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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1917

Page

5

Eddie Pinkman Set for Dreamland Bout and Local Roster

The talkative Eddie Pinkman faces Archie Wyard in a lightweight clash at Dreamland on Seventh Ave and Union St with a packed undercard featuring Jimmy Dnoff vs Bert Forbes and Pat Scott vs Harry Bishop. Casey meets Meredith with McIntosh and Wheeler guiding the card while Eddie aims to outtalk his bite. In Baltimore Benny Kaufman is saved from KO by seconds at the end of round ten against Kid Williams.

Archie Wyard Eddie Pinkman George Ingle Frenchie” Vaise Jimmy Duffy Bert Forbes Harry Casey Ted Mereath Lonnie McIntosh Fitz Ellangton Jack Lawrence Harry Po Dreamland Merchant Prince Eddie Ballard Sullivan The Elks Pinkman Frenchie Renton Jimmy Dnoff Oakland Bert Forbes Duffy Pat Scott Harry Bishop Tacoma San Francisco Casey Meredith McIntosh West Seattle Moore Theatre Jimmy Maloney U. S South Dakota Caseyill Re" Wheeler Orpheum Gertrude Dolan Seventh Ave Union St Tpaltimore Benny Kaufman Philadelphia Kid Williams

New York Gov. Whitman Clamps Down on Slacker Les Darcy

The story notes Gov. Whitman enforcing a ban on Darcy appearing in a New York ring. Darcy contemplates fulfilling a signed agreement for a ten round bout with Mike Gibbons in Milwaukee while considering trains to the West. Eddie Kane plans to travel to Goshen to secure Darcy’s final word as Darcy rests in New York’s boxing scene.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Les Darcy Tim O'Sullivan Mike Gibbons Milwaukee Eddie Kane St. Paul Gov. Whitman Darcy West Bower al McCoy

From Ring to Ragtime to World Fame in One Life

The memoir excerpt follows a boxer's journey from fight nights in California to Chicago and New York. It recounts bouts with K O Brown, barge fights, and a pivot to dance with Gertrude Dolan. It traces world tours, ragtime success, and guiding Freddie Welsh to the lightweight title with insight on Willie Ritchie.

California Walter Coffey Rube” Harris Chicago K. O.” Brown Altho Brown Harris Fisher Gertrude Dolan Rector’s Cafe New York City New York Ned Wayburn London South Africa India Australia Honolulu Europe France Italy Spain Germany Russia St. Petersburg America Freddie Welsh Willie Ritchie Freddie Harry Pollock Los Angeles Ritchie Frisco

Championship Fight Over Pacific Coast Basketball Title

With the season closed, Pullman and California claim the Pacific coast title. Pullman’s coach Fred Bohler asserts the championship after a 24 of 25 games record by Washington Aggies, while California relies on a win and loss against Northern squads and a disputed Southern invasion.

Pullman University of California Pacific Coast Fred Bohler California Washington Agatea

Gloom in Baseball Circles at Oregon Agricultural College

Prospects for a winning nine at Oregon Agricultural College have fallen back with only three 1916 lettermen answering Coach Howard Flack. Ade Sioverta Supple and Capt Morgan remain, Ricky Williams joined Tacoma, Willoughby and Slake may supply pitching, Morgan suffers a bad arm injury, Seely will not return to college.

Oregon Agricultural College Howard Flack Ade Sioverta Supple Capt. Morgan Ricky" Williams Tacoma Willoughby Slake Seely

Pope Lives On Diet Similar To Poor Tradesman

The pope reportedly sustains himself on a simple diet resembling that of the humblest tradesman, underscoring a parity in daily living between church leadership and ordinary workers.

Market Report on Agricultural Prices and Livestock

Prices paid to producers cover a range of perishables including artichokes beets cabbage celery corn cucumbers eggplant garlic horseradish lettuce okra onions peppers and more. Dairy poultry and fruit items show varied per unit costs with specific regional notes for Yakima California Florida and Nebraska markets.

Oregon Florida

Charges Filed Against Southern Horsemen

New Orleans march 9 sportsmen debate regulation after affidavits filed against the Business Men's Racing Association over handbook operations. Officials anticipate parimutuel machines and announce plans for two new tracks across the river in Jefferson Parish.

Southern Horsemen New Orleans Businessmen's Racing Association Jefferson Parish

Monday Ball Set for Northwest League Schedule

The Northwest League will feature seven game series this season, with Monday specified as a traveling day. DO E Dugdale, returning from Spokane, says directors favored seven games and the plan mirrors prior years. A letter from Portland president W H McCredie praises Seattle signed shortstop Vernon Ayau, noting his homer off their club. The 1917 season extends slightly beyond 1916, but travel costs are reduced by about 800 dollars through targeted scheduling.

DO. E. Dugdale Spokane Dug

Pirates Begin Spring Training Without Hans Wagner

Jimmy Callahan and the Pirates left Pittsburg for spring training in Columbus Georgia today. Wagner may not play again with the team, seeking at least another week to decide if his cavorting days are over.

Pittsburg Hans Wagoner Jimmy Callahan Pirates Columbus Wagner

Bill Finneran To Umpire Again In N W League

Bill Finneran will be the sole umpire to return in the Northwest league this season under President Robert Blewett. New umpires Edward Eckman and Steve Cusack join the staff, bringing major and minor league experience.

Bill Finneran Robert Blewett Edward Eckman Steve Cusack

Charley Hulen Wins City Cup Billiards Match

Charley Hulen defeated Peter Kleinschmidt 200 to 134 at Brown & Hulen's in a balk line billiard clash. The win keeps the city championship race competitive in the ongoing series.

Charley Hulen Peter Kleinschmidt Brown & Hulen’s

Pettigrew Ruled Off Soccer Field Until March Twelfth

Jim Pettigrew has been ruled off the field until March 12 for undue roughness. He will not play for Seattle Dry Dock Construction Co. when they meet the Celtics on Sunday.

Jim Pettigrew Seattle Dry Dock & Construction Co Celtics

Sibley Defeats Jordon in Three-Cushion N. W. Title Match

Chase Sibley beat Charley Jordon in a three-cushion billiards bout for the N. W. title, extending his lead to 100 to 86. The final game is scheduled for tonight at the Pope Sibley parlors.

Chase Sibley Charley Jordon N. W Jordon Sibley Pope-Sibley

West Again Wins in East Versus West Tennis Tourney

In Los Angeles on March 8 the West prevailed with Willis B. Davis defeating Conrad B. Doyle 6 1 6 4 8 6 6 1 and May Sutton Bundy beating Mary K. Brown 11 9 6 3. Harold Throckmorton and George M. Church faced John R. Strachan and Wm M. Johnston before darkness halted play.

Los Angeles Willis BE. Davis Conrad B. Doyle May Sutton Bundy Mary K. Brown Harold Throckmorton Geo. M. Church John R. Strachan Wm. M. Johnston

Hall Wins National Amateur Billiards Title in Boston

Nathan Hall defeated T Henry Clarkson in the national amateur billiard championship at Boston finishing 400 to 224 on the balk line. Hall secured the title with strong play and led throughout the match.

Boston Nathan Hall T. Henry Clarkson

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