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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1912

Page

5

Boxers Ready for Tonight Dreamland Showdown

Ivan Miller the welterweight aims to humble Romeo Hagen at Dreamland tonight. Miller, once average, has risen this year with wins over One Round Davis Frank Barrigan George Wells and more. Both fighters trained hard with six round sparring sessions. Mickey OBrien and Eddie Shannon also prepared for the Northwest bout.

Ivan Miller Romeo Hagen Amoker Miller Davis Frank Barrigan George Wells Seattle Hager Mickey O'Brien Eddie Shannon Rentpeicht Eeep Northwest Billy Chapman

Eddie Hubbard Leads Card Promises Hard-Hitting Evening

Eddie Hubbard appears as a top draw among fans, with Eddie Marino training daily in Tacoma aiming for a tough bout with O'Leary. Tom Dale Steve Reynolds Tommy Jones and Frenchie Valeo round out a solid lineup. Reserved tickets are on sale at Brown Hulen Joe Disard Batteraby Smith and Geralds. First bout starts at 8:30.

Eddie Hubbard Eddie Marino Tacoma O'Leary Tom Dale Steve Reynolds Tommy Jones Frenchie Valeo Brown & Hulen’s Joe Disard Batteraby & Smith's Geralds

Ammonia Allegations in Flynn Fight Alibi

Los Angeles reports Jim Flynn loudly claims careless handling of a bottle of ammonia by an official caused him to lose his bout with Luther McCarty at Vernon Tuesday night. He says ammonia blinded him after the eighth round and he could not see McCarty. Rumors claim Flynn blamed trainer Abdul the Turk for the incident and Flynn may have struck Abdul in retaliation.

Los Angeles Jim Flgnon Luther McCarty Vernon McCarty Flynn Abdul the Turk Abdul

Greek and Indian to Race Tonight in 10-Mile Match

Pete George the Greek runner and Eugene Butler Neah Bay Indian will meet tonight on the roadway rink for a 10 mile match race. Jimmie Fitzgerald coordinates arrangements for a gruelling event. Each has trained hard and a new indoor 10 mile mark seems possible with a 9 15 p m start.

Pete George Eugene Butler Neah Bay Jimmie Fitzgerald

Coffroth Plans Two Star Bouts Before New Year

Promoter James W Coffroth announces two star fifth bouts for fans before New Year. Frangie Burns will face Harlem Johnny Murphy for 20 rounds, challenging Moffitt’s Byrne versus Rivers plan. Moran meets Smith on December 27, with Burns and Murphy slated for the New Year date.

Jim Coffroth San Francisco James W. Coffroth Frangie Burns Bay Oakland Harlem Johnny Murphy Moffitt Byrne Joe Rivers Murphy Burns Frank Moran Gunboat Smith

Ralph Rose and a Legal Mockery of Language

In a San Francisco court Judge Shortall watched Ralph Rose, famed 16 pound shot putter, represent Jose Barenda as defense attorney. Rose mixed sport and rhetoric, tossing long legal terms like writ of certiorari and nunc pro tunc with force, drawing laughs as he overwhelmed the judge with wordplay.

Ralph Rose Webstera Rowse Stockholm San Francisco Shortall Rose Jose Barenda Cuda

Sportsnotes from various cities highlight rowing, boxing and college squads

Ithaca May 24 is set for the Cornell Ha tightoared crews match. Springfield teams escape indoor revolver event shocks. new captains named at Oregon and Stanford. Minnesotas 15 players sat with Ms. Kilbane beats Dixon after a long bout. Ewing sells Oakland club interests. Army-Navy bettors punished. Boston Nationals sign Hogue. Six day bike race progress notes and Rangers Celtics meetings planned.

Ithaca Cornell Pennsylvania

Palzer Prepares For New Year Heavyweight Clash

Al Paleer and Luther McCarty setup for the world heavyweight title bout with Paleer in training at Doyle's camp and McCarty delaying real work until December 21. McCarty plans a mountain trip before returning December 20. Palzer logged five miles of road work and light gym time, with betting light but expected big money for the bout.

Los Angeles al Paleer Walning Doyle Luther McCarty Vernon McCarty Palzer McCarlyle

Boxing Tourney Arranged Between Multnomah and Olympic Clubs

Portland officials announce a boxing meet between Multnomah club of Portland and Olympic club of San Francisco to be staged in Portland on February 10 or 11. Multnomah plans to send two top fighters to the Olympic club show in San Francisco late January.

Portland Ore Hagar M. Frank Phil Wand Multnomah Club Olympic Club of San Francisco Multnomah Olympic Club

Rivers heads to Oakland for Burns bout training

Joe Rivers arrived in Los Angeles after a San Francisco engagement. He plans to return Saturday night to begin training for his Oakland match with Frankie Burns. A possible move from San Francisco to Cleveland to face Phil Brock on January 9 was discussed but not settled.

Los Angeles Joe Rivers San Francisco Oakland Frankie Burns Rivers Cleveland Phil Brock

Berry Buys Rodgers from San Antonio in Coast League deal

Los Angeles manager Berry buys pitcher Rodgers from San Antonio and also courts Rubellia from Indianapolis after selling to that club. The moves follow a Bay Area report as teams reshuffle rosters ahead of next season.

Los Angeles Berry Rodgers San Antonio Indianapolis Rubellia Angel St. Louie Cardinal

City Grammar School Football Title Fight Set at University Field

The Madrona eleven, south section champions, meet Interlaken eleven, north section champions, tomorrow afternoon at University field to decide the city grammar school football championship. Dixie Pingler will referee.

Madrona Interlaken University Field Dixie Pingler

Soccer notes tease of injuries and line changes next Sunday

Jack O Connors plays handball to stay fit while Celtic notes a busy week. Billy McGrath predicts Lumberjacks will push Rainiers but may field a weakened side due to injuries. Sparta suffers Billy Bloomer loss. Hila Injury may miss season. Rangers test Cooper at fullback with strong showing. Cherry and Campbell trialed. Bob Gray may return. Pillings debuts for Rainiers amid aging pace.

Billy McGrath Port Blakele Rainiers Billy Sparta Billy Bloomer Hila Rangers Hieck Diamond Celtics Bob Gray

Boxing card to spark Tacoma debut under brandt and martin

Frank Wiley named instructor for Tacoma Business Men's Athletic Association as it schedules a 10 round opener at Glide rink on December 16. Main event features Patching Brandt versus Denver Ra Martin with fast preliminaries and a strong local organizational lineup led by J. Coffman as president and figures like William Morrow and J. Donnelly involved.

Hy United Press Tacoma Frank Wiley University of Puget Bound Pacific Coast Business Men's Athletic Association of Tacoma Glide Rink Brandt Denver Martin Heavies Riley Estate of Washington William Morrow J. C. Donnelly L. L Lefebre A. Fulton N. B. Leatie J. T. Coffman

Tommy Burns Plans Ringside for McCarty Palser Fight

Calgary dispatch reports Tommy Burns said he would attend the New Year’s Day bout between McCarty and Palser at ringside. Burns, who gave Luther McCarty his first boxing lesson, expressed keen interest to see the new heavyweight in action, despite not yet receiving an invitation.

Calgary Alberta Tommy Burns McCarty Palser Luther McCarty Tommy Hurns Tommy

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