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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
6
Philippine papers say Sammy, a famed boxer now touring, holds the Western Philippines title. Good Wan was the rival and, despite steady clinches, was edged as the decision remained with Bux while Good Wan showed strength but landed low blows. Philippine fans had hoped for a decisive finish.
Presse Leased Wire reports Dakota State College faces the University of Minnesota to kick off the football season in Minnesota. The contest marks the opener as both teams meet on an autumn day in Minnesota with fans-awaiting action.
The Ballard Meteors face the University of Washington training station squad in the season opener at University Field this afternoon. Both teams promote strong rosters and aimed for early momentum on the gridiron.
Vancouver reports two ice hockey players drafted into military service. Whalen and Moynes are noted as the only team members to enter the draft, with the rest described as married.
In Salt Lake City LA defeated Salt Lake 4 to 2. San Francisco beat Portland 5 to 1. Oakland topped Vernon 1 to 0.
Frank Gotch former world wrestling champion lies in a Chicago German hospital cot for four days with a strained back. He says doctors may be unsure how long he will stay but he feels fine and dislikes loafing in a hospital while recalling logging work on the farm.
In San Francisco on October 12 Willie Ritchie claimed victory over Marty Farrell, arguing Farrell came in over the agreed weight after Farrell forfeited for failing to meet 150 pounds. Farrell weighed 158 pounds, and the forfeit was not paid.
Chicago crowds show little betting ahead of game five with Giants at six to five to win while Sox supporters back the Giants at three to one for the series odds.
Broadway Midgets defeated the Walla Walla Eagles 37 to 0 in a one sided game. Vernon Stivers left the field with an injury as Broadway dominated from start to finish.
California's football team meets the naval training station eleven today at California field. The matchup on October 13 marks a key contest for both programs.
Coach Reseburg of Franklin high school was chosen to referee today’s football game in Tacoma between Washington State and Camp Lewis officers. The soldiers, led by ex college stars, are favored to win over Dietz’s crew. W. S. C. brought 26 men from Pullman.
At Roosevelt’s training camp in Stanford Conn he is said to be rapidly shedding fat and nearing peak condition. Boxing partners unnamed, heavy workout completed with wind drills and Indian club work. Roosevelt declined to be quoted and noted he is at Jack Cooper’s health farm to shed about 20 pounds.
Twenty four men turned out for the University of Idaho football team as coach Mearmaster expressed pleasure with the material but noted the group is very light for the season. The report comes from Moscow dated October 13.
Miner Brown sues the Federal league in Chicago seeking $8000 he says is due in back pay from his time with Columbus. The three fingered pitcher alleges the owed wages relate to his prior employment with the club.
A fifth act unfolds at Charley Comiskey's South Side theatre with the Tener and Johnson production The Catastrophe of Clarence. The cast includes Kauff Zimmerman Collins Schupp Faber Cicotte Benton Holke Felsech and Schalk. The finale promises further city adventures and a seventh, final scene.
Popular water sports show by Austin and Salt at Crystal Pool becomes a regular feature of the indoor swimming season. The next show is scheduled for next Friday night and, if successful, will bring some of the country’s foremost aquatic stars to the venue.
Centralia high meets Elma's football eleven this afternoon in a continuation of last week's Centralia victory over Montesano. Ty United Press Leased Wire. PAUL, Frankie Mantell loses to Mike Gibbons as the veteran is stopped in the third round.
Huge crowds of baseball fans gather daily at The Star's downtown service at Piper and Taft's on Second Eve. The paper provides play by play and other events in Chicago and New York. Games start in New York at 11 a.m. and in Chicago at noon.
Carl Hollings and Johnny Taafee, young California baseball players, signed by Spokane last spring and tried by Nick Williams, were released but will get a Class AA chance next spring with the Oakland club in the Pacific Coast League.
Holy Cross scored first but Brown answered with 27 points to Holy Cross 6 yesterday in Worcester. Brown controlled the game with decisive offense and strong defense throughout the contest.
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