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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1917

Page

5

Third World Series Hockey Clash Seahawks Face Canadiens

Seattle and Montreal meet in game three of the World Series with Seattle favored after a strong late performance. Bert Corbeau may play despite a knee injury while Perlanquette and Cy Noble miss for Canada as both sides prepare for a tighter contest in the arena tonight.

Seattle Montreal Battle Canadiens National Hockey Association Geneven Kennedy Bert Corbeau Altho Perlanquette Cy Noble Toght Hockey

New York Boys 16 to 19 Face Mandatory Military Training

The policy requires boys aged sixteen to nineteen in New York to undergo military training. Wealthier youths cannot hire substitutes, amplifying preparation and unequal burden across social classes.

New York

End of Boxing in Gotham Nears Says Rickard

New York promoter Tex Rickard told United Press the end of boxing in New York state is imminent due to adverse publicity and government action. He warned that even with Gov Whitman reversing course, the sport in the state may never recover its former prominence. Rickard argued nationwide interest remains strong and that revised boxing laws hinder the game more than local sentiment.

New York Tex Rickard United Press New York State Whitman Rickard Moran-Willard

Dick McAdams Chosen Captain Of UW Wrestling Team

Richard McAdams, a two year UW wrestling squad member, was elected to captain the 1918 team. He earned his first letter this season and starred in intercollegiate meets against Washington State College and Oregon Agricultural College. Voting captains included Henry Boulton George Sartoris Dean Bollman Foster McGovern and Captain-elect McAdams.

Richard McAdams University of Washington McAdams Washington State College Oregon Agricultural College Henry Boulton George Sartoris Dean Bollman Foster McGovern

Blondy Butler Wins Northwest Pocket Billiard Title in Portland

Blondy Butler of Seattle defeated Lefty Le Duc 253 to 15 in a pocket billiard match for the Northwest title. Butler ran 107 balls for an average of 503 5 and ran out in five shots, leaving the score 800 to 615 in favor of Butler.

Blondy” Butler Seattle Portland Lefty” le Duc Northwest Butler

O'Dowd Must Pay $42 to Avoid State Ban

St Paul March 23. Mike O'Dowd faces a $42 payment to the state athletic commission within 30 days or be barred from the state for a year. The penalty stems from his failure to report for a required physical examination before a bout with Jack Britton here.

Paul Mike O'Dowd State Athletic Commission O'Dowd Jack Bricton

Oakland Coasters Triumph Over Cubs In San Francisco

The Oakland Coasters defeated the Chicago Cubs 6 to 3 in San Francisco yesterday. Cubs hitters managed seven hits off Oakland pitchers Goodbred and Prough as the game unfolded.

San Francisco Oakland Coasters Chicago Cubs Windy City Prough Oakland

Lloyd Madden Sustains Broken Rib in Ring Melee

Chet McIntyre says Lloyd Madden broke a rib in a Wednesday night bout with Eddie Pinkman the local lightweight. Pinkman also injured his hand in the contest and the fight drew attention from spectators.

Lloyd Madden Chet McIntyre Eddie Pinkman Pinkman

Two Seattle Boxers Fight in Portland

Portland March 23 Dan Salt of Seattle arrives with two Sound City boxers for a card tonight. Frenchy Vaise faces Pete Mitschie while Bud Ridley fights Toughy Wing in a Seattle versus Portland evening bout.

Seattle Portland Caruso Dan Salt Sound City Frenchy” Vaise Pete Mitschie Bud Ridley

Baseball Tour to Mexico City Under Consideration

WAXAHACHIE Tex March 23 A proposed spring 1918 tour to Mexico City by the Tigers and Giants is under discussion by Jennings and McGraw. The managers believe a lively exhibition program can foster goodwill and a friendly feeling toward the United States among Mexican fans.

Waxahachie Tex Mexico City Tigers Giants Jennings McGraw United States

Market Report on Wholesale Prices for Vegetables and Fruits

Wholesale price list shows per crate costs for Colery Florida and Cor Haske Der, plus per week or per pound rates for numerous vegetables and fruits. Includes carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, turnips, potatoes, onions, radishes, squash, green beans, popcorn, and fruits like oranges, apples, pineapples, and pears with regional notes from Yakima, California, and Florida. Ends with retail prices for dairy and meat items such as butter, cheese, poultry, veal, and pork, plus notes on retail-to-retailer pricing.

Colery Florida Artichoket Winningstead Wee Merida Nebraska Yakima Mubbar Mounguso Yatow Cccrvvavenee Seersseress Poetatere Yakima Gems Lmcbio Once Esseeerevers

Covey Faces Rival In Opener With Detroit

New Orleans reports Coveleskie will start opposite Guy Morton in Detroit’s season opener. Morton is developing slowly, while Covey is considered the favorite to win the game on the mound.

New Orleans Coveleskie Detroit Guy Morton Covey

Great Falls Club to Start Spring Training Saturday

Olympia reports the Great Falls baseball club under manager Herb Hester will begin its spring training in Olympia this Saturday. The team eyes readiness for upcoming season events and showcases potential roster moves.

Great Falls Olympia Great Falls Baseball Club Herb Hester

Davy Robertson Touted as McGraw's Top Ty Cobb Rival

New York March 23. John J. McGraw calls Davy Robertson a potential rival to Ty Cobb if the Giant star chooses to reach that level. Robertson, a temperamental Southern outfielder, has impressed early but ended last season with a .307 average after a strong start. McGraw intends to push him to greatness this year.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York John J. McGraw Davy Robertson Ty Cobb Elizabeth City North Carolina Dave Georgia South Carolina McGraw Robertson Georgia Peach

Sorenson Elected Captain Of Five Lineup

Albert Sorenson, veteran member of the championship Pullman basketball five, is chosen to lead the team for the next season. This season marks Sorenson’s third year with the five and his new captaincy.

Albert Sorenson Pullman Basketball

Chapman Beats Meade in Close City Balk Line Tourney

Chapman defeated Meade 200 to 199 in a tight match at Brown and Hulen's billiards. The late drama made it the most sensational game of the Brown & Hulen city balk line tournament.

Chapman Meade Brown & Hulen’s

Freddie Anderson Aims at Lightweight Crown for Anderson Family

Freddie Anderson of Vancouver Washington, brother of famous Bud Anderson, seeks the lightweight championship for the Anderson family. Bud rose high in boxing before losing to Leach Cross and leaving the ring to run a Vancouver ranch. Freddie has fought across the Northwest and in Texas, meeting only one man ahead of him so far.

Freddie Anderson Vancouver Wash Bud” Anderson Anderson Leach Cross New York Freddie Northwest Texas

Wheat Slams Baseball Over the Garden Wall

Hot Springs reports Zach Wheat accidentally dropped a new baseball over the right field fence during a Dodgers practice game. The miscue underscores a tense exhibition as Wheat adjusts to professional play.

Hot Springs Zach Wheat Dodgers

Joe Mandot Defeats Miner in Ten Rounds in New Orleans

Joe Mandot of New Orleans defeated Jimmy Miner of Memphis in ten rounds last night. Miner was knocked down in the fourth and seventh rounds. In New York, Benny Leonard stopped Packey Hammey in the tenth round, the first knockout for Hammey.

Joe Mandot New Orleans Jimmy Miner Memphis Miner New York Benny Leonard Packey Hammey Hommey

Benefit Showed for Firemen's Band Hockey Night

A benefit event will be staged for the Firemen's band next Tuesday in the Arena. North and South End teams, composed of players who have never skated before, will play a hockey game that organizers compare to the Battle of Gettysburg with the original cast.

Gettysburg

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