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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
2
A sports column references Lee Strait and notable boxers, noting bets by Ad Wolgast and discussions of upcoming October title bout plans. Mentions of Dug, Victoria visits, and other baseball figures like Hap Myers and Sam Langford appear in a broad athletic roundup.
Charles Comiskey rose from Dubuque to St. Louis and the Browns, built the St. Paul club and helped birth the American League. He became its most powerful figure, amassing a fortune of six or seven figures, and famous for lavish spending and generous hospitality.
Victoria pitcher Red Wea dominates as only 27 batters face him and three reach base. Gipe and Rawlings star with hits and a two base effort leads to a decisive 5 0 win over Seattle in the opening game.
London reports Bombardier Wells knocks out Pat O Keefe in the 15th round, keeping the English heavyweight's momentum strong after last night’s bout. O Keefe suffers a decisive defeat as Wells celebrates the victory.
St Joseph Missouri Aug 5 John ny Coulon is matched here today to meet Bobby Burns of Dallas Texas in a 10 round contest in Omaha September 12.
An advertisement for Butlers Liquid Tooth Filler promoting quick relief from toothache with a drug labeled Kista at 25c. The market listing presents a simple pain relief option aimed at dental discomfort.
Arthur Pelkey appears close to signing terms with promoter Tom McCarey for a 20 round match at Vernon against Charley Miller, aiming for an October date. Seattle lightweight Campbell and Frank Barbeau of Vancouver have signed for a 15 round bout at Brighouse arena on August 16, with the winner slated for a title run versus Canadian bantamweight champion Frenchie Vaise. Campbell has shown improvement since his Beattie setback, beating Fighting Dick Hyland in 15 rounds while losing narrowly to Frenchie Welsh. If Ruehle rejects another offer, his next fight likely will be in Vancouver against Freddie Welsh on September 1.
Joe Rivers and Leach Cross will meet in a 20 round bout on Labor Day at Vernon after agreeing with promoter McCarey. Rivers seeks to restore his standing with Los Angeles backers following the July 4 yellow feather charge against Willie Ritchie, while Cross aims to rebound from a poor showing versus Matty Baldwin. Local lodging ad notes rooms 25c to 50c at Stewart House 86 West Stewart.
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