Gridiron Season Opens in Seattle with Student Army
Football in Seattle shifts from classes to the field as the student army training corps naval reserves and aviation detachment form a buzzing lineup. The Sunday game saw the Jackies defeat the Aviators 9 to 0, with Old Denny field prepared for crowds and marching music as service men join the public in the season's start. Ernie Murphy and W. C. Roseburg mentor the soldiers from Franklin high and the university, amid plans for drill credits and full squad development.
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Telephone Warning From Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Many operators are absent due to illness and the company asks patrons to limit telephone use to aid war industries, hospitals, and stricken homes in the city. The message credits patrons who have already reduced usage.
Camp Lewis exhibition features yard TD run and all Naval bouts
A S1 yard end run for a touch down highlighted Camp Lewis football exhibition where Soldiers crushed the Oregon Aggies 26 to 6. Radley hit a 20 yard run for A Co’s lone score in Q1. Elmer Leader excelled at tackle as flu quarantines lingered. Boxing bouts and naval crew results filled the card with Jackies routing Northwestern 25 to 0 and other college scores listed. Camp Lewis plans Vancouver rematches on Nov 17 and Dec 7 with Portland trip on Nov 16 for Multnomah.
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Ol' Gil Dobie Roars In Dusty Homefront Victory
The famed Seattle coach Ol' Gil Dobie, having left Washington for Annapolis style football, leads his team to a decisive 64 to 6 rout of the St Helena Naval Training School on a Saturday.
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Gill’s team dominates with 66 to 0 opener win
The report notes Gill’s squad as the top spearing unit in the nation after last year’s figures. Dobie’s Middien team, unbeaten for 10 seasons, lost their first game this year as Dobie sealed a 66 to 0 defeat. Bertin jeweler reports theft of a world famous gold dinner service once belonging to Czar Nicholas.
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A General Seeks Aviation Service Answer
A reader identifies as a general asks if a goiter operation would qualify for free aviation service and whether he must still enlist after surgery. He argues patriotism justifies his effort and seeks guidance through the Sporting Editor’s column.
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