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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1912
Page
2
In Los Angeles on February 12 reports say Jim Jeffries considers another ring clash with Jack Johnson. Johnson denies plans, but Jeffries is said to be thinking it over while friends note possible light training during an upcoming hunting trip.
Rochester Feb 12 John Ganzel of the Rochester International club says other managers waived on pitcher Dolly Gray and he will be sold to a Pacific coast league club. Gray refused to name the coast club, suggesting the highest bidder will win. Gray moved to Washington from Los Angeles. Los Angeles Feb 12 President Henry Berry says no attempt to land Gray. Hogan of Vernon evasive and hints at a possible update later. Hogan admires Gray’s work.
Abe Attell sustains a three quarter inch cut above his right eye during a sparring collision with Roscoe Taylor at Doyle's camp. The injury will delay his start to training for the Kilbane match but Attell says it will not seriously affect progress.
Freddie Welsh prepares to box Jack Britton in San Francisco on Washington's Birthday at Millett's camp Colma while Frank Kisua trains for a bout with Sailor Petroskey at Al White's Oakland camp. Both vow knockouts as Tinker of Chicago bets on his pennant, placing Pittsburgh second.
An ad describes the Famous Owens Daveno as a dual purpose piece combining a Davenport and bed with all metal workings. The design emphasizes safety sanitation strength and rigid construction with a regular spring mattress and bedding folding inside.
The ad highlights the Free sewing machine with eight sets of ball bearings for easy running and a Rotoscillo movement patent. It offers purchase on small cash plus $1 weekly payments.
Floyd Goodman a top city fighter and a noted fighting teamster sustained a left mitt injury in the second round against Wolff at the bakers union smoker in the Labor Temple. The bout ended with Goodman losing the decision amid crowd protests as other bouts concluded the evening with draws and favors to certain fighters.
A collection of notes on Giants and Reds players, managers, and camp plans. Mentions Exmond Benton Keefe, Charley Faust, Grover Alexander, Babe Adams, Ty Cobb, Clark Griffiths cooks, and Donlin Bodie Mathewson. Refers to World’s Champion Athletics and Atlanta contract surprises.
The piece recounts Billy Papke’s brutal fights with Stanley Ketchel in Los Angeles, a later draw with Hugo Kelly, and his shift in management from Tom Jones to Sam Wolgast as Ad Wolgast assumes control. It notes Jones’s heartbreak and his barroom struggles after Papke switches to Sam Beliebr as manager.
The Pastime Athletic club opens its first show at Rainier hall Georgetown manager Wood promotes a strong card featuring Coleman vs Wyard at 110 pounds Jones vs Binoki at 110 pounds Edrick vs Murphy at 135 pounds Rongive vs Williams at 135 pounds Reed vs Dugan at 146 pounds Carney vs unknown at 160 pounds also notes C Cy farming duties and hunting on his Paoli farm with a fine sheep herd and game kills.
The University of Washington and University of Oregon meet in a decisive opening game at the local gym. Both teams clash again tomorrow with potential state championship implications if either wins both games. Captain Olson may play. Jamison and Fenton are billed to appear for Oregon.
Jim Wilson eyes reversal after a sting filled bout with his rival Mr. Stinger from Bothell. Promoter Art Curtis advertises a Redmond card featuring multiple light and featherweight bouts from R A C V A C with Bosley Bothell and others plus a wrestling match listing and a Madison Park pickup schedule for Seattle fans.
Ad Wolgast said he plans to pursue the middleweight title and will not push for it until he has defeated two or three good lightweights he has in sight. He declined to name the specific lightweights he meant.
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