Gleason Headed to San Francisco Bouts

Reports from San Francisco say Chet McIntyre Lloyd Madden and Henry Gleason will travel from Seattle Saturday for a series of boxing bouts in the Bay City. The trio is expected to box several times there.

Billy Sullivan Seattle San Francisco Seals San Francisco Chet McIintyre Lloyd Madden Henry Gleason Bay City

Minor Leagues Likely to Stay Closed If War Continues

June 20 1918 New York report quotes J W Morris president of the Texas league and J W Bell of the Western association stating that few minor leagues will open paths next year if the war continues.

New York J. W. Morris Texas League J. W. Bell Western Association United Press Today

Fulton Knocks Out Langford in Sixth Round At Boston

Fred Fulton, heavyweight, delivered a dramatic sixth round knockout of Sam Langford in a Boston bout. The referee stopped the fight to prevent Langford from absorbing more punishment, signaling Fulton’s strong performance in front of local fans.

Red Fulton Langford Boston Fred Fulton Sam Langford Sam K. O

Mails Returns to O B Mails Heads to Oakland

Portland fans celebrate as Walter Mails, eccentric pitcher, telephones from Seattle that he will report this week at Oakland. He cannot be found in Seattle with teammates unsure of his whereabout and club secretary Hugh McCredie travels there to locate him.

Sancisco Ers Walter Matis Portland McCredie Seattle Walter Mails Walter McCredie Oakland California Hugh McCredie Portland Club

Barrieau Favored Over Kangaroo Lad in Oakland Bout

Mick King and Frank Barrieau are set for a four round light heavyweight clash at Emeryville tonight with Barrieau listed as the favorite. In Chicago, Kitty Gordon, longtime Chicago University football star, joins the U S naval reserve at Great Lakes training station.

Chicago Kitty” Gordon Chicago University United States Naval Reserve Great Lakes

Baseball standings and scores in the National League

The National League results show Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and others with scores from recent games. Notable notes include Cincinnati and Chicago games and a reference to late-breaking trade chatter.

New Turkt Philadelphia Chicago Edeccesse St. Louie Cansvesces Cincinnati Aeteteae Hoston Peesveces Mbrooklym Pittsburg Boston New York Brooklynnet St. Louis Reeston Cleveland Detroit Louis Sreeeneees Washington

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