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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
2
Cy Young leaves the Cleveland club after two decades in the majors. Clubs in the American League refuse to pay 1500 for his release, signaling the end of his top playing days. Young, age over 42, began with Cleveland in 1890 and may join a minor league or return to farming.
The excerpt hints at Lil Nordica’s potential singing for a $5000 prize jewel and Fielder Jones weighing a baseball return with club ownership. It notes heavyweight talk with Jack Johnson recalling past battles against Hank Griffin and John Lee, while harness racing shows sizable purses in the Great West amid unrest.
In response to Al Kaufman he says he will accept a match with the Californian at any time and that Delaney's man insists on a purse not less than 275000. A French boxing club offered 4 bonus to Johnson to fight, which he ridiculed. Kaufman may name terms in Paris and a secret 25 round arrangement is whispered. Both go to Europe next month. President Lindsey of the Northwest league is ill with grip. Jockey Sumter says German language not required.
A column notes American and English presence on German race courses as visitors trainers bettors and jockeys. It also reports Joe Magee Seattle bookmaker’s death in San Francisco and claims of a Cubs plot by Herrmann Dreyfuss Johnson aimed at creating a 12 club American league monopoly.
First race Great Caesar won with Home Run second and Woodlander third in 1 13 1 6. Second race Prestolite triumphed with Bt Heller second and Helen Hawkins third in 1 06 3 5.
The main event saw Wilson of R V A C defeat Henderson of Ballard at 175 pounds after three fast rounds. Hurke of G L A C was knocked out by Kersley of FAC. Other bouts included Wall vs Davis 126, Scott vs Halkyard 185, Burke vs Freeman 146, McKay vs Miller 145, Duncan throwing Strand twice at 120, Boynton defeating Porter twice in 9 1/2 minutes at 135 6 pounds. A good crowd attended.
Portland Oregon December 31 19xx Chief of Police Cox announces a ban on confetti feather ticklers and noise making devices intended to wake the city for the new year. The move aims to reduce disturbances as residents usher in the new year.
In Jacksonville daily results Morning Sun won the Pirot race with Danceaway second and Bechau third in 1509. Hudas Sister won the second race with KK T Shippmann Inferno Queen third in 1 15 15. The third race saw Diakeat win with Ben Lo ere a Mason third in 14 346. The Tacoma Yacht Club plans a water carnival Monday afternoon.
In Chicago Dee Hackenschmidt fumes over Frank Gotch backing out of a world championship match. Hackenschmidt questions Gotch’s conduct after Gotch allegedly accepted a $20,000 side bet then cancelled. Gotch also refuses to reenter the arena amid claims his fiancée Miss Patrick urged silence.
Hugo Kelly challenged the Mantell versus Sullivan winner and Mantell accepted today. Writers and others consider Mantell entitled to the verdict and a possible match here within a few days.
Guy Brewster, a marathon runner, told The Star's sporting editor that if Hammond and the Greek Marvel stage their fifth bout he would be glad to defeat either one or both. Brewster notes he has already beaten Hammond in a comparable running race.
At Vaughn street field Portland Oregon December 31 preparations for the football game between Washington High School and Oak Park Chicago for the Western inter scholastic championship were completed Coach Zuppke of Oak Park said his players were prepared and expected victory.
Jack Johnson told friends in Milwaukee he will depart for a California vacation soon after finishing a theatrical engagement. He intends to ride the Overland to reach San Francisco and stay about two months. The report mentions Chicago wrestling reactions to Hackenschmidt’s failure to throw Pardello twice.
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