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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1917

Page

6

Elks Smoker Card Tonight Promises Street Fight Action

Seattle boxing cards headline Frankie Tucker versus Chet Neff and Joe Gorman against Joe Hill at the Elks Club. Other bouts include Frank Pete versus Arthur Azevedo with Dana Caston facing Beale Manning in a featherweight and flyweight lineup. Admission is $1. Referee Adolf Schacht will oversee the program.

ELKS Frankie Tucker Chet Neff Joe Gorman Joe Hill Frank Pete Arthur Azevedo Dick Crouch Jack Mabel EL Caston Beale Manning Adolf Schacht Elks’ Club Frank Tucker California Madden Neff Tucker Califor Seattie T. Joe Gorman Northwest Joe Harra Labor Teeple Annex Wil San Francisco Camp Lewis Azevedo Joe Rivers Dick Croncn Jack Mabes Eli Caston The

Tells How To Run With The Ball Line And Backs

Instructions on runner posture and timing to hit the line together. Backfield players should start low, keep shoulders down, and meet the line for maximum impact and yardage. Also notes variations for off tackle and outside end plays and emphasizes recovering quickly after contact. United Press Leased Wire. John Tertio promoter arrives in New York to arrange Leonard White lightweight title bout with a $20 000 guarantee for Leonard.

Gilmour Dobie Tio Chicago Benny Leonard Charney White Leonard Chilcago

Cal Squad in Shape For Oregon Clash

United Press dispatch notes UC Irvine? No, UC squad ready for Oregon Aggie clash. After a month of play and two meetings with the U S Marines, the California team shows depth and form. The Marine unit, led by former Oregon captain Joanny It with Cushman Kolna H and Mitchell, helped sharpen the visitors.

United Press Eley Cal Oregon Aggie University of California Varsi U. S. Marines Maré Island Prain I California Oregon University Oregon Marine Joanny It Cushman Kolna H Mitchell California

Veterans Will Play Recruits At Seattle Club Event

The Seattle Golf and Country Club plans a match between veterans and recruits with the loser paying dinner. Jack Williams promised to supply ducks but has not shown up, so steward Fred Myrick will likely provide the fowl.

Seattle

Miller Huggins Named Yankee Manager

Miller Huggins former St. Louis Cardinals manager is appointed manager of the New York Yankees. He signed a two year contract with a salary not disclosed but believed to exceed ten thousand dollars plus a share of club earnings.

Miller Huggins Yankee New York St. Louis Cardinals Yankees

Marines Plan Early Departure to Camp Lewis

Eleven Marines from the Marine Corps football team announce they will leave in November for Tacoma to “clean up” Camp Lewis. They boast two wins over the University of California and one over the Olympic Club, blaming a lack of local competition and funding the trip via corps members’ contributions.

Camp Lewis United Press San Francisco Tacoma Marine Corps University of California Olympic Club

Portland Beavers Chief Defends Coast League Stay

Judge William W McCredie after hours of ledger work declares Portland paid Los Angeles 40216.98 and received 27742.19 from 1909 to 1916, arguing against dropping the Beavers from the Pacific Coast league and noting possible cost gaps if moved to a Northwest league.

William Wallace McCredie Portland Portland Beavers Los Angeles Pacific Coast Beavers Pacific Coast League Los Angeles Club

Hockey Fans to See Clash in Portland Opening Night

Two Portland Rosebuds captained by Moose Johnson and Charlie Tobin face off in the first of a three game series at the Ice Palace tonight marking the season opener. Officials named include referee Jack Herman and timer Arthur Dayton with medals promised to the winning team.

United Crees Portland Itland Moose Johnson Charlie Tobin Portland Rosebuds Tobin Bryan Ice Palace Babe” Young Beavers Peeee Gray Johnson Mallett Barbour Pierce Hewitt Rover G. Tobin Leake Dunderdale McLoughlin C. Tobin Akaila Bilance Alban Officiale Jack Herman Arthur Dayton Mulkey Edward Peterson

Charley White To Teach Sammies At Camp Grant

Charley White signed as boxing instructor at Camp Grant Rockford IL to train soldiers for upcoming bouts. In Toledo Matt Brock beat Roger O Malley in eight rounds of a 12 round bout. Ted Brock of Detroit was stopped in five rounds by Knockout Crown of Toledo.

Chicago Charley White Camp Grant Rockford United Prep Toledo, O Matt Brock Cleveland Roger O'Malley Toledo Knockout Crown of Ted Brock Detroit

Judge McCredie and party tour ends with crepe prank

Judge McCredie and friends motored across the Columbia in the 1776 Stevena Duryea. On returning home last evening a fan pinned black crepe to the front door. He wired Walter McCredie to admit Heavers to the Los Angeles grounds this week.

Judge McCredie Columbia Stevena Duryea McCredie Walter McCredie Los Angeles

Prof L Rosswell Teaches Ice Skating at Seattle Arena

Old time skaters and beginners look to Friday opening of Seattle Arena for the season. Prof L Rosswell and Rowland's orchestra offer lessons with guidance on posture and technique for graceful skating and basic moves.

Seattle Ice Palace Arena Lester Rowland Victoria Rink Lewis Rosswell Winter Garden San Francisco Portland Rosewell Seattle Arena

Sut of U. of W. Scores Victory

Warne Sutton, former University of Washington assistant coach under Gil Dobie, now coaches the University of Louisiana at Baton Rouge. His team defeated Mississippi 52 to 7, prompting Seattle fans to expect national attention if the pace continues. Sutton emphasizes the Dobie style and builds from fundamentals.

Warne Sutton University of Washington Gil Doble University of Louisiana Gridiron Warriors Baton Rouge Misatanippi Seattle Sutton Sut

Angeles Club Leads Seals for Pennant

Los Angeles climbs to first in the Coast League pennant race after San Francisco drops to second. With four games left, the top two clubs are separated by less than half a game and every remaining contest remains pivotal.

San Francisco Los Angeles Seals Cliba

Red Baldwin Signs to Catch for Maxwell Club

Spokane catcher Red Baldwin, traded to Portland for Bill Stumpf during the 1917 season, has signed to catch for the Maxwell Club in the California Winter League.

Red” Baldwin Spokane Portland Bill Stumpf Maxwell Llub California

Ritchie to Meet Wright in Seattle Club Smokers Plan

Fred Tuite of the Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Athletic Club plans a major smoker and a signing trip to Camp Lewis to recruit Wilie Ritchie for a bout with Billy Wright. If unsuccessful, Ritchie may face Gunboat in San Francisco around November 20. Spokane university shifts from rugby to soccer with a four team league formed.

Fred Tuite Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Athletic Club Tuite Camp Lewis Wille Ritchie Billy Wright Beattie Yeas Tule San Francisco Chet McIntyre Spokane University

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