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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1911
Page
2
United Press Leased Wire reports Benny Henderson, the so called 20000 Beauty and Beaver pitcher, will be reinstated only if he signs a booze contract. Manager Me Toddy McCredie says Henderson will receive nominal salary and a large end bonus if he stays sober and attends to business.
Johnny Hayes recalls his 1908 Olympic marathon victory in London. He details years of training from boyhood, a hard race in Boston trials, and the dramatic finish where Dorando Pietri collapsed near the finish and was helped across, awarding Hayes the win.
The ad urges readers to consult their physician about Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds croup bronchitis. It claims approvals from doctors and years of use give families confidence in this cough medicine.
A flawed fat reducing plan at Austin & Freed's gymnasium leaves D. E. Dugdale slim only briefly as he returns home ravenous. The article notes daily weight swings and escalating appetite, with his wife coping while the gym on holidays reduces the net progress.
Bombardier Wells, British heavyweight, defeated Fred Storbeck of South Africa in the 11th round after Storbeck failed to continue. Storbeck hit the canvas for good as Wells delivered a decisive swing. Langford and McVey train for a 20 round bout in Sydney with talks of a Kraus title match ongoing.
A one legged performer Paul Stephens wowed audiences with tumbling stunts and a pole balance on one foot. The Malvern boy, a young acrobat with the Malvern troupe, performed impressive handspring series that showcased athletic training benefits for youth.
Fritz Holland of Spokane and K O Ready Brown, with Pritz Holland, rest in Oakland after weigh in as their ten round main event is set for tomorrow night. The bout pairs fighters from Spokane and Chicago in a feature fight at the arena.
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