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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
10
The Far Western amateur boxing championships open in Seattle tonight under AAU and Seattle Athletic Club auspices. Two national champions headline a field of 39 fighters from clubs west of the Mississippi, with eliminations to decide title contenders in each weight class.
H Kessler of Bell Clothing Co will cut prices to save shoppers money. The Seattle store at 109 First Ave South plans a store remodel and a weeklong store closure with an economy bargain festival starting Saturday June 2 at 8 30 am. Friday Star will publish the details.
Jordon holds a one game lead as he faces Joe Schermer in the second of three at Brown & Hulen parlors. The winner advances to meet Johnny Gilroy in the final stretch for the city title.
Vanderlas and Allen are set to settle their undefeated singles run in the high school tournament on the Seattle Tennis Club courts Thursday. Each has cleared the singles field without a defeat.
Frank Schulte, praised as a smart ball player, broke a rib in a bout with Walter Mails, the former Seattle Giant now with Portland. The incident highlights Schulte's wrestling clash with Mails amid team affiliations and sports chatter.
The Robins will give the Red Cross 10 percent of home game receipts. Ebbetty could owe money if he had made the same offer.
The challenge game between the Duthies of the Shipbuilders' league and the Nonpareils of the City league was played this afternoon at the ball lot on 14th and Jefferson.
Spokane May 30 The ninth inning rally by Daniel Durdale's Seattle team capped a 6 to 5 win over the Reds Bert Murphy started the inning with a double Lyle Bighbee Gardner and Carman aided Seattle in scoring four runs in the ninth before the Indians added one more in the last frame securing the win
Readers react to a government stamp act as critics claim higher costs fall on everyday vendors and fans while supporters urge backing the levy noting steady revenue. The fragment hints at peanuts and street sellers amid public debate over policy.
The boxer Jess Willard brushes off accusations of laziness and asserts confidence in his abilities. He dismisses the insults as unfounded and says he is likely safe from critics who doubt him.
A report notes a $250 payment to see John McCormack the singer, highlighting high costs for performances and implying substantial spending on entertainment.
A reminiscence recalls Jess Willard once a cowboy who used a familiar enlistment gambit. The anecdote notes his offer to join the service and how his old tricking style surfaced in the moment, with a quick correct reply.
Harry Pollok writes that Freddie Welsh remains world lightweight champion citing Queensbury rules for a ropes count. Welsh agrees he deserved a count but does not seek a rematch and may not box again, while Benny Leonard’s recent victory is seen as final.
The Queen City Yacht Club kicks off the 1917 season with a Lake Washington start and a full calendar of events. Highlights include the Commodore's Cup race June 2 at Skiff Point, a West Passage club run June 17, Blake Island power boat race June 13, and a series of cruises and power races through August and September plus a December mid winter cruise. The club marked its first anniversary on May 8.
Benny Leonard spoke of contentment after annexing the world lightweight title. He recalled fans cheering at home and said he would defeat Johnny Kilbane, confident in a win no matter the number of rounds.
National League action includes Cincinnati beating St. Louis 7 to 4 while Chicago lost 2 to 4 to St. Louis. Other scores noted show Washington, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, and a Chicago at St. Louis matchup with limited details.
A reflective note suggests wartime marriage strains as a wife endures separation. during the season she rarely sees her husband who plays himself, leaving her to face dangers and disruptions largely alone.
A quip likens players attempting to fill Honus Wagner’s shoes to a submarine in Lake Washington, humorously underscoring limited success of the replacements.
Market today shows wheat and alfalfa figures with meal and molasses references. The snippet lists prices or codes such as 43 290.40 27 a8 and fragmented terms like Alfalfa Meal Alfalfa and Molasses with unclear context. No cohesive reportable event or named entities clearly identifiable.
Ballard High School rallied to a 4 to 2 victory over Broadway on University field securing the league championship. The contest featured a late rally in the ninth inning and marked Broadway’s first league loss after a near flawless season. Key hits included a two base hit by Dean Hieme rune Macumber and Staley with multiple stolen bases and a double play sequence Macumber Jensen to Bennett. Merrill pitched seven innings allowing four runs on seven hits while Macumber yielded one hit in the final inning. Umpires Armetrong Forsythe.
Montana experiences a snow storm as winter weather halts baseball games in Butte and Great Falls. The banner note cites postponed contests due to the storm after weeks of mild conditions.
Indianapolis lightweight Jack Dillon edged George Chip of Newcastle in a hard ten round decision at the Cincinnati ballpark last night. There were no knockdowns, but Dillon connected with solid right-handers to the jaw and controlled much of the action before a large crowd.
Portland lightweight Jack Allen traveled via Seattle toward Wallace Idaho for a 10 round bout. He will be managed by Bobby Evans for the matchup.
The body of Australian boxer Les Darcy is set to arrive Saturday night as organizers led by John L. Herget arrange services in Frisco for Monday afternoon. A committee of sport fans coordinates the memorial.
In San Francisco on May 30 Kid Herman defeated Young Joe fans in the Association club program main bout though many spectators call the result a draw.
A casual note says Stromb now resembles a real race horse and could calm birds who bet on him last season. The playful remark hints at improved form and public sentiment around the horse.
A fragmented item notes Timothy product details at Eastern Washington with a price line showing 63.00. The text mentions Puget Sound and multiple repeats of Eastern Washington terms.
Veterans from Los Angeles praise the S A C approach to the Far Western championships held at the Arena. Chet McIntyre leads the coast boxing scene as Charlie Barker Sam Eskteine Tommy Murphy Lawrence Kelly Anthony Sisto Earl Baird and others vie for titles in a highly competitive event.
Evergreen Athletic Club beat Denny Way Jr 15 to 5 on Sunday. Roberts led with strong pitching and heavy hitting while the Evergreen defense backed the winning pitcher with solid support.
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