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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a school or course labeled Boning Wrefteang and Physical Culture. The readable text lists a phrase that resembles a program title or department name, with unclear context or dates.
Johnny Conlon a clear favorite over Frankie Conley as they meet for the world bantamweight title in Vernon. Fans have seen Coulon impress at Venice and bets run about 10 to 7 with ringside figures around 10 to 6. Both fighters finished training, Conley at 116 pounds and Coulon lighter.
In a dispute over control of promising baseball youngster Dulin the Seattle club and Los Angeles club clash. Haggle centers on Dougs office and Hen Berry of Los Angeles seeking leverage while Uncle Pug upholds the bargain with President Farrell. Dulin and Chick are on deck as the row continues.
The piece recounts brutal wrestling and boxing theatrics, noting Parmer Burns for a tough neck and a string of fatal or near fatal incidents. It describes Hangings for neck training, Charley Olson’s dangerous exploits, a fatal arena injury, and a chaotic visit by Chicago’s police chief to Chicago boxing scenes.
Tammy Sheehan resurfaced after no longer needing his presence while Lou Nantyke guards the Victoria Islanders contract in his jeans. Tommy contemplates missing the agership chance as Walt McCredie parts ways with Sheehan and Nic Williams shapes a training run that favors looks over skill. Sheehan plans independent work unless a coast turn arises, since moving east is not an option.
After much talk about waivers and minor league moves, Larry McLean signs his 1912 contract. Cincinnati scouts push him into the limelight as a likely candidate for back of the bat duties with the Reds under Hank O Day.
In New York buzz centers on Al Palzer with backers like Jack Curley and talk of Corbett lasting ten rounds against Palzer. Jim Flynn claims Carl Morris hits harder than Jack Johnson, while Masterson calls Jack Johnson a dead rabbit amid colorful boxing chatter and colorful slang.
Johnny Hayes was absent at the Monarch Athletic club benefit for Johnny O'Leary last night. Maxwell stepped in for Hayes in a session-style affair while Romeo Hagen and Tom Martina fought well, with Hagen earning a narrow nod.
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