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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1917

Page

7

Northwest Lightweight Title Claim Sparked by Eddie Pinkman

The Northwest lightweight crown remains unsettled amid rival claims by Eddie Pinkman and Lloyd Madden. Madden held the title from a prior bout at the Moore theatre until his loss to Pinkman at the Elks club in a four round match. Local writers credit Pinkman with winning the crown as the Portland scribes weigh the record in a colorful historical context.

Eddie Pinkman Portland Oregonian West Mitt Slingers Portland Muff” Bronson Frijoles Portfight Lloyd Madden N. W Moore Theatre Oregon Madden Elks’ Club Eddie Boulevardier

Montreal's Lalonde sinks Seattle in first Metropolitans series game

In San Francisco on March 31 Newsy Lalonde, star of Montreal, scored the deciding goal 10 minutes into overtime, giving Montreal a 5 to 4 victory over Seattle. Seattle initially led with two quick first period goals, then Lalonde Petrie and Smith tied and surpassed Seattle after a tense third period. Petrie also contributed earlier. The series continues with a second game slated for Tuesday night.

San Francisco Lalonde Petrie Smith Capt. Foyston

Goats and early 20th century baseball in a fragment

The piece discusses 1914 1915 baseball revenue declines linked to the goat, noting limited profits and the Federals' partial blame. It highlights Pop Arlett a rising pitcher with the Oakland Coast League and mentions Johnny Dundee boxing plans in Seattle Portland and Salt Lake with potential Portland appearances.

Federals Feds

Sunday Trapshooting Schedule Revisions Appear

The regular Sunday morning shoot at Green Lake is listed. A new date is set for the Washington trapshooting journey to be held April 28 29 and 30.

Green Lake Washington

Otto Yacknow of Ohio Impresses In Rumor Scuffle And Ring

A jumble of exploits touts Otto Yacknow a Cleveland standout who supposedly wins a baseball game while boxing a foe the same day. The piece claims he swapped uniforms midgame to score a run and then knocked out an opponent that night, projecting future lightweight bouts.

Colon Panama Ohio Pugs Otto Yacknow Willow Cleveland Otto Washington Ball Park Soldier Coast Defense Boys Mendez States

Market Report Prices Paid Wholesale Vegetables and Fruits

Wholesale market list details prices for artichokes, beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, corn, garlic, onions, peas, squash, greens, tomatoes, potatoes, citrus, apples, peaches, berries, poultry, and dairy. Entries include regional origins like Oregon Washington Florida Yakima and California with unit measures per crate, per pound, or per dozen.

Perwick Oregon Winnineetead Oreron Wxprees Florida Walla Yakima

Campi Defeats Sullivan in Dreamland Ring Clash

Frankie Sullivan of Los Angeles struggles as Eddie Campi dominates the four round bout at Dreamland. Campi showcases class with speed and accuracy, while Sullivan appears handcuffed and outmatched. In semi windup Ray Campbell stops Sid Mitchell after a hard fought four rounds. Other results: Charley Fox and Harry Bishop draw. Frank Pete beats George Ross. Ernie Daly defeats Kid Kinnear. Jimmy Cole overwhelms Stanley Clements. Pat Scott referees main event.

Frankie Sullivan Los Angeles Eddie Campi Dreamland Sullivan Campi Campbell Beate Mitchel Ray Campbell Sid Mitchell Mitchell Campbell Charley Fox Navy Harry Bishop Tacoman Bishop Frank Pete George Ross Ernie Daly Kid” Kinnear Jimmy Cole Stanley Clements Farge Pat Scott

Bronson Loses Closely in Four Round Bout

San Francisco on March 31. Portland lightweight Bronson lost a close four round melee to Phil Galvadore. The bout stayed even through three rounds with both fighters reluctant to lead until the fourth frame when they mixed actively. The verdict was required by club rules.

San Francisco Bronson Portland Phil Galvadore

Sammy Good Draws With Hoppe After Four-Round Bout

Sammy Good of Seattle fought Willie Hoppe of San Francisco to a draw in a four round New bout in Sacramento. Hoppe forced the milling but Good landed sharp right hand upper cuts and two judges scored it a draw while one had Good ahead. Good departs for home next week for another fight.

Sacramento Sammy Good Seattle Willie Hoppe San Francisco Hoppe Good

Chicago Restaurateur Clashes With California Climate Bank

Chicago restaurateur Weegman denounces San Francisco press claims that the Chicago Nationals’ Coast trip was a slim profit ploy. He vows to avoid a mudslinging contest while asserting the team is healthier after shaking off California travel. Manager Mitchell reports players are robust after leaving Texas.

Chicago California Weegman Chicago Nationals San Francisco Mitchell Texas Golden State

Jimmie Howe Enters Seattle Dog Show and Plans Bout

Jimmie Howe the Chinese featherweight champion has entered Woodcraft Kennels in New Jersey’s Woodcraft kennels dog show in Seattle. He says the dog will bring home the bacon. Bud Ridley may be called to face him here, while Howe trains for a Seattle bout to prove he can stop opponents. Howe has trained under Billy Murray and rejected a contract from Tom Jones after our manager’s offer.

Jimmie Howe Woodcraft Woodcraft Kennels New Jersey Seattle Jimmie Bud Ridley Lonnie Austin Billy Murray Tom Jones Jess Willard Tom Alice

Boxing Bouts Set At Seattle Construction Yard Show

Ray Campbell Sid Mitchell Jim Maloney Lonnie McIntosh and other local boxers appear in a benefit show tonight at the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. bouts held in the mold loft and open to the public to outfit the ball team.

Ray Campbell Sid Mitchell Jimmy Maloney Lonnie McIntosh Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co

Johnny Evers Hurt in Boston Braves Captain Out

DOTHAN Alabama March 31 John ny Evers Boston Brave captain will be out of the game a couple of weeks. He threw his shoulder out of place yesterday.

Dothan Ala Johnny Evers Boston Brave

Willie Hoppe Taken Under Management by F Bogan

Freddie Bogan writes from Windsor California that he has taken Willie Hoppe under his management and hopes Hoppe will appear in Seattle again. He plans to have Hoppe face Dundee in Portland and mentions Everett as a former residence.

Freddie Bogan Windsor Cal Willie Hoppe Hoppe Seattle Dundee Portland Everett

Soccer Melee in Woodland Park Clash of Local Teams

The Skinner and Eddy and Seattle Construction and Dry Dock engage in a decisive Sunday match at Woodland Park. Both teams field full-strength squads for the priced fixture.

Skinner & Eddy Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Woodland Park

Tennant Dogs Shine at Keller's Dog Show

At Keller's rink in First and Seneca last night bull terriers French bulls and Boston bulls led a busy show. In the afternoon the Irish setters and terriers took prominence with Mr Charles Tennant winning most terrier events and Mrs H J Callahan's Chink Killarney Don scoring high in the setter division.

Boston Bulls Keller First Seneca Charles Tennant H. J. Callahan Killarney

U W Baseball Team Opens Practice With Pischer Bros Game

The University of Washington baseball squad played its first practice game this afternoon against the Pischer Bros nine. Coach Brinker will assess the team closely in this scrimmage before the trip to Vancouver.

U. of W Pischer Bros. Nine Brinker Vancouver

Patriots Put Skids Under Les in Ohio

In Cleveland on March 81 the plan for a Darcy bout collapsed. Promoter Matt Hinkle yielded to Cleveland patriotic groups and abandoned talks to match Les Darcy against George Chip at Cedar Point, ending hopes of a major Ohio match.

Patriots Les Ohio Cleveland Les Darcy Matt Hinkle Bettween Darcy George Chip Cedar Point

Banquet Honors Gilmour Dobie at New Washington

Gilmour Dobie former University of Washington football coach was the honored guest at a banquet last night at the New Washington. He will coach in Detroit Michigan this season.

Gilmour Dobie U. of W Washington Dobie Detroit Mich

Training Start Delayed for Seattle N W League Club

The Seattle N W league club will begin training Tuesday instead of Monday due to late arrival of Manager Bill Leard and the Giants from California. Pitching recruit Barney Hart requests his release citing various conflicts. President Dugdale urges him to report or face suspension.

Seattle N. W California Bill Leard Giants Barney Hart Dugdale Seattle Dug

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