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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
10
The 1916 season saw six football fatalities the lowest since earlier eras. Ages ranged from fifteen to twenty two. improvements like rule changes reduced deaths but dangers persist with hard tackling and poor conditioning cited.
Harry Casey will box Archie Wyard in Dreamland for a four round lightweight bout. Casey, a substitute, steps in to challenge the A C lightweight champion in his first pro appearance.
Georges Carpentier the French heavyweight says he will get a permit to leave the army and fight in New York as word comes from Tex Rickard that Carpentier confirmed the plan.
National league magnates meet in New York for annual session amid talks on the class AA league Arkansas Newark Territory dispute with Ebbetts and the McGraw case. The meeting follows friction with the International and American associations over authority and the National commission. Minor leaguers seek representation on the commission after feeling bossed around.
Vancouver's hockey team hosts the Metropolitans in their Pacific Coast league debut at 8:20 p m in the Arena. Captain Frank Foyston is sidelined with a rib injury, likely to play briefly if at all, while Doc Roberts and Cyclone Taylor star for Vancouver. Manager Muldoon drills the squad as Seattle seeks top standings in a tough opener.
Seattle manager Bill Leard reports Vernon Ryan a Chinese shortstop signed to try out for the 1917 Seattle team. President Dugdale defends the move saying no baseball law prohibits a Chinese player and notes prior signings in other leagues. Also mentions U S gasoline consumption estimate for the year.
A terse market column lists rutabagas from Alaska and Yakima turnips and yellow turnips, spring chickens, ducks, hens, turkeys, veal, roosters, pork, and dairy items. It includes retailer prices for butter eggs and cheese, storage terms, and references to several creameries and brands like Washington creamery and Wisconsin triplets.
Will Hoppe, the world champion billiardist now in Seattle, argues that clean living is essential for success. He credits R B Benjamin for elevating the game, notes the importance of self mastery, patience, and hard work, and advises beginners to master straight rail before attempting balkline.
A brief listing for the Raymond Remedy Company located in Room 6 at the Hotel Antlers, near 4th and Union. The compact classified item highlights the business address and venue for its advertisements.
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A St Louis feature extols Pete Peterson as the world’s greatest billiardist while praising his pep, good nature, unselfishness, and charm. It notes his exhibitions at Brown & Hulens, his prominent patrons, and his influence in making billiards engaging for both laymen and enthusiasts.
New York, December 12. Officials of the U S National Lawn Tennis Association say only national sectional state and city championships may be provided for by the organization.
Youngstown Ohio reports Featherweight Champion Johnny Kilbane defeated Alvie Miller in 12 rounds last night Miller refused to engage and stayed defensive throughout the bout Kilbane earned a decisive win in front of a local crowd.
Local billiard fans praised Wil lie Hoppe after his exhibition at Brown and Hulen parlors. Hoppe defeated Charley Peterson 100 to 99 in the afternoon and performed a display of fancy shooting in the evening.
About 1 000 students formed a line and marched to the home of retiring football coach Gilmour Dobie. Speakers including Capt Seagrave urged him to appear and Dobie responded, saying in nine years he tried to give the best football possible and was moved by the demonstration.
The eccentric manager of Muff Bronson, Portland featherweight, disputes a report of two losses and insists Bronson has never been beaten or knocked down. Bronson prepares to fight Harry Pelsinger, California's top featherweight, in a four round match at Dreamland Thursday night.
Amsterdam December report says 16 Belgians were killed in a Turcoing riot over deportations. A German soldier struck a Belgian with a gun butt and was attacked by the crowd. German troops fired on protesters. many wounded. fifty Belgians arrested.
London reports Premier Lloyd George improving after a chill that sent him to bed. Doctors order remaining indoors for one or two more days to recover fully.
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