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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1917

Page

10

Canadiens to Meet Seattle in First World Series Game

Montreal hockey team the Canadiens travel to Seattle for the World Series opener in the Arena at 8 30 pm next Sunday. Eastern champions arrive to practice twice, aiming to acclimate to local ice, while weighing about 280 pounds vs Seattle’s 150 pound locals. Mentions betting favors the Canadiens but locals expect a tough clash with Metropolitans.

Montreal Seattle Canadiens Ottawa National Hockey Association Thurs Vancouver Peter Muldoon

Spokane Loser in Melee with Chicago Cubs

Nick Williams Spokane N W leaguers opened spring play with a 5 to 4 defeat at Stockton California to Chicago Nationals second team. Bloomfield and Camozzi contributed on offense while Seaton and Standridge pitched for the Cubs. Eddie Mensor willmanaged third base for Oakland. Biddy Bishop linked with Tacoma Tigers. Lyle Righee of Portland Coasters healing from arm injury.

Nick Williams Spokane N. W Nick Chicago Nationals Stockton Bloomfield Spokane Reds Camozzi Batilina Jones Tom Seaton Pete Standridge Cubs Eddie Mensor del Lleward Oakland Eddie Portland Clarke Pittsburg Bishop Oregon Russ Hall Tacoma Tigers Bearcats Ore Lyle Righee Bkeet Tacoma Portland Coasters Honolulu Lyle Seattle

Right Drug Co Free Examination Offer

An advertisement from Right Drug Co at 169 Washington St offers a free careful medical examination and prescription service. It promises quality treatment, urging sick individuals to take advantage to save money and receive the best possible care.

Go To the Right Drug Co Washington St

Detroit Tiger Rooks Are Wild on Mound

Detroit rookies showed wild pitching with nine walks as Fort Worth capitalized on control issues. Heavy hitting powered the Tigers to a 9 to 3 victory at Waxahachie on March 21.

Detroit Tiger Waxahachis Tiger Fort Worth Tigers

Whatcom High Keeps Northwestern Washington Title

The Whatcom high school basketball team of Bellingham retains the Northwestern Washington championship by defeating Chehalis Southwestern Washington champs 29 to 21.

Bellingham Northwestern Washington Whatcom High School Whatcom Chehalis Southwestern Washington

Reid and Dr King Lead in Harbor Inland Trap Shoot

L. H. Reid topped Sun's Harbor Inland trapshoot with 49 of 59 birds and 98 in the 100 target event. At Green Lake Dr. King fired 49 of 50, posting strong scores in the improvised competition.

Mitchell to Fight Leonard in Milwaukee Match

Richie Mitchell local lightweight meets Benny Leonard of New York in a 10 round bout set for April 17 in Milwaukee. Promoter and venue details unnamed, excitement reported in advance of the boxing card.

Milwaukee Richie Mitchell Benny Leonard New York

East West Net Meet Nears End in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on March 12 the East West tennis meet concludes with Maurice McLoughlin facing Harold Throckmorton and Misa Mary Browne meeting Misa Molla Bjuratedt after the West clinched victory.

Los Angeles Maurice McLoughlin Harold Throckmorton Misa Mary Browne Misa Molla

Handsome prize offered for Star fish tale contest

The Star opens a fish tale contest with a $15 handmade fly rod donated by Piper and Taft as first prize. A second prize leather bound fish basket, valued at 6.50, will go to the runner up. a third prize to be announced later. Entry must occur in this state, within 360 words, readable on one side of paper, 8 a.m. March 12 to 6 p.m. March 31.

Piper & Taft Ave. Sporting Goode

Glacier Park Beats Fleet Hill 8 6 In Sunday Rally

The Glacier Park baseball team defeated the Fleet Hill Gophers 8 to 6. A fifth inning rally produced four runs on hits by Stemner Evferts and McIvor, capped by a home run from Schneider.

Glacier Park Victor Ia Great Northern R. R Fleet Hill Gophers Park Stemner Evferts McIvor Schneider

Fishermen hold casting trials ahead of April opening

Fishermen from Seattle Fly and Bait Casting Club gathered at Beacon Hill pool for a casting tournament Sunday as the fishing season nears its April 1 opening.

Seattle Fly and Bait Casting Club Beacon Hill Pool

Celtics Fall in Sunday Soccer Mix In Seattle

The Seattle Drydock Construction Co soccer team defeated the Celtics Sunday by 9 to 1. Skinner and Kady also beat Black Diamond 7 to 1.

Celtics Seattle Drydock & Construction Co Skinner & Kady Black Diamond

Freshman Baseball Debate at Washington University

University authorities oppose a freshman varsity nine arguing baseball is professional and not suited for freshmen. Students contend Sunday and interfraternity play build skills for a future varsity season, noting lack of funds and scheduling conflicts with day jobs.

American College University of Washington Stanford California Oakland Younger

Gotch to Referee Big Bout in Hot Springs

Eddie Coulon of New Orleans and Nate Jackson of Oklahoma City clash in a 10 round bout. Thousands of dollars are wagered on the fight with Crescent City fans backing Coulon to the limit. Frank Gotch will referee tonight.

Frank Gotch Hot Springs Eddie Coulon New Orleans Nate Jackson Oklahoma City Crescent City Coulon

Miss Wagner Favored to Win Indoor Tennis Title

New York March 12 Miss Marie Wagner is favored to win the national indoor women's tennis title in the tournament that began today. Defending champion Molla Bjurstedt is in the West and will not defend her title.

New York Marie Wagner Molla Bjurstedt

Leo Houck to Meet Louie Rees in Los Angeles Debut

The article notes Leo Houck arrives in Los Angeles and is set to fight Louie Rees the next night. It also mentions other boxing tidbits with Billy Wright in Richmond and Frank Denny, Joe Benjamin, Vailey Trambitas among promoters' interest in San Francisco. Willie Meehan and "Fat" La Rue join the Pantages circuit as Moose Taussig sends regards.

Leo Whouck Los Angeles Houck Louie Rees Leo Billy Wright Seattle Richmond Cal Frank Denny Billy San Francisco Joe Dillon Bay City Benjamin Denver Dillon Willie Meehan Fat” la Rue Moose” Taussig Spider” Roach Fiynna Eddie Campi Jimmy Fox

Grant Hugh Brown Struggles to Secure Boxing Show

United Press reports Grant Hugh Brown faces license revocation around noon as Charley White and Joe Welling miss their New York engagement at Madison Square Garden. Brown hints at lease efforts to stage a bout amid stalled Paris Singer deal and potential injunctions, signaling ongoing turmoil in his boxing plans.

United Press New York Grant Hugh Brown Charley White Joe Welling Madison Square Garden Brown Paris Singer Singer

Seattle Bowlers Lose to Tacoma Tigers

The Seattle Hoosters fell to the Tacoma Tigers in Tacoma on Sunday by 2,733 to 2,605. Housdorf of Seattle posted the high game and high series with a 579 average.

Seattle Hoosters Tacoma Tigers Tacoma Housdorf Seattle

Fred Wencke Faces Pressure Over Commission Leadership

Adverse publicity impacts his plans and he claims the boxing commission ruling is part of Fred Wencke’s strategy to remain chairman.

The Boxing Commission Fred Wencke

Pirates Hold Early Practice in Columbus

In Columbus on March 12 pirate rookies and regulars began their first limbering up session as the squad started spring drills with workouts aimed at building early team chemistry and fitness.

Columbus Pirate

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