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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
9
Miss Mayme McDonald, celebrated athlete, has written three special articles for The Star on the mental and physical benefits of sports for women. The first installment will appear tomorrow, with illustrations and engaging content.
C A Clay profiles Mayme McDonald a University of Myeso senior and noted athlete. She excels in hockey tennis basketball track and baseball and has earned three W letters. McDonald champions tomboyish play stressing fitness and joy in sports.
The A A U announces a new ruling allowing amateur athletes in army camps and navy to compete with professionals without losing amateur status. The measure aims to broaden participation and maintain eligibility across military and civilian events.
Horse lovers gathered at Madison Square Garden for the continuation of the 641 Gallery Auction to end Friday night with the disposal of 600 horses. Notable entries include East Kay Bonington and Justice Brookes pacers and troters such as Al Mack Pittsburg and Suldene with pacing and trotting times listed.
Gunboat Smith testifies he defended himself in a fight with James Buckley former manager. Smith is held on $000 bail for assault while Buckley recovers from a shattered face in Gotham.
In New York on November 20 David L. Fults former head of the Taceball Players Fraternity opposes minor league action removing five days' notice of release from Class A and AA contracts. He calls the Cincinnati agreement a scrap of paper and suggests further steps to abrogate it.
State Food Administrator Hebbard announces Seattle grocers may not combine products to boost prices except corn meal and sugar may be sold together without higher profits. The King County Council of Defense launches a Bat Cornmeant drive to aid the war effort with multilingual notes and volunteer solicitors sought at the 417 County-City Building.
California may revisit boxing regulation as a real law likely to set a ten round limit and a decisive framework. Promoters and rival fans anticipate a clean system to revive bouts, with observers noting California’s historic role and past controversies in the sport.
P W Lee resumes as physical director at the YMCA after years away. He previously led athletics at the Portland YMCA and now returns to Seattle based post as units in Camp Lewis prepare for the Thanksgiving Day marathon from Camp Lewis to Tacoma with wide attendance expected.
United Press report of Nov 20 says Gene Melady of Omaha denies Frank Gotch is dying. Melady, close to Gotch, telegrammed that Gotch is up and about at Humboldt Iowa after kidney trouble treatment in Chicago.
Frankie Burns the Oakland lightweight has arrived at Camp Lewis joining the boxing colony. He fought in Seattle last winter and now trains with the Cantonment boxers.
Eddie Graney, famed referee, will officiate at the Olympic club's amateur boxing championships in San Francisco. The event began Thursday with more than 100 entries already received.
In Minneapolis on November 20, Gun boat Smith and Fred Fulton will not box tonight as planned. The bout has been postponed until next Monday due to Smith's illness in New York.
Tacoma reports veteran Coast heavyweight Chet McIntyre is set for a six round bout against Frank Farmer on the 29th. McIntyre, a busy fighter, headlines a card as he trains for the clash.
Delegates of teams wishing to compete in the McMillan Cup series are asked to attend a meeting of the Northwest Soccer League Thursday night at the Seattle Athletic Club.
Berkeley Cal, Nov 20. Head Coach Andy Smith said Hanson’s last minute illness cost the Bears their game with Oregon. Hanson fell ill before kickoff and Hall, never a ball carrier in a game, started, upsetting plans and plays.
New York reports Jess Willard says he is not finished as a champion and eyes a world title bout with Georges Carpentier. He notes the Atlantic. Carpentier is in the army and obstacles remain, but Willard remains eager for a fight.
United Press reports Chicago November 20 that American champion Bobby Lean will defend his title against European champion Oscar Mateson. The pair will race in six standard distances from 220 yards to three miles.
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