Elks Open Boxing Season with Seattle Smokers on Sept 29
The Seattle Elks boxing season opens Tuesday September 29 with a winter smoker directed by Pat Scott. Edward Pinkman vs Billy Farrell headlines a four round bout. Farrell returns from an Eastern trip with one loss to Freddie Welsh in 12 rounds. Additional matches feature Andy Duvall versus Ad Schaffli and Bennie Farrell versus Billy Vetro with several outside fighters on the card.
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Pigskin Pickups Around the Loop
Washington State College in Pullman reports a strong turnout as Coach Johnnie Hender brings 20 huskies from Twin Lakes for a summer camp. Oregon coach Bezdek held a one hour scrimmage in Eugene with Captain Parsons announcing arrivals of Johnny Beckett and Lloyd Teggart.
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Wolgast and Mandot Box 10 Round Draw in Milwaukee
Ad Wolgast and Joe Mandot fought to a fast 10 round draw in Milwaukee with Mandot pressing attack and Wolgast using superior defense to avoid danger.
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P. N. A. Meeting Draws Delegates to Seattle
Delegates from across the Northwest arrive in Seattle for the annual P. N. A. meeting at the Seattle Athletic Club. The group discusses events and Seattle may host the P. N. A. field meet, initially planned for Vancouver.
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Carlisle Indians Face Army at East Practice Tilt
The Carlisle Indians clash with the Army team in a season opening practice game this afternoon in the East as both squads prepare for the upcoming schedule.
Boxing prospects brighten as top welterweights clash in Europe and America
The piece surveys the early boxing scene with Freddie Welsh Willie Ritchie Charlie White Adolph Wolgast Leach Cross and Joe Rivers named among key figures. It notes a shift toward tougher fights over bigger purses and predicts a busy season with many clashes and reduced earnings.
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Leach Cross
Joe Rivers
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Bertha von Suttner’s Lay Down Your Arms Translated
The Star publishes the first chapter of Bertha Von Suttner’s Lay Down Your Arms translated for the American Peace Society readers. The Austrian novelist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate’s graphic antiwar work portrays the women’s perspective of conflict and the horrors of modern warfare.
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Sports Scores From National and Federal Games
National games show St. Louis 7 over New York 1, Chicago 7 over St. Louis 6, Philadelphia 6 over Pittsburgh 4, and Brooklyn 3 over Chicago 3. Federal results include St. Louis 1 and Kansas City 5, with Indianapolis 6 defeating Brooklyn 4, and Chicago 3. Coast listings report San Francisco 2 over Mission 6 and Oakland 5.
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In Love and Grief Amid a Countess's Dilemma
The narrator confronts jealousy and reveals she loves Tilling, pursuing him through social events. A letter from Tilling arrives from Berlin, describing his mother’s dying illness and his grief, while the countess reflects on their bond and the pain of separation.
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Divorce suit filed in superior court against Iva Hagen
In Centralia Washington Romeo Hagen sues for divorce claiming cruel treatment and neglect of love honor and obedience since marrying on May 26. The case notes the boxer’s brother Ed Hagen joined the Benedicts days earlier and mentions ongoing tensions between the couple amid a larger city sports backdrop.
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Falls for Old One in Pittsburg Baseball Incident
In Pittsburg Rog Bresnahan coaching at third shouted for the ball and Mamaux threw it to him but he dodged it and the ball went into the stands. The note references Sheckardiski’s past work in the Nile Valley league during Seti’s reign.
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Boxing World of London Teases Renewed Ring Activity
The Boxing World of London reports that boxing remains active despite wartime strain with the National Sporting Club to reopen in October and Jack Callaghan working on a West End Stadium pavilion. It notes Canadian promoter activity around Johnny O’Leary and Young Wallace in Butte timing, while Wisconsin censor keeps hunting reports intact.
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Maupome Sets World Mark in Three-Cushion Run
Pierre Maupome of Mexico shattered the world record with an 18-ball run in St. Louis, surpassing the previous 15 held by G. W. Moore. The feat occurred last night at the three-cushion billiards event.
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Rosenthal Plays Jackson In National Women's Golf Championship
Miss Elaine V. Rosenthal of Chicago faces Mrs. H Arnold Jackson of Boston in the national women's golf championship match at Glencove New York on September 19.
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Weeks Named Interim A. A. U. Secretary Treasurer After Sullivan Death
Justice Weeks will temporarily fill the vacancy caused by the death of James Sullivan, secretary treasurer of the A. A. U. The association will erect a memorial in Sullivan’s honor.
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Seattle Boxer Baird Wins Narrow Decision in Walla Walla
Karl Baird of Seattle outpointed Billy Nelson over three rounds in Walla Walla on Friday night. Henry Gleason, also from Seattle, fell to Frank Huelett of Portland in a brisk four round bout.
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Farewell to a mother in wartime sorrow
Friedrich Tilling writes of a final farewell to his mother as she dies in agony, reflecting on war’s cruelties, the urge to send a wreath of white camellias and a red rose, and the shared pain of loss. He notes the scene’s lasting memory and hints at continuation next Monday.
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Amateur all around championship meet in Birmingham
A. A. U. meet on September 19 in Birmingham Alabama opens with amateur athletes competing across events. Local and visiting competitors vie for titles as the two day program begins.
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Rain postpones Vancouver Seattle post series game
Rain again caused the postponement of the Vancouver Seattle post series game at Dugdale’s Park Friday. Double-headers will be played today and Sunday with first games starting at 2 o'clock.
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Scotty Ferguson Dies in Butte Montana
Word received by Joe Wilba of this city reports Scotty Ferguson a longtime race track man once familiar in the Northwest is dying in Butte Montana.
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Scotty” Ferguson
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Atlas of the War in Europe comes to The Seattle Star
The Seattle Star announces a new twenty page war atlas 12 by 15 inches detailing European nations plus a world map. Maps cover Europe Russia Austria Hungary France Germany Italy and other countries with updates on Balkan changes. One atlas is offered with six months subscription and price is 1.80 dollars with mail delivery.
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Princeton Captain Beats Williams For Intercollegiate Title
Princeton captain George M. Church defeats defending national singles champion R. Norris Williams in four sets to win the intercollegiate title at Philadelphia. Scoreline 8-6 9-7 4-6 7-5. Williams struggles with form and Church’s strong service and returns seal the victory.
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Williams
Freddie Welsh Inches Into Ring In Milwaukee With British Flag
Freddie Welsh strides into a Milwaukee ring draped in a British flag signaling national pride as he prepares for a bout. The image captures a moment of boxer identity and wartime-era symbolism.
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