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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
2
Waldorf Astor, recently elected to Parliament, eyes a peerage despite a tainted image from a skunk-skinning story. The Astors use horse racing and political moves to climb Britain’s aristocracy as family history stretches back to John Jacob Astor.
Tip Wright argues Mahmout, praised by Frank Gotch as the era’s best heavyweight, should get major matches. He recalls Mahmout’s prior bouts with Zbyazko and Roller, suggests public demand for clashes with Hackenschmidt and Zbyscko, and predicts Mahmout could defeat both if given a title shot.
Raleigh December 27 Roy Sanders of Monroe North Carolina a 19 year old freshman died last night at Lake Forest college from heart strain suffered nine days earlier in a basketball contest.
Whity McBride of Chehalis in the Washington State league cannot join Vancouver after an offer from Bob Brown. Chehalis management bars his move due to a signed Chehalis contract for next season. Lewis Thomas wins the Multnomah Athletic Club Christmas swim in the Willamette River, narrowly beating Dave Welch as crowds watch near the bridges.
The January Outing Magazine will publish an honor list of football players deemed best in their positions for 1910. Names include numerous college stars from Harvard Yale Michigan Princeton and more, reflecting a consensus among football authorities.
Eddie Rheridan, the new lightweight, meets Tommy Kilbane in an eight round bout at Windsor Ontario tonight. Both fighters will weigh in at 128 pounds ringside.
Dec 27 report says Fred Lake will become manager of the Western team after a change in ownership of the Boston National and St. Louis American league clubs. Lake currently manages the Boston club and will be succeeded by Fred Tenny.
An old advice note promotes taking one pill at bedtime to ease morning constipation and suggests asking a doctor about using Ayer's Pills as a remedy.
A fragmentary report on a football game between a Northwest team and the Eastern Huskies ending with riots and play halted eight minutes early. Chicago scored on three touchdowns two place kicks and one goal kick while Wenatchee faced rowdy conduct from spectators and a controversial tackle by a Wenatchee player.
An irate fan confronts Otto Hees at the Cleveland bench after weeks without a game. Hees replies hesitantly and then reveals his plan to collect gate money, saying he will be at the cashiers window on the first and fifteenth each month.
A jumble of mock letters reveals ball players seeking money and advice about weight loss, training, and futures. Names include Rhady Shutor Whiter, Um Pitcher, C Catcher, L Meld, and Chester Nourse. The tone is informal and satirical with scattered sports talk and humor.
Dick Nelson to box Al Rogera in Rochester on December 37. Wile Mackey faces Pat Callaghan in New York next Friday. Packey McParland and Harry Trendall likely to meet in Pittsburgh on January 5. Lew Powell to fight Jack Goodman at Tom O Rourke’s club in New York next Friday. Owen Moran in Boston may prompt Matty Baldwin to get first chance if Moran defeats Wolgast.
The Northwest colleges meet in Spokane with University of Washington delegates Victor Zednick and Dean Milner Roberta attending. Hammer baseball debate resurfaces as students favoring a bid clash with faculty overruling. Jurisdiction rules spark dispute as colleges seek majority or two thirds agreement.
A collage of old baseball anecdotes features Red Donahue recalling Elmer Flick wealth and club expense debates, a 1904 Detroit paper coin toss prediction, Bill Dahlen’s Giants days, and humorous misfires from Dusty Rhoades to Lou Criger. The piece preserves era voice and colorful quips.
Bargain furniture listing offers solid ash and solid oak dressers with varied finishes and mirrors. Includes prices near 11.25 to 18.75 and references to patterns and finishes. Limited details given. emphasis on pictured items and regular values.
Princess style desk and chair set described as plain neat pattern with a mirror. Made of sawed oak in golden finish. Regular price listed at 17.00.
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