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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
10
Gunboat Smith defeats Art Pelkey in Daly City to claim the world heavyweight crown. The California fighter dominates early rounds, and a final right to Pelkey’s jaw in the 15th sends him down for the ten count after a bright, sustained win.
Advertises Blood and Nerve Tonic as a cure all for constipation digestive obstructions and rheumatism with testimonials from Seattle residents. Claims German specialist use and targets bladder troubles for sale at Quaker Drug Co Giles Jackson Gerke Pharmacy and German Pharmacal Co Ballard Station Seattle Washington. Packaged at $1.00 per cordial.
Leach Cross defeated Bud Anderson of Medford in a bout that went seven rounds in Los Angeles. The fight, a rematch after Cross knocked out Anderson in their first meeting, ended when Anderson was stopped while hanging on the ropes after Cross floored him three times in the seventh. The clash drew praise for Cross as the brainiest contender of the era.
Battling Levinsky of Philadelphia defeated Tom Daly of Omaha in a ten round bout yesterday. Levinsky won the first round on points delivering stomach blows and finished Daly in the second with a hard stomach smash. Despite a 48 pound weight disadvantage, Daly withstood initial action before the stoppage.
Former world lightweight champion Ad Wolgast stunned Jack Redmond, a local standout, in a ten round scheduled bout. The referee halted action in the fifth round as Redmond grew helpless under Wolgast's relentless attack after a slow start in the opening rounds.
British lightweight champion Freddie Welsh outpointed Johnny Dundee in a ten round New Orleans New Year’s Day fight. Dundee led early, but Welsh used clever counterpunching to build a decisive margin with three rounds in his favor and even scores in the rest.
In Vancouver on New Year’s, the Seattle and Vancouver Athletic clubs split bouts. Ed Pinkman defeated Bradley in boxing despite a knee injury after three rounds and an extra round was needed. Henry Gleason beat Andy Morrison in four rounds. A. C. wrestlers Pete Spowart and O. A. Anderson lost to Harry Hatch and Archie Lawrence respectively.
About 200 fans attended the New Year's game where Jerry Nissan's All-Conference squad defeated the Washington Alumni 19 to 0. Notable players included Vincent Borleske and Rader, with Borleske sprinting 70 yards for a TD.
Weather prophet Salisbury reports Seattle's yearly rainfall at 24.59 inches, well below the 34.02 inch average. The record low was 21.69 inches in 1911 and the peak on Salisbury's chart reached 45.78 inches in 1902.
Madison officials report the death of Robert Friedley age 19, a pitcher for the Madison club last season in the Sinois Wisconsin league. The telegram says he died in Clyde Ohio and was regarded as the league's leading pitcher.
Billy Weeks of this city loses the heavyweight championship to Frank Mantel of Sacramento California in a one round bout at Steveston Thursday afternoon. The decision is questioned by observers and fans.
Pacific Northwest Traction Co lists limited and local train times between Seattle and Everett with multiple daily departures both directions. Freight service departs daily at 5:00 pm from both cities.
A novel traction engine moves by walking on four legs rather than rolling. Each leg is fitted with broad shoes to bear the weight and provide stability as it advances.
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