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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
2
A satirical piece by J. Campbell Cory argues American fandom blurs sports and drama. It imagines Ty Cobb Hughey Jennings Joe Tinker and other stars in theater and opera, joking about casting with humorous names and wild salaries.
A satirical list brands 1912 figures with comic championship names. Notables include Goat Horace Fogel, philanthropist C W Murphy, bug Rube Marquard, buyer Charley Comiskey, skater Larry McLean, stenographer Bat Nelson, crab Johnny Evers, plunger Tom Jones, sprinter Tom Needham, holdout Ty Cobb, disturber Stanislaus Zbyazko, fumbler Fred Snodgrass, lime Carl Morris, meal ticket Sam McVea, pugilist J Barleycorn, and fall guy The Public.
United Press dispatch from Los Angeles reports Henry Berry president of the Los Angeles club in the Pacific Coast league says eight new players are under contract and one more left handed pitcher will complete the 1913 roster. New men include outfielder Harl Maggert infielder Fahey and pitcher Crabb from the Philadelphia Athletics in exchange for Pete Daley Rube Ellis and Warren Gill.
In San Francisco on January 15 indications pointed to a Harlem Tommy Murphy versus Joe Mandot of New Orleans at promoter Jas W Coffroth's Daly City arena. A telegram from Mandot's manager Harry Coleman said weights were agreeable and Mandot would accept a small purse boost to fight.
Sports items note various signings and aims across leagues. Jack Collins signs with the White Sox as a first baseman and outfielder. Johnny Evers touts Jeff Tesreau as a top NL pitcher next to Mathewson. Managers brace for Cubs losses as Tinker and veterans depart. Cornelius J. Sullivan named Giants director of scouting after stellar Amherst and Harvard seasons. Hank O Day eyed by leagues but prefers managing. Arthur Pelky challenges Luther McCarty to a $5000 ride boxing match. Washington Americans spring camp set by Clark Griffith. Kennewick boys’ basketball upends rivals. girls win 23 to something. Winlock begins lineup with fast Northwest amateurs. Joe Jackson signs with Green Ville contract. Cy Morgan tries to join Clark Griffith but is cut off.
New York fans packed the hall for Leach Cross and Joe Rivers in a 10 round bout. Cross pressured early while Rivers drove a sharp left to the jaw and a later flurry in the tenth, with Cross sustaining a strong defense and a fading final surge.
Ad Wolgast and his wife delay departure to Cadillac Michigan waiting two weeks. Wolgast praises Bud Anderson from Vancouver noting the kid has strength and punch and is a comer according to fighters and fans.
Broadway High School faces Franklin in a pivotal city championship game at Broadway Gym next Friday afternoon. Broadway seeks revenge after wins over Queen Anne and Lincoln, while Franklin boasts a 1–0 record with star players Dunnaway and Hagen expected to lead Broadway’s offense against Rainier Valley. The contest centers on strong center candidates for Franklin and a tight, competitive clash.
Northwestern league umpires strike over higher salaries prompting President Jones to consider replacement. A baseball umpire sues his wife for divorce after a row of name calling. Ralph Dutcher, formerly with Cleveland and Erle, has been bought by Buffalo Interleague club.
At the Armory Eugene, January 15, the University of Oregon five defeated Idaho 26 to 14 in a closely contested game marked by rough play and numerous fouls on both sides. Palilard Independent Five edged Signal Corps in a separate late contest.
John M. Morin, Pittsburg director of public safety, orders no more fights between black and white boxers in the city. Negro boxers may compete only against other Negroes while whites are barred from interracial bouts.
United Press Leased Wire reports Wille Meehan middleweight star and Sailor Grande of Vallejo are set for a 10 round bout in Oakland tonight. If Meehan wins, manager Louis Parente plans to target McGoorty Gibbons and Klaus. Also on the card Al McCloskey of New York faces Al Williams in a six round bout with Spidey Kelly's white hope. Several other strong bouts listed.
Walter J. Travis from Pinehurst declares Chick Evans the better all round golfer than Jerome D. Traverse. A professor criticizes today’s college athlete as mentally weak.
The Shipping department won two of three against Office Employees with Hambach Co and Crane Co also taking two wins each in a busy bowling night. A.L. Hall led Dalton Adding Machine with three solid scores while Galbraith paced the Pheasants to a jump in the 8 A. C. league by posting 245.
Harry Wolverton, last year's Highlanders manager, bade friends farewell and will leave about February 1 for the Pacific coast to take over Sacramento club duties. Bobton Braves add eight players from Northwestern league.
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