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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
3
A reader pilloried years of kidney and bladder pain and sleeplessness until Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root helped. The letter from Mary O'Donnell of Lander Wyoming says she feels well after the third dose and urges others to try the cure.
Send to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York for a jam bottle that will convince anyone. A booklet of valuable information about kidneys and bladder will be included. Regular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles available at all drug stores.
The Star reports promoter James W. Coffroth may join Jack Curley in promoting the Johnson Flynn heavyweight championship. Curley heads to San Francisco for talks with Coffroth and Western Pacific railroad officials to secure a site with reduced travel rates along the railroad route.
Archie Wyard of Ballard, only 15, is lauded as one of the cleverest youths in the area by boxing critics. He has won multiple bouts this fall, except for a close decision loss to Peterson at Vancouver. Wyard, a former messenger boy, trained in the gym and now faces Smith of the R. V. A. C. at Sallard tonight in a strong card expected to thrill fans.
The column catalogs widespread trade talks and management shifts from the baseball world. It notes Knabe as a target for Cincinnati, Bedient's sale to Boston, Comiskey's handling of Jimmy Johnson, Ty Cobb's contract status, and proposals involving Clarke Griffith and Callahan. It also mentions Charley Schmidt's move to Providence, Callahan versus Moriarty, and Comiskey's plan to expand Comiskey Park with a $100,000 investment. Additional items include Lewin’s fine for assaulting an umpire, Hank ODay's umpire accommodations in Cincinnati, and Brown’s renewed confidence with the Boston Nationals.
Padl Kobier of Cleveland and Clarence Ferns of Kansas City meet in a planned 10 round welterweight bout in Kansas City tonight. Both claim the welterweight championship, heightening the title talks.
Delegates fix racing dates for the North Pacific Pair association. Scheduled fairs include Vancouver August 11 17 and Portland August 19 34 open. Seattle Golden Potlatch September and Spokane November 4 are among events listed for the circuit.
The match between Nick Langes and Frank Riley ends on a foul call in 15 minutes with Riley earning the decision. Langes claims slips and a disputed restart. Tacoma official saw an infraction. Jimmy McAleer is quoted about Boston pennant chances and a first place goal. Connie Mack and Hugh Jennings weigh in on McAleer’s likely mood next fall.
Charley An aes, owner of a Nets franchise in the new United States league, unveils an immense baseball ground concept. The proposed field would be larger than any in the country with a green sod surface and modern amenities. The site possibly overlays the Grand Central Station roof from Lexington to Madison avenues and Forty-fourth to Fifty-second streets.
The piece follows Joseph, a talent scout, crisscrossing the country in late year months to sign numerous phenoms. He disperses dozens in January and February, then releases many to teams, while claiming ample prospects remain for Spokane payrolls and the upcoming season.
James W. Coffroth, Shasta club manager and Daly City arena lessee, secures a 20 round bout between featherweight champion Abe Attell and Harlem Tommy Murphy. The Daly City fight is set for March 9 with a 138 pound weight limit at 10 a.m.
Sacramento report notes Win Demetral, Greek wrestler, and Dan McDonald, Canadian champion, facing off in a best two of three falls match. Semi finals feature Piombo of Italy and Cazeaux of France in the card tonight.
Tom Tennant, former San Francisco first baseman, today returned unsigned the offer from the St. Louis Americans. He said the terms did not please him and will stay in Los Angeles pending the Browns' action.
San Francisco boxer Jack Britton of C says he can knock out Sam Burns of Oakland in one round and offers $2,000 to anyone who bets against him. He suggests a later match with Hogan may be arranged.
Philadelphia telegraph reports Mia McGillicuddy 76 mother of Coonie Mack longtime manager of the Philadelphia Athletics died at her home after several weeks illness. The passing removes a figure tied to the world champion baseball club.
Jim Doyle, last young third baseman for the Chicago Cubs, died in Syracuse N Y from complications after an appendectomy performed Monday afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR note lists an incubator service at a coastal town with a main street reference and the Lilly Co. Signage mentions a foot of Main Street and Seattle. The readability is limited and no clear event or date emerges.
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