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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
2
A Parisian Sage hair product ad touts one application to banish dandruff and restore luster. It claims to destroy the dandruff germ, prevent hair loss, and offer a money back guarantee if not effective. Includes customer testimonial and notes mail orders filled by Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo stores.
Billy Dyer claims Johnny O'Leary awaits a promoter to offer a thousand dollars for a purse before a rematch. After their four round draw Dyer says O'Leary has dodged a title bout, and he issues a formal challenge for a four round fight with a better purse than an ex con.
An advertisement touts Wyeth Chemical Companys Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a natural darkening hair treatment. It claims Sage and Sulphur prevent grayness and dandruff, improves vitality, and offers a fifty cent bottle with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
An advertisement claims Hyomei can kill catarrh germs in the nose and throat membranes and end daily misery. It promises quick relief from frequent colds, promoting healthier mucous membranes. The HYOMEI outfit costs $1 with refills at 50 cents, and a money back guarantee is offered. Booth's Hyomei Co. provides a booklet and trial sample upon request.
The Varsity football captain election for 1912 was indefinitely delayed after rumors of trades and deals among players. Wayne Bitton withdrew, leaving B Van Preeley and Jack Patton as leading candidates with equal votes. Coach Doble, Dean Milner Roberts, and George Coryell postponed the vote. The squad of 36 and guests celebrated the Northwest championship at a banquet hosted by the associated student body.
European bantamweight champion Ledoux and Kid Williams drew in Philadelphia while McFarland and Picato settled for a 10 round draw in Oakland. Princeton names Hobart Baker captain for next season and Johnny Corbett stopped Frank Madden in Tulsa. Fred Beell won two falls over Walter Miller in Duluth. Franklin High peers contest for school basketball title as freshmen sophomores and seniors plan next week. Annapolis midshipmen face punishment for wagering on Army game with a $2,000 pool.
Spokane's Kid Scaler will box Eddie Flynn of Lynn Massachusetts in a 12 round match at Lowell Massachusetts. Flynn hopes a win over Scaler leads to a shot at Fighting Dick Hyland for the Canadian championship.
Qunboat Smith of San Francisco defeats Harry Wuest of Cincinnati in the first round of a scheduled 10 round match. The referee stops the bout to prevent a knockout.
A Tacoma scribe hears Barry recount Langford defeating Jeffries before Jeffries Reno bout. Barry cites Langford manager Joe Woodman as source and claims the hotel room moment and third round knockdown. He says Jeffries trained by Woodman’s camp, curtain fell in fourth period.
Jim Flynn, battered after facing Luther McCarty, announces he is not out of the ring. He believes he deserves another bout with McCarty and plans to train in New York. Flynn spent time in a Turkish bath and at Doyle's camp to recover, with Curley negotiating in New York.
Oakland reports say Burns and Rivers near a New Year bout with Frankie Byrne as a potential opponent. Promoter James Coffroth and managers discuss terms while Burns and Rivers negotiate for a 1353 pound purse and 10 o'clock bout setup.
Bogan & Bryan crew swept the Foresters to climb from the Captain Braggings and M brokers’ top spot with a 210 game high and strong averages. Seattle National Bank duo topped the night at Imperial lanes with a 2,276 and 2,228 totals.
Los Angeles reports promoter Tom Molé Carey plans a major event with a white heavyweight title bout on New Year’s Day at Vernon between McCarty and Al Paizer. Carey imagines greats like Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons Jeffries Burns watching the new generation compete for the historic title.
Eugene Butler of Neah Bay arrives in Seattle to race Pete George the Greek distance man in a ten mile match at Broadway skating rink Friday evening. Jimmie Fitzgerald oversees the arrangements and reports both runners in excellent condition and evenly matched for a great event.
Frank Chance, ex-Chicago manager, says he will play for New York if paid $20,000 a year, higher than McGraw's $14,000. New York Americans may hire him to manage the Highlanders with an $18,000 salary plus profits, while the deal involves Tinker to Cincinnati and Corridon to the Cubs amid league waivers.
At seven this morning in the six day race in New York the Butler brothers and the Carmen Loftus teams led off as leaders while several other squads trailed two laps back. A spill disrupted the early pace and Grenda faced accusations of foul riding as spectators hurled bottles, though the details remain unclear.
Snyder's team lost to Thompson's Terrors 16 to 0. Pirates and Swasticas tied 2 to 2 in longball. Working Girls' club event kept 20 regular gym men away. O'Connor defeated Burnside 21-4 21-4 in handball. Kelly beat Berthiaume 21-6 21-4.
Manager Ross fielded a veteran Rainiers lineup with Jepson a new forward, as Rainiers faced Black Diamond last Sunday. Jim Fraser was named to fill the league secretary vacancy after Arthur McCafferty’s resignation. The Celtics and Rangers schedule a meeting at 418 Pike Street tomorrow.
Dec 12 reports say Ad Wolgast loses again after Jim Flynn fails to beat Luther McCarty. Wolgast and manager Tom Jones weather a setback as Wolgast reportedly wagered heavily on McCarty, covering most bets and preparing another thousand before the bout.
Nelson, undaunted by recent loss to Leahh Crosa, is matched to meet Teddy Maloney in a six round bout in Philadelphia tomorrow night. Maloney is a hard hitter, and fans expect Nelson to press the action. Maloney recently battled Ad Wolgast.
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