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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
6
March 8 report from Portland states the boxing commission ordered all fighters to show means of support beyond earnings from bouts. Previously many boxers claimed potential championship status while relying on boxing alone.
Jim Davis loses to Clint Ginnold 35 to 29 in the Brown and Hulen three-cushion billiards tourney, trailing at night then mounting a comeback in the final ring that falls short.
The Cow Hollow Idol faces the Yankees in New York as George Burns is traded from Detroit to Philadelphia. The Athletics paid cash to acquire Burns in a club deal affecting the local American circuit.
The Gamma Phi Beta girls defeat the Gym Rats Independents 21 to in a Thursday night club gym championship game. Chester Parker played in the A three-cushion billiard tour last night at the Pope-Sib, defeating Toby Pope 33.
Ed Barrow must convert four star infielders into a cohesive unit while reassigning positions. Wally Schang may move to third base and Stuffy McInnis to second, with Everett Scott at short and Hoblitzer in left. The goal is a star infield capable of contending for the World Series, a feat that would rank Barrow among baseball’s great managers.
A historic market listing shows wholesale prices paid to dealers for vegetables and fruit. Entries cover multiple crops including potatoes, apples, berries, and citrus by crate or ton, with regional references to California, Yakima, Nebraska, and Alaska, noting per unit costs and crate prices.
Seattle to face Portland in the final Pacific Coast association ice hockey game tonight at Rowe City. Captain Bobby Rowe likely out after a brutal edition against Vancouver on Monday.
Detroit President Navin confirms Oscar Vitt and Hack Spencer have not submitted contracts. If no ink appears soon, the Tigers may proceed with their Southbound trip minus the two unsigned players.
Chet Neff trains for a Portland Wednesday night clash against Muff Bronson. Their previous meeting ended in a draw after a spirited contest with decisive moments and close scoring.
The Arena hosts elated amateur hockey action as Skinner and Eddy face Ames in a decisive city championship tilt. The outcome will crown the amateur champions.
The juniors beat the freshmen 19 to 17 in the first inter class basketball game of the season. Sophomores and seniors are set to play the next game.
Dick Mitchell, a gigantic Pasadena youth, credited with winning the Winter league pennant for his hometown, today joined the Portland Pacific Coast International league staff. Bill Fisher, McCredie’s new manager, recommended the southpaw and secured the contract. Teams expect Mitchell to become a sensation.
Mitt Notes Fighting Jimmy Darcey has cast adrift from his manager Billy DeCoursey and will be back in the Northwest shortly. He has been knocking them all dead in San Diego. Batch Erb is ready to start George Ingle after some lightweights join the elimination series. Freddie Bush says Johnny O Leary could train down to 200 pounds with road work. Frank Purcell has been missing from his old haunts the past week. The Refugee still laments high boxing costs in Tacoma. Hiram Green, Tacoma News sporting editor, has not missed Seattle shows for weeks.
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