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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
3
Willie Hoppe, famed billiards player, establishes a world record average in a match with George Broason in New York. He posts an average of 8.36415 in 181 and 18.3 break line play with high runs noted. referee Alfred Cutler oversees the contest.
In Eugene Oregon December 2 the university faculty opposition to football is quoted as saying they told you so. A public athletic report declares the season a disastrous financial failure with a total surplus over expenses under $30.
Hudson and McVeigh have finalized terms and will compete in Tacoma on December 12 or 16 under a new athletic club. The purse is 25 75 split and a Tacoma theatre venue is being sought. Hudson left for Tacoma to begin training today.
New York December 2 John T Brush president of the local National League club en route to San Antonio says he is pleased with the baseball outlook for next season. He expects the Giants to make a great showing with little money spent on new material and focuses on developing the players who wore the New York uniform last year.
An experiment tested a shotgun firing at a moving target driven 20 to 60 mph past a gunner from 30 to 40 yards. The shot remained bunched within its circle at all speeds, suggesting hunters should rely less on perceived spread and more on aiming accuracy rather than tracking speed.
Mordecai Brown of the Cubs spends days in the woods this season to curb rabbit populations. The scene is set near Terre Haute where rabbits are abundant and Brown notes his duty to protect farmers from the pests. The piece adds a veiled jab at Mr. Kilgallen of Chicago suggesting a possible payday with a punch.
Chicago December 2 Jack Johnson announced an option on property valued at sixty thousand dollars at State and Listate. The site includes an auditorium two dance halls and several lodge halls. Johnson displayed an account of 165000 in a local bank to counter critics.
Sam Langford will meet Hugo Kelly in a 2 round match in Los Angeles on January 12. The winner will take 75 percent of receipts. Kelly is appearing in a local theatre this week and will travel to California next Monday to begin training. Langford is already in camp in the Sunny South.
The Vancouver Argos, all round champions of British Columbia, will play an exhibition game here next month. An advance agent of the organization was in town yesterday making arrangements. The Argos will play a picked team of rugby players made up of students of the University of Washington.
The American Automobile Association held its ninth annual meeting in New York. Robi P. Hooper of Pennsylvania was elected president, John N. Brock of Connecticut secretary, and H. A. Bonnell of New Jersey treasurer.
Horses of all types and classes are featured at the Pasig Tigeen Tipsen auction on York. Capt. McCann of Portland paid 11000 dollars for the Hondaman as golfers at the Country Club tee off between 12 and 2 this afternoon.
In a bowling night at Beattie Athletic Club the Ravens won two of three games against the Pelicans. High scores included Churchill 200 for a high single, Gardner 182 as high average, and team totals showing overall strong performances across the set.
Nick Williams of the San Francisco team will manage the Portland outfit in 1912 after signing the papers today.
The sophomores and freshmen of Franklin school will face off this afternoon on the basketball arena floor. Both sides expect an easy contest with a spirited turnout from local fans.
The Rainier Valley Amateur Club ends its season with a Sunday game at Dugdale's Park against Fremont. The match caps the schedule as spectators anticipate the annual showdown.
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