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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

10

Go Jack Allen Set for Dreamland Show Tonight

Portland lightweight known as the stockyards demon arrives tonight for a headline bout against Nick Ugar at Dreamland tomorrow. The card features Danny Edwards versus Jimmy Lewis and other Northwest fighters with strong local interest, plus Eddie Pinkman tied to a Los Angeles offer.

Edward Hillack Allen Portland California Jimmy Lewis Tacoma Pinkman Los Angeles Eddie Pinkman Jack Doyle California Village Eddie

Dobie Drops Regulars From First UW Football Squad

University of Washington coach Gil Dobie plans a lineup for upcoming intercollegiate games based on effort rather than senior status. Regulars show little interest, with captain Louis Seagraves and end George Smith among those demoted to the second team. The varsity starters will be chosen by pep and performance, not weight alone.

Gil Dobie University of Washington Dobie Louis Seagraves George Smith

Grid Mix Set Saturday Sparking Campus Football Talk

Broadway High faces University Freshmen in a eagerly anticipated Saturday game. Hap Miller’s crew showcases seasoned players like Butler at right half, Gerald Todd at left half, and Gus Pope now a premier punter, as the Freshmen aim to challenge Pine Street’s prep unit.

Broadway High Odda Hap Miller Pine Street Miller Butler University Marysville College Tennessee Gerald Todd Stadium High Tacoma Gus Pope

Matchmaker Adams Lines Up Card for Elks Show

George Adams, Elks club matchmaker, is arranging a card for a forthcoming show. Muff Bronson, a sensational Portland schoolboy, would headline if he beats or draws with Ad Wolgast in a bout set to be staged in the Rose City.

George Adams Elks’ Club Muff’ Bronson Portland Ad Wolgast Rose City

Red Sox Pitching Backstops Drive Superstition Abroad

Red Sox hurlers demand specific catchers for each pitcher with Forrest Cady preferred by Ernie Shore and Chester Thomas assigned for Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig era sluggers. Leonard and Carrigan rely on behind the plate leadership to steady wavering arms and hostile lineups.

Red Sox Bill Carrigan Forrest Cady Ernie Shore Shore Carrigan Leonard Chester Thomas Mays Ruth Thomas

Man Confesses to Save Innocent Girl in West Coast Flight

Allen M. Dale, jailed with Missa Signy Jerstedt, claimed a Texas bank wreck and an escape from Huntsville to explain his past as he and Jerstedt headed to Los Angeles. He gave his real name as Dean M. Delmas and said the bad check funded Jerstedt’s new dress. Dispatches note Browns fans forming a Yesdamit club in St. Louis.

San Francisco Texas Huntville Allen M. Dale Missa Signe Jerstedt Bellingham Wash Los Angeles Dale Dean M. Delmas Montana Washington Oregon Mies Jurstedt St. Louis Browns

Seattle Golfer Makes Hole in One at Jefferson Park

Glenn Hupp, playing Charlies Ball, scored a hole in one on the third hole at Jefferson Park. He used an iron to drive the shot and was surprised to see the ball drop into the cup. He told every friend on the course, then finished the first nine with a 54.

Boston Americans Brooklyn Nationals Tilly” Walker Boston Walker Mowrey Connolly Hooper Tris Speaker Cleveland Jefferson Park Glenn Hupp Hupp

Muldoon to Bring Back Seattle Ice Team Roster

Pete Muldoon, manager of the Seattle ice hockey team, visits Seattle on route to Spokane. He came up from Frisco and says Seattle will field most of last year’s squad with Jack Walker the sole departure.

Pete Muldoon Seattle Spokane Pete Frisco Jack Walker

Dodgers on brink as Ebbets puts club up for sale in World Series

New York October 12 Dodgers near collapse in the World Series as President Ebbets lists the team for sale amid reported bidders including James Gaffney. Red Sox star Carrigan announces retirement after this season and Boston reflects on severed ties with Brooklyn.

New York Dodgers Ebbets James Gaffney Braves Red Sox Brooklyn Carrigan Lannin

Lincoln Favored to Beat West Seattle in Field Clash

Lincoln was favored to defeat West Seattle high school grid squad this afternoon on field.

Lincoln West Seattle High School

Letter for Billy Wright about the boxer on desk

A letter addressed to Billy Wright the boxer sits on the editor's desk. The missive speaks to boxing career and fan interest, reflecting local reader engagement with the sport and Wright's public profile.

Billy Wright Boxer

Boxfight Promoters Earn Blue Ribbons at Horse Shows

Promoters in the boxing circuit receive top honors as blue ribbons at horse show events. They describe the competitors as disciplined and well matched, noting the tied chargers as a key feature of the program.

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