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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
2
The Broadway Rink on Til East Pine Street near Broadway High School offers a large polished surface with ball bearing roller skates under manager H. G. Koller. A lively, orderly evening is promised with a merry crowd and free admission for ladies.
Promising candidates join Dugdale’s 1913 roster after losses from the 1912 championship, boosting Seattle’s outlook for a new pennant. Yealey Raymond begins as Seattle manager, with Wilson likely returning in right field and Ray mond hinting at outfield shifts. Spring tryouts will settle first base and pitching staff, and games may move to Rainier valley if new grounds finish by summer.
A Victoria James A. Bay A C cards clashes with Ss A Cc and B A C boxers on Tuesday night at Sypher's hall Ballard. Main events feature Andy Duvall vs Scotty McKay, Archie Wyard vs 8S Cropper, Jack Ross vs George Hanson, plus three preliminaries.
Secretary Jacob C. Morse of the New England league denies being president of the proposed Northwestern league. Reports from Binghamton, New York claim promoters plan a regional league, but Morse says he never heard of it before newspaper reports.
Amateur boxing fans will attend the Boston Athletic Club event on January 15 and 18 as boxers from New York and Boston meet in the next tournament staged by the club.
Jimmy Coffroth of San Francisco accepted Wolgast ten thousand dollars for a February 22 meeting with Harlem Tommy Murphy in Los Angeles. Wolgast had vowed no 20 round bout but now says he cannot welsh if Coffroth’s offer stands. He would consider the fight if Murphy accepts.
In London on January 6 authorities report increased gambling among working women in northern and midland industrial centers. Plain clothes officers are tracking women bookmakers in small stores and workrooms to curb bets that begin around four cents and can escalate to around a quarter. The piece notes how 12 year olds are drawn in when accompanied by mothers or forewomen.
The league will convene on January 13, 1913 in Terre Haute to discuss matters likely affecting membership and scheduling. Officials and team representatives are expected to attend as part of the session.
Spokane January 6. A J Stengel former assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank of Galveston Texas hurried from Galveston after embezzling $8500. He surrendered to Spokane police and confessed. He has a wife and a seven year old daughter in Galveston.
May or Foxhall Alexander Daingerfield a breeder of thoroughbred horses scholar and soldier dies in a Lexington hospital. He was brother in law of Jan. KR. Keene whose funeral was held in New York today. Major Daingerfield a member of the Kentucky state racing commission did not know of Keene's death.
A Chicago syndicate plans to control Jesse Willard's career with Harry Cutler as manager. Offer of 10 000 dollars proposed for Cutler to surrender his interest. Willard, the white heavyweight champion, previously defeated Luther McCarty in a popular decision.
In five inches of snow on January 6 Black Diamond defeated the Rainiers 7 to 2 to win the Northwestern soccer league championship. Black Diamond opened with a quick goal then tied the score after Beges scrambled the ball in. The Rainiers fought hard but the miners’ superior play clinched the title.
The New York Yankees sign second baseman Dodger Finley and pitcher Patsy Martin, while White Sox manager James Callahan vows to play himself in left field again. Orville Overall eyes a return to the big leagues with another team and Jean Dubuc declines a French teaching post for the Tigers. Boston Red Sox boast pitcher Martina from Beaumont, Tex, and Howard Fahey signs with Philadelphia Athletics before heading to Los Angeles Pacific Coast league. Y M C A basketball sees the Students defeat the Business Men 9 to 1. Educationals beat Seniors 33 to 1. Merkle faces a $5,000 damages suit in Toledo from bartender Peter Garrett over a saloon incident. The piece closes with winter resolutions and holdout jokes.
The St James football squad from Vancouver hailed as one of the Northwest’s fastest after defeating Portland’s alumni aggregation 20 to nothing. Vancouver players joined from outside Multnomah club with several fast men from Vancouver military post contributing to the shutout win.
The Seattle Y M C A membership has passed the 4,000 mark with more men and boys using its educational physical employment and dormitory privileges than ever before. Boys’ Home accommodations are taxed to the limit as many arrive penniless and without friends. clothing and work are available for those in need. several boys have been located and reunited with families in the past week.
Dr L R Clark announces ethical practice and guaranteed work at competitive rates for gold crowns. Emphasizes full disclosure of costs and high standards using quality materials and equipment. Location listed as 1405 Third Ave N W, near Union. bring this act.
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