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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1917

Page

7

Fragmentary OCR Note Reveals Ambiguous Local Text

The readable fragments touch on city matters and council notes with unclear dates and names. This damaged OCR hints at votes, streets or youth issues but provides no definite actions or outcomes.

Portland Boxing Scandal and Mails Trade Rumors

The Portland boxing scene faces scrutiny as calls for permits rise amid mayoral and police oversight. Walter Mails, a Seattle star, is linked to a Pirates trade rumor while Walter Cadman returns to Seattle amid Coast League chatter.

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Heavyweight legends gather in Los Angeles hangout

In Los Angeles talk centers on a growing heavyweight scene with Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey already present. Tommy Burns plans to join later this week joining famed era boxers including Abdel the Turk, recalling old time ring greats.

Los Angeles Heavy Jim Jeffries Tom Sharkey Tommy Burns Abduel the Turk

Willard Ready to Serve When Called for War

Tom Jones asserts Jess Willard is not a slacker and will respond to the colors when needed. If drafted or summoned, Willard will be among those to report for duty.

Jess Willard Tom Jones Jess Tom Jena

Reliable Waaserman Blood Teat notice

Classified notice seeking donor or screening service at Liberty Building location opposite the West office. Includes contact details and diarized appointment emphasis with a doctor named Donaway and a numbered view code 902-3-4.

Waaserman Donaway View Liberty Huildingsd Westeffice

Box Your Way to Readiness with Kilbane’s Boxing Rules

Johnny Kilbane, famed featherweight, urges youths to train body and mind for universal military service through boxing. He stresses avoiding dissipation, early bed, regular sleep, daily exercise, and learning boxing with proper instruction to build wind, endurance, and quick thinking for defense and discipline.

America Johnny Kilbane Kilbane Hut Sam Johnny Etbane Jimmie Dunn

Coombs Wins Eleven Straight Against Giants Across Years

New York May 4 Christy Mathewson Grover Alexander and Walter Johnson are praised as Coombs adds another victory against John McGraw led Giants. The former Athletics ace beat the favored club in ten innings tying 3 to 8 in the stretch of Coombs eleven-year big league career.

C. Hamilton United New York Christy Mathewson Grover Alexander Walter Johnson Cy Young Joe McGinnity Jack Chesbro Jack Coombe Coombs Giants John J. McGraw Iron Man The Athletics Coombe Connie Mack Dodgers Coomb Altho Coomba

Transit Schedule Fragments for Anacortes to Bellingham

Fragmentary timetable notes show 12:20pm and 2:30pm departures from Gally Anarorice and Bellingen with 4:00pm daily sailings to Averett Anaceort and Port Townsend. Mentions of Whatcom, Juan Island, and Townsend indicate intercity steamship routes with Sunday adjustments and late-night times.

Anarorice Bellingen Whatcom Elly Dally Kalshaw Averett Bellingham Suan Juan Island Pointe Setury Thurwy

Baseball scores from early games across the circuit

The report lists multiple early MLB results by city with notable lineups. Highlights include Great Falls defeating aescevenss 18 to 2, and various clashes in Tacoma Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland Washington Boston and other venues with hitters and pitchers named across teams.

Cleveland Chicago Klepfer Lambeth O'Neill Scott Cicotte Schalk Washington New York Shaw Ainsmith Caldwell Walters Boston Philadelphia Leonard Thomas Push Haley

Seattle Edges Vancouver In Dugdale Park Clash

Paul Strand limited Vancouver to four hits as Seattle piled up five runs off Brown's squad, who were making their first visit this season. A pair of walks and two timely hits sealed the loss at Dugdale park.

Paul Strand Vancouver Seattle Dugdale Park Brown

Giants Rise to Third After Third Straight Win

The Giants climbed to third place after securing their third consecutive victory against Vancouver yesterday. Clark Boldt, a California pickup this spring by manager Leard, was released yesterday. Boldt, a solid base runner and fielder, struggled against Northwest pitching. Umpe Bill Fineran watched the game from behind the pitcher yesterday.

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He's Plain Liar Says Chance On Rumor Spreader

Frank Chance denounces rumors about him resigning as manager of the Los Angeles team calling the spreader a plain liar. The report cites no truth and notes others like Bille Williams Carman Manouk and Cueto are active in baseball moves. The piece blends boxing tips and game summaries with scattered remarks on players and teams.

Chance San Francisco The Los Angeles Frank Chance

Market Today Complete Report of Vegetables and Provisions Prices

Markets report wholesale prices for vegetables and produce across regions. Entries list item names such as cabbage celery cucumbers peppers and potatoes with varying unit measures and regional qualifiers, including Florida California Oregon and Washington. Prices appear in cents per unit and per crate, with notes on local or state origins and standard pack listings for buyers and dealers.

High Schoolers Slated to Play Baseball Today

Three games were scheduled this afternoon in the High School Ball league. Ballard faces Broadway, West Seattle meets Queen Anne, and Franklin plays Lincoln in a trio of regional matchups.

Ballard Broadway West Seattle Queen Anne Franklin Lincoln

Joe Schermer Tops Cue Victory in Local Billiards

Joe Schermer dominates the three cushion billiard tourney at Brown and Hulen parlors. He defeated Carl Stoecker 25 to 17, with Gilroy set to face Jordan in tonight’s match.

Joe Schermer Brown & Hulen Carl Stoecker Gilroy and Jordan

White Fights End in Fourteenth Round At Mexicali

Reports describe Joe Golindo defeating Jack White in two bouts at Mexicali with each contest ending in the fourteenth round. The article notes two ovens and a third on a fireless cooker featuring a new gas range.

Joe Golindo Jack White Mexicali Golindo

Eastern Washington Timetable Fragment

Fragmentary OCR hints at timetable or schedule items for Eastern Washington with unclear names and numbers. The text shows fragmented phrases like timothy and compressed terms, lacking full event details, dates, or entities to identify.

Hulen Challenged by Everett Player in Billiards

George Mackey of Everett challenges Charlie Hulen after reading his series on three cushion billiards in The Star. Mackey aims to test if Hulen can match his theoretical plays with real skill. The note adds a local Green Island fact about its small population.

Charlie Hulen The Star George Mackey Everett Mackey

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