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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
3
New York Dispatch reports 88 colleges at the Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting. Sixty one favor retaining the American game with minor modifications, while 17 back rugby, 9 seek radical change or switch, and 7 favor a midway stance. West Point supports changes to curb abuses and pro football style play.
Ex baseball star Mike Donlin told Waldorf fans last week that stage applause is artificial while diamond cheers are genuine. He said actors imitate others and live someone else’s life, but on the field players are themselves and earn credit for their own ability.
Walter McCredie, player manager of the Portland Coast Leaguers, asked Northwest League president Lucas to return the $1,000 deposit to assure a Coast club's place next season. The move is seen as tacit admission that the McCredies will back Dugdale and Loecas’ organization and support that single club in the Coast league.
The piece recalls Go ward Waddell nicknamed Babe after a 1994 Franklin Pa. baseball trip. He pitched despite a head injury from a pitch that knocked him out, aided by a drunk teammate scandal and a city manager’s insult. The incident followed a 10 2 win as Waddell hit two homers and two doubles.
Charley White of Memphis issues a challenge to fight Jimmy Moran and Babe Cullen the same night. He offers to forfeit his share if he fails to beat both. Cullen holds the Australian title and Moran recently beat Cullen and drew with Attell. White claims Attell pressured him and seeks a 20 round rematch.
The writer muses that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle could have included Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as observers in a major boxing match. Holmes would gather deductions from pre fight scouting while Watson would publish details through magazines. Doyle would gain material for his Prize Ring drama from the event.
Former Princeton star and coach Phil King submits suggestions to the Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Proposed rules include backs five yards behind the line, seven on the line of defense, quarterback run allowed anywhere, and relaxations after fumbles. He also calls for a one minute timeout after 10 20 and 30 minutes and restricts coaches and team staff from onfield participation during play periods.
Sid Heater of the Mission club nears a San Mateo county fight permit as Battling Nelson agrees to terms for a potential 4 round bout with Ad Wolgast on Washington's Birthday. Hester, McCarey, and Wolgast factions discuss offers with Nelson’s $11,500 share and promises of a better deal for Wolgast.
Bitty Papke and Harry Lewin plan for their upcoming bout as they wait for Parte. Sam Strang or Monte Crosse could manage the Scranton team. Brighton Beach may host a race meet next year.
A postcard shows James Edward in Johannesburg on November 15 with a brief stop in Africa before heading to Australia. Jimmy Britt is linked to a potential bout against Australia’s top lightweights, aided by his ally Hugh McIntosh who organized the Johnson Hume fight.
In a vivid postgame scene Mike Donlin recalls John McGraw tearing into his players after the Giants lost. The heated exchange centers on effort and mistakes as McGraw labels several players and threats a tirade of consequences while teammates plead for calm.
The body of James Welch, father of the pugilist, a miner, was brought to the surface after an accident at a drill site in Goldfield Nevada. Welch died instantly. four companions escaped with injuries. W Moore of Detroit owns a famed Smith stock farm at Coldwater Michigan.
Short sports blurbs note Geo Siemson out with billiards and Hoppe, plus a rough remark about American football. A wrestling match reports Mahmout suffering a broken rib against Americus Latonia at Seon track. The Virginia corner near Righth aw and Virginia opens with 105 modern rooms, rates from $2 to $4 weekly.
Beattie Y M C A defeated Tacoma Y M C A in a close game last night with a high-spirited finish. DeCheene and Higeby scored late to seal the victory as Beattie claimed the win on the local floor.
The report notes Jim Corbett used his real name and was never known as Smith. He was born September 1, 1866, in San Francisco. A. Greven of Chicago and George Biller of Chicago refereed the Noleon versus Gane fight at Goldfield.
The Green Lake Athletic Club will stage a boxing card headlined by Coast Champion Cliff Dyer. The promoter promises close sport with Dyer facing a top amateur opponent, billed as a key local event at Green Lake.
A fragmented ad-like snippet touts Brillantehine metal polish in quart and pint sizes with references to price and packaging. Mentions polishing ease and potential past sales but includes garbled text and stray numbers.
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