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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented prose reports Kid Herman considering a return to boxing as the annual parade nears. The text reflects scattered, surreal musings on major league debris, childhood memories, and odd imagery about eggs coal and a window.
Seattle’s Herman Landfield known as Kid Herman eyes a comeback in boxing after a two year absence. He plans testing the waters with training and timing his return, while recalling his long lightweight division career including a 1907 Davenport bout with Packey McFarland ending in a disputed finish.
Two teams tied for first with a third close behind in the ten pin tournament at the Seattle Athletic Club. The Eagles led earlier but the Ravens gained two wins in the last series while the Hawks swept all games this week lifting them to third. Owls also closed the gap by gaining several points.
Pinkham and crowd prepare for a five game series with total pins to sum. The Pelicans slide deeper into cellar as other teams, led by Putnam and Conover, eye a late push. Western Bowling Congress holds a San Francisco convention March 26 to April 2 amid cautious finances and strong Frisco interest.
Barney Schreiber the turfman and bookmaker tries to back Mulholland by urging odds moves at Oakland track. He instructs “Yellow” Henry to adjust wagers from 30 to 16 to 5 to 6 to 7 to 6 as the crowd reacts and he bets heavily, testing clerks and odds.
Soccer fans will see a double header tomorrow at Dugdale's Park with Rangers vs Thistles in a friendly prior to the Seattle versus Celtic league contest. G Reeks referees the first game and A Rose handles the second. Renton meets Tacoma in a separate league match tomorrow afternoon.
Dec. 18 Minneapolis high schools face possible abolition of baseball with lacrosse touted as the substitute. Professor McClintick, East Side high football coach and originator of the plan, aims to present it to school authorities this year. He previously played on several top Canadian teams before moving to Minnesota.
Lincoln high and Queen Anne and Franklin high schools push basketball preparations as Broadway high readies to start indoor practices next week. Coach Lewis plans a Monday candidate meeting. first practice Tuesday. Lincoln high reports strong turnout under Coach Allen with over 20 first-team contenders, Holt at center and a depth of guards. Lincoln to play Snohomish tonight at 8 p.m. in the school gym. Also notes national league president candidacy of Pop Anson and catcher Huckey Jennings seeking first class work.
A quiet spell grips Seattle sports with no football or winter baseball and limited basketball. Soccer shows small crowds but could grow, while big events loom late December and New Year with a high profile marathon rivalry between Marsh and St Yves, racing to settle the title.
Kid Herman, once declared finished with boxing, contemplates a comeback amid Seattle friends. The former lightweight champion has business interests and past payouts, including 8,000 plus 1,000 expenses in a Tonopah New Year bout, as he weighs a possible reentry to professional boxing.
Henri St Yves mixed boxing drills with running under Charley Schye to prepare for a 16 mile race against John P. Marsh Sunday. The French runner adapts to boxing to sharpen stamina and expects a tough test while vowing to stay in top form regardless of weather.
A structured evening basketball workout covers foul shooting form passes from all positions and varied angles. It includes initial shooting drills, team practice, non shooting scrimmage, feint passes, end with full scrimmage and a fast run for conditioning.
Eight league magnates debate leadership with no decision. Brown and Ward remain top contenders, triggering talk of a regency if stalemate persists. Johnson’s stance softens factional lines as Blair departs to minors after a rough opening for the Yankees.
Gilmour Do bie recalls the 1903 Minnesota Michigan tie at Minneapolis that ended 6 to 6 after a late, nerve wrecking kick. He describes a dramatic dawn weather, a crowd of 32 000, a bold Michigan march, a dramatic fair catch by Burgen, and Rogers accurate kick that tied the game.
The article profiles Hon. Timothy D. Sullivan and Hon. Timothy P. Sullivan known as the Two Tims who dominate New York politics and finance in boxing matters. It notes Big Tim Sullivan as final arbiter in payments and forfeits under the agreement with Johnson and Jeffries, highlighting his longtime leadership and influence.
A phony Stanley Ketchel arrival claimed by some New York writers fooled local papers. One report said Ketchel arrived from the wild and woolly and would not seek a manager, while another falsely placed him at the Hoffman House and warned of a downfall if misbehaving. In truth Ketchel remains in San Francisco.
Freddie Welsh defeated Johnny Summers in a decisive bout that toppled the old English style of boxing. Summers relied on straight, simple punches under clean break rules while Welsh unleashed a varied barrage that confused his countryman.
English observers doubted Summers would defeat Battling Nelson but Welsh, seen as American, outclassed the favored challenger and left the crowd astonished and angry.
United Press dispatch from New York reports a remarkable cricket like note on a coed at a university who balances football with two English literature courses. The feature highlights her youth status, freshman year, and the athletic and academic alignment, noting she engages in football without hindering studies and shows potential for further competition.
Fragmentary listing shows prices $8.50 for Orient Patten Holmes & Edwards' heavy silver plated hollow-ham and $6.50 for another item labeled "eeeeee" with unclear description. No further context or complete product names available.
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