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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
10
A satirical remark circulates among officers about young sons of Oxford and other elite schools who command husky saboteurs miners and smokers. The line A little child shall lead us comes up in educated circles as a biting joke within the army ranks. This educational tone reflects a broader cultural view of class and discipline in the service.
In Seattle Athletic Club events, Wesley Banckle edged Tommy Phelps in a 115 pound special bout after an extra round. The program featured 14 boxing and six wrestling matches with strong showings from local competitors en route to Thursday finals.
An offer for a free talk on chiropractic beliefs and methods. Explains how spinal treatment uses natural healing, avoids drugs and surgery, and can help chronic diseases with a short consultation.
Four games in the Church league are scheduled for Thursday night at the Leschi pavilion. The First M. E. team has dropped out, and the Swedish Baptist team will complete the remaining schedule.
Tacoma authorities announce a January 1 enforcement curtailing boxing events. Only Northwest boxers may compete. imported eastern talent is barred. smoking at ringside will be allowed under police approval.
Butte merchants meet tonight to raise funds for securing a Northwestern league baseball franchise. Officials express optimism about reaching at least $16,000 to support the effort.
Dec 30 Cleveland bankers announce W Somers will lose control of the Cleveland club as affairs are put up for sale.
New York reports boxer Ted Lew has a left hand valued at 15060 dollars after a bout with Willie Ritchie. The amount was insured before the fight and reflects the potential prize impact of his injury.
In Pasadena the OWN in Brown and WSC coaches argued over the game referee. Walter Eckersall, Chicago, a former All-American, was finally chosen and wired to hurry to the scene. The item touches on various sports topics from golf to college athletics and salaries.
Lincoln high of Portland defeated Bellingham high 49 to 41 in a tight game that was tied at the finish. Caesar of Portland netted 13 baskets on 18 attempts during overtime as Lincoln won the extra period. Lincoln to play Sedro Woolley tomorrow after tonight's second game.
If you have a vacant room or house, let a Star Want Ad rent it for you. The notice suggests using the classified service to find tenants or renters efficiently through the Star publication.
New Orleans reports swirl over Jess Willard's next opponent after the Willard Fulton match was canceled. Tom Jones says Willard may fight Frank Moran in New Orleans March 4 or Fulton in Milwaukee February 22. Moran's manager reportedly offered $7,500 for a New Orleans bout, with Burns tied to the offer. In Milwaukee promoter T. Andrewa reiterates a $25,000 bid for a Willard Fulton match and says no cancellation notice has been received.
Mike Collins Fulton manager says Jones believes Burns would offer Fulton first shot at the championship if Burns cancels the New Orleans match.
San Francisco December 30. Former Olympic club boxer McAllister once seen as a likely middleweight plans a four round comeback tonight to regain his former standing after months away from competition.
The feature bout at the city tournament closes Thursday night under Beattie Athletic Club auspices. Earl Baird, P. N. A. champion at 130 and runner up at Frisco nationals, meets Joe Buckner, noted as one of the fastest boys at the A. C. Buckner should provide a hot battle.
Portland reports that the boxing match between Mysterious Billy Smith and 200-pound Jack Root was halted in the sixth round as Smith could not continue. The referee stopped the bout due to Smith’s weakened condition and failed comeback.
Chicago, Dec. 30. Charley Weeghman recalls his rise from waiter to restaurant owner and baseball magnate. He describes gambling on the Federal league, risking $26,000 and ending up spending about $459,000 before Chicago Federals gates opened. He recounts signing Joe Tinker for $120,000 total and plans for a ballpark expansion.
The Portland Stanford Alumni club passed a resolution urging Stanford to adopt the American football game and join the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate conference. Led by Chester Murphy, over 650 alumni signed the petition backing the move.
California's first college basketball tour begins Wednesday as the squad travels to the Northwest. Eight players and Dr Kilduff accompany the team. Key games include Washington Oregon and U A C with additional contests planned after arrival. Schedule lists games at Portland Corvallis Salem Dalles and Seattle from January 8 to 15.
Isobey Baker a former Princeton star drop kicker now plays for the St. Nicholas team in a showdown for the amateur hockey championship. Baker once captained the Princeton hockey squad and rumors say the NHL and Seattle Metropolitans pursued him for professional play.
Young Murphy son of famed trainer Mike Murphy enters Yale hopeful after a standout scholastic career in baseball football and basketball. He is praised for sprint speed and athletic versatility with ties to Brink Thorne Yale star.
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