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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1912

Page

2

Three Big Crews Meet Today on Pacific Coast Regatta

Oakland hosts a major intercollegiate regatta featuring Washington California and Stanford varsity eights and Stanford and California freshmen in a dual. Races begin at 9 with the freshmen followed by a three mile varsity contest amid wind chop and varied shell weights. Large attendance marks strong spring interest in rowing.

Oakland Pacific Coast Washington California Stanford

Club for One Season Cost of Major League Gear

New York April 12 The total cost to equip a 25 player major league baseball team runs about 2360 dollars per Thomas G Davis of the New York Americans Items include 60 dozen baseballs 1080 dollars 10 dozen bats 120 uniforms and sweaters 25 bases and plates 25 masks and protectors 50 sliding pads 85 batting cage 69 incidentals 100 Ground keeper wages and assistants 24000 dollars and 500 dollars for sodding and loam Dance at Dreamland tonight.

United Press New York Thomas G. Davis New York Americans

Coffroth Denies Plans For California Fight Club

James Coffroth of San Francisco denied reports that he planned a Southern California fight club with a business license at Venice to rival Tom McCare. He dismissed rumors that Tom Jones Jim Jeffries and Clarence Berry intended to invade the fight promotion field and said Jones also rejected the claim.

Coffroth United Reas Los Angeles James Coffroth San Francisco California Venice Tom McCare Tom Jones Jim Jeffries Clarence Berry Jones

Ketchel Slayers Appeals Heard In Missouri Supreme Court

In Missouri Supreme Court at Jefferson City the appeals of Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith, both serving life terms for the murder of Stanley Ketchel, were argued and submitted. Public sentiment statewide opposes the prisoners, and success on appeal seems unlikely.

Ketchell Geperson City Xprit Iason City Supreme Court Stanley Ketchel Walter Dipley Goldie Smith Ketchel

Baseball Postponed By Rain In National League

National League slate saw Pittsburg and Cincinnati games affected by rain. Fans and rosters listed include Loula, Graham, Tyler, Kling, Archer, Lean, Brookym, Moyers, Kaeetser, Schardt and Erete with ten innings noted in the recap.

Cincinnati Metatyre Archer Ic Lean Ibaed

Portland Opens Season With Colts at New Park

Portland fans gather for the Northwestern league Colts versus a semi professional lineup as the MecCredies park dedication unfolds. Harry Suter, once with the Seal, may pitch against the leaguers after a tough negotiation with Danny Long.

Portland United Prees Portland Northwestern League Colts Harry Suter Danny Long Bay City Harry

California and Olympic club duel on university track

Berkeley April 13 Interest attaches to the dual track meet between the University of California and Olympic club teams on the university track this afternoon. The Stanford California meet is a week away andCalifornia athletes performances will guide experts in assessing rival prospects for the Olympic team.

Berkeley Cal University of California Stanford California California Sweden

Klawitter to Portland in Pacific Coast league deal

Cleveland reports pitcher Klawitter of New Orleans who beat Cleveland 2 to 1 with Bill Steen will be traded to Portland. Catcher Rob Adams also goes to Portland in place of Gus Fisher who moves to the New York Highlanders. The players depart for the Pacific coast immediately.

United Prees Leveland Ohio Klawitter New Orleans Cleveland Bill Steen Portland Club Rob Adams Nap Portland Gus Fisher Beaver New York Highlanders Pacific Coast

Weeks Plans Coast Campaign After Victory at Local Show

Billy Weeks, local middleweight, plans a coast campaign after defeating Brick Burgess in four rounds at the weekly boxing show in San Francisco. Weeks floored Burgess in the second round for an easy decision. Jimmy Carroll beat Jimmy Fox, Edile Campion beat Eddie Lynch, and Rafe Turner defeated Peter Jensen. Nine bouts, no knockouts.

United Press SA Francisco Billy Weeks Brick Burgess Weeks Burgess Jimmy Carroll Jimmy Fox Edile Campion Eddie Lynch Rafe Turner Peter Jensen San Francisco Dreamland Rink Billy Weeka Brick” Burgess Eddie Campi

Gibbons Wins 10 Round Fight In New York

Mike Gibbons of St Paul defeated Jeff Smith of Bayonne in a clean 10 round bout. Both fighters weighed in at 148 pounds and showed no distress, delivering a steady contest in New York.

United Press New York Mike Gibbons St. Paul Victor Jeff Smith Bayonne

New York Editors Asked to Sell Opening Game Tickets

John T. Baush president of the New York National Baseball club proposes a committee of New York sporting editors handle ticket sales for the opening game to curb speculative buying and ensure fair access.

New York John T. Baush New York National Baseball Club

Bill Goodman to play for St Paul after Victoria stint

Column notes Bill Goodman will join the St Paul team this season after transfer from Victoria. Jimmy McAleer of the Red Sox arranged the move with Mike Kelley, deemed a wise baseball man who could aid Goodman’s bright future and several promising seasons ahead.

Bill Goodman Victoria St. Paul Jimmy McAleer Red Sox Mike Kelley Bill Goodman

Albers Ball Team Poised as State Contenders This Season

Albers with backing from the Albers Milling Co aims for semi pro state honors. Manager Al C. Rose announces strong schedule and a first year as manager for veteran supporter Al Whe. Roy Scott named playing manager with Elmer Smith captain as they travel to Bremerton for a U S S Philadelphia game next Sunday aboard Colman dock at 10 30.

Albers Albers Miling Co al C. Rose Dugdale Violet Oats Roy Scott Elmer Smith Bremerton Philadelphia Merritt Bingaman H. Scott White Smith Wineholt Davia Elliott Melvor Huppman Colman Rose Yesler

Missing 19 year old John Dennis sought by police

Police seek John Dennis aged 19 of 1526 Went 49th et. He vanished from home about a week ago. Dennis appears younger than his age, stands about five feet tall, and was last seen wearing a blue serge suit.

John Dennis Dennis

Tailored suits offered by local shops

OW tailoring houses offer well fitted suits for 25 dollars with custom measurements. Mr Frost runs a trained workshop built over years and guarantees a pleasing new spring suit from his stock. Other shops begin at 26 dollars with a splendid suit to suit your needs.

Frost

Wells and McParland Set For 10 Round Title Bout

English lightweight champion Matt Wells and Packey McParland are matched for a 10 round fight in New York on April 26. Weigh in at 125 pounds at 3 PM. Wells to receive 50 percent of gate receipts and photo privileges. McParland to receive $10,000.

New “Ore Matt Wells Packey McParland Wells McParland

Jack Lester Defeats Jack Howard In 10th Round

Ole Elam boxer Jack Lester sealed another victory in Stoney NSW, stopping Jack Howard in the 10th round of a bout meant for 20. Police intervened as Lester dominated, marking the season’s close noted for Australia’s rich match history under promoter Hugh McIntosh.

Jack Lester Stoney Nsw Ole Elam Ring Jack Howard Lester Hugh McIntossh Australia

Coupon contest fans vie for Seattle Pink prizes

Dozens of candidates pursue the Pink coupon votes with aim to win guest passes to baseball games in Seattle. Opdyke leads recent gains backed by Chief Bannick and police, while Mrs Kirkpatrick seeks support from Cotterill and the park board to sway ballots.

Seattle Dirs Opdyke Bannick Police Department

One Legged Swimmer May Represent U S at Olympics

Lincoln Johnson of San Francisco, a one legged swimmer, impressed at the Olympic trials in Red Beach by tying the world record in the 220 yard dash with a time of 2 minutes 40.345 seconds. Nixon, also of San Francisco, clocked 60 yards in 26 seconds, a Pacific coast record.

Rene Los Angeles Lincoln Johnson San Francisco Stockholm Red Each Johnson Nixon Pacific Coast

Fagan and Morrow Set for 20 Round Middleweight Elimination

Fagan and Howard Morrow weighed in at 158 pounds and prepared for a Vernon bout in promoter McCarey's middleweight elimination series. The fight was scheduled for 8 o'clock with Charles Eyton acting as referee.

Morrow United Angeles Fagan Howard Morrow Vernon McCarey Hoth Charles Eyton

Baldwin to meet Hyland in 10-round Salt Lake bout

Matty Baldwin of Boston and Fighting Dick Hyland of San Francisco are matched for a 10 round bout in Salt Lake City on April 29.

Packey McParland KO's Willie Schaefer in 10 rounds

In Quincy Illinois on April 12 Packey McParland the Chicago boxer knocked out Willie Schaefer of Memphis in a ten round bout Schaefer was outclassed and his title hopes were crushed by the skilled scrapper from Chicago.

Clarence Rothus Spencer Spokane Dreamland Reed Chub Douglas Sime Kane Morrison The A. C United Press Wire Quincy Packey McParland Chicago Willie Schaefer Memphis Schaefer

Fahy Old Timer Seeks 26 Mile Race Comeback

Da Fahy, famed runner, walker, boxer and world citizen now in San Francisco from Honolulu, seeks a 26 mile race and shows willingness to back himself for a few hun. He recalls barnstorming with John L and other legends, notes boxing era changes and sticks to simple living and frugal meals.

San Francisco da Fahy Walker Honolulu Fahy New York Kid Lavigne Andy Bowen Sally Smith Terry McGovern John L

Butte Boy A Comer If He'll Try

Butte’s local featherweight Tally Jones shows promise but lacks power to stop opponents. Histories recall Kid Lavigne’s rise after patient practice. if Jones trains about a year, he could develop a decisive punch and reach the top. Frankie Burns defeated Chick Hayes in a ten round bout in Indianapolis.

BUTTE

Baseball at Last in Los Angeles Open After Wind and Sun

Fans packed Washington Park as Manageca von Hogan and Manager Berry debated postponing the game. Hogan planned to decide on play after conditions improved, while Berry proposed moving the entire series to the season end if the start was delayed.

United Press Los Angeles Sun Jcy Hearts Manageca von Hogan Washington Park Hogan Resta Berry Ancela

Play for Title by United Press Leased New York

In New York April, Joshua Crane of Hostess defeats Vane the English champion to secure a court tennis match against Jay Gould for the national championship. The decisive match is scheduled to be played here tomorrow.

United Preas New York Vane Joshua Crane Hostess Jay Gould

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