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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
2
The piece critiques boxing rule bending in the wake of the Welsh Driscoll bout. It describes rough tactics and “dirty work” such as heel ing and head clashes, plus butt ing and jaw chops used by fighters like Driscoll and Brock, with illustration captions noting deceptive moves.
Ed Martin will be the main attraction at the Graystone Athletic club show at the Empire theatre next Friday night. Other members will contribute to the program as opponents Ed Hagen or Oscar Mortimer challenge him in addition to several other numbers slated for the evening. Martin is slated to meet Jack Lester at Tacoma on January 31, adding extra interest.
Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith, accused of killing middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel, faced trial in Springfield Missouri. The defense contends Dipley shot Ketchel after Ketchel pursued Smith, his common law wife, while the prosecution argues a conspiracy to rob Ketchel led to the shooting.
Short notes discuss Sapulpa meaning and a busily active impresario. Several sports moves include Wisconsin National Guards versus Lincoln high, Tighe heading to Seattle, Gotch vs Ordevin, and various signings in baseball and basketball.
A three round boxing match ended in a draw featuring Ches ter Anderson and Carl Harris both 150 pounds. Postmaster Russell refereed the bouts as a large Seattle Athletic Club crowd enjoyed the program at the smoker last night.
A 50 cent Diapepsin claim touts rapid relief from indigestion sour stomach heartburn and gas after heavy meals. The ad asserts five minutes to relief and that one case can cure a whole family with no need for laxatives and easy digestion of all foods.
The schedule lists Plymouth against First Congregational, First Baptist versus Fremont Baptist, First Christian versus St. Clemens, and Tabernacle Baptist againstges in a seven team league. Standings show 1L W Pet with Pirat Presbyterian 3 1 000, Fremont Baptist 1 2 666, Evangelical 1 2 566, First Baptist 2 1 333, Pirat Christian 2 1 233, Tabernacle 0 2 1 833, St. Clemens 0 3 000.
A contest invites readers to identify a pictured man with the Star offering a Sporting Manual to each correct respondent. The notice frames the prize distribution and entry method in concise terms.
An obscured photo in the paper hides a famous athlete whose achievements brought fame and fortune. The public will learn the identity of the figure tomorrow. readers are urged to mail their guesses by Wednesday morning at the latest.
Walter Frayne manager of One Round Jack Hogan and Charley Perkins for Frankie Burns plan to choose a referee tonight for the January 27 San Francisco bout. It is understood Hogan and Frayne will request a local San Francisco referee.
In Utica New York on January 17 Sam Langford defeated Fred Atwater in a bout ended in the third round. Langford sails for Europe soon after the fight. Atwater was described as a larger opponent but yielded control early.
Calgary shareholders voted unanimously last night to hire Matt Stanley as manager of the Calgary ball club for the season if he accepts. The decision follows a period of discussion and the article notes a dance at Dreamland tonight.
Fresno schedule announced by Jimmy Quinn's Knickerbocker club to revive boxing after years of inactivity. Two or three ten round bouts are planned this month in Fresno with local fighters and event organizers promoting a return to arena action.
Leach Cross defeated Charlie Griffin last night in New York with a knockout blow in the second round ending Griffin's championship hopes. The bout took place at a local venue and headlines Griffin's failed bid for the title.
Entries for Tuesday race meet list horses across six races with weights and entries from Palo Alto to Nevada and angles on coupled entries Allen and Hensley. Apprentice allowance noted.
The Star reminds readers to notify the circulation department by 6 o clock nightly if a paper is missed. Call Main 9400 or Ind 441 to arrange delivery or arrange special messenger service for prompt delivery.
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