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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
10
Edward Hills notes players struggle with hitters and pitchers as Ty Cobb weighs in on new talent in the majors. Mike Gibbons faces financial security and boxing fame, while Willard and Jones spar over army duty and patriotic duties in early 20th century boxing circle chatter.
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A home run by Lafayette followed by Carman and Goldie late leads helps Seattle beat Spokane 6 to 5. Key hits from Sullivan and Lafayette drive the ninth inning, with defending pitcher Webb and Hendrix on the mound for Spokane.
Pete Herman the bantam champion from New Orleans and Johnny Coulon chose Racine Wisconsin as the site for their ten round bout on May 14. This will be Johnny Coulon’s first bid to regain the title since losing it to Kid Williams.
Pirates star pitcher Al Mamaux vows to behave this season after a suspension by manager Callahan last year for misbehavior. He aims to avoid the bright lights and focus on performance.
Seattle middleweight Val Sontag defeated Johnny Albert in every round of a 10 round match at Brooklyn New York last night. Sontag moves back into the win column in a clear unanimous decision.
Charlie Givens, a popular teamster and boxing veteran, returns to the ring after retirement, narrowing his route back to main events. He is matched to face Sammy Morris in the semi final of the Dry Dock club's smoker Friday night in Dreamland.
Despite war in Europe, plans for a third heavyweight match between Carpentier and Wells are discussed as Georges Bilon joins the talk about a London venue in the early summer.
MEMPHIS May 8 Jack McCarron defeated Australian Mick King in eight rounds in King’s first fight in the United States. McCarron scored three knockdowns, twice counting King out for nine.
The Amer tion will strive to complete the season despite setbacks. It has lost $10,000 in the last 10 days due to postponed games.
Yesterday's big league action saw Fred Carman collect three singles a double and a walk in five chances Jack Goldie again delivering timely hits Babe Ruth earning his sixth straight win over Walter Johnson 1 0 injury reports note Hatton Oliver and Lafayette miscues Frank Gilhooley hospital after a head catch Hi Myers sidelined George Stallings wedding and John Evers guiding the Braves to a win over the Dodgers Nick Williams disputed call Umpire Eckman ruled otherwise Vernon Ryan sore back Morse Leard in the infield as the Cardinals rested and the Giants crept to first place Tris Speaker's snag helped the Indians dodge defeat by the Tigers.
Two athletes from St Paul, Mike Gibbons and Walter Miller, swapped sports after defeats. Gibbons became a boxing star. Miller switched to wrestling and won the world middleweight belt, later defending it against Joe Turner. Miller now bases in Portland, Oregon.
Charley Jordon defeated Southern 35 to 25 in a three-cushion billiards bout at Brown & Hulen parlors. The win marked one of the city title series games.
Carl Caddock heavyweight title claimant defeated Allan I Eustace of Wichita in straight falls in Des Moines last night.
Spokane Amateur Athletic Club reports 115 new members joined during a brief recruitment campaign begun a few weeks ago. The tally reflects strong local interest and club growth.
Walter Miller a middleweight wrestler assigned to a Montana cavalry troop has orders to report to Billings for duty on the Mexican border. The unit trained for potential call up. Miller says he is eager for action and notes no dependents, believing war prohibits setups.
Portland light heavyweight Alex Trambitas and Oakland featherweight Lee Johnson are matched for a ten round bout at the Post Gymnasium in Vancouver Washington on May 18.
New York May 8 American fans probably will pay baseballs share of the war tax. Magnates push a federal law taxing admissions or gross receipts to fund government needs. National League President Tener backs single admission tax as a workable method to preserve club operation while boosting revenue. Benny Kauff collected three hits as the Giants defeated the Phillies 2.
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