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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1917

Page

2

Sontag Wins Draw in Moose Four Round Bout

Val Sontag former middleweight king was awarded a draw after a keen four round main event at the Moose club show in Seattle. Ad Schacht refereed much of the bout and later scored, drawing fan ire for another earlier decision. Willie Ritchie looked fit at Camp Lewis and expressed willingness to fight local contenders.

Stattle Ad Schacht Fyer Joe Coughlin Camp Lewis Moose Club Val Sontag A. C King Willie Ritchie George Shanklin Tacoma Sontagchie Bell Spkner Lad Ooigsae Wilkeson Califor Frankie Borin Altho Pete Frank Schacht Tommy Clark Nick Sugar Everett Sugar Imperial Valley Lloyd Madden Jack Wagner Portland Lewis Sammy Joe Lobel Tom Frady

Title Insurance Prominent Chicago Attorney Seeks Protection

Hon Hugo Sonnenschein argues in a recent address that prudent investors in older neighborhoods require title insurance. He asks if the Seattle investor can afford to be without this protection.

Hugo Sonnenschein Chicago Seattle

Hainsworth Teaches Pasadena Football at Throop Institute

BU Hainsworth once starred for Doble and is now at Throop's Technical Institute in Pasadena California. He pursues graduate work in chemical research and teaches two freshman chemistry classes weekly while helping Pasadena high school adopt Dobie football methods.

BU Hainsworth Doble Throop’s Technical Institute Pasadena Cal Dobie

Ambulance for Late A. A. U. Head Given

Ambulance donated by the City Athletic Club of New York in honor of the late James J. Sullivan carries a metal plate stating the gift is for the Red Cross. Sullivan, linked to the A. A. U., is remembered on European battlefields as the piece works to aid wounded servicemen.

United Preas New York James J. Sullivan Europe City Athletic Club City Athletic Club of New York Red Cross James EK. Sullivan

O'Dowd Becomes Middleweight Champion In New York Fight

Mike O'Dowd of St Paul wins the world middleweight title in New York as Al McCoy is knocked down multiple times and quits in the sixth. The bout ends with chaotic scenes and rumors of a fix, denied by promoters amid fan suspicions.

United Preas New York Mike O'Dowd St. Paul al McCoy Mile Kies Frawley McCoy Chio O'Dowd Morning World Today

Interest in Melee High at Camp Lewis Scrimmage

Camp Lewis prepares for a Saturday afternoon scrimmage between Multnomah and the camp eleven on the parade ground. Admission is free so soldiers unable to travel to Tacoma can watch a quality game. Lieut Malluma, camp manager, expects a large civilian turnout from Tacoma and Seattle.

Lewia Tacoma Multnomah Lkely Seattle

Miller Favorite as New St. Louis Boss Says Fans

The St. Louis Cardinals may name Jack Miller as manager with Branch Rickey reportedly considering him to succeed Miller Huggins. Miller, a popular second baseman, aided Huggins and is praised for consistency, leadership, and crowd pleasing manner. He batted .250 last season, .264 in 1916, and .290 the year before.

Jack Miller St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Jack Miller Miller Huggins Carda Huggins Branch Rickey

San Felice Cigar Price Increase Declared

The notice explains that after keeping the San Felice Cigar price down as long as possible, producers must raise the price to 6c due to higher taxation, more expensive raw materials, and increased wages over the past year, affecting affordability and retailing strategy.

San Felice

Spaulding Footballers Seek Games with Light Teams

The Spaulding football team of Walla Walla park seeks contests with teams averaging not more than 140 pounds. For details, call Charlies White at East 1600 or write Jack Carroll at 1913 East Alder St Beattie.

Spaulding Walla Walla Park Charlies White Jack Carroll East Alder St Beattie

Camp Custer Eleven Seeks Seattle Showdown

Camp Custer Eleven wired word they want a Seattle game against the 91st squad from Camp Lewis. The cantonment team indicated little trouble should be found in securing a date for a Seattle contest.

Seattle Camp Custer Mici Army Camp Lewis

Chase Sibley Wins Northwest Billiards Title

Chase Sibley retained the Northwest billiard title by defeating Walter Johnson in the deciding block at the Pope Sibley parlors, 60 to 49. The total score reached 150 to 139.

Chase Sibley Walter Johnson Pope-Sibley

Aggies Arrive in Seattle for Weekend Game

Coach Joe Pipal and captain Meier Newman lead the Oregon Aggies into Seattle from Corvallis for the Saturday clash with Washington. Lee Pingett and Dutton are expected to play, while Ernie Murphy shines in nightly drills as Kronfield Copeland Make compete for right guard. Knudson likely starts at left end and Raweon at right end.

Joe Pipal Meier Newman Oregon Aggie Seattle Corvailla University University of Washington Oregon Lee Pingett Aggie Dutton Corvatia Ernie Murphy Kronfield Copeland Drake California Knudson Raweon

Oregon Urges Victory Over California Soon

In Eugene Oregon the Oregon Ducks prepare to face the heavier California Golden Bears Saturday. Coach Berdk Johnny Beckett and Elmer Hall train the squad at Kincaid field behind barred gates. The ghost ball appears this year and no Oregon players are out injured as Dwight Wilson and Doc Medley return to form. California’s team is due to arrive tomorrow morning.

United Preas Eugene Ore University of Oregon University of California Berdek Johnny Beckett Elmer Hall Mare Island Marines Kincaid Field Dwight Wilson

Saint Marys Defeat Credited to Superior Play

Oakland, Cal November 15 Russell Wilson St. Marys coach says the Saints outplayed California in every department and held the generalship edge after the loss.

United Preas Oakland Cal California St. Mary's Russell Wilson Saints

Cue Champion Defeats Krueter in Schenectady Match

Frank Taberski, pocket billiard champion, defeated Laula Krueter of New York with a 150 to 46 second block in Schenectady on November 15.

Krueter Schenectady N. Y Laula Krueter New York Frank Taberski Taberski

Danny Shay Trial Opens for Killing Indianapolis Waiter

In Indianapolis on November 15 the trial of Danny Shay former baseball manager began. He is charged with killing a Negro waiter last May and the proceedings started yesterday.

Danny Shay Indianapolis

Advertising show zeroes in on J W W and Klan robe

Alex Bogdanoff and Donald Ferguson were arrested for displaying a robe like Ku Klux Klan regalia while advertising a movie house in the south end. Bogdanoff was found under draft age with no registration card and held for federal inquiry despite claiming 20 in March 1915.

Alex Bogdanoff Donald Ferguson la Ku Klux Klan Mogdanoff

New York Candidate Campaigns on Beer Price

A New York candidate reportedly campaigned on cheaper beer as a political issue. The piece notes this would influence the Bowler and Rossier vote and mentions related college athletics and faculty opinions. Ing Mi Thompson is identified as not a faculty member.

New York Bowler Rossier Chicago University Ing Mi Thompson

U W Men Win On Grid Over Bremerton Navy Eleven

The University of Washington football team defeated Bremerton Navy 33 to 0 in Bremerton. Smith scored first on a broken field run after an interception in the second quarter as the Huskies dominated the rough contest and pursued the ball after the play.

Jolly Tars Bremerton Bremerton Navy Smith Tars

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