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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
2
An examining physician cites kidney trouble as a widespread cause of insurance rejections and endorses Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a leading herbal remedy. The product is sold in two bottle sizes with a free sample offer from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
In Philadelphia a church basement gym hosted a radical boxing event featuring A. J. Drexel Jack O'Brien Danny Mutchinson ex football star Frank Floyd and Bryan Hayes. The spectacle was organized by William S Ware with Dr Thomas A Davis the Baseball Parson pastor guiding the event amid stirring controversy.
Nic Langes announces he is willing for a marble side bet with Lew Davis of Everett, any place, any time. He notes his manager Mark Shaughnessy and says communications should go through him.
New York January 10 Brown prepared for his January 18 title clash with Abe Attell admitting Attell is dangerous and aims to KO him with a sweeping blow Attell plans to travel to Los Angeles after the fight for a bout with Johnny Kilbane on Washington's Birthday.
Champion Jack Johnson states he will hold out for Eddie Santry to referee his July title fight with Jim Flynn. Johnson praises Santry as a former boxer and capable official. Flynn's manager Jack Curley disagrees, suggesting Jack Welsh of San Francisco may be preferred for the bout.
Eddie Hubbard will face Hollie Giles at Fort Lawton on January 16. Hubbard and Giles train daily with Hubbard at Ballard Athletic Club and Giles at the fort. Jack McDevitt is expected to referee the bout.
The article profiles Jack Barry as a college athlete and real estate booster, noting his prior stints with St. Louis Nationals under McCloskey, Milwaukee, and a standout year with Wait McCredie’s Portland Coasters. Judge McCredie and Dug Dugdale recommended him to lead the Giants next year, and Barry is expected to hold the first base position.
Champion Jack Johnson, jailed 30 days in San Francisco for speeding, faced a parallel remark in Chicago’s Police Court as he asked about his brother's perjury case. Judge Rooney let the matter drag as no attorneys appeared, remarking you can have anything you want in this court.
In New York on January 106, Sailor Burke scored a ten round heavyweight victory over Soldier Delaney. The lighter sailor appeared as a midget against his heavier opponent, the weight gap evident in the bout.
In St. Louis on January 10 the crowd discussed Benny McGovern and Chicago rival Frank White. The fast six round bout ended in a draw after both fighters weighed 118 pounds.
C. W. Roost was elected commodore of the Portland Motor Boat Club at the annual election held last night. Other officers chosen were Ray King vice commodore George Kelley rear commodore A S Fleming treasurer and J B Welch secretary.
Ong Round Hogan arrived in San Francisco after a successful fight campaign in the East and said he will not seek trouble unless a promoter offers an attractive proposition. He plans to rest at home.
The piece notes how Cohn brothers and Dugdale sold players who largely return, with Bresnahan reportedly reversing moves. It mentions Randall Zackert, Art Bues, Bert Whaling, Polly Grimm, and Harry Wolverton as a former manager evaluating infield talent for the Highlanders, who drafted Curtis of the Tacoma Tigers and may keep Coley.
An old advertisement promotes a patent rheumatism cure urging readers to obtain a sealed compound from a druggist. The formula instructs mixing one ounce of compounded powder with good wine and taking a spoonful before meals and at night. It claims fast relief and warns against patent medicines not offering the home made mix.
In a sworn statement before notary E. J. Bangs James J. Corbett cites Jack Johnson claiming Frazee and Corbett offered to stage a Philadelphia bout with Johnson allowing 10 rounds to make Corbett look like a comeback. Johnson also says Frazee offered $100000 to throw the Johnson Jeffries bout to Al Kaufman.
Chicago report shows former heavyweight champ James J. Corbett and theatrical magnate H. H. Frazee denying Johnson sworn allegations that they sought to induce a staged bout. Frazee ridicules the money accusation and says he did not call at Johnson’s home. Corbett vows legal action against Johnson in response to the charges.
Seattle magnate doubts he will regain star catcher Bert Whaling as spring training nears. C E Dugdale defends Whaling praising his coast credentials and partnership with Jim McGuire. Livingstone remains the mainstay behind the plate, with other staff uncertain. Whaling’s spring audition could determine his Nap future.
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