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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1906
Page
2
Jenkins traveled to Anacortes for a 100 dollar match with Stewart, then watched local bowlers, including White and O'Donnell, post strong scores. The Monarch league booms as novices enjoy the game, while veterans like Sheffer and Cap Bailey show top form in regional fixtures and upcoming Western tournament prep.
Milwaukee challenger Jack Dougherty knocked out Chicago’s Martin Duffy in the fourth round of a billed ten round bout at the Auditorium in Chicago last night.
Boxing chatter centers on Jack O Brien dodging rivals in Philadelphia and London. Jack Palmer claimed the English heavyweight title after knocking out Geoffrey Thorne at the National A C in London. A Philadelphia O Brien cannot enter the Waldorf Astoria, while Sioux Falls sues over a collapsed shop. Philadelphia Jack signs a vaudeville stint for 10 weeks at 700 dollars weekly plus travel.
Basketball preview notes several games this week. Busy Men target Olympic at the gym Wednesday while Olympic hopes to rebound after a forfeit. Intermediates meet West Beatties Saturday at West Seattice but a high school minstrel show may cancel. Friday sees Business Men vs Marcus Whitman at Fremont with Whitmans missing Don Steele. Tigers versus Seniors Sunday night promise a fast, crowd drawing showdown.
Pittsburg reports on Conrad Wilson five year old son of fighter Tue Wilson. The child weighs about 40 pounds yet shows early boxing talent and discipline. His father trains him daily with mitts and a punching bag, envisioning a future in pugilistic stardom.
Capt Rex Smith believes cross country runs will join athletic programs nationwide and sees no reason the sport cannot be adopted. The track squad trains nightly as weather restricts outdoor practice with Harry Watson logging five miles in 45 minutes on a rough road. Tom McCrory and Kaster are expected to improve as competition increases.
Arthur F. Duffey hotly protests being labeled a professional after the Amateur Athletic Union erased his amateur status. He says he was declared a pro without a hearing and threatens legal action to force Sullivan to restore his record in the official almanac. Sullivan, however, refuses to reconsider.
Former manager D B Dugdale ends 17 years on the road and settles in Seattle. He buys a second avenue cafe and his resort becomes a players hub. He says he will not take an active part in baseball again, though offers may arrive. he prefers to support younger players and focus on his business.
The faculty, urged by Dr. Roller, bans the coed basketball game citing injury risk and impropriety. The action follows the recommendation of the physician, with no statement from the players, though they asked the faculty to reconsider. A movement for noninterference play spreads to eastern colleges.
Willie Hoppe defeated Maurice Vignemux in an 600 point balk line match by 172 points to win the world championship. The victory followed a long contest with Hoppe showing persistence and spectacular skill. He had been champion about a year ago and astonished the crowd with his exhibitions.
Marvin Mart of Butte stopped Pat Callahan in the second round of a four round scheduled match. Callahan floored Hart in round one but Hart, a heavier fighter, dominated with decisive jaw blows to win. Hart weighed about 60 pounds more than his opponent.
Harvard announces the abolition of football after a secret overseers meeting. The board cites trickery, foul play and moral concerns and calls for rules to ensure a clean decent and pleasurable pastime before the sport is permitted again.
Former pitcher Jack Hickey settled his suit with the Seattle Baseball Club, accepting a salary compromise. He had claimed termination without pay on October 26. the case involved a disputed sum of 241.65. Judge Albertson presided over the matter.
Foster or Hatherly was elected captain of the Harvard varsity football team yesterday in Cambridge Massachusetts. The board of overseers may make the captaincy nominal under new rules. Rube Waddell traveled to Philadelphia for an arm examination, with a jab at his head.
A noisy examination style list asks about head and throat catarrh symptoms including nausea, belching, coated tongue, and headaches. It also links liver catarrh with tubes and lists other concerns such as dizziness, vision issues, and bodily heaviness. The piece ends with a bold promise of a unique cure for piles and rectal diseases.
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