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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
7
Champion Willie Hoppe dominated the 1,500-point match with George Sutton, setting a new high average record of 186 percent in four innings. The contest, part of the 18.2 championship, leaves Hoppe ahead 1,000 to 574 with night two to come. Sutton totaled 74 for the evening.
Ven ice Tigers manager Wallace L Bray predicts pennant success after the first day of workouts at Washington Park. A dozen Tigers participated in the initial practice session in South Los Angeles.
In San Francisco promoter Coffroth schedules a late April boxing match featuring Fighting Billy Murray of Sacramento against Jimmy Clabby. In Los Angeles President Edward Maier of the Venice club reveals plans to negotiate a Los Angeles to New York race for 1915 in New York.
Advertisement proclaims cures for numerous chronic and incurable diseases including eye conditions asthma nerve ailments stomach and intestinal disorders kidney liver and urinary troubles skin diseases and female disorders without surgery or knife. It touts Dr Macy as able to treat a wide range of ailments.
Notice sets March 3 1914 election in Port District to authorize 300000 for Central Waterfront Improvement and two related issuances. Details cover bond denominations 500 and 1000, 5 percent interest, 42 year max, tax support if net income falls short, and voting precinct hours across Seattle area.
President Dugdale of the Seattle club promises a winning season with added players including Swain and several youngsters. The spring camp will test many aspirants for infield roles with Bobby James at third and Raymond at short, while Emil Huhn, Walter Cadman, Joe Warly and others compete for catching and position spots.
New York February 25 President Gilmore of the Federal League offers Christy Mathewson a managerial post with control over his own salary for the Brooklyn outlaw club. Mathewson is reportedly weighing the proposal.
A six piece set of French gray silver tea spoons is offered free to mall subscribers of The Star. The spoons, valued at no stores under $2.50, are available to those who pay a one year advance subscription of $3.25. Renewal or gifting a friend also earns the spoons with charges paid.
The article predicts Jim Thorpe will become baseballs most sensational player in 1914. It credits John McGraw with developing Thorpe into a premier ball player and suggests McGraw’s faith could redefine the game and its methods.
Charley Hulen of Seattle and Northwest billiard aces contest the Spokane event as the pocket billiard title series unfolds in Seattle at the White House parlors. Vic Lenney defends against Blondy Butler while a 10 entry tournament follows, after Spokane’s opening round saw Otto Neidorfer defeat Hulen 250 to 183 Tuesday night.
King George indicated he will witness tomorrow's exhibition game between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox in London. The lord mayor and other officials are expected to attend. American fans were hosted at a luncheon for the players at the Savoy Hotel.
Willy Rueble, with manager Harry Foley and promoter Coffroth, leaves from May be for Chicago en route to Milwaukee for a 10 round bout with Ad Wolgast. The scheduled bout date is March 12 at Postna tavght. Austin & falt's gym pacers.
Johnny Coulon requests a 116 ring side weight and insists both fighters weigh in with ring tags on. He has postponed the match with Kid Williams again and says April is too soon, suggesting he may not be ready to fight before 1915.
Cyclone Johnny Thompson of Sycamore abandons his planned round the world journey due to his mother's illness. He left for home from San Francisco last night while en route to Australia.
The column mixes amateur rumors about Sox recruitment and Paso Robles geysers with opinions on Seattle standings. It notes Willie Ritchie’s nerve and hookworm claims, mentions Charley Taft selling the Cubs, and recalls Tinker Evans Chance history while critiquing boxing promoters and fan sentiment about municipal ownership.
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