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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
2
The piece mentions Lange and Smith spotlighting Salinas Jack and Newlywed Papke, advises St Louis Browns owners with 100000 to invest wisely days before opening, and notes Frank Gotch's enthusiasm for a Hackenschmidt match. It also touches on a Wa bashaw family dispute and Chicago relevance, with Currents crediting Delaney to Corbett's rise.
Tommy Burns, who manages Jack Lester, said Lester will not face Denver Ed Martin yet and will sidestep the higher class. Burns set a percentage demand Martin wouldn’t meet, hoping Lester proves he has the right stuff. Fans agree Burns is shaping the young fighter’s career plan.
Jacksonville Florida January 4 results list race winners Mindinette May Amelia Canfield with times around 1 16 and 1 972 6. Competing runners include Startler Borrower Tolleweins Sylvester Judas Sister and Plaintess with positions noted.
Emeryville Cal Jan 4 report lists first race five and a half furlongs Pickaninny won Osaudene warene Media third Time Evran won Burning Bush second Eddie Mott third Time 1 09 4 5. Third race futurity course Sainest won Sugarmaid second eas Heywood third. Time-
Hal Chase first baseman and manager of the New York Americans arrives in Ban Jose California for a winter visit with his parents.
Out fielder Jake Gettman who played center field for the Newark Indians the last two seasons was sold to the Jersey City club. Owner Joe McGinnity received a large cash consideration for the player.
George Hackenachmidt and Jussef Heus sian are matched for a catch as catch can bout in Dallas on January 6. The match will be best two out of three falls.
President Charles F. Carpenter of the Tri-State League convenes the annual meeting in Harrisburg at Hotel Columbus on January 6. No election will occur unless a majority votes to change the rules and mandate an election.
Zbyaco the Polish wrestler headlines a January 11 wrestling show in Newark New Jersey. His contract requires him to face three heavyweight opponents and pin all within one hour, promising a dramatic display for local fans.
Oakland report says St Mary's College baseball team will tour Japan next summer to play leading university teams. Chicago White Sox spring training camp opens February 28 with owner Chas Comiskey sending notices to signed players to report in Hot Springs, Arkansas on or before that date.
Navy announces the wrestling and gymnastics schedule with dates for February and March. Yale February 11 gymnastics and wrestling. Pennsylvania February 18 gymnastics and wrestling. Princeton March 4 gymnastics and interclass boxing and wrestling. Columbia March 1 boxing and wrestling. Princeton February 25 wrestling. interclass events noted at several meets.
The Chicago National League club owner, recovering from a broken arm, faces a fresh claim that Garry Herrmann and Harney Dreyfuss aim to oust him from the league. Herrmann responds by telling Murphy not to make a monkey of himself while admitting he enjoys Murphy as a humorist.
Thursday's program lists six races at Emeryville with entries and weights. Notable names include Mocada Temblo Lookout Ab chemist Mesaback Cameo Gen eva Phillistina Burnell Argonaut Swede Sam Lady Adelaide Sulla Marburg Eddie Graney Ballista Daughter Ada Meade Minne docia Harry Stanhope Faneuill Hall Native Son Electrowan and Apprentice allowance.
Tacoma high school five meets Queen Anne first team on the local YMCA floor Saturday night before a big crowd. The game draws strong local interest as teams clash for regional bragging rights.
Chicago January 5. A larger scale intercollegiate fencing tournament is planned for the Illinois Athletic Club within the next month or two. Invitations have been sent to colleges from the east and west where fencing is practiced. A dance at Dreamiana is scheduled for tonight.
A scrambled score sheet notes the Mamarcks sweeping the Meg Five with three straight wins. Individual totals show Harris and Johnson delivering strong marks while other listed names register varied point counts in the three match games.
A Ballard smoker last night saw Green win over Jim Ray in a four round lightweight bout at 145 pounds while Rothun from Frisco drew with Ballard at 120. Hauser defeated Mul doon in a quick matchup as A Wiers stopped Kid in the second round. Johnson of Seattle traded blows with Green of Portland as Ballard schedules a return smoker on January 11.
Eddie Grant and pitcher Toots Schultz near the mound for the Highlanders next season. Schultz, a top Penn pitcher, has strong results against independents like Pittsburg Collegians. Dan Fletcher quiet on Toledo promoter news. Clarke Griffith to Redsland. Bugs Raymond contract discussed. Mathewson to tour New York. Charley Doom and Doc White entertain in vaudeville with a monologue act drawing crowds.
H. K. Devereaux president of the Grand Circuit signs a call for a national convention of all horsemen to meet in Buffalo January 9. The purpose is the betterment of trotting interests including track managers owners and trainers.
Memphis report says Theo dore Bernstein, once a standout with St. Louis and Cincinnati, announces he will manage the New Orleans Southern League club next season.
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