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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1913
Page
6
Newsy notes from Walla Walla detail rising interest as a six team Northwest league forms. Bears manager August Bade predicts attendance may double. talks feature North Yakima, player development, and local talent like Haworth and Johnson. Fans debate positions while teams prep in tight regional travel.
Walia Walia Wash Feb 24 With Western Tri-State league opening about four weeks away manager August Bade has about 20 players lined up for the season and several more in view. The pitching staff looks strong and Bade hopes to sign Berger who is in Portland and seeking a higher league. Kelly has not yet signed but must soon or leave baseball. Snoddy from the Virginia state league is in Colville as one of the first to report. Jonas Spencer are local products given chances. Pitchers include Geiger Portland Kelly Spokane.
In Umatilla Oregon on February 24 Jack Kennedy defeated Ed Pineau in two straight falls. First fall lasted 26 minutes 40 seconds, second fall 22 minutes 36 seconds. The fast rough match had Pineau on the defensive most of the time. Afterward Pineau offered a side bet of 1000 to meet Kennedy within two weeks at 150 pounds. Kennedy posted a 50 forfeit to meet weight. Negotiations continued as Pineau pressed for a lower weight. Match under the Umatilla Athletic Club auspices and deemed very successful.
In Vernon California on February 24 Mexican Joe Rivers decisively defeated "Knockout Brown" of New York in a ten round stoppage of a scheduled 20 round bout after knocking Brown down three times. Rivers displayed strong generalship and his right hand power while breaking through Browns defense and establishing an early lead.
In Boise Idaho February 24 the oriental fighter from the land of dragons and the Irish challenger prepare for a cross gloves bout next Wednesday night. Both are in peak condition and have trained hard this week. The Chinaman shows a notable kick and quick hands while the Irishman matches on his feet. They previously met in Hailey with the Irishman claiming a loss and a bold rematch scheduled for Forest Park Boise. Fans expect a fast furious bout drawing a large crowd due to the clash of styles and rare pairing.
In Seattle on February 24 the University of Washington defeated Whitman College in a joint debate on the single tax. The question was that all local revenue should be raised by a tax on land values, constitutionally granted. The U W debaters upheld the affirmative, with Mayor Cotler participating.
Diapepsin offers quick relief from sour stomach gas and indigestion. The ad claims a five minute digestion aid that helps regulate the stomach after meals and enables eating without fear. It touts a fifty cent large case at drug stores and urges avoiding a weak stomach.
In San Francisco at Daly City arena, former lightweight champ Ad Wolgast and Harlem Tommy Murphy staged a grueling twenty round battle that ended in a draw as the referee could not declare a winner. Murphy dominated early with brutal body blows, but Wolgast rallied after ten rounds, finishing with a sustained assault to even the score and leave the crowd convinced neither could be awarded victory.
Residents once from the New England states gather at First Congregational church in Walla Walla for the annual banquet and reunion of the New England society. Robert H. Grant serves as toastmaster with remarks by Dr. E. E. Shaw Dr. R. P. Boag Rev. C. B. E. Tuke and Ruth Darrow. The evening is informal with an evolving musical program led by Guy Allen Turner featuring old-time melodies.
Pendleton readers urged to try Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and back pain. Mrs. C Holes of 1008 E Webb St Pendleton reports relief, with family members also benefiting. Sold everywhere 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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