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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
2
Rules for six round bouts in Philadelphia spur innovations some hailed as improvements while others like six ounce gloves draw disfavor. Bandage rules curb hand wrapping and plaster tricks cited as dangerous, with mustards and padding tampering blamed for unfair advantages.
Two hours of boxing thrill the Graystone smoker with draws between Hayes and Leary and Pat Scott and Louis Hahn. Schiff defeated by Givens, OBrien beat Shannon, Hagen over Reynolds, and a feature set to pit Jack Lester against Hagen or Mortimer next Friday.
Husky boxer Jack Lessard trains at Graystone Athletic Club for a return ten round bout with Pete McVeigh at Wilkinson home arena on January 71. Lessard vows to claim the scalp this time after losing a decision in 14 rounds last election day in North Yakima. He notes poor form last time and promises peak performance at 133 pounds.
A quirky slice of sports commentary mentions Laughery club as Laughery island and garbled moves in the A A leagues. Doc Roller claims a 79 day tour covering 14 000 miles and 41 matches while debates over hockey football and boxing titles unfold amid dry town votes and public opinion.
Pete Muldoon injured trainer Fred Sidney then split camps with Jack Lester to train in Tacoma for their upcoming bout. Boxing exhibition moved to Dreamland rink due to date conflicts. Spokane signs pitchers Cornelius and Fitzwater. Queen Anne and Lincoln high clash for state title tonight. Vancouver Barracks soldiers plan boxing events this winter. Broadway high baseball taps Guy Kneeland as captain. Jockey New York Lucien Lyne dies in Germany. Danny Webster vs Young Rivers expected to be tough at Vernon arena. Conley Dixon ten round fight postponed to January 18.
Marvin Hart of Louisville is a wreck after a three round bout with Carl Morris of Sapulpa Oklahoma. Hart suffers two broken ribs a floating kidney and a stiff arm. Hart says Morris’ blows are deadly and no man can withstand them.
Wagner's band performs a free concert at Bon Morehe tonight attracting local music fans. The event invites residents to enjoy live music in a casual outdoor setting with no charge.
Big Jack Lively of the Oakland Coast league leads the circuit in games won as he prepares to move to the Detroit American next year. Not a strict pitcher, his ability to mix pitches keeps him ahead this season, with his drop, high shoot, and sapitter all in good form. He is likened to Hall fans and noted as a real player on a ball when he lands.
Oakland a new boxing prospect Jimmy Fitten, a local lad, beat Antone Lagrave in a six round no decision bout. Referee Eddie Smith believed Fitten slightly ahead and Fitten now seeks a match with One Round Hogan Owen Moran or Ad Wolgast. Lagrave had drawn once with Nelson and Hogan sidestepped the bout. Fitten weighed several pounds less than Lagrave and had fought fewer than 26 bouts.
Jas. L. Schaeffer, twice a UC rugby champion, is named coach of the University of California baseball nine. He will study the game with Orvie Overall of the Chicago Cubs in Visalia and then lead the squad.
Muskogee Oklahoma reports Carl Morris nicknamed the white man's hope hurt his right arm yesterday forcing him to delay his scheduled boxing match against Mike Schreck until January 27.
In Kansas City on January 14 Yousiff Mahmout won a match against William De Metral after Mahmout secured a toe hold on De Metral’s left foot causing a fracture. De Metral could not continue. The Yale crew must abandon Lake Whitney regattas due to potential water pollution concerns.
Promising heavyweight Jack Lester trains under Tommy Burns to meet Pete Muldoon in Dreamland rink Tacoma next Tuesday night. Muldoon shows speed and a powerful right or left in sparring injuring a partner. Tacoma draw card 123 and 125 pounders and a Northern special train from Seattle arranged for fans.
San Francisco news reports Fred V. Stott, noted club man and amateur racing driver, purchased a Curtiss biplane today and plans to train as an aviator.
Chicago veteran heavyweight boxer Joe Choynski will serve as boxing instructor for the new Pittsburg Athletic Club opening February 22. The 1,500,000 facility aims to train local talent and promote athletic programs in the area.
Marche tonight presents new modern furnished rooms at low prices. Call at The Virginus, 804 Virginia Street near Wreettetes for details and availability.
A symposium by sporting writers proposes changes to boost batting. Suggestions include adding a designated batter for the pitcher and altering foul strike rules to allow more fouls before a strike. Some favor keeping current play but exploring minor rule tweaks.
The proposal suggests reducing balls from four to three and increasing strikes from three to four to speed play. It argues three balls would push pitchers to throw strikes, stopping wasted pitches with a runner on first. Changes to ball size liveliness or pitching distance are not planned.
The author argues for counting only the first foul as a strike and allowing unlimited fouls. This adds an extra strike for the batter while letting pitchers waste balls. Limiting balls to three would unduly handicap pitchers and thwart inside defensive play.
The writer argues baseball is fine as played now and should not change. He suggests only calling the first foul a strike to aid batting and curb lengthening of the game. He favors leaving rules as they are and recommends no modification.
The Times Detroit Sporting Editor argues for reducing the distance to first base to speed games. He rejects four strike rule changes and urges clear, understandable code rather than major reforms, noting fans resist long games and rule makers must simplify rules first.
Abe Attell defeats Patsy Kline by decision in New York last night. Reporters praise Attell as clever and steady, noting Kline pressed hard but failed to land a knockout. Attell's win draws strong local reaction from fans and writers.
Entries listed for Friday at Emeryville with six furlong races including Hampass Meada Miss Sly and others, three and a half furlongs Sleepland Oakland Vanir Amon with Vanir and Amon coupled, futurity stakes War fare Madeline Musgrave Mona Lisa and more, one mile handicap Arasee Eddie Dale Rosevale Jest Spellbound and others, six furlongs Dacia Tillinghast with Ben Greenleaf Billy Meyer and more, apprentice allowance race.
Results listed for four races at Emeryville on January 13. Futurity course winner Les Car with Louise B. second and Altaree third in 1 12 2 5. Lord Clinton won six furlongs with Prudent second and Darling ton third in 1 15 2 4. Azo captured the mile and a quarter with Merlingo second and Star Actor third in 2 09 4 5. Golden Agnes won six and a half furlongs with Pickaninny second and test third in 1 31. Scratches Captain Burnett and No Quarter. Dance at Dresmland tonight.
In Jacksonville first race Misa Marjorie won with Husky second and Woollspun third in 1 25 3 6. In the second race King of Yolo led Belle Hawr Grandissimo. time 1 07 2 5. Third race Bad News II claimed win with Premier second Bertis third in 1 18 2 5. Mindinelle topped Mexcana and Florine 1 21 4 6. Fifth race Strike Out defeated Fond c queen with Herpes third. time not listed.
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