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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
7
New York March 3 Joe Bonds of Tacoma heavyweight won on a foul last night in a scheduled ten round bout with Carl Morris of Tulsa. Morris struck Bonds below the belt in the fifth round and Bonds dropped to the mat claiming a foul. A physician ruled the blow below the belt.
The Vancouver Millionaires defeated Spokane 11 405 to 1 1 and kept their position in the Egid's series while Portland lost to tie, affecting standings.
Wrestlers representing Washington State College are on hand to meet the mat men of the VA of W tonight. The Pullman team arrived last night and weighed in this afternoon. The Star's new novel The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet is a shock after another.
New Seattle Giants manager Bill Leard builds a deeper roster with veteran Billy Sullivan, Tom Cunningham, and Tom Hayes competing for key infield and outfield spots. Bets are on Sullivan to anchor pitching and batting, while Ayau rivals Hap Morse for shortstop and Leard eyes first base options as Eastley, Schmutz, and Melvor join the pitcher and outfield mix.
The Seattle Giants unveil a large training roster with Schmutz Eastley Mcivor Lund Klein and Herrick among pitchers and Sullivan Tom Cunningham Hayes catching. Dus Dale plans trials for new recruits while Eastley questions a return. Managers Dugdale optimistic of better season despite recent financial woes.
A lively sports note mentions Rube Harris Hap Morse and criticism of base stealing ethics. Dave Fultz recalls a rough poker flush comparison as Chicago mulls action on a national flag matter. Jim Dunn Kilbane’s manager says Kid Wolfe may be bantam champ, noting the abundance of contenders and the difficulty of naming a sole champion.
With pitcher Dutch Reuther appearing for parts of the game, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Coast team 9 to 0 at Pasadena, California.
In March Boone’s Commercial Club will meet with Jimmy Archer to discuss him managing the town’s baseball squad if Boone gains a berth in the Central Association. The town aims to recruit Archer for the leadership role.
New York reports that Jim Flynn and Jack Dillon will replace Dillon and Les Darcy for a semiannual contest Monday evening in Madison Square Garden. Grant Hugh Browne praised the match plan and timeframe.
Spokane March 3. Northwestern league bosses gather at the Davenport hotel to draft the 1917 playing dates. Opinions differ on start and end dates with six clubs seeking a satisfactory home schedule. Tensions mark the session as managers bargain over season length and holidays amid hopes for a workable arrangement.
Chicago wartime note says Jack Ness former White Sox first baseman starts as a taxi starter in Logan Square. He wears a whistle instead of a first baseman glove and reports for duty March 3.
Seattle clinched the Pacific Coast Hockey Association title after a 4 to 3 victory at the ice hippodrome in Portland. Over 4,000 fans watched as Portland led early, with Marples tying and Wilson and Dunderdale involved in penalties while Seattle's Moore Johnson and Tobin endured injuries. Eddie Pinkman entertained between periods with skating, and officials listed include Irvine as referee and Ward as penalty timer.
The University of Washington announces practice starts Monday as candidates for the varsity and freshman teams meet Coach Dode Brinker in the gymnasium. Freshmen win jerseys for major sports participation and expect older players to guide them early in the season.
Carl Stoecker defeated A. T. Mc Carty 200 to 162 at Brown and Hulen's to clinch his second city balk-line billiard title.
A large crowd of trapshots is expected to participate in Sunday's events at Green Lake and Harbor Island if the weather holds. Shooting begins at Green Lake at 10 a.m.
In Santa Ana California on March 3 the local Bush League team defeated the Chicago Cubs rookies 12 to 3 in an exhibition. Local pitchers benefitted from erratic Cubs rookies as the game unfolded.
In a hockey double header at the Arena the Seattle Athletic Club and Auto Club finish tied for first place in the amateur league. Results list S A C 10 over U W 1 and Auto Club 8 over Bankers 2.
The high school basketball championship of King County will be decided tonight as North Bend travels to Auburn to face the local high school team.
Advertisement notes Ad Wolgast plans to oppose Welsh and donate receipts to a war relief fund. Mysterious Billy Smith talks of a comeback but warns that if he pursues it he will lose his famed nickname.
The Riggers and Stevedores Union local 28-12 L L A hosts a benefit boxing card at their hall 1400 Western Ave corner Western Ave and Union St tonight at 8:30. Five bouts include main event Harry Casey versus Geo Ingle at 135 pounds and other matchups featuring Charles Davidson vs Earl Conner at 124 pounds Willie Vitro vs Jimmie Lewis at 115 pounds Dobie Kid vs Geo Ross plus Cole against Frankie Rogers.
The Northwestern Basketball League ends tonight as the Knights face Preston in the Knights of Columbus gym. Both teams sit tied for second place and battle for crucial position.
Track Coach Vander Veer at the University of Washington anticipates outdoor workouts starting Monday as candidates for weights and football prep show strong interest. Cy Johnson from Lincoln and contenders Murphy McKechnie and Wirt draw focus. outside practice will use flannels for a month to guard against cold.
The high cost of pork and other essentials may force many club fighters out of business, while wrestlers are described as accustomed to training without meals.
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