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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1917
Page
5
New York reports Bill Rariden and Law McCarty as top catching talents for the Giants. Rariden, a tireless worker with strong defense and base peg, and McCarty, a smart handler with flawless fielding, are praised as among the best catchers in baseball.
The account highlights Fred Fulton and Jose as fast and powerful, with Fulton using a strong left and sharp jabs and hooks. It notes Fulton’s performance against Weinert, praising his stamina and speed, and describes the Weastern challenger as a battling demon through two rounds.
The article notes Bill Rariden and Lew McCarty as pivotal Giants players in a potential 1917 pennant run. It highlights Rariden’s composure behind the plate and McCarty’s pinch hitting power, with McGraw predicting Lew’s clutch bat would spur top speed. It also discusses Charley Weeghman’s Cubs presidency and Rice’s view he may step down, yet remain determined to win.
Ringside reports from Chicago note Les Darcy drawing strong attention during a theatrical engagement and highlight his 21 knockouts in 34 fights, a .611 rate. Commentary debates whether Gibbons could outbox him over a longer bout and recalls Welsh’s fading form and retirement hints.
Special correspondent Ackerman recaps bantamweight drama with Pat Moore vs Williams in Memphis and Johnny Coulon versus Steve Flessner in Baltimore. Ackerman profiles the pulse of ringside intrigue, Jack Williams campaign, and a Alaska girl hoax drama that unfolds through Park Row coverage.
Jim Coffey resumes his boxing bid after a brief retirement. He recently fought Bob De vere in ten rounds in New York and now seeks matches with Frank Moran Charlie Weinert Fred Fulton and others to reestablish himself as a serious challenger to Jess Willard.
Mrs. W. L. Riddle aged 41 died in Lumberton after a week long pneumonia illness. She leaves husband W. L. Riddle of Wilmington six children two brothers and one sister. Burial will be in Goldsboro after conveyance from Wilmington. Mr. Riddle works as a pattern maker for the Cape Fear Machine Works.
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