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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
2
A New York stroll with Giants fans in a dawn line for Polo Grounds seats. Frank Flint aims to win ten dollars from selling his place while others endure cold waits, coffee fed by an anonymous donor, and the crowd grows as daybreak approaches.
United Press reports that a freshman football player at the University of California, George Blewett, died from injuries sustained in a game. The incident occurred in Berkeley, prompting renewed safety concerns for the program.
Seattle fans watch McMullin, former Seattle Giants and Tacoma player, in the World Series. Traded from Tacoma to Chicago after 1912 years in Seattle and Los Angeles, he earned a regular spot post Buck Weaver’s injury and has stood out for the White Sox.
The Cardinals defeated the Browns to win the seventh and deciding game, delivering their fourth win in the city series on October 9 in St. Louis.
The Chicago World Series betting drift showed odds against the White Sox with little New York money in sight. The home run ball hit by Happy Felach, found in left field bleachers, was caught by Maurice De Vry who turned down $50 offers and will auction it for the Red Cross.
The record lists early baseball era matchups between Nationals teams and American clubs from 1903 to 1915. Winners include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago across multiple series with scores ranging from four to one to four to three, plus occasional ties.
Lew Malone, formerly Athletics second baseman, who was sent to St. Paul and then returned to the major leagues with Brooklyn, has decided baseball is not a pleasant livelihood. He will devote his time to copper mining and other strenuous sports.
Jack Coombs named football coach at Rice Institute in Houston Texas following his retirement from professional baseball. The move surprised many as Coombs had long been associated with baseball and limited gridiron background is noted.
Tyrus Raymond Cobb renowned for destroying baseballs plans to enter vaudeville as associate producer and talent booker. He will produce acts this winter including The Georgian Peaches featuring nine buxom performers in playful skits.
Marty Farrell a New York middleweight import, faces Willie Ruehle in a four round bout in San Francisco tomorrow night. Farrell is expected to deliver one of Ruehle's toughest fights of his career.
United States war fears and uncertain futures press on baseball as major leagues draft few minor leaguers this year. National commission protects clubs by returning drafted players and refunding purchase price, but risk aversion remains high across organizations. Many promising prospects stay in the minors, hurting revenue as leagues face upheaval and ceasing operations in some classifications.
Eastern papers publish pictures of Duffy Lewis Jack Barry and Shorten in new uniforms as they enlist in the naval militia joining the Red Sox roster in service.
New York date October 9 Leon Cadore pitcher for Brooklyn left for Camp Upton Yaphank to join the national army with other drafted men for military cantonment duties and training in World War period.
Frank Orsatti, manager for Joe Rivers in the Northwest, becomes the first to be barred by the new Portland boxing commission after failing to arrange Jimmy Dundee’s Portland bout and not informing him where to appear. Lonnie McIntosh, Seattle welterweight, is also barred until he explains missing his last billed show.
B. Wade and J. A. Wright own a Selby Michigan restaurant named Wade Wright Inn. A hand painted Invitation sign is shown but the article implies a warning that customers who rush the cashier without stopping would face the same treatment.
Gov Withycombe will issue a proclamation declaring October 15 as Liberty week. Forty one speakers will tour Oregon visiting every hamlet to promote government interests during the observance.
The Star lists branch stations downtown where contributions for the Our Royal France Tobacco Fund may be left. Locations include Green 140 Third, Pureley’s Second Ave and Seneca, Ketter & Bernbaum’s 1210 Second Ave, Clemmer Theatre Spring’s 707 Fir st, Spring’s 910 Second Ave, Prye’s Third and Union, Hime’s Clear Store Fourth and Union, City Hall cigar stand, and other outlets. Call The Star to arrange pickup or pickup details.
The Ballard Meteors face a tough tussle on Saturday afternoon as they meet the University of Washington naval training station football squad in the season opener. A stiff scrimmage preceded the game with band and crowd present while three first team players were moved to the second team after yesterday's workouts.
Cleveland won its first game of the Ohio series yesterday by walloping Cincinnati 3 to 1. The Indians still have an outside chance to win the state title.
The Sutro Baths will host a large army and navy swimming meet on October 27. It will be the first such event staged on the Pacific Coast.
In Lexington on October 9 the Grand Circuit meet featured a strong racing program. Mabel Trask won the Castleton stake in a standout performance.
Four college men in the naval reserve request transfer to the marine corps. They are Cupid Black of Yale football, Charley Barrett of Cornell, Harold Early of Yale baseball, and Harry Sullivan of Georgetown. Early says the marine corps offers quick action, unlike possible slow naval reserve service.
Camp Athletic Director T. G. Cook says the Camp Lewis football team’s calendar is filling rapidly for the coming season with two October dates confirmed in addition to November 17 and 29 for star games at Tacoma stadium.
The Fort Casey football squad is rapidly shaping up for the fall schedule with other Northwest teams.
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