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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1918

Page

2

TWO TITLE CONTESTS TO BE STAGED AT CRYSTAL POOL TONIGHT

Boxing fans pack the Crystal Pool tonight for two title bouts. George Ingle of Seattle meets Muff Bronson for the Pacific coast lightweight title while Abe Gordon of Portland defends against Frankie Phy. Local chatter notes Sam Langford and Chet Neff also in action with Red Patay Ciacco debuting.

Edward Hill Crystal Pool George Ingle Seattle Muff Bronm Bronson Frankie Farren San Francisco Abe Gordon Portland Frankie Phy Murphy T Gordon Otte Denver Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Bhy Sam Langford California Chet Neff Langford Neff Fred Gilbert Mike Pete Gage Johnny Murphy Red the Elks Patay Ciacco Crouch Muff Bronson Young Sam Langford San Fran Bend Oregon Abie Gordon Frankie Murphy Los Angeles

Fish Tale Contest Opens for Seattle Star Readers

The Seattle Star invites readers to submit true fishing yarns for its third annual Fish Tale Contest. Prizes from Piper and Taft will be awarded, and winners chosen by judges. Rules require single sided pages, relinquished publication rights, authentic Washington events, and a 350 word maximum.

Star Seattle Piper & Taft Sporting Gods House Seattle Star Washington

Indians Still Six Players Short in Camp

New Orleans march 19 the Cleveland Indians are six players shy in camp Bagley Groom Boehling Speaker remain plus two recruits Harry Lunte infielder from Mobile and Floyd Farmer outfielder from Portland. Most others expected to report before week’s end Bagby may hold out until the season starts.

New Orleans Cleveland Indians Ahy Bagley Groom Boehling Speaker Harry Lunte Mobile Floyd Farmer Portland Bagby

Cubs Open Season With First Lineup Forecast

Pasadena dispatch says Cubs manager Mitchell reveals lineup for opening game against San Diego. Paskett Mann and Flack in the outfield with Merkle Kilduff Hollacher and Deal in the infield. Grover Alexander undecided on joining or quitting.

Pasadena Cal San Diego Mitchell Cubs Today Paskett Mann Flack Merkle Kilduff Hollacher Grover Alexander

Hinkle and Dominic Plan Biggest Fight Stadium

New Orleans promoters Hinkle and Tortorich, partners in a $105,000 bid for the Willard Fulton contest, are designing a stadium expansion to seat 23,000. They currently own an arena for over 10,000 and aim to enlarge it for the planned bout.

New Orleans Hinkle and Tortorich Willard. Fulton Hinkle

Bodie to Wear Yankee Uniform Today

Macon Ga March 19 The Yankees training may proceed without interruption as Ping Bodie is set to wear a uniform for the first time today He has not signed a contract but is expected to do so today.

Macon Yankees Ping Bodie

Billy Miske to Meet Tom Cowler in April 2 Bout

Billy Miske, claimant to a victory over Fred Fulton, and Tom Cowler who recently offered Fulton a tough challenge, were matched today for a 10 round fight in Minneapolis on April 2.

Billy Miske T. Cowler Fred Fulton Tom Cowler Eame

Greb Scores Clear Victory Over Langford at Queensberry Club

In Ruffalo New York on March 19 Harry Greb dominated all six rounds against Wille Langford at the Queensberry Club. Greb shed his fighting gear in triumph and impressed with a decisive performance.

Harry Greb Hia Wille Langford Queensberry Club

Umps Named for Pacific Canat League Season

Al Finney and Ed Finney named as umpires by Al Francisco on March 14 for the Pacific Canat league. President Baum did not disclose the third umpire. Ralph Frary Herman Held and Bill Phyle are candidates for the remaining post.

AN Francisco Perle Casey Ed Finney Pacific Canat League Baum Ralph Frary Herman Held Bill Phyle

Baritone Wilmot Goodwin Performs at Unitarian Service

Wilmot Goodwin, baritone, entertained a large audience Monday night at the Unitarian church. He presented a mix of classical and semi classical songs as part of a two recital series featuring Florence Austin, violinist, and Lee Cronican, pianist.

Wilmot Goodwin Unitarian Church Goodwin Florence Austin Lee Cronican

Love and Baseball Do Not Mix Says Famous Old Star

Adrian C. Anson argues that marriage disrupts baseball performance, recalling declines after players marry and suggesting a year’s separation to maintain form. He jokes about wives delaying comebacks and humorously critiques holding out after nuptials.

Elysian Fielda Honolulu

Market Report on Hens and Nuts Amid Embargo Effects

Opening quotes for nonlaying hens range from 25 to 27 cents per pound as the embargo on sales is lifted. Farmers show reluctance to enter the market. regulations require each coop to guarantee no laying hens are shipped. Prices for eggs and assorted commodities such as coconut, peanuts, walnuts, and various wheats and cheeses are listed with wholesale figures and storage notes.

Egee Aoe Imperial Valley Yakima Nebraska Alaska

Fight managers dash madly to Chicago for Willard bout

Chicago becomes hub for heavyweight title talks as promoters and managers converge. Mike Collins, managing Fred Fulton, plans to meet promoter J. C. Miller to finalize a July 4 match with Jess Willard. Dominic Tortorich of New Orleans also heads to discuss a $105,000 offer.

Chicago Fred Fulton Mike Collins J. C. Miller Jess Willard Dominic Tortorich New Orleans Miller

Hayward to Undergo Surgery Today in Portland

William Hayward University of Oregon trainer to undergo operation at a local hospital for an ulcer of the stomach diagnosed illness.

Portland William Hayward University of Oregon

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