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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1914
Page
7
Plans to add boxing to University of Washington athletics under Graduate Manager Horr aims to pair boxing with wrestling and possibly place both sports in intercollegiate competition. The move could boost finances and athletic standing, with club boxers and varsity ties noted and heavyweights to be evaluated amid campus interest.
Dame Rumor shadows Bud Anderson in Vancouver as plans to replace McDonald with Billy Matthews emerge. Training resumes in weeks for a Barbeau rematch, with dates hinted in mid month. Also covered are Jim Thorpe praise, Boehler’s wild pitching, Walter trade moves, digging training drills, home plate blocking debates, and a Northwest basketball tour by the Olympic Club.
Jake Daubert Brooklyn first baseman told Vice President McKeever a Pittsburg Federal league telegram sought his services but he said he would not play outside organized baseball. He notified Pittsburg he would stay with the National League and Brooklyn.
Seemingly timeless sports chatter touches on Seattle’s staying in the first division if form holds, while mentions of Fielding Yost and pass philosophy mix with bouts featuring Levinsky and Pelkey. The piece ties in league business for 1914 and notes Chicago Purdue 1913 score.
Franklin high school defeated Ballard 28 to 22 in a hard fought game at Queen Anne gym Friday afternoon. Franklin built a lead in the first half and held on as Ballard surged late.
Defendants in boxing trials awaiting jury verdicts rest Sunday as no court session was held. The trial of Jessa Willard, accused of violating California law after a fatal bout with Bull Young, is continued to Monday.
The Federal league announced a Chicago club signed Gene Packard Ad Brennan William Killifer and King Cole to three year contracts The players come from the Cincinnati Nationals Philadelphia Nationals and New York Americans proving the league’s growing strength in roster depth and talent.
Jim Buckley predicts Willie Ritchie may withdraw from the bout with Murphy, citing Harry Foley as the cause with a chin ball. Ritchie postponed a prior engagement due to a sore nose, and Buckley suspects Foley's actions will delay the fight.
Lincoln teams defeated the Broadway Midgets Scrubs and First Squad on Friday afternoon. The First Squad lost 27 to 23 while the Scrubs were down 10 to 14 and the Midgets failed 13 to 29, with the Midget game at Lincoln and the others in the Broadway gym.
Market fowl prominence noted with pew varieties commanding prestige alongside the Barred Rock. The Barred Rock is recognized for market appeal and quality in local poultry trade.
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