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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1912

Page

2

Everett Seattle Interurban Railway Timetable Fragments

Fragmentary timetable shows limited trains between Everett and Seattle with daily and Sunday extras. Stations include Pickett offices Beattie South Thaw Westlake Greenwood Ajax Store 85th and Greenwood. Limited local trains listed with several daily departure times and baggage train note.

Seattle Wee Tae Beattie, Sthaw Westlake Greenwood Ajax Ee Ae Sa Curdes Sanda m Y

Fragmented OCR Timings and Codes in Historical Page

Disjointed OCR extract shows a string of times and initials such as 06-19 20 a.m. 12:16 1:36 36 os 3:40 6:40 and entries like HOMISH EVERETT and 9:35 1:90 4:45 8:30 1038 6pm. It lacks coherent narrative or clear event.

Hagen Wins Verdict Over Brown At Coliseum

Ed Hagen defeats Chet Brown in the main event at the Washington Athletic Club smoker in the Coliseum. Hagen, in peak form, boxes steadily and earns the decision. Other bouts see Danny O’Brien beat Jack McHenry, Tommy Martin over Ted Whitman, and an upset by Young Schaffll over Willie Vietro. Art Wilson and Steve Reynolds clash as Reynolds ousts Wilson.

ED Hagen Brown Art Wilson Hagen Chet Brown Washington Athletic Club Coliseum Wleon Danny O’brien Jack McHenry Lima McHenry Danny Tommy Martin Ted Whitman Martin Steve Reynolds Reynolds Wilderman Wilson Reynolda Ike Young Schaffll Willie Vietro Prenchie Valse Nelson Sorenson Duncan MacDonald Adolph Schacht Dan Salt Spiece

Put-Put Bikers Make New Marks During 1912

The 1912 motorcycling records include Ray Seymour's 3645 second official mile at 97.82 mph in Los Angeles on May 17. He then set 20 to 30 mile marks the same day, with 30 miles in 20 21 45. Other notable records: Jake DeRosier holds 100 mile pro marks from 1910-11. Lon Claflin set amateur marks from 1 to 17 miles. Don John still owns 18-20 mile amateur times. Fred Huyck’s 21 to 70 mile times date to 1909. R Stubbe holds 80-95 mile amateur records. Gustafson 400 miles in 4:62:36 in 1909. 1,000 mile time listed as 22:20:59.

Ray Seymour Los Angeles Cal Competition Committee Federation of American Motorcyclists Jake DeRosier DeRosier Lon Claflin Gales Seymour Ciafini Don John Fred Huyck Springfield Maas R. Stubbe Birmingham Ala C. Gustafson Masa Bortachiess

Boxing notes and bouts tease from New York

Johnny Dundee of New York boasts 201 fights and no knockdowns as he prepares to clash with champion Johnnie Kilbane of Cleveland on an April date. A proposed February showdown in New York would pit Packey McFarland against Jack Britton over 106 rounds for a 26 percent gate share and a $7,000 guarantee. Emile Thiry says if Ritchie challenges McFarland, he would meet Mike Gibbons for the welterweight title. Newcastle’s Dan Dailey, six feet six and 225 pounds, is the latest white hope from promoters’ mill.

Johnny Dundee New York Johnnie Kilbane Cleveland Packey McParland Thieefly Jack Britton Emile Thiry McFarland Ritchie Packey Mike Gibbons Dan Dailey Newcastle Penn

Indianapolis Middleweight Dillon Paired With 158-Pound Title Buzz

Dack Dillon of Indianapolis emerges as a notable middleweight contender alongside Papke McGoorty and Gibbons as a possible 158-pound champion. McGoorty seeks a bout with Dillon next month while Packey McFarland contributed $2,500 toward the venture.

Dack Dillon Indianapolis Papke McGoorty Gibbons Dillon

Remedies Like Nature Restore Health During Sleep

An advertisement touts Electra-Vita as a natural cure that heals while you sleep. It claims drugs are poisonous and builds vitality by supplying nourishment and electricity to every organ. A testimonial from W. F. Morgan of Tacoma praises the product and urges others to try it.

Tacoma Plectra-Vita Co

Free coupon offer for Electra-Vita booklet

A damaged OCR paragraph promotes a free 99 page book about Electra-Vita treatment. It mentions illustrations of men and women and claims to answer questions about the product. Readers are asked to mail the coupon for a sealed prepaid copy.

Electra-Vita

Local street theatre ad with broken contact lines

Fragmentary notice from a city paper advertises a theatre event or venue at Spring Street and nearby addresses. It lists a storefront or company name incomplete and provides a phone-like number fragment, lacking full details.

Boxing Notes and Boxing Hosts across the Nation

A sweep of boxing news mentions Wolgast losing funds on the McCarty Flynn bout and planning bets on Palzer, Sh died at 66, trainer duties for Sullivan, plans for a Long Island motor speedway, Archer's wage dispute, McCloskey becoming Union Baseball president, Dahien moving to training in Georgia, Columbia winning the chess tournament, Hunter beating Travis in golf, Oakland seeking Chicago Sox training quarters, Young Eri canceling a bout, boxing interest in Germany, and Nelson planning a northwest tour.

Gunboat Smith Beats Moran In Parlor Fight

In San Francisco on December 28 Gunboat Smith defeated Frank Moran in a ten round bout refereed by Griffin. Smith scored a hard right in the second round and dominated with left jabs while Moran offered little offense and largely fought on the ropes. The event included other West region bouts and results with Miller defeating Eddie Dolan in a four round bout.

San Francisco Frank Moran Pittsburg Smith New York Olim Ginces Pest Griffin Moran Taki Pitteburger Ray Louie Rees Campbell Los Angeles Sion Miller Eddie Dolan

Overall Wants to Play Again in Organized Baseball

Former Cub pitcher Overall plans to wire National League clubs for the right to play this winter. He says his arm is strong, refuses a $5,000 offer from Hap Hogan, and will seek terms or permission to play elsewhere. He denies a New York offer with Frank Chance, but close friends expect a possible move to the Highers if he resumes play.

Los Angeles Or Vie Cub National Oo Murphy Hap Hogan Chicago National Commission New York Frank Chance

Y M C A Sports Notes Report Tacoma Victory

The Y M C A Students basketball team beat Tacoma association 29 to 27 in Tacoma. Seattle stars Gerlach, Dunaway and Hughes led the win while Gilbert Bishop and Stewart starred for Destinyburg. Handball leader OConnor remains top contender as finals near next Tuesday. New Year open house will feature gymnastic and aquatic stunts plus three exhibitions by jatar athletes and swimmers.

Tacoma Tacoma Association Seattle Gerlach Dunaway Hughes Gilbert Bishop Stewart Destinyburg New Ye Day Jatar Jand Tank Suchemen Black Ross i?Hayes Peck

Sport and Social Snippets From Seattle Halls and Headlines

Golf pool gains traction in Seattle billiard halls as players test a new two-ball variant with the object ball spotted and cue ball behind the scratch line. Mastodon headbone found in Alaska weighs two tons. baseball season delays loom. Rube Marquard demands $10,000 to stay with baseball. giants may pivot to vaudeville. Joe Tinker linked to Reds, and talk of holdouts shadows winter baseball. Joe Gabay suspended for biting opponent. zoo trainer suggested for punishment.

Seattle Alaska Joe Gabay New York

Soccer notes from the local scene and Celtic departures

Mitt Crose Jim McGillivray visits Victoria as he joins a local team. Spartas practice an hour before kickoff and fade late in the second half. Adam Brown leaves for Tacoma weakening the Celtics. Rangers pursue Jack Gilchrist as Russell Boyle may miss the Rainier clash next Sunday.

Mitt Crose Jim McGillivray Celtic Victoria

McCarey Dates Rival Matchups For New Year Title

Promoter McCarey announced a February Vernon bout linking the New Year champion with Dan Daley or Jess Willard for a title bout. Palzer and McCarty resumed training after rest with McCarty sparring and gym work amid lively Los Angeles betting on the possible Vernon matchups.

Angeles Vernon Arena McCarey Dan Daley Jess Willard Vernon Palzer McCarty Spen Los Angeles Fang Beb McCarty Willard Daley Carey

Willard defeats Soldier Kearns in eighth round KO

New York December 24 Texas cowboy fighter Jess Willard wins a sensational 10 round bout against Soldier Kearns. Willard unleashes a series of swings in the eighth round delivering a decisive knockout as fans hail him a rising champion after Bob Fitzsimmons praised his potential.

New York Jense Willard Soldier Kearns Willard Kearns Bob Fitzsimmons

Bowling Notes on Imperial Alleys Elimination Contest

Buxton won the end of the elimination on Imperial alleys with a 230+ series in the last two games to take the honors and prize. Mahnken edged Jack West in the ninth frame for second, Bert Smith out first from the race.

Imperial Buxton Mahnken Jack West Bert Smith

Wendell Phillips Plays at Portland

Portland Oregon December 28 Wendell Phillips high from One City meets Washington high in scholastic football. Coach Moulton forecasts a strong margin for Wendell Phillips while Coach Earl questions how Washington can prevail after Boise Idaho high defeat.

Portland, Or Portland Chicago Wendell Phillips High Washington High Moulton Earl Wendell Philips Washington Nvaders Boise, Idaho

Dundee to meet Eddie Kelly in New York next Monday

Johnny Dundee, regarded as a top featherweight in the east, is matched for a 10 round bout with Eddie Kelly in New York next Monday night. Dundee will later fight Champion Johnny Kilbane at Vernon California early in April.

Packey McFarland Misses Fight In Omara Nebraska Card

Pac key McFarland fails to appear for scheduled bout with Freddie Daniela in Omara Nebraska. Clarence English replaces him. eight rounds end without a decision. Walter Stanton of Point Richmond claims a knockout over Ledoux. Stanton praised but inconsistent. Polly Grim retrains for Jan 30 clash with Zbysako in the same venue.

Packey Omara Neb Packey McFarland Freddie Daniela Clarence English Walter Stanton Richmond Cal Ledoux America Staneton Polly Zbysako

Attell Family Welcomes Sons as Abe Shows Improvement

Mrs Attell cheers as Abe and Monte arrive in San Francisco. Abe Attell, veteran featherweight, has been away during a 20 fight run and his recovery is expected to continue after a previous bout with Johnny Kilbane went eighth round.

Pat Connolly to Meet Zoyerko in North West Tour

English wrestler Pat Connolly now based in Vancouver British Columbia is slated to face Polish grappler Zoyerko as he tours the northwest region.

Pat Connolly Vancouver, C Zoyerko Pole North Weat

Protruding Puee referendum referenced in 1934 bats vote

Fragmentary OCR mentions a referendum tied to protruding puee and bats with figures 18 70 34. Context unclear. no clear date or location.

A Unique Santa Claus Gift Idea Mentioned

A reader suggests using $106 from savings plus help from Dr Edmunds to relieve headaches and nervous strain as a thoughtful Christmas gift for parents. The note implies building or home improvements could bring happiness this season.

Santa Claus Willie Papa Dr. Edmunds

Boxer Kilbane Roasted After Title Win Draws Fire

The speaker notes that winning an American boxing title triggers harsh criticism, citing Kilbane after his victory over Attell and predicting similar treatment for Ritchie. He predicts sport writers will attack after the Carty-Palzer bout concludes.

Kilbane Attell Ritchie United

Dartmouth Coach George Brooks Declines Penn Offer

George Brooks, football coach at Dartmouth College, turned down an offer of 10000 dollars a year from the University of Pennsylvania to coach their eleven.

George Brooks Dartmouth College University of Pennsylvania

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