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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
9
Sports column notes columnist Condo discusses Everett Tre’s performance and public reactions, highlighting a heated exchange during a recent game and the impact on team morale and fan sentiment.
California overwhelmed the Aggies 14 to 3 at Berkeley, boosting coach Hunt's squad as Washington prepares to visit this week. Bears surged after two quiet periods, with Andy instilling fighting spirit in the team for the crucial road game.
Chicago reports suggest Fielder Jones may not return to manage the St. Louis Americans next season. Owner Whit Ball and associates split on the decision with Ball partners reportedly unsettled by Jones’s status and future plans.
Oakland on October 29 Dan Murray, the catcher, defeated Indian pitcher Smith in a renewed feud from June. Murray floored Smith with a jaw crack after a Sunday game. Smith attacked with a blackjack and a bat but no further damage occurred as players intervened.
Walter Johnson remains the top topic in the American league with strong speculation he will join the Yankees next season. They also seek his battery mate, Alns Smith, to join the move as Miller Huggins targets a brighter team. The push hinges on money and the efforts of Ben Minor and Clark Griffith.
The Coast league season ends with the San Francisco Seals on top after Rudy Kallio seals the pennant for the Seals.
Willie Hoppe, San Francisco lightweight, meets Muff Bronson in a six round bout in Portland. Hoppe is the favorite for his first Rose City appearance and the local fight night builds anticipation for the San Francisco fighter.
Fishermen return to town from Jaunta with reports of good fishing around Seattle. The crews indicate solid catches at Lake Washington and Laurelhurst Point, Seward Park, and nearby spots.
Edward Kavafian, who won a $1,000 judgment against Seattle baseball magnate D. F. Dugdale, was struck by a ball while attending a game at the local park as Dugdale sought a new trial before Judge Frater.
University of Washington coach Hunt says the team has as good a chance as in the Whitman game, citing more practice. 18 of 22 players will travel by train to Berkeley leaving Portland November 2 for a 6:38 a.m arrival, returning November 4. Ticket prices for the trip and berths are listed.
Gunbeat Smith in San Francisco fears quitting boxing after losing the first of three planned bouts. Manager Jim Buckley has left him behind as he struggles to arrange the remaining two fights.
Santel has two scheduled bouts this week starting tomorrow in Bremerton against Navy champion Frank Schmaecher in a Red Cross benefit. Friday he faces D Sakai in a Jin-Jitau match at Dreamland, with the event to be held locally.
Rhodes High Gun in Harbor Island shoot D Rhodes, a professional, led both trap events at Sunday meet scoring 48 in the 50 bird and 94 in the 100 bird. J B Lewis won high amateur in both events.
Seattle's representatives in the North est Soccer league were again victorious Sunday. The Seattle Construction team trimmed Carbonado 3 to 1 while Black Diamond lost to Skinner and Eddy 1 to 4. Willie Hoppe hasn't started his winter campaign yet. Some other billiard players are winning a few games.
Hunters returning from Sunday trips report full game bags in most cases. The strong breezes last week hindered some, but today many shooters on the flats brought in their prizes despite the wind.
An infield records inquiry confirms Jimmy Ryan holds the record for most outfield fly catches in a nine inning game. Playing for the Chicago National League club, Ryan snagged 14 fly balls in a single contest. No one has tied Heinleim with Howard Drew in this metric.
The House of David baseball squad led by King Benjamin and Prince Joshua draws headlines with long beards and hair, refereed as prophets by locals. The Benton Harbor team, famed for its foliage disguises, backs a 700-member sect claiming descent from Israel.
The buffalo survives in few preserves while the elk or wapiti stands as the most interesting remaining wild animal. Advocates urge adopting the Indian name wapiti, noting it as the largest red deer family member closely resembling the European stag.
Milwaukee hosts a skate tournament with hopeful turnout and no anticipated ticketing controversy. Local organizers expect participants from nearby areas and aim to showcase skillful play and friendly competition.
Lincoln High School edged Quay 7 to 0 at Dugdale Field in a hard fought game. W Loomis broke free for a 30 yard run and touchdown late in the fourth, while Turner the Quay left end made a brave but unsuccessful last tackle attempt. Loomis received praise as the hero of the game and Turner was noted for a near game changing tackle.
Umpire Hank O'Day says Pittsburg fields the most promising batch of youngsters he has seen and with more hitting could rule next year. Zim broke Fred Merkle's record anyway and Merkle should share part of the 1908 World Series money with him.
Seattle lightweight Franklin Tucker returns to Tacoma for a bout on November 8 facing Eddie Campi after his sister-manager arranged the match. The event brings Campi back to the Tacoma arena for a planned showdown under United Press Leased Wire.
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