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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1917

Page

9

Ed Feill’s Sports Comment Sparks Coast Boxing Clash

Ed Feill writes that Ed Hagen, a Seattle area cop, will fight any challenger anywhere in four rounds. Hagen challenged McIntyre of Tacoma and Willard or Smith hooks are teased. McIntyre, now Smelter Athletic Club athletic director, vows to defend his coast heavyweight claim. Reports from Camp Lewis mention Frankie Saun.

Pacific Coast Ed Hagen Seattle Hagen McIntyre Smelter Athletic Club Tacoma Jess Willard de M'Intyre

Boxing notes on draft status and Seattle matchups

The article discusses Saunders Casey and Harry Casey as draft entrants with Saunders reportedly passed due to injuries. Joe Rivers’ status is unclear with rumors of a Rivers Pinkman bout. Eddie Pinkman denies any bout and plans to retire from boxing. Eddie Camp! gets another chance at Frankie Malone as return dates approach. The boxing season opens in Portland on the 28th with six round bouts and updated rules reducing knockouts from ending rounds. familiar Seattle fighters Madden Casey and Davidson headline cards.

Ders Harry Casey Seattle Saunders Casey Boise Ida Lee Morrissey Jof Rivers The Moose Joe Rivers Eddie Pinkman Fort Worden Eddie Sammies Fort Eddie Camp Frankie Malone Bob Shand Oakland Portland Lloyd Madden Joe Benjamin Jimmy Dundee Charlie May Jack Wagner Charley Davidson Joe Hoff Billy Ryan Joe Leonard Madden Davidson

Morris Rath Takes Coast League Batting Lead

San Francisco reporters note Morris Rath moves ahead of Justin Fitzgerald as Coast League batting leader. Rath increased his average by seven points after a week, lifting him from a tie at .3323. Fitzgerald remains close with strong hitting as the season advances.

United Press San Francisco Morris Rath Justin Fitzgerald Rath

King and Fisher Lead Final Green Lake Trapshoot

Dr King the high amateur and J M Fisher the high professional led the final trapshoot tourney of the season at Green Lake. Mach scored 48 of 50. In doubles L L Barnes and W P Anderson Jo. finished with 9.

Dr. King J. M. Fisher Green Lake Mach Barnes W. P. Anderson

Giants and Phillies Near End of pennant race

The New York Giants still lead the National League with a pennant in reach as they head to St Louis while the Phillies face Pittsburgh. An opposing result could seal the title. Rest periods and lineup tweaks mark preparations for the World Series plans as key players cope with injuries and fatigue.

H. C. Hamilton United Presse New York Giants Phillies St. Louis Pittsburg White Sox Howton Washington John McGraw Charley Herzog Heine Zimmerman Henry Kauff Art Fletcher McGraw Renton Sallee Schupp Perritt

Coast League Seeks 10 Clubs Under War Plan

Portland owner Judge W. W. McCredie says wartime Pacific Coast needs an 11 team league with Portland plus four other clubs in the North. The view comes after careful study of the situation.

Coast League W. W United Presse Portland Pacific Coast Nee's W. W. McCredie

Women Barred from Boxing Bouts in Portland

Portland's new boxing commission under Mayor Geo. Baker prohibits women from attending boxing bouts this winter. All fights will be limited to six rounds of three minutes each.

Portland New Boxing Commission Geo. Baker

Jackson Returned to Spokane by Bezdek

Charles Jackson, Spokane out fielder, who was sold to the Pittsburgh club on August 1, has failed to meet the standards of Manager Hugo Bezdek and President Barney Dreyfuss. The speedy southpawed player will be sent back to Spokane this month.

Charles Jackson Spokane Pittsburg Hugo Bezdek Barney Dreyfuss Pirates

Cannefax Protests Loss of Cue Title in Billiard Match

Bob Cannefax of St. Louis protests Alfredo De Oro's championship win after De Oro defeated Cannefax by two points. The former titleholder challenges the victory claiming irregularities in the recent cue title match.

Bob Cannefax St. Louis Alfredo de Oro Cannefax

Jack Fournier Declines Tacoma Street Car Fares

Jacques Fournier from Los Angeles declares he does not collect fares on a Tacoma street car during winter. He is described as Tom Seaton's brother in law and a gentleman of leisure in the off season.

Jacques Fournier Los Angeles Firstsacker Tacoma Fournier Tom Seaton

My Own Story of My Ring Plans 2y Elzaeah Zucker

The article quotes Elzaeah Zucker arguing for women entering politics and boxing management. She advocates a national boxing commission to elevate sport, supports ten round bouts, and notes a shift toward healthy outdoor activity and exercise to improve professional boxing. She predicts Miss Tucker will discuss ambitions to manage a future heavyweight champion.

Elzaeah Zucker National Boxing Commission Rtn Aresults

Bobby Byrne Leaves White Sox After Injury Delay

Chicago September 24 Bobby Byrne veteran infielder ends his career with the White Sox without a championship game. Byrne was signed by President Comiskey after Duck Weaver broke a finger weeks earlier. Fred McMullin a rookie showed promise at third so Byrne was not used. Weaver returns to action.

United Press Chicago Bobby Byrne White Sox Byrne Comiskey Duck Weaver Fred McMullin Weaver

Bill Rose Returns to City for Winter Season

Til Rose, former Seattle pitcher who finished the season in the Western league after starting with Minneapolis in the spring, is back home for the winter. Bill had 17 wins and 10 losses.

Til Rose Seattle Minneapolis Bill

Women Anticipated at Dreamland for Boxing Night

Many women are expected to attend Dreamland tomorrow night for Frankie Tucker’s four round bout with Chet Neff. Elizabeth Tucker, Frankie’s sister and manager, trains him and predicts a Tucker win. Also on the card are Charlie May vs Jimmy Lewis, Joe Gorman vs Bert Forbes, Joe Hill vs Johnny Moore, and Charley Davidson vs Frank Pete with weights listed.

Tuckers Lonnie Elizabeth Frankie Manila U. S Dreamland Chet Neff Frankie Tucker Elizabeth Tucker John Burdick Chariie May Tucker Neff Joe Hill Tacoma Seattle Johnny Moore Vancouver B. C Joe Uncle Sam Charlie May Jimmy Lewis Joe Gorman Bert Forbes Charley Davidson Frank Pete

P N A Meeting Set for Seattle October 7

The annual P N A meeting will be held in Seattle on October 7 with Harry H. Burdick vice president of the association to represent Ss A C There will be little inter club competition this winter and next spring due to many athletes from Portland Seattle and Spokane clubs enlisting or drafted.

Seattle Ss. A. C Harry 8. Burdick Portland Spokane

Drew Eyes Grid Challenge at Drake University

UC sprinter Howard P. Drew says he will leave winter track to try for a place on Drake University's football eleven this year. The world record holder in sprint events announced the plan on the California campus and stated his decision to switch sports.

Howard P. Drew Drew California Drake University

Montana loses football captain to Uncle Sam

Montana university football captain Earl Mark has joined the Navy, ending his role as leader of the gridiron squad for the upcoming season. The Missoula item notes Mark was selected to captain the team before enlisting.

Mont Sam United Press Missoula Montana Earl Mark Gridiron Warriors Navy

Heroes of World Series Past and Present

The piece reflects on players who became heroes in World Series history. It recalls Babe Adams and Home Run Baker, notes Frank Bush and George Roche’s pivotal roles, highlights Harry Hooper’s dramatic 1912 catch, and mentions Hank Gowdy’s notable hitting run, portraying heroes as enduring legends across generations.

United New York Giants White Sox Babe Adams Detroit Pittsburg Frank Baker Baker Joe Fush Athletics George Roche Bush Roche Cubs Althe Harry Hooper Larry Doyle Hooper Hank Gowdy Boston Hank

Gunboat Smith to Box Dempsey in San Francisco Show

Tommy Simpson, matchmaker for Emeryville Athletic Club, signs Gunboat Smith to fight Jack Dempsey in the main event set for next month in California. Smith is en route to the West Coast for the bout.

Tommy Simpson Emeryville Athletic Club Emeryville Calhan Gunboat Smith Jack Dempsey California

Dominick cancels Fulton vs Morris winner plan in New Orleans

Dominick Tortorich, promoter in New Orleans, said Fulton would not draw in the city after the Canton fiasco and called off the prospective match with the winner of the Fulton Morris bout.

Dominick Tortorich New Orleans Willard Fulton-Morris Canton Fulton

Duthie Team Wallops Boilermaker Outfit

The Duthie ball team won 8 to 7 over the Boilermakers in a city championship clash. Rock Havenich and Eastley pitched for the victors.

Duthie Wallops Boilermaker Boilermakers Rock Havenich Eastley

World’s Series Gossip Recounts Historic Series Records

The longest world series games include a 14 inning clash last year with Brooklyn and Boston, won 2 to 1 by Boston. Jack Barry of the Red Sox has appeared in six world series, while Eddie Collins nears his fifth as a participant. The upcoming series marks first East vs West final since 1910 when Philadelphia faced the Cubs.

Brooklyn Boston Cubs Tigers Jack Barry Red Sox Philadelphia Eddie Collins Seri

Salvatore Defeats Sullivan in Ven Cal Bout

Phil Salvatore earned a decision over Frankie Sullivan at Ven Cal after a fast paced four round milling session.

Phil Salvatore Frankie Sullivan Phil Salvadore Ven Cal

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