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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1917

Page

6

Flanigan Promotes Portland Boxing Card Monday

Flanigan, Portland manager of borers and boxing shows, brings Muff Bronson to town for a Monday appearance ahead of Tuesday's bout with Frankie Tucker. The card also features Trambitas and other Northwest fighters with bets on a strong showing after recent results, including Bronson’s loss to Trambitas in Portland.

LD Jour Flanigan Portland Borers Muff Bronson Muff Frankie Tucker Bronson Alex Trambites Tucker Chet Neff Dreamland Trambitas

Michigan returns to old Big Ten fold after 1905 exit

The Michigan Wolverines face Northwestern in Evanston as the team resumes Western Conference play for the first time since 1905. Absences hurt Michigan with Quetson, Sparks, and Lambert sidelined by injuries and France illness while spectators brace for a cold, wintry day.

United Press Evanston Michigan Big Ten Mercury Mucklucka Parkas Purple Wolverines Quetson Sparks Lambert

Moth Balls Due in the West Now

The 1917 Western conference football season ends with three marquee games Northwestern Michigan, Illinois Minnesota, and Chicago Wisconsin drawing crowds. Michigan returns to Big Ten after 12 Eastern years, favored after beating Pennsylvania. Minnesota aims for another title, Wisconsin atop the Maroon. Michigan Aggies meet Syracuse at East Lansing for one intersectional game.

United Press Chicago Michigan Illinois Minnesota Evanston Wolverines Pennsylvania Wisconsin Michigan Aggies Syracuse East Lansing

Cupid Black’s Newport Navy team rolls over Brown 41–0

Doubts about Cupid Black’s squad fade as Newport’s Cupida blasts Brown 41 to 0 in camp. The performance suggests the outfit could challenge top programs like Georgia Tech Pittsburgh or Ohio State, boosting confidence among football fans.

Cupid Black Newport Naval Station Black Brown Georgia Tech Pittsburg Ohio State

Mother of Gibbons Boys Passes Away

Mia Mary Gibbons aged 66 mother of Mike and Tommy Gibbons died after three weeks illness from pneumonia in St Paul. Burial will be Monday morning. Mike Gibbons serves as a boxing instructor in the national army at Camp Dodge Iowa. The brothers were at their mother’s bedside at the end.

United Preas ST. Paul Mia Mary Gibbons Mike Tommy Gibbons Hurial Mike Gibbons National Army Camp Dodge Iowa

Canadian hunting better this season than many years

Canada boasts a notably improved hunting season with better conditions and opportunities than in recent memory. Local guides report stronger game numbers and favorable weather enhancing autumn and early winter pursuits across provinces.

Canada

Navy Meets Rutgers In Gotham Mix

New York November 24 Cupid Black leads the unbeaten Newport Naval Reserves against Rutgers at Ebbets Field Brooklyn with Camp Devens and Camp Upton meeting at the Polo Grounds Also on slate Dartmouth versus Brown in Boston The eastern football scene centers on these matchups with little impact on the season's overall verdict.

New York Cupid Black Newport Naval Rutgers Ebbett's Field Brooklyn Camp Devens Camp Upton Polo Grounds Boston Dartmouth Brown

Tacoma Loses Kelly Claim in Columbus Trade Case

The Tacoma baseball club’s claim against Columbus over Caitfielder Kelly was rejected by the National Commission this week. Kelly had been sold by Stvas Hall of Tacoma to Joe Tinker of Columbus on an optional agreement in July and began strong before slumping and losing his place to Harry Harper.

Tacoma Columbus American Association Caitfielder Kelly Kelly Stvas Hall Joe Tinker Harry Harper Harper

Special Train To Bring Fans From Pullman For Mix

A special chartered train carrying 400 Washington State students will travel to Seattle for the Thankeagirl game against Washington on University field with Coach Lonestar Diets and the team arriving next Wednesday. Coach Hunt trains the local squad for four hours daily in preparation for the contest.

Lonestar” Diets Washington State Seattle Washington University Field Hunt

Northwestern league chief returns from Louisville meeting

Hob Mewett president of the Northwestern league arrived home after the minor league gathering in Louisville Kentucky. He said no upgrade from B to A was made since Portland has not joined yet but could be considered when Portland leaves the Coast circuit for a franchise here. The proxy noted most leagues plan another run next year with some changes to routine. A vote set aside one day weekly for the home club to turn over receipts to the war fund.

Romeo Hagen Eddie Pinkman Hob Mewett Louisville T Mewett Portland

Clever Bouts On Mitt Card Benefit Fight

Harney Lustig, boxing showmaker for the benefit of drafted men in Division 10, plans a strong card on Tuesday December 4. The feature bout pairs Frankie Tucker and Willie Hunefeld, with Lloyd Madden and Lonnie McIntosh, Tommy Clark, and George Wagner also signed for the semi windup. Several solid preliminaries are arranged.

Harney Lustig Frankie Tucker Willie Hunefeld Lloyd Madden Lonnie McIntosh Tommy Clark George Wagner

Baird Again Wins in Big Frisco Boxing Bout

In San Francisco on November 24 the Olympic Club boxing finals saw two Los Angeles favorites prevail. Eddie Brenton won the 108 pound title over Charles Picco of Victoria, while Frankie Garcia stopped Jimmy Tomanulo of the U S Navy for the 115 pound crown. Other class victors included Walter Schiller and Earl Baird at 125, Fred Murphy at 145, Eugene Brousseau at 158, Chris Meteriff at 176, and Rudy Peterson as heavyweight champion, all from San Francisco or listed cities.

San Francisco Los Angeles Olympic Club Jimmy Brenton Charles Picco Victoria Frankie Garcia Jimmy Tomanulo U.S. Navy Walter Schiller Earl Baird Beattie Fred Murphy Eugene Brousseau Montreal Chris Meteriff Rudy Peterson

Madden Puts Coffey to Sleep in Sixth

Providence report of a boxing match where Martley Madden the heavyweight contestant stopped Jim Coffey in the sixth round last night at Providence R I.

Madden Coffey United Press Providence R. 1 Martley Madden Jim Coffey

Twin Brothers Lead Rival Football Teams

Two brothers coached rival colleges Wesleyan and Rochester in a recent football game. Dr Edwin Fauver led Rochester’s physical culture program, while Dr Edgar Fauver headed Wesleyan’s. Both are Oberlin alumni and Columbia medical graduates, now noted football experts.

Wesleyan Rochester University Edwin Fauver Rochester Edgar Fauver Oberlin Columbia

Sophomores Win Annual Interclass Cross Country Run

The sophomores captured first in the annual interclass cross country race at the University of Washington yesterday afternoon. Winners received medals.

Sophs University of Washington Medain

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