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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
7
The Greek strongman known as Knockout Brown plans to move beyond middleweight. He will weigh 158 pounds at ringside or any time and aims to force the farm of white hopes to meet him in the heavyweights. He seeks broad competition and vows to keep stepping up.
The piece discusses Brown seeking a move to the heavyweight division backed by his undefeated record and willingness to fight hard. It notes George’s influence, Clabby Gibbons McGoorty topnotchers, and the Greek middleweight’s tough, crowd-pleasing style.
In a Seattle city championship game the Y M C A first team defeated Plymouth Church five 25 to 17 after trailing 19 to 6. A second game is scheduled next Saturday to claim the city title. Other results include Cashmere A C over Wenatchee Y M C A 34 to 11 and La Conner high school girls over Burlington 7 to 5 with the boys 16 to 13.
Chicago February 1 James A Patten the leading trader on the board of trade told United Press the war is raising wheat prices He cited the slogan Help the Belgians and said millions in Belgium are non producers yet must be fed He argued the war spreads across Europe impacting US wheat markets
Chicago Feb 1 Manager Cliff Blankenship of the Salt Lake team in the Pacific Coast league announced the signing of pitcher Earl Yingling from Cincinnati and pitcher Lou Laroy from Indianapolis. Yingling won 10 and lost 17 in 27 games last season while Laroy posted a .760 winning percentage.
New vehicles display red and white signs bearing letters and numbers to replace the common “License Applied For” tag. The change appears on recently issued autos, signaling a shift in provisional markings.
In the McMillan cup clash at Woodland yesterday Carbonado's Walter McDonald broke his leg after a tackle, leaving Seattle Thistles to finish a 2–0 loss without a man. The incident followed last week's gas explosion injuring Tommy Downing, with reports of possible sight loss. Bar low scored late in the second period as Carbonado faced penalties and poor teamwork.
Ray Fisher a New York American pitcher signed a three year contract for a total 19 600 salary. In Wallace Idaho Joe Swain stopped Frank Barrieau in an 11th round bout. California bills revive racing under a five member state commission with no Sunday racing or betting allowed. Johnny Dundee and Joe Mandot agreed to meet in an all fight at New Orleans on February 4 in a 20 round bout.
At the Seattle Kennel Club annual meeting held last week L. W. Brydon was elected president for the ensuing year H. Howard became vice president George Tinto secretary and show manager and Douglas Huntington treasurer Plans are made for a spring beach show with many expected entries from Northwest cities.
George Sutton, veteran cup player, remains atop the Champion Billiard Players' league after four victories over Coch ran last week. He has 62 wins and 22 losses for a .738 percentage, with Cal Demarest second at .609 and Clilne third at .599.
Darrel Hamiet of Sioux City and Co. FE. Layson of Elk Falls are to bowl to a finish. Yet they refuse to permit decisions on boxing bouts.
A reflexive column critiquing delayed news on Seattle baseball signings by Dugdale. It cites signing of Pitcher Martin and Catcher Barth from Medicine Hat in Western Canada league, and ribbing Dugdale for releasing announcements on Sundays. Mentions Yankees manager Wild Bill Donovan favoring Walter Pipp and other players, and notes varied sports tidbits from rowing to racing events.
Local ministers attempted to block the ten round heavyweight boxing match between Gunboat Smith and Jim Flynn in Cincinnati tonight. Promoters said all arrangements are set and police will not interfere with the program.
With Moran’s retirement from candidacy Rich ard 8 Terhune will be elevated to the head of the Sattle Athletic club at the annual election this week. Moran was asked to remain but will not due to business affairs. Terhune’s name ran unopposed on the ballot. Eight board trustees will also be elected.
Fairweather drew a large crowd of marksmen on Harbor Island for the last practice before the season opening. In the professional class Less Reid led with 46 hits in 50 birds and a 96 total score from 100 birds. Amateurs Frank Ulverstad and Harry Williams tied for high with 45 hits. H Williams was second with 92 and Dr Council third with 88.
Aberdeen, Feb 1. Directors of the Aberdeen team in the Northwestern league announce contracts signed by 15 players for the season. The first game is set for May 11 on the Aberdeen grounds after nine weeks on the road. Manager John Barnes will decide home game locations.
The final interclub smoker of the season pits Multnomah A C athletes against Seattle A C boys in Portland on February 12. In 125 pound, Earl Baird of Seattle faces Hewlett of Portland, while 158 pound foe Van Sontag of Seattle meets Schuld of Portland. Portland wrestlers in 125 and 135 pound classes include Oliver Runchie and Pete Wille. Chet McIntyre awaits the Portland lineup. The note adds a remark about population shifts and Jim Coffroth joining New Orleans.
The Olympia week centers on clashes over Senate Bill 46 to strip cities of regulatory power over utilities. Gov Lister faces opposition from teachers and officials while McArdle and Zednick back plans to shift tax duties to the land commissioner. The session advances slowly with little major legislation.
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