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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1914

Page

5

Fox Dominates SAC Billiard Tourney To 100 45 Win

Fox defeated Cummings 100 to 45 in SAC billiard action while Doty dominated Dec Harding and McGill in the SAC Dilliard tourney. Sid Goodwin wowed swimmers with diving displays and the boxing show loomed tonight amid on edge anticipation. A wrestling match ended with a window broken and Doc showing wrist injuries from the melee.

Fox S. A.C Cummings Dec Harding McGill Doty S. A

Western boxers head east as California bans boxing

James J. Corbett writes that after California’s anti boxing law takes effect, Western fighters will relocate to New York New Orleans and Milwaukee to pursue contests. He predicts boxing decisions may return with new officials and stronger gate incentives boosting interest in the sport.

James J. Corbett California Golden State Horace Greeley New York New Orleans Milwaukee San Francisco Los Angeles Willie Ruehle Joe Rivera Frankie Byrne Harry Foley Ralph Grunan Portland Jimmy Clabby George Chip Billy Murray Albany

Billiards Roundup At Brown & Hulen’s And Nearby Fixtures

W W Webster won 20 cents from Fred Rivers at Brown and Hulen’s and asked for a bodyguard home. Jim Ball bested Tindall in a usual afternoon set, while Johnnie Anderson is sick when he cannot sink 30 pink balls. Moon, leader in the 8 A C three cushion, beat Jack Ball 15 to 5. Demarest routed Sutton 300 to 66 in Lan sing Michigan with high average 30 and high run 78. Churchill leads the 8 A M straight billiards with one game won. Fox and Terrell share top pocket billiards with Fox 10 wins and Terrell 2 0. Moon runs 14 straight three cushion wins.

Brown & Hulen's Johnnie Anderson Moon Hall Jack Ball Calvin Demarest Geo. Sutton Lansing Mich Demarest Sutton Churchill Fox Terrell

Ritchie Denies Retirement Plans After Welsh Bout Talk

Willie Ritchie denied retiring from boxing and stated he aims to fight Freddie Welsh in New Orleans. He pledged to pursue a title match under U S boxing rules and voiced willingness to meet Welsh at a reasonable weight.

San Francisco Willie Ritchie Freddie Welsh New Orleans Welsh

Whits beat Violets in high-scoring bowling clash

In the A C bowling tourney the Whits defeated the Violets 2 747 to 2 432 with Conover of the Whits rolling 265 high score and a 1921 3 average. Also the Reds edged the Blacks 3 462 to 2 450 as Harris posted 222 and 190 average.

A. C Whits Violets Conover Reds Blacks Harris Pga

Mike Donlin Seeks Minor League Manager Post

Mike Donlin, 35, open for manager position with any minor league club in the country after being released by New York Giants manager McGraw. Former pinch hitter for the Giants, born in Peoria, AS, turned outfielder after starting as a left handed pitcher in Santa Cruz, Cal.

New York Mike Donlin McGraw Mike Giants Donlin Peoria Santa Cruz Cal

Clabby Proclaimed Champion of the Middies

Jimmy Clabby dominates the middleweight division with wins and disputed decisions. He defeated George Chip to win wide acclaim on the coast, while Eddie McGoorty disputes his claim, and a Milwaukee showdown between the pair is anticipated.

Jimmy Clabby George Chip Eddie McGoorty Clabby Milwaukee

Ritchie to Meet Welsh or Mandot

Ex-world lightweight champion Ritchie plans a New Orleans trip after a long distance call with promoter Tom McCarey. McCarey will offer him a bout with Freddie Welsh or Joe Mandot upon arrival, noting Johnny Dundee is recovering from hand injuries.

San Francisco Ritchie Tom McCarey Los Angeles New Orleans McCarey Freddie Welsh Joe Mandot Johnny Dundee Johnny Rivers

WiltS Open new hardware store on First Avenue Seattle

Theo Wilts, longtime Seattle merchant, quietly relocated to 704 First Avenue with 40 000 in stock of hardware and sporting goods and announces cut price sales on staple tools guns and builders hardware for a few days only starting Saturday morning at the new address See ad in today s Star to get acquainted Wilts urges old friends to visit and reconnect

Theo. Wilts First Avenue Wilts

Johnson’s $5 Per Ball Pitch Heats Up Baseball Pay

Feature on Walter Johnson the famed pitcher who earns 46000 over two seasons for the Federals, averaging about 500 per game while pitching 90 complete contests. He bats for nothing, but plans to bat in some games, and commentary notes the profits from spring training and hotel stipends for players.

Walter Johnson Walter Coffeyville Kan Bata Johnson Charley Woeeghman

Interclub Bouts for S. A. C. Show Card

The card lists 135-pound Orton of Spokane vs Gleason S A C 125-pound Ellingson Spokane vs Madden 115-pound Nelson Spokane vs Baird 108-pound Benjamin Spokane vs Phelps S A C 8 A C bouts 158 Sontag vs Rindfleish 120 Marshall vs Richardson 115 Gleason vs Bouckle 125 Mason vs Sontag 120 Roberts vs Parrin 135 Carroll vs Hensley.

Interclub Orton Spokane Gleason Ellingston Madden A. C Nelson Baird Benjamin Phelps Sontag Rindfleish Marshall Richardson Bouckle Mason C. Sontag Roberts Parrin Carroll Hensley

Hunt to Lead Varsity Squad

U of W coach Tony Savage in Chicago telegram cast the deciding ballot for captaincy, choosing Hunt over Ray Hunt and Hap Miller. Hunt, a popular end on Dobie’s three year winning team, played every game last season amid medical protest.

Tony Savage U. of W Ray Hunt

Louie Ladd Visits Seattle’s Brown & Hulen’s

Former Seattle resident Louie Ladd now living in Los Angeles is in town and taking it easy at Brown & Hulen's while warming up for upcoming games.

Louie Ladd

O'Brien Promises New Stroke With Notable Kick

O'Brien asserts a strong kick in a new trudgeon stroke under development, claiming it builds on his long standing form since earlier days. He says the change enhances distance and power in the afternoon sessions.

O'Brien Noah

Seattle Doctor to Aid Russians on Novograd Voyage

Dr. Eugene T. Hurd of Seattle, a member of the 13th legislature, sailed from Vancouver to Port Arthur on the Russian steamship Novograd. He plans to reach Russia to serve as physician for the Russian government.

Eugene T. Hurd Seattle Novograd Vancouver B. C Port Arthur Russia

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