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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
3
The call favors a square referee for Willard Dempsey. The author cites past frame-ups and a $250,000 fight cost, urging Matt Hinkel as an honest, impartial choice to protect boxing’s reputation and satisfy public demand for a fair, well officiated bout on July 4.
Canton, Ohio, March 19. Jack Britton, world welterweight champion, will defend his title in Pittsburg Monday night against local favorite Jack Perry. Britton received 1000 dollars from matchmaker McKinney for his knockout of Ted Lewis and has signed for a bout in Canton. A later potential defense against Johnny Griffiths of Akron is anticipated for the last week of March.
Bill Rariden states he is well pleased with his transfer to Cincinnati as it brings him closer to home. His residence is in Bedford Indiana, aligning personal and professional priorities.
Field and Stream’s Bill Brown plans April 1 opening with fishing gear, new tackle, and a Stillaguamish trip alongside J. H. Davis and A. C. Basel. Lake La Grande in Skagit is popular pre season ground as heavy snows push early sport to lakes. Lake Sammamish and Washington streams draw attention as Seattle Sportsmen’s Association expands membership and gears up for biweekly local meets and intercity tournaments. Portland hosts Northwest Scientific Angling Clubs event. Leavenworth group forms with 41 charter members. Stevens County bans fishing before May 1. Ed Pfeffer, ex navy pitcher, returns to Illinois awaiting Brooklyn camp.
The Seattle Metropolitans face Montreal Canadiens in a high stakes ice hockey series as the first to win three games claims the title. Montreal relies on star goalie Vezina and strong defense led by Corbeau, while Seattle counters with Holmes in goal and Walker as a key checker. Betting is even as both teams prepare for the opener in the small Seattle rink.
Cy Falkenberg known as the string bean is signed to pitch for the Seattle Coast league club by Manager Clymer in the Fast. He previously starred with Cleveland in the American league and later shined with Indianapolis in the American association. Bert Niehoff may also join the Coast. Charley Mullen, ex University of Washington and New York Yankees, may also sign with the Giants.
In Brown and Hulen parlors Cue Gossip J HH Davin edged Ray Hoge in two of three, 25 to 24. Dad Meeker lost to A McCarthy 200 to 0 as McCarthy surged after 100 with runs of 51 and 42. Wallace defeated Steele in two of three tilts while Charley Jordan shines in San Francisco. Public talks push three cushion league to next year due to flu layoff and poor season.
Portland crowd saw Johnny McCarthy of San Francisco floor Sid Mitchell in the second round and land a repeater in the fourth, but Mitchell rallied in rounds five and six to gain a draw. Spud Murphy also drew in his last two rounds. Gorman and Arrousey, Trambitas and Storey, plus Contrado and Hoke each had decisive moments or draws.
The King County game commission reports Cedar River will be open to sportsmen after a month of closures. Lake Dorothy Redmond and Bear Creek remain closed along with South Fork Snoqualmie and Money Creek. Stossel and Griffin creeks will reopen later this year.
Eddie Foy, famed comedian at the Moore theatre, challenges Charley Hulen to a three cushion billiards match at Brown and Hulen's parlors. The contest is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m and will run to 50 points. Foy mocks Hulen and demonstrates his cue skills in a Tuesday practice session.
Seattle featherweight Eddie McKenna scored a decision over six rounds against George to win his first bout abroad. He will challenge Kid Davis for the Rocky Mountain featherweight crown Monday in the main bill district, as Davis holds the title.
Portland manager Jack Fahie heads to San Francisco with Jimmy Darcey and Alex Trambitas to arrange bouts there and later book them for appearances in San Diego and Los Angeles.
Frank Barbeau, a Californian, triumphed over Mickey King in the headline Crystal Pool smoker. Barbeau used sturdy rights to stifle King's rushes, with the Australian failing to find a sustained comeback after a fast first round. The card also featured Chet Neff stopping Leon Bedou, Frankie Murphy outpointing Frank Pantley, Mike Gorske being counted, Mickey Brown losing to Ollie Lewis, and Barrieau delivering key blows to King across the rounds.
J B Fowler of Aberdeen tops the club contest standings for the largest steelhead. He hooked a large Wyncodie River fish on the last Sunday, fighting for 30 minutes before landing a 21 pound, 40 inch specimen, earning top honors for the Grays Harbor and Gun Club.
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