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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented recap notes Spokane as the weak Coast league unit facing changes to strengthen its roster and finances. It mentions likely player movements, franchise assurances, and the broader context of Canadian and national leagues amid wartime disruptions.
Murphy formerly starred for the Vancouver Beavers and later the Oakland team. He has passed his examination and is en route from California to join Camp Lewis as a soldier. Rodney, the Oakland crew, last
The article notes Jess Willard offering to train the Sammies for free or serve as a private in France. It also mentions informal eye patches and poker games, and references Al McCoy, Buck Herzog, August Herrmann, and Herzog’s popularity in Cincinnati.
New York fight fans honor the Frawley law as boxing legalization expires tonight. Special fisticuff programs will be staged in clubs across the state, with the featured bout Al McCoy versus Mike O'Dowd in Brooklyn.
In San Francisco last night Ted Lewis won decisively on points against Johnny McCarthy in a four round boxing bout. Lewis dominated all four rounds with sharp combinations and solid defense securing the clear decision.
Frankie Callahan and Benny Leonard meet in a 19 round bout in New York. Callahan is described as a dangerous challenger by Leonard as fans await the match.
Frisco boxing fans will witness longer bouts than four rounds as California state law allows increased durations. The change, announced in San Francisco on November 14, enables fights to be held in military camps and related venues, expanding the scope of scheduled bouts statewide.
Tonight at Moose Club the boxing card includes Val Sontag vs Joe Coughlin, Lloyd Madden vs Danny Cirlow, Frankie Sullivan vs Joe Ierrahan, Tommy Clark vs Nick Sugar, with one more bout to be announced.
Val Sontag and Joe Coughlin headline a five bout program at the Moose Club hall on Second and Seneca with 8:30 start. Willie Ritchie will referee the main bout and Ad Schacht is in the ring. Other bouts include Tommy Clark vs Nick Sugar.
Multnomah football squad arranged to meet a first division team next Saturday on the Camp Lewis gridiron with plans for the game organized from Portland.
Billy Miske of St. Paul earned a clean decision over Jack Dillon in a ten round boxing match held in New York. Dillon lasted the distance but was no match for Miske, who controlled the action throughout.
The University of Washington football squad eyeing an Oregon Aggies clash on University field rumors point to a secret backfield addition dubbed an ace. Coach Hunt keeps the dark horse under wraps as Ernie Murphy moves into the backfield in the new lineup for Saturdays game.
Harry Anderson of Seattle out pointed Joe Benjamin of Spokane in six rounds but was ruled a draw after a rough melee. Lloyd Madden faced criticism for slipping and appeared below his usual form in his bout with Jack Wagener. The go twice ended in a draw as Billy Mascott battled Joe Gorman with constant facial pecking.
Captain John ny Beckett of the Mare Island Marines visits Eugene to help Coach Beadek prepare the University of Oregon football team for the Saturday game with the University of California. Beckett says the squad is the greatest he has faced.
Richard Roche, a renowned turfman and bookmaker who backed pugilists including Jack McAuliffe and Jack Dempsey, died in New York. The loss is noted by sportsmen in America and England.
Rochester dispatch reports wrestling champion Earl Caddock was examined and found physically fit for duty at Camp Dodge. No operation is needed and he is set to report soon.
Chase Sibley headed Walter Johnston last night in a three cushion match at the Pope Sibley parlors, running 68 to Johnston’s 40 in the second block. The overall score stood 100 to 90.
Frank Taberski, pocket billiard champion, defeated Louis Kreouter 150 to 120 in Schenectady New York to take the first block of a 450 point contest.
Doyle Starcher of the Yakima high squad was listed in serious condition in a local hospital after sustaining an injury in a Saturday football game. Coaches and teammates prepared to monitor his recovery as medical staff provided care.
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