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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
7
The Seattle crowd jawed as hockey debuted near the arena with 2,500 spectators, sticks and razor blades drawing blood. Two goal tenders sacrificed, Holmes with a cut lip, Walker bruised, Wilson cut face, one spectator eye cut, all non serious, Dr Kelton treated the wounded.
In a straight 3 to 2 win the Metropolitans edged Victoria. The piece notes coaching rumors about Wee Coyle at Gonzaga and references from Spokane on football coaching moves for next year. It mentions Walter Mails and a past Seattle game and lists local figures in Northwest football.
Lester Patrick, captain of the Victoria Millionaire, is highlighted as one of the fastest players in the Pacific coast hockey circuit. He and his Patrick brothers built a new major league by signing top stars and nearly routing the Eastern teams.
Seattle Metropolitans edge Victoria on home ice 3 to 2 at the Arena. Walker stars with sharp checks and late offense as Morris flips the winner past goalie McCullough. Victoria’s Genge and McDonald strong, while Wilson faces penalties and limited minutes.
Keystone Congregational 23 lost to First Plymouth 69. Q A Christians 9 fell to Fremont Baptists 35. Green Lake Congregational 18 trailed Immanuel Lutheran 26. Colman's Bible Cinsa 1 defeated by opponents unknown.
Indianapolis boxer Jack Dillon defeated Boston’s Porky Flynn over ten rounds in a tightly contested New York attraction last night with Dillon gaining the decision.
Lou Bodie of Great Falls Mont lost a four round decision to Joe Bonds of Tacoma. Bonds held the edge in all rounds. Other results include Engle and Wright draw, Conner defeating Davidson, Yoern and Hunter draw, Hardford over Lupo. Hennessey refused to fight Good due to referee choice.
Frank Gotch, the world wrestling champion, admits strong odds of being thrown and says he would face Joe Stecher if the public calls for it. He claims all his land is owed to the public, but at almost 40 he doubts he could regain top form and urges public demand before stepping out.
Glen Coakley of Fort Wayne Ind was knocked out by John Howard of Bayonne N J in the sixth round of an eight round boxing bout in St Louis.
An advertisement invites readers to call the Right Drug Co locations at 169 Washington near Second Ave and 1111 First Ave to obtain a free diagnosis and prescription from an ex government physician. It promotes the Lundberg Truss with a free trial and urges patronage.
Before 4,000 fans in Vancouver the Portland Rosebuds defeated the Vancouver septet 2 goals to 0. The game was tied 0–0 through two periods until Portland’s superior condition broke through in the third. Hugh Lehman stood out for Vancouver, keeping the score down.
Country Hay and Grain prices paid to producers show figures for June as corn and oats indicate value shifts. The report lists various price points including 16.00 20.00 28.00 and 9.00 with multiple commodity codes and percentages, reflecting market activity and producer payments.
Louis Seagrave of Spokane will lead the 1916 Washington football squad after unanimous selection by teammates at the pre banquet festivities. Elmer Leader of Portland receives the Flaherty medal as the greatest inspiration to the team, while Gilmour Dodie thanks supporters for eight years at Washington. President Suzzallo Professor Kane and others address the gathering of football enthusiasts.
Percy Haughton has coached Harvard since 1908 and Yale has not crossed Harvard's goal line since. Since Harvard and Princeton renewed relations in 1911, the Tigers have scored only two touchdowns against the Crimson. Harvard uses deceptive plays to counter beef and brawn as Yale shows fight but misses the ball.
Corvallis Ore Dec 8 Herman Abraham backfield star of the Oregon Augies will lead the O A C team on the gridiron next year. Abraham was almost unanimously elected to the captaincy.
B. A. Clark, former playground instructor at Adams playfield Ballard, who left Seattle three years ago to take the Spokane post as playgrounds supervisor, was named president of the newly formed Spokane Athletic Federation Saturday. The federation unites all amateur athletics with major athletic organizations joining.
Palo Alto Dec 8 The alumni and possibly students will be asked to vote on Stanford joining the Coast Conference and barring freshmen from varsity teams, the executive committee decided yesterday.
On January 7 the State Medical Board revoked Doctor J Eugene Jordan’s license for untrue advertising. The Superior Court, led by Judge Walter M French, ruled for Jordan, noting witnesses of standing testified to cures and no harm or moral turpitude. The decision upheld Jordan as the evidence showed proven cures.
A Seattle testimonial from 1914 extols Dr. J Eugene Jordan for curing tubercular abscesses without surgery. It lists numerous ailments claimed cured and advertises his Seattle office at 619% First Avenue with daily hours and free consultation.
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