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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

3

Fourteen Seattle Boxers Remain in Far Western Tourney

Forty Seattle Athletic club boxers enter the Far Western amateur meet finals in Frisco tonight after 12 bouts last night. Claude Fortner defeated Tom Woodhouse for the 175 pound title. Fred Murphy of San Francisco beat Stanley Sontag. Amy Eckstein and Emmy Murphy showed strong performances. Local favorites Benson Underwood and Fortner prepare for tonight’s clashes with Olympic club and S. A. C. boxers as officials oversee the tournament.

Edward Hill Ourteen Seattle Athletic Club Los Angeles Olympic Kan City Portland Ri Amy Eckstein George Reen Olympic Club Emmy Murphy Kansas City San Francisco Murphy Altho Fortner Claude Fortner Tom Woodhouse Fred Murphy Stanley Sontag Sontag Tom Murphy Scott Quinn Barker Bill Fortner Paul Baird Louis McFarlane George Green Baird Benson, Sontag Amundsen Ad Schacht Royal Brougham Charles Halen Glen Hupp Hal Johnson Charlies Beckingham Laurence Kelly Les A.C Mike Mitchell A. C Roy Clifford Henry Domaenicon John Weisgorber S. A.C Charles Devolos TiSpoondse Irving Gieasen Eddie Zackmu Oscar Benson Wesley Bancke Ebert Baird Charney Sontag Anthony Siete Los Angeles A. C Fread Murphy Stan Sontag

Mack Predicts Another Great Second Base Pair From Witt and Grover

The article notes Connie Mack expects Witt and Grover to form a premier defensive keystone combination, comparable to Cross Murphy and Collins Barry. It highlights Mack’s history of developing standout second base duos and predicts future success if Witt and Grover mature.

Mack Witt Grover Connie Mack Keystone Murphy Monte Cross Collins Barry Butte Altho Cross-Murphy Collins-Barry Ferris Parent Boston Cross Tinker Evers Cubs Scott Red Sox Maranville Braves Schaeffer O'Leary Detroit Lave Crowe Frank Baker Ray Bates Cleveland

Wright Beats Brodie in Four-Round Seattle Bout

Billy Wright of Seattle defeated Herb Brodie in a four round boxing match in Los Angeles. Wright returned to his old-time form. Chet Neff and Leo Houck, both Seattle lightweights, are scheduled to box different opponents on the same card next week.

Billy Wright Brodie Los Angeles Seattle Herb Brodie Wright Chet Neff Leo Houck

Duthies Triumph in Melee Over Nonpareil at Ball Park

The Duthies defeated Nonpareil six to five in a challenge game played yesterday on the ball lot at 14th and Jefferson. The Duthies held the upper hand throughout the tense contest and secured the win.

Ball Lot 14Th Jefferson Duthies

Excluded Ulster Counties Named in Ireland Rule Plan

Lloyd George proposes self rule for most of Ireland while excluding six Ulster counties. The shaded map highlights Derry London Derry Tyrone Antrim Monaghan Armagh and Cavan as the excluded regions under the plan.

Swimmer Ross Dominates Coast Meet With Three Wins

Norman Ross, Pacific coast champion swimmer, won three races in two cities on May 31. He set a 75 yard backstroke record of 51.5 seconds at Neptune baths Alameda, later won the 200 yard breaststroke in 2:56 and the 200 yard freestyle in Sacramento, surpassing the P A record in breaststroke. the breaststroke time will become official.

Ustre Prees Lenard San Francisco Norman Ross Pacific Coast Ross Neptune Baths Alameda Sacramento P. A

Olympia Beats Tono In Hot Baseball Crash

Olympia edged Tono 8 to 7 yesterday with Mallory and Edwards forming the battery. For Tono, McCorkle and Davis paired as the battery in the rout.

Olympia Tono Mallory Edwards Battery McCorkle Davis

Seattle Giants Split Doubleheader in Spokane

The Seattle Giants and Spokane Indians split a double-header in Spokane on May 31. The Giants won the first game and the Indians took the second, final score details to follow.

Spokane Seattle Giants Spokane Indians Murphy Aed Gardner Lb . Carman Gordie W. Cunningham A A Morse Eo T. Cunningham Y. Jone Alexander Alexander Beto Cisseeeerseed Bighes Jackson Morse Leard Gardner Cunningham Basie Webb Jackton Coeltrin Zamioch McGinnim Bae Mundorff Bighee Baldwin C .c Kerns A Webb Schorr Seatlie-- Ab, KR H. PO. A. E. Toward Carman Nf G&goo Gowmhe Uss T Hite Coldie Carman Rojan T. Cunningham Jackron Goldie Rojas McGinnis Bigbee Balle Heyes

Ferdie Schupp Lifts Giants to Top as Ruth Keeps Red Sox There

Ferdie Schupp earned his sixth straight win, boosting the Giants to first place in the National League. The left hander, unmatched this year, is praised alongside Babe Ruth for lifting his team, while Ruth’s Boston Red Sox lead the American League. The piece notes Schupp’s overnight rise, Mets-like chatter about his influence, and the Phillies Pirates, Yankees Athletics, Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb, Lee Magee, and Brooklyn’s scoreless streak as other league results unfold.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Giants Ferdie Schupp Schupp Grover Alexander Babe Ruth Phillies Pirates Yankees Athletics Tris Speaker Ty Cobb Lee Magee Brooklyn Braves

Talkative Boxer Enlists with Coast Artillery

Eddie Pinkman, Seattle lightweight, joins the Coast artillery to serve Uncle Sam. He declares, I will show them a boxer makes a good soldier, and plans to send in a few blows for the country.

Eddie Pinkman Seattle Coast Artillery Uncle Sam Edward

Snow Delays Northwestern League Baseball Games

Snow again postpones Northwestern league baseball games in Butte and Great Falls Montana yesterday, halting both scheduled contests.

Butte Great Falls Mont

Former Seattle Lad Sent to Sioux City

Bill Rose, formerly with the Seattle Giants pitching staff, has been turned over to the Sioux City Western league club by Minneapolis. He moved from Seattle to the Millers before the deal.

Seattle Sioux City Bill Rose Seattle Giants Minneapolis Millers

Big League Results From AMERICAN and NATIONAL Leagues

American league scores include New York 3 Philadelphia 5 and Brooklyn 9 Boston 0. Cincinnati 2 St Louis 1 and Pittsburg 5 Chicago 6. National league games show Washington 3 Boston 2 and New York 6 Philadelphia 2 with 0 0 in Philadelphia versus New York. Weather affected St Louis Chicago with rain.

New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburg Chicago Boston Brooklyn National Washington Cleveland Detroit Toronto Montreal

Dr. Anna C Beebe Adverts Chronic Disease Consultation

Dr. Anna C Beebe announces consultation services for chronic diseases. The ad lists medical expertise and invites patients to schedule a private appointment for assessment and management.

Anna C. Beebe

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