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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
7
Northwestern league fight erupts after umpire altercation
May 5 reports describe a baseball scramble in which Umpire Bokman struck Great Falls manager Herb Hester on the chin, sparking a melee between teams. The incident followed a balk dispute and drew calls for league authorities to intervene and discipline offenders. Frankie Sullivan left for California after memorable Northwest bouts with Leo, described as among the fiercest four round clashes in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Eckman
United Orested
Bokman
Great Pulls
Great Falls
Umps
Frankie Sullivan
California
Northwest
Leo
Sullivan
Freddie Welsh
Selliven
Former Giants in Key Fight for Early NL Lead
In New York on May 5, sportswriter H. C. Hamilton notes the Eastern National League race tightens as the Cardinals, Cubs, and Giants contend for top spot. Red Ames anchors St Louis with a shutout against Pittsburgh while Fred Merkle and Larry Doyle stir the Cubs’ drive, aided by Fred Mitchell and ex-Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hamilton
New York
Cardinals
Chicago
Giants
Cubs
Leon Ames
Red
Leon
Pittsburg
Fred Merkle
Cubbe
Pred
Dodgers
John McGraw
Brooklyn
Larry Doyle
Fred Mitchell
Red” Ames
Big Band to Open Dry Dock Club Smokers Night of Boxing
A Dry Dock Construction club smoker at the Arena features a seven-bout card headlined by a four-round clash between George Ingle and Ray Campbell. A Si-piece band entertains the crowd between bouts as Sam Morris, Charlie Givens, Lennie McIntosh, Wildcat Leonard, and others appear in the varied program. Frankie Rogers meets Hector St John while Jimmy Cole and Weary Donahue feature in a 128-pound contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ingle
Ray Campbell
Ingle
Campbell
George
Butch Erb
Sammy Morris
Los Angeles
Charlie Givens
Teamsters’ Union
Morrie
Givens
Char
Lennie McIntosh
Frits Holland
Washington
Wildcat
Ike Willie Meehan
Johnny Hayes
Mitt
Coes
Jimmy Cole
Montana
Ballard
Weary Donahue
Frankie Rogers
Kest
Hector St. John
Spokane
Hector
Frankie
Jack Winn
Bonnie Smith
Jimmy Maloney
Harry Casey
Baseball notes mixed from Spokane and coast league action
Umpire Ed Eckman clashed with Great Falls manager Hester in Spokane park as Spokane produced timely hits. Ban Johnson advocates an early April start while Cubs beat Reds 11 to 3 with 12 singles. Cadore wins for Brooklyn, Butte errorless play by Extra Samara, and Tacoma players spark wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane Park
Ed Eckman
Hester
Great Falls
Ban Johnson
Golf Head Offers Rent Free Land for Golfers
President Thompson of the Western Golf Association proposes 25,000 acres of rent free land in Mississippi to counter a surge of non golfers plowing golf courses for farms. The offer spans five years and allows two crops a year on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Western Golf Association
Mississippi
Great Pitcher Would Be Worth His Weight in Radium in the Trenches
A French officer in the United States says a baseball style pitcher could greatly aid bomb warfare on the Western Front. He notes that accurate throwers, such as Walter Johnson, could improve tosses of hand grenades and that a new baseball sized grenade with a safe hand attachment could prevent accidental detonations in trenches. The ordnance bureau guards explosive formulas and detonator secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Paul Verdier
United States
West Point
Europe
Ordnance Bureau
Army
Ballard Stops Broadway In Tight 1–0 High School Baseball Game
Ballard High School edged Broadway 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel watched by a large crowd. The win leaves Ballard and Broadway tied for first in the league at four wins and one loss. Munson starred with sharp fielding to hold Broadway scoreless in the sixth. West Seattle beat Queen Anne 11 to 1 as Franklin, Lincoln game saw Lincoln win 9 to 6 after a slow start and late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard High School
Broadway High
Ballard
Henderson
Munson
West Seattle
Queen Anne
Hill Top
McMorrin
Dugdale Considers Half Price Admission for Fair Fans
The Ladies' day committee of the Baseball Boosters club asked Dugdale to admit fair fans to the grandstand at half price every day except Sundays and holidays. Friday remains free for Ladies' day. President Dugdale said the resolution will be adopted at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baseball Boosters’ Club
Dugdale
Market Today Complete Report of Prices for Vegetables and Fruit
Complete report lists prices paid to wholesale dealers for vegetables and fruit. Items include artichokes, asparagus, cauliflower, celery, onions, lettuce, radishes, turnips, potatoes, pease, and more with per unit or per sack pricing. Local retailers and markets are noted with varying price points and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegptables Artichokes
Per Dee
Aspaersgue
Hkeetsler
Oregon
Det Cabtagr
EMO Ie Ns
Ccreecee
Scveceesrvers
Oseecee
Bo Pka
Sos of Deesks
Eeresreses
Old Glory Flies Over Australian Fight Stadiums
SAN FRANCISCO May 5 The Stars and Stripes now wave from all fight stadiums in Australia. Snowy Maker ordered the display on receipt of cables as the U S declared war. Seven hundred boxers have enlisted in the Australian army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stars and Stripes
Australia
Snowy Maker
U. S
Downey Beats Mexican Kid Carter in Four Round Frisco Bout
In San Francisco on May 6 Jack Downey earned a decision over Mexican Kid Carter in a four round fight. Downey secured a knockdown in the first round and controlled the pace throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Frisco
San Francisco
Jack Downey
Kid Carter
Downey
Johnny Gilroy Defeats Jordon in City Billiards Clash
Johnny Gilroy beat Charley Jordon 25 to 24 in a three cushion match at Brown and Hulen parlors during the city tournament. Gilroy pressured late to secure the narrow victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Gilroy
Jordon
Charley Jordon
Brown & Hulen
Gilroy
Beavers Edge Beavers Win 4-3 Over Vancouver in Dugdale Park
Lefty Russell pitched well for the visitors as Vancouver built a three run lead early but Beatie, Cunningham and Murphy helped the Beavers rally to a 4 to 3 win at Dugdale's ball park. Late miscues by Dutch Rock allowed Vancouver to slip the winning run across in the 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Vancouver
Dugdale
Ball Park
Vernon Ryan
Beavers
Russell
Beattie
A. E
Ayan
Murphy
Gardner
Tholdie
W. Cunningham
T. Cunningham
Nock
Kippe
Woilfer
Heiniston
Mtokke
Brown
Dawson
Gayder
Youman
Caadmen
Musee
Ersee
Totele
Tewo
Daweon
Hrown
Ryan
Cadman
Atokke
Beers Leard
Voldie
Rippe
Rauseeti
Balle
Tnyder
Fuesell
W.engham
Deréner
Mits
Urpire
Finneran
Tacoma Winner in Tacoma Meet Highlights
Petersen Stevens Hydorn Melhaf and Hoffman led a Tacoma event showing top results as Butte posted 2 3 3 in the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Butte
Petersen
Stevens
Hydorn
Melhaf
Hoffman
Spokane Victor at Spokane 9 9 1 Great Falls
Football match recap notes Spokane victory with Higbee Baldwin Clark Cheek and Byler contributing. Teams Spokane and Great Falls players listed reflect a regional game summary with scoring and key names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Great Falls
Higbee
Baldwin
Clark
Cheek
Byler
National results from Boston and Chicago games
Brooklyn defeats Boston 2 to 1 while Cincinnati loses 11 to 3 at Chicago. Rain affected other events with no additional results reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Rain Postpones All American League Games
All American league games were postponed yesterday due to rain and cold weather, delaying scheduled matchups across the circuit.
Coast Results From Portland Oakland Vernon Frisco
In Portland the Coast beat Oakland 5 to 4 while Vernon fell 0 to 3 at Salt Lake. Frisco routed Los Angeles 4 to 0 to close the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast
Portland
Oakland
Vernon
Salt Lake
Frisco
Los Angeles
Kilbane Returns From Defeating Welsh in New York
John Kilbane home from New York where he outpointed Freddie Welsh for the lightweight title. He hints at a 20 round rematch with Welsh before possibly retiring. Kilbane hopes Benny Leonard holds the title and believes he can beat him in a future bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
New York
Freddie Welsh
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Seattle Boxer Hagen Edges Krelg in Milwaukee Bout
Seattle middleweight Romeo Hagen out pointed Tommy Krelg in Milwaukee last night though he was knocked down in the seventh round and failed to recover before the final rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Romeo Hagen
Seattle
Tommy Krelg
Altho
K. O
Battling Ortega to Take on Barrieau in Four-Round Scrap
Frank Barrieau is matched to meet Battling Ortega in Emeryville for a four round fight Wednesday night. Oakland report places the bout in the Oakland area with Barrieau seeking a victory over Ortega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortega
Barrieau
Oakland
Frank Barrieau
Battling Ortega
Emeryville
Jimmy O'Hagen Loses to British Welterweight Ted Lewis
In New York on May 5, Jimmy O'Hagen was knocked down five times in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout with Ted Lewis. O'Hagen's corner threw in the sponge, surrendering after the repeated knockdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy O’hagen
Ted Lewis
Albany
Brown & Hulen Team Targets Seattle Caps In Local Baseball Circuit
Local clubs announce schedules and tryouts as the Nonpareil team plans its first real game against Elke at Booth Park. Multiple teams including the Postoffice, Fire Department, Seattle Hardware, and Dry Dock seek games and rostering. Fried holt of the Pirates posts a no hit no run, while various squads prepare for Sunday matches in Bremerton and Fort Worden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Brown & Hulen
Virgil Garvey
Fast Nonparells
Buntley
Booth Park
Fred Verschuren
Motorcycle Run to Canada Opens Seattle Season
The Seattle Motorcycle club begins its season with a Sunday run to Canada, 30 miles south of Tacoma on the Mountain road. Riders meet at 9:30 a.m. at Fourth and Jackson. Participants bring their own lunches and a series of contests with prizes donated by Seattle motorcycle dealers will be held at Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Motorcycle Club
Canada
Tacoma
Fourth
Jackson
Seattle
Canyada
Campbell Loses to Gibbons in Vancouver Bout
Seattle welter Ray Campbell was nearly stopped in the final round of a four round match with Mike Gibbons in Vancouver B C. Bernie Dillon and Meade Manning fought a draw as did Joe Harrahan and Stanley Clements. George Ross defeated Magesy Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Ray Campbell
Seattle
Mike Gibbons
Bernie Dillon
Meade Manning
Joe Harrahan
Stanley Clements
George Ross
Magesy Marshall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ted Aclo
Alme
Herb Hester
Wight
Pres Om
Robert Blewett
svemMs
Gt Butte
Joe McGinnity
Yeasen
Edward
Colamu
Main
Reds
Leon Cadore
Samara
Fred Carman
Pete Schneider
Frank Chance
Athletics
Tigers
Bill Cunningham
Ruesel
Harper, Downey
Nick Williams
Spokane Reds
Tenley Raymond
City Bank
Wash
Member
Federal Reserve System
U.8
Federal Reserve Bank
Ures
United States Army
Germany
Lowery
Rome
Bo Arkanens Plack
Florida Honey Now
OHIO
University
Fraser-Paterson Co
Broilers
Pat Keown
Belling Vrices
Washington Creamery
Domestic Wheel
Limburger
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Twins
Young America
Kitatta—No
Northwestern
Wenine
Spokane Victor
Johnny Hot
Baker Lad
Gladiator
Totem Athletic Association
Coombe
Evers
Grover
Veach
Farrell
Mitchell
O'Neill
Friedholt
Pirates
Fire Department
Seattle Hardware
Postoffice
Crane Co
O. B. Williams
C. H. Lilly
Ben Paris
Seattle Elke
Seattle Electric Co
Call Grimes
Seattle Dry Dock & Construction Co
Bremerton
Stacy
Auburn Squad
Harry Krauce
Everett
Fort Worden
Ward and
Meagher
Charley Schmutz
Stolting
Mix
Tomorro
National Medical Institute
Occidenta
Ave
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