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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1917

Page

10

Crooks Frame on Portlander in Frisco Mix

Boxing notes from San Francisco recount a Parkside club controversy over a Palmer decision and alleged influence while Portland boxer Al Sommers is touted as the Northwest lightweight champion in a Wallace contact and challenge list.

Crooks Parkside Club Marion Salazar San Francisco Palmer Park Ride Bobby Evans Sommers Portland al Sommers Rose City Wallace Ida Caruso Dan Salt N. W

Vic Saier Skips Winter Movies to Boost Batting

Cub slugger Vic Saier, a movie fan, says films strain his eyes and has dropped winter screenings including Chaplin to improve his hitting this season. He believes last year’s slump was caused by poor eyesight.

Vic Sailer Cub Saier Chaplin Saler

Charles Hulen Wins Balk Line Billiards Title Match

Charles Hulen defeated J. M. Meade 200 to 139 in the city balk line billiards tournament. Hulen also posted the high run of the event with 46.

Charles Hulen J. M. Meade Hulen

Willie Hoppe to Try New Three Cushion Challenge

Balk line billiard king Willie Hoppe plans to enter three cushion competition on green tables seeking further honors and aiming to extend his dominance over rivals with slim chances of beating him.

Willie Hoppe

Seattle Trapshots Honored For Special Efficiency Medals

Dr. C. L. Templeton C. F. E. McKelvey and J. H. Hopkins, Seattle trapshots, have qualified for special efficiency medals to be donated by the American Amateur Trapshooters Association.

C. L. Templeton C. F E. McKelvey J. H. Hopkins Seattle American Amateur

C H Shoff First to Send in Fish Tale

C H Shoff of Kent Washington is the first fisherman to enter this year’s star fish tale contest. Fish tales are arriving by mail and readers are urged to submit stories for a chance at three valuable prizes from Piper Taft sporting goods firm on Second Ave.

C. H. Shoff Kent, Wash Piper & Taft Second Ave

Freshman Crew to Race in Pacific Coast Regatta

The University of Washington freshmen crew will compete at the Oakland estuary in the Pacific Coast intercollegiate regatta. Permission for the trip was granted yesterday. The regatta is scheduled for April 14.

Oakland U. of W

Leaguer Star Relieves Chicago Squad In Cal Victory

Great Falls pitcher Rudy Kallio dominated the Chicago Cub second team at Marysville California guiding a 7 to 3 win. The report notes Moran suffering an abscess on his jaw and a brief side remark about Basil Germ.

Rudy” .Kallio Great Falls Chicago Cub Marysville Cal Frank Moran Basil S. Germ

Legal Opinions Backed by Securities Resources Protect Investors

Lawyer drawn opinions underpin investor protection by tying legal assurance to substantial securities resources. This dual backing adds confidence for stakeholders and reinforces compliance structures across deals.

Herman Bows To New York This Evening Title Bout

Pete Herman faces Dutch Brandt in New York for bantamweight supremacy after beating Kid Williams. Herman seeks to prove New York skeptics wrong and asserts his claim with a referee backed crown. He is described as a compact fighting machine ready to clash tonight.

Herman New York H. C. Hamilton United Prean Saft Pete Herman Kid Williams Brandt Pete Himsel Johnny Ertle Wisconsin Williams Ertle hYmnasium

Electra-Vita touted as cure for rheumatism and nerve pain

An advertisement claims Electra-Vita dry-cell body battery cures rheumatism stomach trouble liver and kidney complaints and nerve fatigue by a constant electric current. Testimonial from Dr Reid of Everson Washington praises rapid improvement after two months. Free booklet offered and contact details provided. Also note on New York boxing law debate and promoter charges.

Electra-Vita EL Potha-Vita Mn. OR Reid Everson New York Tts Whitman Wencek The Boxing Commission Harry Pollok Fred Welsh

Firemen Benefit Ice Carnival at Arena Tonight

The Firemen's band hosts a packed benefit event at the Arena tonight with constant activities. The main attraction is a hockey game between two Seattle women teams, plus a burlesque hockey match using a football as a puck and brooms as sticks. Skating acts by Venita Engle, Prof. Wallenburg, and Pete Muldoon are planned along with races.

Seattle Firemen Venita Engle Prof Wallenburg Pete Muldoon

John Olin Pins Dr Roller in Two Falls

Chicago match reports John Olin of Worcester pins Dr B F Roller of Seattle in straight falls. First fall 47 51 series with a reverse body lock and second fall 4 50 achieved with body scissors.

Chicago John On Worcester Maia Dr. B. F. Roller Seattle

Plan Northwestern Junior Tennis Meet in Portland

Plans for a junior Northwestern tennis championship tournament to be played in Portland or Seattle were announced today. The Laurelhurat Multnomah Irving and Waverly clubs will organize a tennis association and oversee all tournaments in Portland.

Portland Seattle Laurelhurat Multnomah Irving and Waverly

Market Report Prices Paid for Vegetables and Fruit

Wholesale dealer figures show Oregon and Wisconsin markets with mixed days for triplets and twine costs. Data includes hay and grain prices from Young America Country with several entries indicating cents per unit and per hundredweight values.

Oregon Wisconsin America

Great Falls Signs Two Young Pitchers For 1917 Baseball

Great Falls manager Herb Hester signs two Montana semi pro players Nettles and Williford for the 1917 season. Catcher Byler recommended the pair and Spokane’s Nick Williams was involved in prior talks. The report also covers Tony Brottem’s 1917 contract with Omaha and other Western league notes from Boyes Springs and Honolulu training camps.

Great Falls Herb Hester Nettles Williford Montana Electrics F. Byler Hester Byler Nick Williams Spokane Tony Brottem Vancouver Omaha Brottem St. Louis Bob Brown Miller Huggins

Athletes in the South Win Summer Baseball Eligibility

The Southern Intercollegiate Association ruled that college athletes may play summer baseball for money to earn a livelihood while staying active in school sports, provided they do not participate with organized baseball teams.

South Southern Intercollegiate Association

Miller Boxes Nelson in Portland Contest

Eddie Miller of San Francisco fights Billy Nelson of Spokane in Portland at 130 pounds in an elimination bout to determine who will box Muff Bronson on his return from California.

Portland Eddie Miller San Francisco Billy Nelson Spokane Bronson California

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