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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
7
In Paris on December 20 the eight round bout between Jack Johnson and Jim Johnson ended in a draw. Spectators and newspapers condemned the fight as a fake with Jack Johnson claiming a broken left forearm from the third round. A doctor corroborated the alleged injury.
The University of Pennsylvania will challenge Yale to a dual eight oared crew race on the Schuylkill River in the spring. The challenge was announced after a Friday conference of the Pennsylvania rowing committee.
Tonight the Seattle and Tacoma Y M C A basketball teams clash in the local gym. Both squads will field their strongest lineups and an exciting contest is anticipated.
In Centralia on Friday night the Cen tralia high school juniors downed the seniors 18 to 14 to cap the interclass championship. The sophomores defeated the freshmen 23 to 21 in the same event.
Ad Wolgast admitted he had slipped but still claimed he is the best at his weight. Charlie White of Chicago won nine of ten rounds, with Wolgast taking only the sixth by a wide margin amid a bloodied exchange. The event drew attention as veteran baseball figures discussed future moves and league roles surrounding 1914 prospects.
Coach Gilmour Doble of the University of Washington reportedly secured a $100 raise to cover debts from betting on his pets. The claim surfaced at a university banquet in the Washington Hotel Annex, attended by about 100 guests with speeches and festivity. In San Francisco betting odds list Gunboat Smith as the favorite for the New Year’s Day fight with Pelkey.
The article extols the greatest outfields in baseball history led by Baltimore’s 1894 trio Keeler Kelley and Brodie. It cites Keeler’s .367 batting in 1894 and .366 in 1900, Kelley near .400 with extra bases, and notes Brodie’s glove and arm. It ranks Brooklyn 1900 Boston 1897 Detroit 1909 and others as rivals. First place goes to Kelley.
Ell Cates denies a corn shredder accident at Greenforks Indiana last week saying his hand was only slightly cut and he will return to work with the Indianapolis FedA next season.
The North western Soccer league features Seattle United at Carbonado this Sunday for a title defining clash. Seattle leads while Carbonado seeks revival with stars Wynne McLean and Hughes in key roles. Captain Frank Kelly is suspended. fans travel from the Northern Pacific depot at 7:20 AM.
Stockton crowds want a ten round return bout between Jimmy Reagan of San Francisco and Sally Salvator of Sacramento after last night’s bout ended in a rare draw. Each dropped the other to the canvas once and the exchange remained even until the final bell.
Washington State College and the University of Idaho refuse to sign for a meet with the University of Washington next season unless the champions compete on Washington State’s home grounds. Idaho manager Gua Larson and Pullman coach Johnny Bender issued the statements.
Ballard claimed both events at the winter field house tournament securing a baseball win 20 to 7 and a basketball victory 27 to 10. Collins Park was involved in the intermediates clash as Ballard dominated the night.
New York reports Captain Adrian Anson, veteran Chicago player, unlikely to receive proposed pension after National League leader Governor Tener opposes it. Anson, now on vaudeville stage, would probably refuse the league charity.
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