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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

7

Belief Athletics Should Be Taken From School Board

The article reports a Seattle high school athletics debate. Public officials fear resigning athletic control may imply board incompetence while coaches and principals discuss creating a dedicated high school athletics committee. Proposals include adding Grammar School members and possibly shifting authority to separate committees.

Seattle Grammar School G. W. Scholl Lincoln Hid Scholl

Leadership Dispute at Washington Football Banquet

Speculation runs high at the University of Washington over who will lead the yell at Friday nights banquet honoring Dobie’s championship team. George Mathieau opposes Ralph Hall who claims yell leader elect status and vows to be the main gazabo at the feed.

University of Washington Washington Annex Dobie George Mathieau Ralph Hall T. George Hall Ralph Mathieau

Petroskey Seeks Dillon Rematch After 12 Round Win

Sailor Ed Petroskey earned a decisive victory over Leo Benz in a 12 round bout in Butte Montana and is lined up for a potential return match with Indianapolis middleweight Jack Dillon. The bout ended with Petroskey triumphing last night.

Butte Mont Ed Petroskey Jack Dillon Indianapolis Leo Benz

Oregon State coach forced to cancel Japan trip

In Pullman Washington on December 18 1914 news reports Coach Bender cannot take the 1914 W. 8 C baseball squad to Japan after Japanese universities decline to host any teams next year due to high costs and the University of Washington's tour last year.

Pullman Wash Bender Japan U. of W

Lynch Seeks San Francisco Players After Spring Training

Mike Lynch, Spokane manager, holds daily talks with Del Howard, San Francisco boss, aiming to acquire Frisco players remaining after spring training. He has bought Jessa Baker and seems likely to land Walter Cartwright. The Seattle and Everett Y M C A s split volleyball matches at the local gym, with Everett beating Seattle 21 10 21 11. Everett then lost to the noon class team 21 17 9 21 21 6. Lipton to enter 12 meter yacht regatta in San Francisco in 1915.

Mike San Francisco Mike Lynch Spokane del Howard Seattle Everett Y. M. C. A Everett

Trotting Rule Changes Bypass Record in Nonwinning Heat

The National and American Trotting associations rule that a single heat in a trotting race will not count as a new record if the horse fails to win, and will not alter the horse’s class.

Chicago

Federal league may skip Cleveland next season

Federal league officials cite lack of suitable grounds and a likely loss of a Cleveland franchise for the upcoming season. Separately, in Paris, thousands welcomed Georges Carpentier home after his victory over Bombardier Wells at the depot.

FEDS Cleveland Paris Georges Carpentier Bombardier Wells

Beautiful Silverware For Star Readers

A set of six decorated French gray Rogers Silver Tea Spoons is offered free to The Star mall subscribers. Subscriptions at $3.25 for one year entitle recipients to the spoons with charges paid. Renewals or gifting a friend also qualify, but agents are excluded.

Rogers Mall The Star

Boer George Rodel offers to meet Gunboat Smith or Arthur Pelkey winner

George Rodel the Boer heavyweight proposes a winner take all bout with the Gunboat Smith Arthur Pelkey victor on January 1 and would wager $5,000 at even money. He also agrees to fight the winner on February 13 with promoter James W. Costrath open to the chance.

San Francisco SmithArthur Pelkey George Rodel Rodel James W. Costrath

First Baseman Fred Merkle eyed for possible trade

A report suggests veteran first baseman Fred Merkle, known for his costly error that cost the Giants the pennant, may be targeted in a trade in the near future.

Fred Merkle Giants

The Ringing Base Hit as the Soul of Baseball Legend

A nostalgic feature extols the base hit as baseballs core thrill. It compares batting to a national keynote, notes fan fervor for power hitters like Cobb and Lajoie, and lists famed players and their superstitions from the sport’s golden era.

England Knights of the Tribe of Mackie White Sox

Big league spring games lined up in Indianapolis

Indianapolis schedules four major league teams for spring exhibitions the Cubs Naps Reds and Cardinals set to perform in Hoosier capital. Details note costs and retirements of players amid a mix of boxing and baseball items including Ear yon Kollwitz cryptic mention and Joe Lannin in Boston Red Sox setup.

Indianapolis Chicago Cubs Cleveland Naps Boston Reds St. Louis Cardinals Hoosier Capital

Bayley Prepares for Moran Bout in Steveston

Joe Bayley former Canadian lightweight champion enters training for a 15 round bout with Owen Moran the British Lightweight at Steveston Jan 9 Negotiations closed Moran telegraphed terms are satisfactory and will leave for Canada Moran and Bayley agree to weigh in at 135 pounds ringside If Bayley wins he plans an invasion of California for further matches Moran is in San Francisco.

Victoria B. C Joe Bayley Canada Owen Moran Steveston HB. C Moran San Francisco Bayley California

Trapshoot Challenge Set Between Tacoma and Seattle

A trapshooting contest is proposed on December 28 at the McAleer Gun club Tacoma if the Seattle Trap Shooters Association accepts. Mahncke Co Tacoma jewelers offers a cup to the winning team.

Crack Blue Rock Ta Coma Seattle McAleer Gun Club Tacoma Seattle Trapshooters’ Association Mahncke & Co Tacoma Jewelers

Bismarcks Trim Seattle A C No 2 In City Bowling Meet

The Bismarcks defeated Seattle A C No 2 three straight games in a city tournament. Maclin led with 234 144 203 for 581 and Boyd posted 227 195 184 totaling 606. Ellie 167 204 192 563 Lund 195 188 161 544 Lockhart 162 213 171 646.

Bismarcks Seattle A. C Maclin Boyd Ellie Lund Lockhart

Northwestern club directors meet to map 1914 schedule

In Portland the Northwestern club directors met to demand a better 1914 schedule than Beattie arranged last season. Owner Dugdale of Seattle pressed for changes at the meeting aimed at improving the circuit’s lineup and dates. Owner Brown of Vancouver urged that half of Beaver games be played at home next season.

Dugdale Seattle Beattie Portland Northwestern Brown Vancouver Beaver

Reagan and Salvatore Set for Stockton Ten-Round Clash

Jim mie Reagan of Oakland and Sally Salvatore of Sacramento were reported in splendid trim today for their ten round boxing match scheduled in Stockton tomorrow night.

Reagan Salvatore Stockton Jimmie Reagan Oakland Sally Salvatore Sacramento

Leather Goods Offerings by Miller Tronk & Leather Co

The 904 Second Avenue shop offers leather items including fitted suit cases bags card cases umbrella sets and hat or coat hanger sets. Repair work is done by skilled workmen at Miller Tronk & Leather Goods Co.

Miller Tronk & Leather Goods Co

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