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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1914

Page

7

Buckley denies Pelkey bout deal and Burns eyeing minor matches

In San Francisco Jim Ruckley says no agreement existed for a Pelkey Burns rematch. Pelkey seeks more bouts with offers from Denver and other cities while Burns says he will pursue minor fights. Also University of Washington may seek a new track coach as Dr Hall steps back from sprint duties.

San Francisco Jim Ruckley Gunboat Smith Tommy Burns Pelkey Smith Buckley Burns Denver Butte Taft Charlie Miller University of Washington LD. C. Hall Hall

Blood and Nerve Tonic touted as cure for several ailments

A Seattle notice promotes Blood and Nerve Tonic as a longtime German remedy claiming to treat constipation digestive obstructions rheumatism bladder troubles and more. Advertised by Germ an Pharmacal Co with testimonials and multiple Seattle druggists selling the $1 box.

Seattle Quaker Drug Co Giles Jackson St Gerke Pharmacy N. W Market St

Alva Gipe Seeks Move from Seattle to Venice Coast League

Alva Gipe, six foot Redondo Beach lad, tells Seattle manager Dugdale he does not want to return. He aims to join the Venice club in the Coast league, citing climate and newspaper criticism. Meanwhile Seattle plans to award contracts to twenty-two players and discuss future league ambitions with Puget Sound backers.

Alva Gipe Redondo Beach Seattle Venice Alva D. B. Dugdale Mag” Gipe

Commission in Session to Hear Players Demands

Cincinnati January 5 The national baseball commission opens its annual session with a hearing on the Baseball Players Fraternity demands. Officials expect a decision on public access to the hearing, with actions on annual reports and officer elections taking most of the day. The invasion of the Federal League is not expected to be addressed today. It will likely resume real business Tuesday.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Baseball Players’ Fraternity Federal League Apella James A. Gilmore Lloyd Rickart

Franklin Basketball Seeks Move From Second Division

Valley preview notes Franklin high school aims to prove it has joined the first division as it meets Lincoln in Rainier valley next Tuesday night. Observers say Franklin fields one of its best basketball squads, while Broadway and Queen Anne also open the season at the former school's gym.

Franklin Lincoln Rainier Valley Broadway Queen Anne

Ex-Gary Alderman Backus to Return Without Extradition

An Anthony Backus former Gary Indiana alderman arrested on a bribe charge said he will return to Gary without extradition. The statement was made in Los Angeles on January 6 as authorities pursue the case.

Los Angeles Anthony Backus Exalderman Gary Indi

Iron Mask Sets 6-Furlong Record at Juares Track

Paso Texas January 68 Iron Mask of the Jefferson Livingston stables set a new track record by posting six furlongs in 1 09 3 5 at the Juares racecourse on Sunday.

Paso Tex Iron Mask Jefferson Livingston Juares

Seattle to California for three months by Schoenfeld family

H A Schoenfeld of Standard Furniture and his wife and family leave Seattle for California for a three month stay. A R Fuller freed on bond to appear in Kansas City in April after indictment. L Ross Carpenter fined for false oath about a bride's age. Mrs James Pollock 84, Seattle pioneer, to have funeral at Bonney-Watson Tuesday. R F Lawrence and George O Roarke arrested for curbside car stays over 20 minutes. Larry Duke manslaughter trial postponed to January 19. Felix Johnson knocked from trestle by street car at Ravenna Park, minor injuries. E F Grandpre promoted to Ford's assistant at Pacific Coast Co. Body of Capt John Walsh of Burnside brought in. Jewelry theft of $300 at Mrs Jane Williams home. Marynville post office safe blown with no loot. 35 Mountaineers walked Echo Lake to Ravenna Park Sunday. Prof F G Kane to address University Ad Club tonight.

Bristow Returns to Republican Party in Kansas

U. S. Senator J. L. Bristow announced Saturday his return to the Republican Party in Kansas. He had supported Col. Roosevelt in the last national election.

Peka Kasa U. 8 J. L. Bristow Repul- Hern Party Bristow Col. Roosevelt

Vance Seeks Top Talent for Seattle Indoor Meet

Athletic director Frank Vance of the Seattle Athletic club plans to assemble a strong team for the big Indoor meet at the Armory next month. He targets Paul Clyde, Tommy Thomason, Cochran, Herbert Sernler, Gerald Kinder Con Walah, and invites Northwest clubs to enter.

Frank Vance Seattle Athletic Club Armory Vance Paul Clyde Tommy Thomason Cochran Herbert Sernler Gerald Kinder Con Walah Seattle Northwest

Interclub Amaker in Spokane Sets Main Event

The Seattle and Spokane Athletic clubs host a January 14 program led by 126 pound Edward Pinkman versus Spokane’s Harry Reed in the feature bout. The preliminaries list Soldier Gomez against Magey Marshall, Nelson against Martin, and Frits Ellington versus Tom Brown at the Spokane smoker.

Seattle Spokane Edward Pinkman Harry Reed Gomez Ve. Magey Marshall Nelson Va Martin Frits Ellington Tom Brown

Lou Nordyke to Manage Edmonton Club

Word from Winnipeg notes Lou Nordyke a former pitcher and later umpire will manage the Edmonton club in the Western Canada league next season. George Nill of Seattle was also mentioned as a candidate for the job.

Lou Nordyke Edmonton George Nill Seattle

Tanner Quits New York and Plans to Train New Mouse Team

Deee Tanner, driver of Ublan the champion racer, cannot train horses owned by C. K. G. Billings and Fred Johnson this year due to ill health. John P. Mayberry will be Tanner's successor. Sammy Good, the local light heavyweight, left Seattle for Vancouver to fight Rough House Charley Burns in a 16 round bout. Weight reducing, body building. Aus tin Salt Advertisement.

New York Deee Tanner Ublan C. K. G. Billings Fred Johnson John P. Mayberry Tanner Sammy Good

Divorce Follows Rooseveltian Family Debate in Simmons Case

Elizabeth and Jerome Simmons, married in Inglenood Washington in 1900, have a 12 year old daughter. After five years of heated quarrel over a Roosevelt era stance on family size, Mrs Simmons seeks a divorce from her husband.

T. R Elizabeth Jerome Simmons Jerome

Federal League Here to Stay with Enough Coin to Fight

The article argues the Federal League will endure and spend heavily to challenge organized baseball. It cites leaders like Gilmore, Rickart, Tinker, Brown, Stovall, and Hanlon, claiming the league exposes the reserve clause and offers players more freedom, potentially reshaping the sport.

Federal League Goliath David Tinker, Brown Stovall Ned Hanlon

El Monte bandit identified in Driscoll homicide case

Ralph Farias of El Monte was identified by neighbor Mrs. Duvall as the man seen fleeing the Driscoll home after Edna Driscoll was shot by a burglar. Farias was in custody of Los Angeles officers en route to San Quentin for a March 6 hanging.

San Francisco Ralph Farias el Monte Driscoll Edn Driscoll Duvall Farias Los Angeles San Quentin

Murphy Ritchie Bout Rescheduled For January Twenty Second

Getting ready in San Francisco Harlem Tommy Murphy sets test with Willie Ritchie for January 22 after a December 10 postponement due to Ritchie nose injury. Ritchie has begun light training while Murphy resumes sparring.

San Francisco Harlem Tommy Murphy Willie Ritchie Ritchie Itccie

Three Reasons People Go to Saloons Given by A L Bertach

A L Bertach told Judge Gordon this morning there are three reasons for visiting saloons. He said he goes to drink, cash a check, and meet friends. The judge gave him five days to think of any other possible reasons.

A. L. Bertach Judge Gordon

Overcoat Snatched During Sabbath Prayer at Local Swedish Church

M Burkhard of 4715 Thackeray Place was praying at the Swedish church at 46th Avenue and Sunnyside Street Sunday night when a thief snatched his overcoat and walked off unseen.

M. Burkhard Thackeray Place 46Th Av Sunnyside St Burkhard

First Presbyterian Church Aims World Largest Status

The church already shows a growing congregation and is the largest in the country and second largest globally. The annual congregational meeting is scheduled for tonight to discuss further growth and plans.

First Presbyterian Church

Dedication Exercises Planned at New Foster High School

Dedication exercises will be held at the new Foster High School on Tuesday with an elaborate program. The school is described as one of the county’s best of its kind. Speaker Hamilton Higday of the Seattle Port Commission is listed among those addressing the event.

Foster Hamilton Higday Seattle Port Commission

Seattle United, Black Diamond tie for league lead

Seattle United loses 2 to 1 at Woodland Park to Black Diamond, tying United and Carbonado for first place with a rematch set next Sunday to decide the pennant. Carbonado also advances by beating Fort Lawton three to one, while the Seattle Celtics draw Tacoma 1 1.

Seattle United United Carbonado Woodland Park The Fort Lawton Seattle Celtics Tacoma

Y M C A. basketball picks Thompson for catcher role

Coach Rogers of the Y M C A basketball team announces Thompson a young amateur catching phenom as his latest acquisition for the 1914 season. Thompson previously caught for the Seattle Nationals, the pennant winning bank team. Reported to Rogers are Jenkins Bainbridge Allen Slack McCorry and Sheckles.

Rogers Thompson Seattle Nationals Bank Rogera Jenkins Bainbridge Allen Slack McCorry Sheckles

Trapshooters Honor Be Valloon at Harbor Island Shoot

Twenty members of the Seattle Trapshooters Association attended a Sunday event at Harbor Island traps honoring Be L. Valloon, former Seattle resident now in Spokane. Despite drizzle, scoring stood out with Roy Oppie leading amateurs by hitting 93 of 100. Valleen top professional with 96 of 100.

Seattle Trapshooters’ Association Harbor Island BE. L. Valloon Seattle Spokane Roy Oppie Valleen

One for Nick Langes Letter at Sporting Editor’s Office

A brief item notes wrestler Nick Langes has a letter at the sporting editor’s office. The ad mentions Best modern outside rooms and rates 25¢ to 50¢ at Stewart House, 86 Weather.

Nick Langes Rooma Stewart House Stewart

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