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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
6
The War will boost boxing in the United States as soldiers train in camps and rival regiments hold fees. Army boxing gains respectability with medals replacing cash prizes and fighters choosing honors over money. Gloves circulate daily, and improvised rings appear in barracks and fields as boxing booms behind the lines.
The Elks club prepares a boxing program with organizer Geo Adams arranging bouts. Charley Davidson clashes with Frankie Reeves in a near even match while Lloyd Madden and Ingle headline as the star bout, both noted as strong local fighters. Madden recently drew Joe Benjamin in Port and returns from California where he added another KO to his record.
The White Sox believe Happy Felsch will be a major factor in the World Series and compare him to Tris Speaker as a class of player. They bank on his performance as a test of heroes in the upcoming series.
At the Great Lakes training station a four round sparring bout between two tackles was refereed by a Roosevelt reference figure. The commander, visiting the station, awarded the decision to "that boy in gray tights" after a final uppercut.
Paul Purman analyzes the World Series matchup between the Giants led by McGraw and the White Sox guided by Rowland. He weighs youth and pep against age and seasoned strategy, noting Rowland’s handicaps and Comiskey’s and Eddie Collins’s advisory influence amid high-stakes expectations.
Clarence Rowland, manager of the White Sox, doubts an easy Sox World Series win. He says the Giants look the toughest NL challengers since 1912, cites Schupp and Sallee as trouble for Chicago, and notes Perritt will be watched closely. Rowland asserts his club has punch and a strong pitching staff led by two key men, possibly Cicotte and Russell or Cicotte and Faber.
Coach Jump Hunt must rally a thin 25 man football squad at the University of Washington as Whitman looms in about two weeks. Gardner is the only veteran among the group, and Hunt expects the numbers to grow after future turnouts. Vivian Martin learns she has a ten day studio vacation but is soon summoned for her next Morosco production while the remaining nine spend time with dressmakers.
John McGraw announced Sallee will pitch the opening game of the world series unless Chicago’s weather is abnormally cold next Saturday. If cold, Ferdie Schupp will start instead.
In San Francisco last night Mickey King defeated Frank Barrieau in a round bout, earning the decision. Eddie Campi also beat Frankie Farren, trimming him easily.
Willie Ritchie was matched for a four round bout in Oakland on September 29 with Marty Farrell. The fight is scheduled for next Wednesday night, per the United Press Leased Wire.
In New York on September 29 Billy Miske defeated the giant Carl Morris. Miske won nine of ten rounds and Morris ended with a closed right eye. The bout established Miske as the stronger puncher in this heavyweight clash.
Betting commissioners expect the Giants to become favorites over the White Sox in the first game. Money is ready for betting with no odds, but Chicago bets are scarce. Odds still favor the White Sox to win the opening contest in New York.
Franklin High School football crushed Ballard 27 to 0 at Dugdale field to open the season. Franklin showcased sharp teamwork and pepper in the line. Lineups and substitutions are listed with players from Franklin Ballard and positions noted.
Charley Davidson of Seattle challenged Charlie Moy in a six round feature in Portland. Moy surged in the third period, forcing referee Jack Grant to halt the bout and declare Moy the winner. Lloyd Madden and Benjamin fought to a six round draw.
CHICAGO Sept 29 The well known Hd will be kicked off in football today with limited matchups. Ohio State, champions of 1916, faces Case at Columbus and Indiana meets Franklin at Bloomington. Other games include Notre Dame Ripon Wabash Marietta Marquette and Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
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