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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1917

Page

2

Fulton Wins over Morris in Six Round Championship Brawl

Ed reports a clean six round victory by Fred Fulton over Carl Morris, with Willard planning a major bout to promote a Minnesota showdown. The article notes Fulton’s supporters, the appeal of a title fight, and Willard’s potential role in organizing the arena, while assessing other contenders including Jess Willard and Gunboat Smith and previewing upcoming Dreamland bouts and boxing figures in Portland and Whitman college football.

Fred Fulton Carl Morris Willard Minnesota Arena Fulton Jack Johnson Syma Jack John Johnson Jess Smith Big Jess California

Largest athletic field planned at Camp Lewis

Tacoma dispatch reports Camp Lewis plans a field to be the largest athletic area in the United States. Captain Cook, in charge of cantonment athletics, outlines the project aimed at expanding facilities for army sports and recreation.

Camp Lewis Iy United Press Tacoma United Fides Capt. Cook Cantonment

Hal J. Winner Clinches Great Western Pace Victory

Hal J. captured the Great Western 2:12 pace stake at Milwaukee for a $5,000 purse as five heats determined the winner. The event occurred in a recent race meet reported by United Press Leased Wire.

United Press Milwaukee Hal J Great Western

Started at $10 a Week Giants Lead to $50,000 Year

Slim McGraw, once captain of the Wellaville Tan Barks, rose from earning $10 weekly 25 years ago to a $50,000 year as manager of a legendary National League champion team. The photo shows McGraw second from the right in the Tan Barks bottom row with Manager Kelleher and peers named.

Giants Slim McGraw Wellaville iNowTan Barks Jawn McGraw McGraw Tan Barks Kelleher Fain Drews Middaugh Carpenter Moran Kellogg Baldwin O'Neill Sullivan Judson

Ban Johnson Calls Frazee Cheap Sport

Ban Johnson denounces Harry Frazee’s 1000 per player offer as cheap theatrical advertising and warns Frazee could die if the Red Sox win. He says transportation is settled for a possible Giants vs White Sox world series with five special trains and 20 hour schedules. Johnson notes the series likely opens October 6 and favors Chicago if New York waives opener. He adds non resident fans will have limited Chicago game access and White Sox exhibition games end as they depart for Detroit.

United Press Chicago Red Sox Harry Frazee Ban Johnson Frazee Johnson Giants White Sox New York

Leonard and Dundee Box at Fairmont Club Exhibition

Lightweight champion Renny Leonard and challenger Johnny Dundee led a boxing show at the Fairmont Athletic club for the army athletic fund. Leonard faced Jimmy Paul in a full exhibition and Dundee boxed Joe Russell in a balanced display.

Leonard Dundee United Pressersea New York Renny Leonard Johnny Dundee Fairmont Athletic Club Army Athletic Fund Jimmy Paul Joe Russell

May Call Off Big Bowling Tourney

Officials of the American Howling congress will meet with local bowlers in Cincinnati on Sunday to decide if the AHC tourney will be held here next March or be declared off due to the war.

United Press Cincinnati American Howling Congress A. HC

Real Painless Dentists Introduce Whalebone Plate

Dentistry offers a whalebone plate not covering the palate for those with few teeth, claiming up to 15 to 16 years durability. Advertises gold fillings crowns silver and platina fillings with guaranteed longevity and same day tooth work after morning impressions.

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Pope Wins With Cue From Walter Johnston

The veteran Pope won the first block of a three cushion match against Walter Johnson at Pope-Sibley parlors, 60 to 44. Two more blocks of 50 are scheduled for later.

Pope Walter Johnson Pope-Sibley

Leaders Tied in American Association Chase

The American association race centers on Indianapolis and St Paul tied for first with Louisville close behind as the season nears its end. The action resumes next Wednesday.

United Press Ininanapo American Association St. Paul Louisville Sonson

Boxing promoters asked for Seattle match cards

A Seattle Star reader and fans submit suggested boxing lineups. Proposed bouts include Eddie Camp vs Johnny Dundee, Lloyd Madden vs Chet Neff, Willie Ritchie vs Len Rowlands, George Ingle vs Harry Caney, Jack Dempsey vs Chet Mcintyre, Eddie Pinkman vs Joe Bayley, and more.

Dundee Lloyd Madden Chet Neff Eddie Camp Johnny Kilbane Frankie Burns George Ingle Joe Harrahan Charley Givens Bud Ridley al Davies Billy Vetrove Jimmy Lewis the Star Willie Hoppe Billie Will

Young Champion Swimmer Miss Gertrude Artelt Sets Record

Fifteen year old Miss Gertrude Artelt won the National AAU 100 yard women's championship set at Oakland Beach New York under Rye Beach Club supervision. Aileen Allen of Los Angeles A C also claimed the national high dive title at the same meet.

Gertrude Artelt Oakland Beach N. Y Rye Beach Club Aileen Allen Los Angeles A. C

Football Coaches Meet at S A C Tonight

Seattle high school football coaches gather tonight at the S A C to review rules for the coming season. Coach Jump Hunt of the UW W squad will attend. A 6 30 dinner precedes the business meeting and all interested coaches are invited.

S.A.C Seattle

Meeting of Soccer Enthusiasts Tonight

Soccer enthusiasts will gather at the Northwest Soccer League headquarters 561 Stuart Building for a meeting to line up the lineup and set forth rules for the coming campaign.

Northwest Soccer League Stuart Building Lony

Little Frank D Wins Pace in Grand Circuit

The Chamber of Commerce stake for 205 pacers was won in the Grand Circuit meet yesterday by Little Frank D. German Investments in American securities are placed at fully 1,000,000,000. There is also a large sum of money held by banks here for Germans.

Little Frank D United Press Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Pacers

Red Sox Set for Hard Series With Yankees

New York September 13 The Red Sox face a crucial four game set with the Yankees as they bid to stay in the American League pennant race. Roth to start perhaps opposite Moggridge in a series that could decide Boston’s fate. The White Sox head to Detroit for a resumed three game stretch after a day idle. The Giants boosted by strong play prepared to face the Dodgers, taking both games in the set.

New York Red Sox Yankees Boston Roth Mogridge White Sox Detroit Giants Doders

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