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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
3
The column surveys a dull sports season looming with football and baseball fading. It praises Northwest soccer prospects, the Dugdale park games, and the possible international league, urging public support for cleaner, exciting sport while outlining heavyweight boxing match logistics between Welsh, Nelson, and Wolgast.
San Francisco reports Ad Wolgast’s dominating performance against Powell in a ten round lightweight bout. Wolgast pressed relentlessly, attacking the midsection and landing lefts to the ear, leaving Powell battered and unable to counter. The piece argues Wolgast could contend for Nelson’s crown if matched, noting the Dane’s rough style and stamina.
At the Painters union smoker in the labor temple Johnny O Leary weighing 105 pounds of the 8 A C fought Billy Victor 106 pounds champion of the Teamsters union in the feature. The men boxed four rounds to a draw. Charley Franklin won a decision over Victor Jacobs in wrestling. McRae won a four round bout. B I and Max Waiss staged a tied sketch.
Pete McVeigh, the S A C boxer turning pro, is matched with Louie Long, a longtime lightweight figure. The bout is set for December 10 before the Ruston Athletic Club in Tacoma under Lonnie Austin, S A C boxing instructor.
Horse owners urged to secure best care and pasture for winter. Inquiries to John Wallace at Meadows via Main 73 or Main 432.
An advertisement showcases multiple Daisy air rifles and pistols with prices from $1.00 to $1.50. It highlights features such as magazine or single shot operation, nickel plated barrels, polished walnut stocks, and easy disassembly. Historical tone references Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett and urges purchases for Christmas.
Local chatter claims Coast league plans to sanction two Portland clubs may push Northwest baseball into Class B status after the census and league disputes. Dugdale’s stance and California talks hint at entrenched resistance to independent or outlaw play in the region as the season nears.
Talk at Broadway High School centers on appointing Tom McDonald physical director as football coach replacing J F P Lewis who plans to return to Michigan. School board and Mr Geiger may determine the selection amid student tensions. McDonald is popular, experienced, and could unify factions for next season.
Franklin Athletic association elects Dan Abraham to replace Grover McClurg and selects Walter Delfel for baseball and Merle Middleton for track as managers for the coming season.
In Los Angeles on December 1 Joe Wilita from San Francisco secured a newspaper decision over Jack Geyer of Denver after 16 hard rounds.
Juarez Mexico December 1 The $400000 racing plant opens today and top horses from across the region are entered for big stakes events this winter The Chihuahua handicap worth 2000 features a strong field over one mile and furlong Sunday racing will dominate the opening week The Mexican Jockey club issues a bulletin for the 1911 Mexican Derby nominations closing December 1 Entries must be pooled in Mexico and registered in the Stud Book to exclude imports The Derby purse totals 256000 to boost breeding in Mexico Breeding is in early stages Gov Landay Becandon's farm is the largest but few foals exist Armours and other breeders have limited stock Weights and stakes details for 1911 include 126 pounds for colts 123 for geldings and 260 entry fee with staged payments through January and the closing week
The University of Washington announces a freshmen versus sophomore football game to be played on Denny Field Friday afternoon. The contest will showcase rising players from both classes and serves as a preliminary to the varsity season.
Bargain prices on Golden Oak and Mahogany music cabinets and disk record cabinets. Special offers include automatic shelves and solid mahogany models with discounts from regular prices. Limited stock advertised in a holiday sale page.
The Hawks and Owls met on the court with Wright and Basel missing for the Hawke and Banda absent for the Owls. Absentees were credited 160 per game for the remainder of the tournament. The Hawks won three straight against the Hooters with the scores not fully listed.
New York reports circulate that a promoter will not pay more than 100000 for the Jeffries Johnson bout. Some say bidders may exceed that, others insist the price stays under. most agree the fight likely goes to a California bidder. Jeffries favors Los Angeles, Johnson says both Los Angeles and San Francisco suit him.
Independent dealer offers buy sell and exchange options for cash registers. Wide selection of used models, all kinds and conditions. Located in Seattle with contact details for quick inquiry.
A dense crowd gathered outside the Lyceum to see Johnson Ketchel fight pictures. Inside a packed theatrette, spectators watched Johnson appear powerful while Ketchel looked stockier and dimmer, as commentators misremembered rounds and moves amid the noisy, colorful audience chatter.
Advertises a home remedy for colds and coughs using glycerine, pine oil, and whisky. Claims quick relief by taking a teaspoon every four hours. Purportedly produced by Leach Chemical Co of Cincinnati and sold through druggists as Virgin Oil of Pine compound.
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