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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
2
A short ad advises individuals to avoid paying rent unless absolutely required. It suggests saving to buy a lot and placing savings with the firm until enough funds are available. The message emphasizes no commission.
A bill to legalize prize fighting in Washington state, regulated by a state athletic commission, is likely to be considered Monday. The measure mirrors New York law, has senate morals committee support, and would require permits and licensing fees from exhibitors with gubernatorial appointments of commissioners.
James Thorpe of Carlisle, recently declared a professional by the Amateur Athletic Union, is poised to sign with a New York National club today. Competing claims from Beaumont in the Texas league and Fayetteville in the Eastern Carolina league create a dispute over his future. Thorpe could earn about 7600 dollars yearly, join training camp, and be tried at multiple positions.
Intercity junior track events opened at 9 AM with 30 Victoria runners. A 2:30 PM basketball game is slated, and aquatic contests plus fancy diving start at 8 PM tonight at the local Y M C A gym.
Oscar Stanage catcher for the Detroit club sent back his 1913 contract unsigned. He declares he wants $1,500 more than the contract calls for and says he will not play unless his salary demand is met.
In Brown & Hulen's Friday night 800 point match George Slosson defeated Japanese expert Koji Yamada 800 to 753. Yamada had a run of 113 in the ninth inning but Slosson, with steady play, pulled ahead. Slosson built a 400 to 281 edge in the final tally.
Chicago reports Tom Jones, manager of Ad Wolmast, aims to manage bantam champion Johnny Coulon. After losing Jess Willard, he vows not to return empty handed and has lined up a promising Wisconsin prospect as a potential client.
The New York Giants plan to use Harry M Cormick as a pinch hitter through the 1913 season, with the stint lasting as long as the pinch hitting run endures. Jimmy Clabby faces George Brown in Milwaukee for ten rounds tonight. Milton Stock returns to the Giants in spring after a Buffalo game season for experience. Joe Finneran of the Philadelphia Nationals seeks a 1200 boost over 1912 pay amid holdout talks. Pritchard presents Christy Mathewson with a gold baseball as a gesture. Davenport, Dreyfuss says no unsigned players join Pirates spring training. Mathewson believes Bresnahan can handle outfield, catching, and managing if Evers is out. Hal Chase has been moved to multiple positions by winter manager changes.
In Memphis, veteran Edward F. Geers recounts the shift from high wheel sulkies to bicycle sulkies, recalling races at Detroit and Cleveland in 1892, the first bike sulky win with Honest George, and a tense finish at Buffalo era interludes. He recalls driving techniques, key horses, and the crowd’s fervor.
Sunday evening discussion on the Triumph of Good Citizenship with a sermon highlighting victories of righteousness and the work remaining to end vicious forces. Big organ recital at 3:00 p.m. All welcome at First Presbyterian Church Seventh and Spring.
Seattle beat Everett 23 to 18 in a slow Friday night game. Washington State University and Idaho faced a lopsided 60 to 13 loss by Moscow as Savage and McFee led the scoring. University of Oregon’s A squad overwhelmed Company D of Corvallis 38 to 61. Queen Anne edged Franklin 28 to 23 after forcing overtime.
In San Francisco Tommy MacFarland defeated Willie Hoppe by quick punches and clinches, yet the victory felt hollow as he avoided real exchanges. Johnny O Leary of Seattle boxed Young Abe Attell to a draw, with many fans believing O Leary should have won.
University students prepare a multifaceted program for Saturday night including senior and junior wrestling finals, boxing, Japanese fencing, and blindfold boxing with an athletic ecard. The 14th Infantry baseball team plans games for the season, with contact through Sergi, Martin, Co. F, 14th Infantry, Ft. Lawton. Lonnie Austin teaches boxing for a month at 62 Cobb Building.
Bombardier Wells the European heavyweight champion sails from Liverpool to New York carrying a bold challenge to Luther McCarty. He expects to sign with the American champ and defeat the rival in a planned heavyweight clash.
Bantamweight champion of America Johnny Coulon announced he will meet the winner of the Kid Williams Eddie Campi bout in Los Angeles on February 11. If Williams wins Coulon will wager from five thousand to ten thousand dollars that he can beat the Kid. Sammy Harria manager of Williams bets one thousand to two thousand that Williams knocks Coulon out.
Outfielders Swain and Lewis, pitcher Gilligan, catcher Kreita, and utility man of the Sacramento Coast club are for sale today as announced by Sacramento president Jack Atkin. The magnate plans to sell the players in a group or individually, believing Helster and Lewis will bring a fair price as Atkin proceeds to Sacramento to negotiate for new grounds.
Vancouver lightweight Ernie Barrieau signs for a six round bout with Charley Reilly of San Francisco at a Coquitlam moving picture theatre. Promoter Percy Hartney arranged the event to be staged at the Junction on Thursday February 6 as Barrieau waits for Canadian champion Joe Bayley.
Jack Ryan, a former major league pitcher and St. Paul veteran of the American Association, signed with the Los Angeles club today as a free agent. He left St. Paul a year ago and previously pitched for San Diego in the defunct winter league.
W W Shackleford, who umpired in the Northwestern league and then the Tri State league in western Canada, will officiate in the Union Association next season after President Mulroney approved his conditions. Queen Anne seconds defeated the Franklin scrubs 27 to 11, remaining undefeated. Seattle Trap Shooters Association to hold opening shoot at Harbor Island Sunday at 10 o'clock.
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