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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
2
Advertises matched artificial teeth to fill cavities without a plate. Offers a $10 gold crown for $4 and a $10 plate for $5. Claims cosmetic plate does not slip or drop and reduces wrinkles in a prematurely old mouth. Guaranteed work.
An old classified ad lists L. R. Clark as manager at 1405 Third Ave NW near Union Street. It instructs readers to bring the ad with them for reference.
The 14 boxers at the Washington Athletic club smoker will finish training this afternoon. All fighters show good condition and seven bouts are anticipated to be fast. Main event features Ernie Barrleau against Clarence Rothus. Semiwindup pairs Frenchie Vaise with Eddie Shannon, and Billy Williams meets Battling Wolff.
Promoter Jimmy Coffroth drafts plans for a Wolgast versus Harlem Tommy Murphy rematch in San Francisco. He hopes Tom Jones, Wolgast’s manager, will attend talks after Jones returns from Los Angeles. Murphy’s terms are nearly accepted, insisting on parity with Wolgast’s purse.
Fish Eaters dropped two of three to Milwaukee on Imperial alleys. Robb of the Winners led with a 246 high score and 206 season mark. Wonders swept two from Milwaukees as Fischers beat Florists in another three game set. Cubs and Milwaukee No 2 and No 1 teams duel tonight as Bolcom Lamber Co meets Pantoriams in No 2 league. Sixteen teams enter the doubles tournament starting Monday at Bismrack alleys.
Federation of American Motorcyclists chairman Sauer heads to Seattle to meet local officials about a newly formed Western Federation of Motorcyclists. The Western group aims to protect rider interests as it presses to challenge F A M dominance in the West after months of organizing.
New York reports Johnny Dundee the Italian featherweight will leave for Los Angeles to fight Johnny Kilbane on April 15 in a 20 round bout promoted by McCarey for the American 22 pound title.
Clarence Rothus a former 8 A C fighter meets Tom Clark another ex 8 A C boxer at the Dreamland pavilion Friday night. The pair will square off in a smoker staged by the Ballard Athletic Club next Thursday night.
Modern elegantly furnished rooms at the lowest rates available at Hotel Vir ginus located at Eighth and Virginia near Weetlake. Elliott 804 one.
Tacoma sport writer credits Mike Lynch ex Tiger manager now with Dene for discovering Walter Johnson. Johnson was a high school pitcher in Anaheim before Tacoma signed him for 75 dollars a month. Geo Schroeder cut Johnson to save expenses and he later played for Wesler Idaho before returning to Washington under Cliff Blankenship’s evaluation.
Jim Corbett predicts Joe Jeanette would beat Jack Johnson if matched, but followers doubt him and favor Johnson. Barney Oldfield runs a Los Angeles drinking cafe and is rumored to profit from the venture and its money.
Johnny Evers, Cubs manager, offers to donate part of his salary to bridge the gap between Orval Overall’s terms and Overall’s demands. He says the team must have the California pitcher and notes Frank Chance reports improved arm and new pitches.
Inside the New Grand Central Terminal a vast smokeless electric hub with two 800 by 120 foot concourses and 33 miles of tracks on two levels. It promises 20 million annual riders, 49 acres for through traffic, 30 acres for suburban, and a civic district of hotels clubs shops and a post office nearby.
Spokane Boosters plan a record crowd for the season opener hoping Northwestern league head Jones will attend as guest of honor. The club is mounting a campaign to secure his acceptance and boost attendance to shatter the current mark.
Al Carson, who pitched for the Tacoma Visera in 1907, signs with the Northwestern league for the upcoming season. The Pippina acquire Carson from the Portland Coast league team, reinforcing their pitching staff.
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