Seattle pugilists raise hopes as city stars in boxing scene
Seattle emerges as a budding boxing hub with Johnny O Leary set to face Joe Bayley at Steveston while Frenchie Valee and Ray Campbell seek important bouts. Campbell battles Jack Britton January 26 and Valee meets Joe Azevedo January 16. The piece notes promoters in California, plans for a Vernon gold belt, and local figures like Dug and Ben Abbott in various league moves.
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Johnny O'Leary
Joe Bayley
Canada
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Frenchie Valse
Ray Campbell
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Valse
Joe Asevedo
Campbell
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Jimmy Coffey
Brooklyn
Jack Britton
Frenchie Valee
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Vancouver
Billy Jordan to Quit Ring After 80 Years in Ring
The veteran fighter and referee Billy Jordan, born in 1833, will retire from the ring on January 1 after 60 years in the game and 20 years as a market inspector. He plans to move to the Old Soldiers' Home at Yountville, California, enjoying lighter battles only occasionally while staying connected to boxing as a notable caller and announcer.
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Baseball Notes on O'Day Griff and Wagner
O'Day warned Griff of a balk when the catcher left his box. Hans Wagner was at bat and Griffith conferred with the umpire. Fromme delivered an easy pitch as McLean fielded the ball and headed for it on successive plays with Wagner drawing a walk.
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Lads Considered for Stadium High Coach Job
Tacoma January 12 Wee Coyle and Mel Mucklestone two ex University of Washington players have been suggested as successors to Coach Perkins at Stadium High if he leaves for a job in the East.
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Wee Coyle
Mel Mucklestone
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Stadium High
Golf Tour Planned by Noted English Players
PLAN A TOUR NEW YORK Jan 12 A tour of the United States is being planned by George Duncan James RPaird and J Taylor famed English golfers according to word received here.
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United States
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James Rpaird
J. Taylor
Free Parcel Post Map For Six Month Seattle Star Subscribers
The Seattle Star offers a free multi map package to subscribers who renew for six months or longer. The set includes a Washington parcel post map with zones towns rivers and shipping costs, plus maps of the United States and the world, prepaid to mail.
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Seattle Star
of Washington
Seattle
World records set by Oscar Mathiesen in Oslo race
Christiania saw two world records fall as Oscar Mathiesen lowered the 600 meter mark to 42.7 seconds and the 1500 meter to 2 minutes 1.91 seconds in Sunday action.
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Christiania
Oscar Mathiesen
McAllister to Meet Gibbons in Ten Round No Decision Bout
Bob McAllister of St. Paul will clash with Mike Gibbons of California in a ten round no decision bout in New York tonight. McAllister weighs about 162 pounds while Gibbons is just over 150, giving the Californian a ten pound edge. A McAllister victory would line him up for a bout with McGoorty.
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1913 Pen Nant Hopes Paralleled With White Hopes
The note reflects on year 1913 aspirations and compares them to broader white hopes, suggesting similar levels of ambition amid social context. It uses metaphorical language to comment on progress and opportunity.
Blood and Nerve Tonic Promised To Aid Digestive Health
Seattle readers are urged to try Blood and Nerve Tonic advertised as a German remedy supporting digestion and constipation relief. The campaign claims long use by a German specialist and lists multiple local outlets and a $1.00 per box price.
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Ritchie Opens Vernon Offer for Rivers Bout
Willie Ritchie and Tommy Murphy began training for the championship match set for January 23 in San Francisco. Murphy planned to train in San Rafael after his stage engagement, while Ritchie joined Millett's Colma camp and indicated he would accept a Vernon February 21 bout with Joe Rivers if the terms meet his price.
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Tryout Advice for Seattle Club Youth Players
Advice to youngsters slated for a tryout with the Seattle club urges them to enjoy the moment and perform, noting the prospect of being signed or handed over to the Western Canada league tomorrow. The tone reflects a hopeful yet wary view of future transfers.
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Seattle
Western Canada League
Clabby Emerges as Favorite in Vernon Bout
Los Angeles fans view Jimmy Clabby as a likely successor to Stanley Ketcher after his first full sparring day for the Vernon Saturday match with Sailor Petroskey of San Francisco. Clabby appears to be the heavy favorite going into the bout.
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Jimmy Clabby
Stanley Ketcher
Vernon
Sailor Petroskey
San Francisco
Clabby
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