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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
7
Two major football games set on the coast with Oregon and California meeting in Berkeley amid mutual gloom from coaches yet strong student betting. The 2:30 p m kickoff follows a crowded scene at Multnomah field where Nebraska faces Oregon State and Denver lines shift under near end.
Mabel Trask, the mare ridden by Walter Cox, won the Georgia Railway and Power Co trophy yesterday in straight heats at Atlanta.
In Portland on October 21 Billy Nelson of Spokane won a six round decision over Leo Houck of Seattle at 125 pounds. Referee Tommy Burns saw and the crowd cheered the verdict. Main bout ended in a six rounds draw between Valley Tram of Portland and Steve Reynolds of Seattle at 158 pounds. Ed Kennedy, former Northwest league player, refereed four prelim bouts and ejected all four pairs for stalling.
Whitman staged a sharp football showing against Idaho in Walla Walla and won 27 to 14. A score occurred in every quarter as Whitman secured a victory before meeting the University of Washington next Saturday.
In a swift two round bout Jack Dillon stopped Sailor Grande, depriving the Californian of several notable purses. Grande had built a strong New York reputation before meeting Dillon in the ring.
Reporters in New York note that Young Griffo appears healthier and plans a possible trip to Australia, indicating improved condition and serious aims.
Koji Yamada, renowned Japanese billiardist, says he frequently plays 54 holes of golf in a day and cannot get enough of it. He credits golf with sharpening his cue eye and benefits his performance at the table.
Jack Graney abandons pursuit of World Series money to pursue a medical career. He believes he cannot fail in becoming a physician and shifts his focus from baseball to medicine.
Queen Anne meets Lincoln this afternoon on Dugdale Field in a pivotal high school game. The outcome could influence league standings and playoff chances for both squads.
University of Oregon hosts heavy reception for visiting University of Washington football delegation as fraternities plan open houses. A postgame dance will honor the Washington rooters. Student group size grows slowly but is expected to rise after the welcome plans are publicized.
Buffalo scene reports Jake Schiffer, described as Buffalo's dusky redskin, defeating Johnny OLeary in a ten round boxing match. Schiffer scored a knockdown in the ninth round and dominated the rest of the bout with brutal aggression.
Edwin J. Brown argues that with mature able upright lawyers as deputies and proper organization the office can save taxpayers $50,000 yearly by avoiding mistakes and preventing railroading. He calls for a strong leader to improve efficiency and economy.
Edwin J Brown graduated from Kansas City School of Law on June 13 1899 and gained admission to multiple courts including Jackson County Missouri Missouri Supreme Court Washington Supreme Court Oregon Supreme Court U S District Court for the District of Washington U S Circuit Court and the U S Supreme Court between 1900 and 1913. The text lists several cases for lookup across Washington Reports and Pryor Case references.
Four top American track men compete in Stockholm amid no European Games. Robert Simpson of Missouri, Fred Murray of California, Ted Meredith and Jo Loomis form a high class team. Simpson, Loomis, Murray may enter hurdle and broad jump events, with a possible unbeatable half mile relay.
Yale football dominates Virginia Poly 19 0 on home field. Yale breaks open the game with a steady offense and a stout defense to blank the Southerners on October 21 in New Haven.
The piece previews college football games across the Northeast on October 21 led by Pitt against Syracuse as the toughest matchup. Harvard Cornell and Princeton face weak opposition, Dartmouth expects a strong win, while Yale avoids risk by scheduling Princeton from the stands.
Everett high school hosts Portland in a Friday football game following a schedule announced for an afternoon kickoff in Everett. Franklin high joins the program as the visiting foe, with both teams seeking a win in the region.
Ballard high defeated West Seattle 18 to 0 at Dugdale's Park on Friday. Ballard dominated with two interceptions leading to touchdowns. Dewey McLoughlin of Ballard was the individual star of the game amid fast action and missed scoring chances by West Seattle due to poor headwork.
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