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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
9
Coast lightweight champion George Ingle defended his title with a decisive four round victory over Chet Neff at Crystal Pool. Ingle showed steady speed, landed telling blows in the later rounds, and earned the decision amid limited objections.
Boxing fans await action as the assembly committee debates the McCue boxing bill. The committee vote stalled and fans fear no report. Meanwhile baseball supporters face setback as the Lawson bill moves toward final passage on Sunday games in communities.
Seattle welterweight Mike Pete faces Portland’s Jack Allen in a 10 round bout in Aberdeen on April 1. Promoter Harry Druxman says the Northwest welterweight title bout is slated under Moone Lodge auspices and promises a rugged, hard hitting contest.
Lee Bissett basketball captain at Oregon Agricultural College and former Corvallis football leader wed Huldah Gilbert in Newberg Oregon last Sunday. Bissett facing another year of intercollegiate competition, with a strong chance he may not return to play. Last season he was among Coach Pipal's best bets, though position changes kept him from all star selection.
Eddie Bogart formerly of Butte and Tacoma has been named manager of the Supple-Ballin baseball team in the Columbia Willamette Shipbuilders league of Portland. He plans a fast squad with several ex Northwestern league players.
Former Tacoma golf pro Jim Barnes continues to guide professionals in Florida tournaments. His latest success was guiding Bob McDonald to victory in the East Florida Open championships.
A Seattle meeting with baseball directors Aberdeen officials and Camp Lewis representatives discussed adding Aberdeen to the Pacific Coast International league. Judge McCredie favored granting Aberdeen a franchise and possibly including Camp Lewis to form an eight club league.
Mitt notes Chet Neff travels to Portland for tonight’s bout with Alex Tram bitas. Ed Martin in town to support Young Sam Langford against Leo Houck. Marty Farrell and Mick King set up the next headliner. Judge Flannigan visits and brings Toughey Wing to box Red Gage next Tuesday. George Brandon the Portland flyweight impresses fans.
Walter Red Kuhn, former Portland and Chicago White Sox catcher, who played for the Dallas Giants of the Texas League last year when they won the championship, has lost sight in his right eye. He was drafted last fall and sent to Camp Travis at San Antonio. A fellow soldier struck his eye with a towel fringe, causing complete blindness.
Maj Joseph Thompson of the 110th Infantry said Cobb would likely enlist before summer. The Pittsburg report follows Georgia rumors last week about Ty Cobb joining the military.
Oakland, Cal, March 27. The Chicago Cubs arrived for the first game of a Bay City series, opening against the Oakland Coasters. Manager Mitchell promised to showcase the Alexander Killifer combination either today or tomorrow.
Toronto defeats Vancouver 6 to 3 in the worlds series game here under National Association rules. Lehman stood out in goal for Vancouver while Toronto hitters Cameron Skinner and Denenny produced multiple goals and a strong win for the Toronto squad.
Ike Wolfer former Spokane and Vancouver outfielder quits Sacramento training squad of the California Utah league and applies to Judge McCredie for a job on the Portland PCL team.
Trapshoot notes cover the 1917 Atlantic fleet championship aiming for bigger game than targets. Memphis based shooters Yancey and Goose dominate the scene, while noted reporters join Uncle Sam’s All American team. Pinehurst hosts 120000 targets. Vermont infantry gears up with riotguns. Haskins and Teeple test old shells in Los Angeles and South Bend.
Chet Parker dropped a tight 34 to 28 defeat against Paul Walta in the Class A segment of the three-cushion billiards tourney at the Pope-Sibley parlors last night.
Three local sportsmen Frank L. Wilkins A A Paysee c and R B Hayes will judge the best fish tale submissions. Entries anonymous to readers. Prizes include a 12 50 trout rod a leather bound fish basket and flies. Contest ends at midnight Sunday.
Porterville report notes Salt Lake Bees four Portland recruits Cox Morton Sands Gomes with Walter McCredie in California for a tryout. Cox the Pasadena lad stands out at third base. Morton pitches with iron man stamina and could anchor the Portland staff. Sands plays infield and also outfield, completing the quartet.
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