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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1913

Page

3

Lonnie Austin to Defend His Title at Salt and Austin Smoker

The Salt and Austin smoker at Dreanlagt tonight features 14 boxers including Lonnie Austin and Danny O rien in the welterweight title bout. Delaney vs Williams is teased as a rematch after a strong previous showing, with Clark vs Gil MenNell and other bouts billed as competitive and well trained.

Salt Austin Dreanlagt Lonnie Austin Danny O@rien Northwest Lane Delaney Williama Delancey Vaise Tay Clark

Cappy Cuppy Reflects On Old Baseball Fastball Pace

In 1801 the crowd sighed at Nig Cappy leaving the pig leagues as Nix pitched. George J. Cuppy, now 43, runs a billiard hall in Elkhart and recalls his slow box work alongside Cy Young with the Cleveland team 1892 to 1904. He objects to being called slow and recalls pitching 160 balls per game in his era. He notes Ty Cobb as the main exception and says the game has not sped up much since the 1890s.

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McCarty Returns Home To Springfield For Jeff Clark Bout

White heavyweight champion Luther McCarty left Springfield for Joplin to referee the bout tonight featuring Jeanette Jeff Clark. McCarty was greeted by a large crowd, with 25 automobile loads of fans and a 40 piece band at the station.

United Press Springfield Luther McCarty Joplin Jeanette Jeff Clark McCarty

Davy Jones Sold to White Sox in Waiver Deal

Detroit outfielder Davy Jones was sold to the Chicago White Sox for the waiver price after Watlvere failed to reach terms. Sox officials would not specify his role or whether he would be included in a trade.

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New Orleans to See Joe Rivers in Ten Round Bout

Joe Rivers the Los Angeles lightweight sails to New Orleans for a ten round match with Frankie Russell. Rivers earns 2560 dollars plus one third of any gross receipts. Afterward he heads to Los Angeles to train for a 20 round bout with Knockout Brown in Vernon California on Washington's birthday. Joe Levy, his manager, plans to keep him in the West until April. Jimmy Jackson to manage Wilminton Tri-State league club.

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Chance and Hal Chase To Have Fuss Nonstop

The piece notes speculation on how Frank Chance will work with Hal Chase after Chance is signed as Yankees manager. It argues Chase may have driven Stallings from management and questions whether Chase will shine, but asserts on-field harmony depends on Chance proving himself.

Frank Chance Yankees Hal Chane Hal Chase George Stallings Chance Lila Ahare Mavaters

Wonders Dominate Night Owls in Imperial Tournament

In three gripping games at Imperial alleys the Wonders defeated the Night Owls twice. Perry rolled a high score of 237 and a 200 high series as the Wonders posted scores of 672 589 696 for a 1757 series while the Night Owls finished 541 600 589 for a 1730 total.

Imperial Night Owls Perry

Slosson Leads Yamada in Balkline Billiards Match

In St Louis on January 17, George Slosson stretched ahead of Japanese player Yamada in an 18.2 balkline event. Yamada scored 24% while Slosson reached 400 points as the score climbed to 1,609 to 1,099 with 800 points left to play.

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Roger Bresnahan Boosts Cubs Value In Trade Talks

The Cubs gain a strong leverage when Roger Bresnahan is acquired, as Charley Murphy blocks him from Pirates and Reds. Bresnahan's presence would have shifted pennant chances, giving Chicago a better shot than either the Reds or Pirates without him.

Roger Bresnahan Cubs Bresnahan Charley Murphy Pirates Reds Roger Redlegs

Church League Action Promises Tight Battles Tonight

First Baptist faces First Presbyterian in Plymouth gym as First ME and Trinity M E prepare for a Saturday game. Plymouth Congregationals meet Fremont Baptists tonight. Queen Anne Christians and First Christians also on the slate with a tourney buildup across Washington and Oregon. Players Tupper McCready Wateen Cobbin Moelhing Steven listed for a Snohomish trip with five games, while Queen Anne squads played Tacoma previews.

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Boxing Show to Headline in Milwaukee Card

Jimmy Clabby and George Brown signed for a January 1 bout at the National Athletic Club in Milwaukee with no local interference expected. It marks a return to action after the sheriff halted the Mec Farland Wogan bout. Pitcher Jack Quinn to be sold by the Yankees to Rochester.

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