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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
2
Johnny Couton left Los Angeles for New Orleans with the ban tamweight championship. He will meet Frankie Burns of New Jersey on February 18 in a 20 round bout in Crescent City. His two brothers accompanied him to the trip and will help prepare for the fight.
President A F Rothermen and Manager Mike Lynch of the Tacoma baseball club signed pitcher Cooney Markell who last year pitched with Victoria before an arm strain. Markell is reported fit while Starkell’s army is in good condition. Bert Mall is expected to stay and pitch for the Tigers.
San Francisco passes a new ordinance restricting boxing with one event per week per club and alternating schedules. Clubs must pay an annual license of $1,250 and all amateur bouts require the sanction of the P. N. A.
In San Diego on February 6, Bol dier Willits Elder the white hope backed by G M Anderson begins renewed training. Tom McCarey of Los Angeles promises to coax A Palser into a match with Hitler. Reddy Corbett the bantam assists in training after rough early wars with Joe Rivers.
Henry Kaufman of Pennsylvania and Geo Kirkwood of St Louis arrive in prime form for their 10 round bout in Oakland Cal. Tonight. Kaufman carries betting edge after drawing with Johnny Kilbane in two previous bouts.
Vean Gregg former Beaver pitcher who dominated for Cleveland last season says he will play this year with Cleveland the outlaws or for fun. He confirms his arm is well and he is eager to return to baseball while working as a plasterer in Lewiston Idaho.
Dotty Gray faces possible next season in doubt after joining an auto business in California. Tex Covington signed a Detroit contract. Bud Sharpe takes Oakland manager duties and reviews training-ground plans with President Walters. Ray Caldwell and Crandall signed Giants contracts. Del Paddock joined the White Sox to challenge Harry Lord. Umpire berths filled as Marty Truby’s Ohio State return is discussed.
Walter Carlisle, Vernon outfielder, declares he will stand by his contract standstill while awaiting terms for 1912. He announces the purchase of outfielder Bayless from Mobile club of the Southern league and plans to use him in his roster until a deal is reached.
Billy Papke former world middleweight champion signs to fight Frank Mantell of Rhode Island in a 20 round bout in Sacramento on February 22. Matchmaker Hoffman has also paired Fritz Tolland with Kid George for February 19.
New York reports Packey McFarland of Chicago vs Kid Burns of New York in a ten round bout at the Fairmont Athletic Club. Burns a sleep inducing puncher, McFarland said to be in excellent shape.
James T. Blakixtone was unanimously re elected president of the Seattle Athletic Club. Seven trustees were elected: Kawar Pattle F. J. Carver Arthur Peesha eone over C ng na MM Moran and O. P. Tjorgusason. The club had an unusually successful natal year.
Wolgast believes he is back to health after an hour long gym workout with gloves and weights. He says he will return to the ring once Manager Jones approves. He weighed 134 pounds and plans a hunting trip with Jim Jeffries, with a 2000 acre ranch hoped to be his prize.
Totals eleven players including Buckles Thiels Collins Jarvis Thompson McQuary Caton Le Shea and an unnamed outfielder were reported as the Vancouver club asking waivers on. The message came to Tacoma dated February 6.
The contract of Tommy Seaton the renowned curveball pitcher who has played beside Walt McCredie for seasons was received at the Nationals headquarters in Philadelphia yesterday. Last winter Seaton worked as a street car conductor in Tacoma.
The United States league states it will recognize the reserve clause but deal only with free agents. It asserts the right to play anywhere regardless of the national commission and vows to sign veterans, develop players, and build a strong league despite potential outlaw status.
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