This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
9
Pansy notes Lefty Williams, Sox star, slipping an invisible ball by batters. The comic vignette describes Williams keeping the ball hidden under a crisp shirt for a deceptive pitch, prompting a wary stare from the batter.
Paul Purman argues the White Sox will win the World Series over the Giants. He cites internal dissension at New York after Herzog's departure, the Sox as a cohesive unit, and Chicago's stronger pitching depth and lineup. He predicts a six or seven game classic if both teams perform well.
United Press report from Pullman notes Capt. Clark Zimmerman, first veteran to arrive, after summer farming in the Big Bend, reports strong form for the State College football squad. Basil Kane of Spokane also returns as fullback.
Suds Sutherland, former Taco GM boxman, returns to Portland after finishing the season in the Western league. He is said to be planning next steps in baseball operations.
Al Bartholemy, a former Tiger now in Portland, caught for Denver this season after a midyear trade. The text notes potential chances to play with the McCredies next year and hints at opportunities opening for the team.
The New York World offers a $50 Liberty bond to the first home run hit in next week's world series games at the Polo Grounds. Also, Johnny Dundee and Willie Jackson are matched for a 10 round bout with Benny Leonard on October 9.
The text ponders who will emerge as the World Series hero, highlighting past surprises like Hank Gowdy and Babe Adams. It weighs whether 1916 figures such as Eddie Cleotte or McGraw’s pitchers will lead, or if lesser known youngsters like McMullen or Jack Smith will seize the moment.
Incomplete box scores show games with Philadelphia at St. Louis, Cincinnati at Chicago, and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia won 11 to 10 at St. Louis and Cincinnati beat New York 9 to 4. Chicago lost to Boston 2 to 6 with New York and Pittsburgh notching other results.
Battling Ortega and Mick King were signed today for a four round bout in San Francisco to be held Friday night setting up a locally billed boxing clash.
The University of California football team was defeated by the U S Marine crew 36 to 9 in San Francisco. It marked the Marines' second win of the fall season.
Chet Neff fought to a draw in Victoria in a bout themed as Caruso style. Dan Salt later returned from a layoff to join the ring action alongside Neff.
Chet Neff and Joe Bayley fought a 10 round draw Saturday afternoon in Victoria after Salt presented clippings claiming Neff forced the affair. Neff and Bayley staged a classic test of will with neither gaining a decisive edge.
Vancouver reports indicate Toronto may rejoin the National Hockey League after a recent meeting in the East. Representatives from all cities attended except Ottawa, signaling renewed interest in league expansion or reorganization.
Clarence Rowland predicts a two man pitching staff for the title bout with John McGraw. Eddie Cicotte will start the first game in Chicago, with possible Red Faber or Rob Russell in the second and fourth games. Cleotte is seen as a reliable starter for the White Sox, while Sallee and Perritt figure prominently for the Giants. The White Sox finish the season in New York then travel to Cleveland and Chicago for exhibitions.
Norman Ross showed top form by winning three swimming events at Sutro Baths on Sunday. He took the 100 yard freestyle, the 100 yard straightaway, and the 60 yard dash, while setting a new Coast record of 24 seconds in the 50 yard dash.
Bill Leard began the season as manager of the Seattle club in the Coast League before being purchased by Brooklyn. He didn’t stay long with the majors, being shipped back to the Coast, where he joined Oakland and lasted about a month before being released.
Dawn opened the hunting season with many Seattle hunters headed to Skagit County for ducks or seeking bigger game in the Olympia and Hood Canal districts according to local shops selling hunting goods.
United Press reports Norman Oklahoma saw the Oklahoma football team crush Kingfisher college 179 to 0 on Saturday, a score likely to stand as a long record. The state school dominated play with rapid drives and sharp teamwork.
The New York Yankees defeated Brooklyn in an exhibition game at Fort Hamilton for soldiers, 11 to 8, with seven homers hit.
A Pacific Coast field trials group covering the three Coast states and British Columbia is proposed by Yakima dog fanciers. A meeting will be convened soon to discuss formation and aims.
Fights Friday in Portland drew attention to Roscoe Taylor who substituted for Harry Casey against Jack Wagner and appeared to deserve a draw. Tommy Clark fast tracks training after Taylor’s showing as he prepares for a four round Elks bout. Lloyd Madden proclaims Taylor in good shape for his bout with George Ingle in the evening’s feature. Jos Gorman plans a Seattle farewell appearance against Chet Ash before a California trip after the bout.
Oakland dated report says Miss Claire Galligan of New Rochelle New York set a new world record for the 500 yard swim by women with a time of 7 31 5. She beat the previous mark by 12 5 seconds held by Miss Fanny Durand of Australia.
Frank Chance assesses a game between the White Sox and Giants as a toss up but would back the White Sox if placing a bet. He notes the contest hinges on key matchups and pitching depth as the season advances.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.