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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1919

Page

6

Argonne Forest Falls on Cross in Seattle Boxing Show

The final six round bout at Crystal Pool saw A. E. F. Miller Leo Cross stop Frank Farmer with a right uppercut and body shot, while Morgan Jones defeated Philo Richardson and Ernie Dailey edged Jimmy Zine in a crowded Seattle card. Frankie Rogers and Harry Casey battled strong throughout, with Casey delivering a fourth round right to nearly KO Rogers. Hector and promoter tensions colored the weigh in as officials debated a six month ban.

Leo H. Lassen Leo Cross A. E. F. Miller Frank Farmer Austin & Salt Cross Argonne Forest Farmer Gross Frank Seattle Bobby Evans Tomread A. EB. F Bob Martin Siade Crees Sweet Daddy Harry Casey Fighting Harp Frankie Rogers Shipyard Terror Rogers Frankie Casey Hector Heewr Bremerton Tacoma Crystal Pool Austin and Salt Boxing Commission Charley Hulen Commission

Dailey Named Captain for Washington Football Team

Erve Dailey, star halfback for the University of Washington, has been elected captain of the 1919 football squad by lettermen. Dailey also received a later captaincy honor for the track team, following the previous season.

Erve Dailey University of Washington Dailey Thane Semanhe Dalley

Local Ring Gossip and Puzzling Bout Recaps Hit Fans

The report details a crowded boxing night with Philo and Jones in a tense clash while Messee backs Philo's win. Gene Matton and local hatters disruptors add comic flair as Jim Flynn misses Crystal Pool action. Frankie Rogers earns promo label shipyard terror and crowd cheers Mike Pete’s dramatic entrance in a green shamrock shirt.

Gurley Returns to Alma Mater With A. C. Trio

Wayne Gurley of the University of Washington and A. T. C. re joins his alma mater amid references to 1916 farmers team. Fred Glover of W. C. will miss action in the region. Capt. Dick Kenge Gillia and Skaday form an invincible trio for the squad.

Wayne Gurley University of Washington, & A. T. C A. C. Gurley Farmers Fred Glover W. 8. C. Star Peneeason State Dick Kenge Gillia Skaday

Evans plans busy Portland boxing stable with several fighters

Promoter Evans plans a packed schedule in Portland to showcase his stable led by bantamweight Billy Mascott and lightweights Joe Gorman and Neal Zimmerman. Gorman, a Portland favorite, battles Joe Harrahan on October 22, while Zimmerman faces Eddie Quinn the Tacoma boxer in a six round bout the same date. Evans eyeing additions include Bremerton heavyweight Young Hector and Portland welter Alex Trambitas.

Evans Billy Mascott Joe Gorman Morrie Lux Neil Zimmerman Leo Croan Mascott Portland Billy Buddyley Young Thompson Pat Moore Mike Ertle America Glass Joe Harrahan Neal Zimmerman Seattle Lackey Morrow Earl Conners Eddie Quinn Tacoma Frank Barrieau Hector Bremerton Alex Trambitas

Grover and Thomas Named to All Star Baseball Team

Roy Grover former Seattle boy and Oak player earns second base on the All Star squad chosen by barber H. M. Moel. Claude Thomas Seattle hurler also makes the big team with a lineup including Maggert Johnson Fournier Crawford Rumler Grover Meusel Biot Spencer Beals Scott Seals Dell Beals and Thomas Bi-Wash pitchers.

Roy Grover Seattle The Oaks H. M. Moel Claude Thomas Maggert Bees Johnson Fournier Angels Crawford Angela Rumler Grover Meusel Tigers Biot Oaka Spencer Seaton Beals Scott Seals Brown Dell Thomas

Clymer Canned Men On Miller's Squad

Every man of which was canned by Clymer during the past season and it is not such a bad outfit at that. Gletachmann first base Nic hoff second base Fabrique shortstop sirens third base Schaller left field Harper center field Withoit right field Ritchie catcher Gibson Falkenberg Mains Malls and Regan pitchers Clymer man.

Clymer Gletachmann Nichoff Fabrique Sirens Schaller Feld Harper Withoit Ritchie Gibson Falkenberg Mains Malls Regan

Y M A senior house league plans announced at meeting

Dee Powers leads plans for a Y M C A senior house basketball league to start soon. Several players are noted as unavailable due to travel or work, including Lon Brown in Wenatchee and Moone Clemenson in Prince Rupert.

Dee

Anderson to meet Morris in Northwest Athletic Club opener

Ole Anderson the Tacoma heavyweight meets Carl Morris of Oklahoma in the arena opener at the Northwest Athletic Club. Morris recently stopped Wat La Rue in Oakland as Anderson pursues a big year with a possible San Francisco bout if he wins. Morris arrives at noon for a 4:30 workout. Keeler debuts against Williams. other bouts include Jackson vs Rosa, Custon vs Fitzgerald, and Hayes vs Cannon in a busy card.

Ole Anderson Tacoma Carl Morris Oklahoma Northwest Athletic Club Arena Morris Jack Johnson Oakland Wat la Tue la Rué Jack Dempney Wille Meehan Fat Hoy Moose Anderson Page la Rue Hector Willie Meehan Mortis San Francisco Golden Gate Morrie Beattie Keeler Will Wille Keeler Meehan Anderson Fo Williams Keller Eddie Jackson Georgie Rosa Vancouver BB. C Eli Custon Stanley Fitzgerald Frank Hayes Cannon

Church Basket Men Plan Seattle League Start

The Seattle Church Basketball league aims to begin in the first week of December after plans approved by the executive committee with Tracey Strong acting as proxy. Three leagues will run for ages 14-16, 17-20, and over 20 with games at the Y M C A Plymouth church gym and the naval armory on campus. Readiness includes entry blanks from Queen Anne M E First Christian First Presbyterian First Evangelical University Congregational University Baptist University Christian University M E University Presbyterian Plymouth Gilman Park M F Westminster Presbyterian.

Seattle Tracey Strong Plymouth Church Gymnasium Naval Armory

Tigers Win Minor Title From Saints

Weiser Dell drove in Alcock from second on a smash to the scoreboard to clinch a 2 1 victory as the Tigers captured the minor league world series title in five of nine games. Vernon prevailed in the series with St. Paul and the game featured Niehaus and Hargrave for St. Paul with Dell and DeVormer catching.

Los Angeles Weiser Dell Alcock Vernon H. BE St. Paul Niehaus Hargrave Dell DeVormer

All Year Tickets Demand Spurs Stadium Expansion at U

Increased demand for season tickets prompts University of Washington to erect bleachers at both field ends. Construction starts Monday. Current capacity 7,000, with 12,000 expected by the Thanksgiving California game. Boxes and seats sought from across the state as alumni plan special trains to Seattle for major contests.

University of Washington University Field Darwin Miisnest California Seattle

End on Football: Fastest Man on Team and Deadly Tackle

Walter Camp outlines end play emphasizing speed and tackling skill. The end should be fastest on the team, never overrunning the runner, keeping eyes on the ball, and fighting interference to prevent outside runs. He must stop kick formations, disrupt plays, and handle forward passes from any position while staying on his feet.

End

East grid games cast gloom over Ithaca and Syracuse

Eastern football fans face two big weekend matchups Cornell at Colgate and Pittsburgh at Syracuse as 1919 hopes die for Ithaca and Syracuse. Pittsburgh favored on a dry field while Harvard battles Brown and Vanderbilt meets Georgia Tech in the South.

New York United Preas Ithaca Syracuse Cornell Colgate Pittsburg Ers Hastings de Hart Morrow Davies Warner Harvard Brown Cambridge Vanderbilt Georgia Tech

University of Washington crew trials open next Monday

Coach Ed Leader will issue the first call for candidates for the 1920 varsity and freshmen crews. Over 100 freshmen expected. twelve varsity lettermen to row under Leader and Captain Tony Brandenthaler. Returning standouts include Pete Someract and Fred Gibson as California and Stanford visitors are scheduled to race on Lake Washington, replacing the annual triangular regatta.

University of Washington Ed Leader Leader Tony Brandenthaler Pete Someract Fred Gibson Washington California Stanford Lake

Brenton Named to All Star Coast League Team

Lynn Brenton of Seattle earns a spot on the All-Star Coast league team chosen by 14 year old newsboy Isadore Feschleo. The lineup lists Mitchell Tigers shortstop Killifer Angels center field Borton Tigers first base Crawford Angels right field Krugees second base Meusel Tigers third base Chadbourne Tigers left field Spencer Bees catcher Bassler Angels catcher Crandall Angels Brown Angels Beaton Seale Dell Tigers Piercy Solcns Brenton Siwashes pitchers Bates Angels utility infield Rumler Bees utility outfielder.

Lynn Brenton Seattle Isadore Feschleo Mitchell Tigers Killifer Angels Borton Crawford Krugees Meusel Chadbourne Spencer Bees Bassler Crandall Brown Beaton Seale Dell Piercy Solcns Brenton Siwashes Bates Rumler

National Colors Gruet in a Patriotic Vein

Gruet is described as a patriotic fellow with vivid color imagery. The dialogue notes his frequent blushing turning pale while always feeling blue, revealing a thematic mix of emotion and national color symbolism.

Gruet

College Grid Season Open

College football opens today as University of Ington meets York at Denny Field at 3 pm. Coach Hunt will rotate first and second string players to avoid injuries as Whitman heads to a week away. key names include Whicott Perry Eckmann Dalley and Jerry on the roster.

Beattie Hunt University of Ington Purple and Gold Warren U. S York Denny Field Toeeway Gether Whitman Whicott Perry Annapolis Washington Butler Williams Ray Eckmann Jerry Dalley Ag Turner Pine Et West Seattle Seattle Kelly” Hagen Orange and Black Weat Franklin Murphy

Waterfowl Activity and Deer Harvest Reported

The text notes waterfowl are fairly full and northern frost has not yet arrived in strength. Deer are being taken in plentiful numbers around the Cascades, Nineula, and Heads Canal, with hunting offering the best prospects.

Cascades Nineula Heads Canal

Big Ten Football Sparks Saturday Slate Across Midwest

Chicago reports a full league day with Northwestern at Evanston facing Wisconsin while Purdue visits Chicago. Other clashes include Illinois versus Iowa in Urbana and Notre Dame meeting Nebraska in Lincoln as fan interest builds nationwide.

Chicago Mars Northwestern Wisconsin Evanston Purdue Notre Dame St. Louis Washington Kansas Aggies Waco Baylor Austin Des Moines Drake Va. Simpson Milwaukee Marquette Lawrence Grand

Lincoln Beats Ballard Crew at Seattle Ballpark

Lincoln defeats Ballard 15 to 0 in a muddy Seattle ballpark. Hallett shines for Lincoln while Ballard’s Clifford stars for the visitors. Broadway’s West Seattle prospects loom as Pine et aims to rebound after an injury sidelined Hagen.

Lincoln Ballard Crew Broadway West Seattle Queen Anne Ballard Seattle Hallett Green Lake Clifford Balla

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