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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1913

Page

2

Johnny O Leary Draws Hagen Thrown In Local Card

Johnny O Leary of Seattle drew with Hagen after a series of blows in the late rounds at the Pavilion. Moore of San Francisco also drew with O Leary in a whirlwind bout while other results included Murray stopping Greggains and Campbell fighting LaGeeve to a draw.

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Title Insurance and the Modern Construction Choice

A discussion contrasts building methods against buying land and insuring title. It argues growth depends on careful investigation of whether to pursue steel and concrete construction or title insurance against loss of ownership.

Pittsburg Scout Accused of Blackmailing Jim Thorpe

Carlisle Pa February report alleges a Pittsburg scout used threats of exposing Thorpe amateur blemishes to press him into joining the Pirates. Thorpe, linked with the Giants and praised as a top athlete, reportedly refused both clubs as pressure mounted.

Pittsburg Jim Thorpe Pirates Carlisle New York Giants Giants

Baseball and booze talk mix with league name change notes

The column blends gossip about Jim Jeffries on the water wagon and Red holdouts, hints at a pennant for a town, and mentions Charley Murphy urging anti-booze contracts. It notes a Kansas league change to Kansas State league and bills Umpire Bill Dineen earning $200 for managing title games with short durations.

Kilbane to Box Kirkwood in 10 Round Title Bout

Harlem promoter Jim Buckley announced Champion Johnny Kilbane will meet George Kirkwood in a 10 round bout in New York on February 14. Kilbane refuses to set a fixed weight, likely meeting at a catch weight as Kirkwood, at 124 pounds, is counted among the country’s best.

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Local league scores and racing dates from Northwest papers

The piece reports on several bowling results including A L Halla defeating Standpatters and First Nationals beating National Bank of Commerce. It notes Hawks losing two of three to Orioles on the A C alleys and lists upcoming racing dates in Vancouver and Spokane areas for September events.

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Boxing Notes and Rumors From Across Circuits

Chicago reports Blanisiaur Zbpexko defeating Raymond Cazeansberg in two straight stalls while Paire versus Charlie White is postponed. Philadelphian Jack O Brien pursues Eddie McGoorty and Jack McCarron for a February clash. Tommy Byrne plans a comeback after recent losses. Ray Bronson stock slides. Craig Cross to coach Michigan baseball. 300 men seek Northwestern umpire posts. Atlanta’s pitcher Herring nicknamed Fish draws interest.

Chicago Blanisiaur Philadelphia Jack Qo’ Brien Eddie McGoorty Jack McCarron

Regal Dental Offices Advertising Prospect

An advertisement from Regal Dental Offices promotes painless dentistry and high quality work. Dr. L R Clark guarantees satisfaction with refunds if not pleased and urges customers to bring the note for the offer.

Wolgast Begins Training for Murphy Fight

Ad Wolgast started training in Portland for the February 22 bout with Murphy at Ban Frat elace. He cut out smoking, will hike hills, and has summoned manager Tom Jones from Chicago before heading to San Francisco. Wolgast is 24 today and the February 22 date marks the third anniversary of his Nelson victory.

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Broadway Tops Queen Anne In City Championship Clash

Broadway high school edged Queen Anne 21 to 19 in a rough contest that kept the title race tight. Kiddle starred for Broadway and Captain Deuteche led the winners as Broadway virtually clinched the city series with a seasonlong unbeaten run. Lincoln crushed Franklin 40 to 14 in a separate game.

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Evans Has New Way To Eat Peas

Comedian outfielder Steve Evans of the Cardinals says modern players eat peas with a knife by mixing with mashed potatoes, a change from old methods. He notes farmer boys trained differently and now handle meals with less trouble during trips.

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Officials Seek Roller Demetral Match at Los Angeles Club

Officials of the Los Angeles Athletic club aim to arrange a boxing match in April between Dr. B. I. Roller of Seattle and Wm. Demetral of Greece. Demetral has already agreed to terms, and a formal offer has been wired to Roller.

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Portland Coast League Team Arranges Games With White Sox

Manager McCredie of the Portland Coast League club has closed negotiations with the Chicago White Sox for three exhibition games in California during training. The opener is set for Visalia on March 16 with two more games scheduled for March 17 and 18 at Tulare Bakersfield or Fresno.

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McCarty Accepts Johnson Fight in Paris for 80000

Luther McCarty announced willingness to fight Jack Johnson in Paris for eighty thousand dollars. McCarty, his manager Billy McCarney, and the white heavyweight champion’s full retinue arrived in Philadelphia pursuing the bout after denying a prior racially charged remark.

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Gotch May Challenge Bouts With Zbyszko

World's Champion Gotch faces fan demand in Chicago as promoters seek an opponent. Stanislaus Zbyszko mentioned as the most available rival for a comeback bout. Iowa wrestler Gotch hints at wrestling return if demand persists.

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