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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
2
Cartoonist Cory presents Uncle Dud urging parents to nurture a son’s baseball talent over academics. He imagines a future where the national game shapes politics and law, with presidents and chiefs justice entangled in diamond disputes. He celebrates the boy who loves “mahoots” and “Texas leaguers.”
Astonia 3 Manchester City 0 and Liverpool 2 Cradford City 1 headline a mixed set of results with Notts County 9 Everton 1 and Sheffield United 8 Chelsea 3 among notable tallies. The South African rugby team ended the day by beating England to win all four internationals with a 2 2 half and final points to 3.
Frank Chance former Chicago Cubs manager came to Chicago to meet Frank Farrell of the New York Highlanders and to consider an offer to manage the Highlanders for 1913. Chance had planned retirement but Farrell’s talks altered his stance though he cannot yet state the outcome. Also, Pierce County Game and Fish Protective Association doubts a varmint will be hunted this winter.
Toledo native Doc Watson, a left handed pitcher, rose from class D ball to minor league stardom with Oshkosh and Milwaukee. His 1917-1918 highlights include a 22 win season, 213 strikeouts, and a potential major league bidding frenzy as teams eyeing his talent anticipate record minor league sale prices.
The international smoker at Ballard A.M. featured three bouts. Scott McKay vs Andy Duvall ended with Duvall outpointing the James Bay champion. George Hansen lost by knockout to Gunnar Ross in the Victoria Cup. Archie Wyard defeated Scott Cropper, Herb Smith and Billy Jones drew, Johnny Mack beat Frank Hammond, and Willie Harrie scored a knockout over Jack Daly after two hard rounds.
Report describes hundreds of people fooled by red signs claiming medical services in front of the Doctor Brown office at a Washington street block. Officials warn of misleading messages and urge residents to verify origins before engaging.
Denver’s James Maturo defeats Alfred De Oro again in the second block, extending his lead in the championship match. The score now reads 408 to 400 as Jan 8 reports De Oro trailing.
In Chicago the Japanese billiardist Yamada beat George Slosson 407 to 400 in 24 innings in the second block of a 2,000 point match. The scoreboard reads Slosson 800, Yamada 714.
Everett high announces coach Enoch Bagshaw will lead the gridiron squad for at least one more year after a salary increase.
With a 6 to 2 halftime deficit, the Methodist basketball team rallied to beat Christiana 16 to 6. A large crowd filled the gym to witness the comeback victory.
The board of control at the University of Washington will meet tonight to elect one of four candidates for graduate manager of student affairs. Harold Stewart, a 1912 law graduate, is among the nominees along with Fritz Betts Fred Hamilton Fred Angevine and Stewart.
Robin Welts of the University of Washington baseball team signs to play with the Vancouver club in the Northwestern league next season. He will finish college first. In his sophomore year Welts joined the UW team and led in batting with a flawless defensive record.
Undaunted Palzer, returning to New York from Los Angeles after New Year’s, aims to invade Europe. He plans a Paris bout with Battling Wells with no date set, and may fight in New York beforehand if terms allow. He says McCarty lacks punch and would not knock him out, despite the dazing eye injury. He traveled on the same train as Frank Chance.
Chick O Connor of Quincy NL fame was ordained at Holy Name Cathedral Chicago and now serves as Rev Father Edward O Connor. Walter Reh a Pittsburg rookie once angered an umpire by demanding spelling whistle. Dr Roller 18 is reported in better winter form after recent east wins. Jack Herman pushes for a match between Zbyszko and Gotch.
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