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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
7
Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion explains knockout science, detailing two real unconscious zones near the jaw and how punches to the stomach neck or solar plexus affect a foe. He cites Chaney as an example and notes precise short blows can produce knockouts without full power.
Chicago January 4 Joe Tinker former Cub leader and current Columbus team president and part owner says he will also run a sporting goods store in Columbus while continuing to lead the team in the American association.
The University of Washington basketball squad trails past standards as it fights to beat the Pullman team next week. Coach Davidson fields Davidson at forward with Ralph Smith, Jess Balmer at center, and guards Stan Riddle and Stanley Staats as lineup develops amid benching of some first-string players.
University of Washington teams must secure championships to travel to California. Baseball schedule features O A C and Oregon events, track heads to Pacific Coast meet in Seattle May 15, and wrestling limited to three schools with Northwest and Pacific Coast ties.
Barney Oldfield quits racing to join New York and Los Angeles capitalists in forming Oldfield Motors Corporation. Plans call for a Detroit factory and an assembling plant in Los Angeles, with Arthur Fisk former San Francisco postmaster, James J. Jeffries, and W. L. Wilson also linked to the venture.
The Cincinnati boxing commission granted a permit for a 16 round welterweight bout on January 29 at Queen City Athletic Club. Johnny Griffith of Akron will face Jimmy Duffy of Lockport N Y in the prize fight.
Detroit January 4. The Tigers cut two pitchers from the major league roster. Alton of Portsmouth Virginia league is sent to Springfield along with Walker from Newport News. Both hurlers were released to the minors today as part of the roster reduction.
INDIANAPOLIS January 4. Full back Williams of Indiana University will manage the Indianapolis team of the professional league next year. Wealthy backers attended a secret meeting in Indianapolis.
A star performer is set to deliver strong results, signaling expected impact and decisive outcomes for the project and audience.
New York January 4 Tom Cowler the local heavyweight has begun strenuous training for his bout with Fred Fulton next Tuesday night despite efforts to restrain Fulton from appearing.
Tom Cushman 1917 University of Washington crew captain is in a Seattle hospital with appendicitis. Doctors plan an operation within a day or two, according to reports.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, star NL pitcher and key hope for Pat Moran, is spending winter in Ferndale Lake Texas on a hunting trip to stay in shape. He plans to join the Phillies in St. Petersburg Florida for spring training and says outdoor life keeps him fit and prevents winter weight gain.
In Chicago last night Koji Yamada the Japanese champion posted an 18 percent run after a slow start scoring only 30 points in six innings to defeat Ora Morningstar 200 to 106. Yamada dominated early and surged ahead, securing a decisive victory in the exhibition contest.
Joe Gorman the Oakland bantamweight who defeated Laurence Hall in Everett on Labor Day is slated to appear at the Metropolitan club boxing show next Wednesday night in Dreamland Seattle. Match maker Walsh is in dispute with the Californian over the event.
New York reports John Reinler known as John the Harder has offered $30,000 to Australian Lesa Darcy for a bout against Billy Miske or Charley Weinert. Darcy, advised by Tex Rickard, appears likely to accept the proposal.
Pasadena youth George Tuffy Conn, a star at Oregon Agricultural College, announced he will leave to enroll at the University of Pennsylvania within a few days. He cited better educational facilities as the motive, stating alumni did not influence his decision, though he hopes to try for Penn teams.
Chicago reports Fred Mitchell, newly named Cubs leader, arriving to reboot the Tinker machine. He faces a demanding task securing catcher Snyder from the St Louis Cardinals amid ongoing roster reshaping.
George Gibson, veteran catcher, who last summer refused to join the Giants after being released by waivers from Pittsburgh, will be with the New York training squad next spring.
Everett reports Mayor Merrill accusing Seattle doctors of selling batches of 100 prescriptions for 25 dollars to evade prohibition. A local druggist tallied 57 prescriptions in November, prompting the council to draft an ordinance imposing a 50 cent tax on each prescription regardless of origin.
The article notes widespread belief that Mike Gibbons has accepted terms to box Les Darcy in New Orleans, while denying any tip that Darcy would decline. It discusses Dillon's fading star power and the looming prospect of a Darcy Carpentier clash, urging better performances to maintain boxing momentum.
A lively call to nominate Seattle’s top sports figure spanning boxing baseball football hockey and other pursuits. The piece invites readers to join a communal vote to honor a locally beloved athlete and celebrate athletic spirit.
Strangler Lewis said he would not be admitted to meet Joe Stecher in San Francisco on February 2. Promoter Frank Schuler announced that Ad Santel, who wrestled Lewis to a draw, was chosen as Stecher's opponent for the event.
Chicago Jan 4 Jess Willard's next fight may be in Milwaukee. Tom Andrews of Milwaukee on his way to New York said he will clinch the deal when he returns.
Cambridge Massachusetts January 4 The Harvard track team gains strength with the addition of Bill Meamix holder of the 440 yard hurdle title.
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