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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1917

Page

9

Cobb Predicts Tough World Series Between Giants and White Sox

Ty Cobb, Detroit News Sporting Editor, says the coming world series between the Giants and White Sox will be one of the toughest. He notes both teams are strong scorers, discusses pitching plans for Rowland, and predicts how starting pitchers and early runs could decide the outcome.

Ty Cobb Detroit Pittsburg Pirates McGraw Giants Chicago White Sox Rowland Cicotte Williams Russell Faber Sox Rariden McCarty Schalk New York Risberg The Keystone Combination

Joe Bemish Praised as Top Furnaceman for Coals

The remark highlights Joe Bemish as a standout furnaceman in handling coal work. It notes his skill in taking any one over the coals and underscores his reputation among local tradespeople.

Joe Bemish

PeweS Fastest Hoofers Win Wild Race

The story describes an extraordinary speedster who can waggle his dogs faster than an ostrich, once racing a jackrabbit to the goal, then returning to push the rabbit along and finish the course.

Pewes

Roush Puzzles Giants as White Sox Face Tough Series

Sporting Editor notes Eddy Roush has a projected .340 to .350 average this season and a .359 mark against New York. He predicts a hard series with Giants pitchers Schupp Benton and Sallee, while White Sox hitters Jackson and Collins may struggle against the lefties.

Eddy Roush White Sox Roush New York Joe Jackson Jackson Schupp Benton Giants Saliee McGraw Fred Anderson Fred Tesreau Demaree Perritt Renton Rube Collins Herzog Peter Kilduff Kilduff Buck Jimmy Smith Mac Hans Lobert Benny Kauff Benny Zim Fletcher

Williams Aces Openers Says Williams Never Lost First Start

Lefty Williams of the Sox has never lost an opening start in his pitching career and may start the first game of the series Rowland selects. He claims success against new opponents, noting his record against top left handed hitters and his habit of stepping between ball and batter with a new ball. Williams believes confidence and first-time matchups drive his wins.

Lefty Willliams Sox Williams Rowland Lefty Cobb Speaker Collins Jackson Collings Collings Chase Williams Tt Sa T—Ti Babe Adams

Schorr Signed by San Francisco Club

Spokane left handed pitcher Hunky Schorr has been signed by the San Francisco club. He was loaned to the Ver non team after the Northwestern league season closed in July but failed to deliver there and was released.

Nick Williams Hunky Schorr Spokane San Francisco Schorr Vernon

Say Phoney Tickets Sold Say Phoney Tickets Sold

Chicago report warns fans about counterfeit world series tickets sold through speculators. The national commission says tickets bought from regular channels ensure admission and outlines traceable plans to curb resale. City actions include anti scalper ordinance and urging team to defeat rivals.

United Prees Chicago National Commission Sherlock Holmes White Sox Giants

Revival of Bouts In Reno Set For October 6 Show

Promoters in Reno Nevada plan a big fight card during the racing meet running to October 20. A 10 round bout between Joe Rivers and Johnny McCarthy is announced with a decision expected.

Reno Nev Joe Rivers Johnny McCarthy

Sterling Dentistry Ad Promises Low Prices and Quality

A bold ad proclaims Sterling Dentistry offering the lowest prices in the city for high class guaranteed work. The message emphasizes affordable care and top quality to attract patients.

Greatest Fielders Do Work in Easy Manner

The great fielders in baseball seldom pull sensational catches and rely on yardgoing skill. Fans roar at spectacular plays but true defenders handle most hard chances with seeming ease and steady effort, proving quality beyond flair.

Seven Veterans Back at Whitman College

Whitman College football outlook improves as seven veterans return to the squad. Captain-elect John Groom is not yet back, according to United Press dispatch from Walla Walla dated October 2.

Whitman College United Press Walla Walla Whitman John Groom

Nella Dillon Wins Kentucky Futurity

Nella Dillon driven by Joe Sherrill won the 24th renewal of the $5,000 two year old Kentucky futurity in Lexington Kentucky yesterday.

Nella Dillon United Press Lexington Joe Sherrill Kentucky

Bezdek Signs to Lead Pittsburg Nationals Next Season

Hugo Bezdek, who took over from James Callahan as manager of the Pittsburg Nationals several months ago, has signed a contract to manage the club next season.

Hugo Bezdek James Callahan Pittsburg Nationals

All Set for Bouts at Ellis

The card features Lloyd Madden versus George Ingle and Joe Gorman against Chet Ash plus Roscoe Taylor versus Tommy Tank Wher, Joe Hill meeting Johnny Moore, Vincent Moore facing Dick Cronge. Fans expect a rematch of Moore versus Hill after their unsatisfactory decision last Tuesday. Adolph Schacht referees, promising a close, fair ruling.

Lloyd Madden George Ingle Joe Gorman Chet Ash Roscoe Taylor Tommy Tank Joe Hill Johnny Moore Vincent Moore Dick Cronge Vancouver B. C Elks’ Club

Willie Meehan Heads East on Eastern Trip

Willie Meehan the heavyweight clown of the Pacific Coast and his wife have begun an eastern trip. He appears to have worn out his welcome in San Francisco and is likely seeking new engagements elsewhere.

Willie Meehan Pacific Coast Willie San Francisco

Swimmers Endure in Chicago River Marathon

The Chicago river marathon swim featured 68 year old veteran J. Reitz who has competed in the event since its inception, underscoring the enduring longevity of competitive watermen.

Chicago J. Reitz

Billy Miske to Fight Charley Weinert Again Tonight

Billy Miske of St Paul meets Charley Weinert for a second time tonight at the Broadway Sporting Club. Miske’s recent showing against Carl Morris has raised his standing among the heavyweight ranks.

New York Billy Miske St. Paul's Charley Weinert Broadway Sporting Club Miske Carl Morris

Dempsey Faces Smith in Four-Round Frisco Bout

In Frisco at Recreation Park on October 2 United Press reports Jack Dempsey will fight Guy Boat Smith in a four round bout. Smith is the betting favorite though the specific ending is not yet agreed upon.

United Press San Francisco Guy Boat Smith Jack Dempsey Recreation Park Smith

Speed Martin Tops Coast League Pitchers

Speed Martin led Coast League pitchers with top earned run averages announced today as he returned to Oakland with the St Louis Browns. Lieutenant A C Langdon, ex Washington State football star now with the Washington Field Artillery at Fort Walla Walla, will oversee all athletic activities at the camp during training.

Speed Martin San Francisco Oakland St Louis Browns A. C. Langdon Washington State Washington Field Artillery Fort Walla Walla

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