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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
2
A fragment asserts nerve force equals electricity and health relies on tranquil sleep. The text claims saturating the body with a peaceful electric life during slumber restores nerves and strengthens vitality.
An ad invites readers to obtain a free Vita care book by mailing or calling. It promises practical facts for men and women and provides coupon cutouts and mailing details. The notice mentions call times and a sample schedule for pickup or delivery.
The Everett Seattle Interurban Railway lists trains between Everett and Seattle with various departure times and fares. Schedules show limited runs on weekends and daily weekday service, with multiple stops including Greenwood Ajax Drug and Fifth Ave Seattle, operated by North West Traction Co Everett Wash.
Edwin J. Brown describes buying Brown Dental Offices in the Union Block on July 15 1901 and argues that fair pricing and honest service attract patients. He claims his practice offers low prices, high quality work, and a square deal, maintaining large facilities and staff while promising continued patient-friendly care.
Edwin J Brown D D S operates at Tin What Ave near the Postal Telegraph Building. Open evenings until 8 and Sundays from 9 to 4 for those who work.
Washington varsity dominated Idaho, opening with a 30 8 first half and finishing 60 13. Idaho scored first but the locals intercepted the game with strong teamwork and consistent scoring. Broadway beat Franklin 44 23 in another city league game.
Jeannette of Joplin wins a popular decision in a ten round fight here. Clark led in the first four rounds but Jeanette outboxed him in the late stages. Local report from Joplin, Missouri, dated January 18.
In Paris a crash during the day’s bicycle race involved Cyril Van Houwaert and Petit Breton. Houwaert, Belgian champion, sustained serious injuries while Breton escaped unharmed.
The two major leagues produced few one hit games last season as pitchers such as GY Morgan Otto Hess Lavender Dubuc Johnson Fromme Brown Wehliman and Works scattered hits across opponents. Key tilts included Morgan’s 11 strikeouts in a 3 1 Washington win and Hess holding the Cubs to one hit in Boston’s 2 1 victory.
Seattle Athletic Club boxers won the interclub meet against Multnomah. Ira Proshaw led the mile event, beating Tad Derbyshire who will face Bob McAllister of the Olympic Club in San Francisco on the 28th. George McCarthy and Oliver Runchey scored in wrestling, while Larry Gay fell to Clarence Rothus of A. C. in a close bout.
A columnist questions whether big money contracts help or hurt players. Examples cited include Rube Marquard, Lefty Russell, George Stone, Marty O'Toole, Nig Clarke, and others who underperformed after large salaries and profit shares. The piece notes Frank Chance may earn about 120000 over three years with 25000 salary plus a share of profits.
The Northwest welterweight title bout between Danny OBrien and Lonnie Austin ended in a four round draw at the Dreamland pavilion. Referee Duncan McDonald ruled the fight a draw, leaving the title unsettled and drawing crowd dissatisfaction.
Hy United Press notes that Harry Suter, released by Portland Coast league, may report for spring training with Portland Colts if he continues playing baseball. Once a star with San Francisco Coast league, Suter had been rumored to hold out.
The Gur Fen Athlatho club negotiates a return match between Joe Rivers and Leach Cromm after a thrilling 10 round bout here. Both camps seek a southern bout, with New York writers favoring Rivers over Cromm following the latest fight.
Union President McGinnity of the Tacoma circuit likely will buy a usable strip of land to form a new athletic park, potentially purchasing from George Schroeder. Dave Rowan, ex-Seattle first baseman and Peoria manager, may return to the Three-I League as Danville manager. Umpire Connolly proposes shortening games by trimming motions. Armando Marsans asks Cincinnati for higher pay from president Hermann.
Mertes, the former Glanta outfielder part of the 1906 world champion team, has submitted an application to umpire in the Northwestern league seeking a grading and assignment.
Kewanee of the Central association buys Pitchers House and Caldwell from Salina in the Central Kan league. Johnny Spatz may acquire Bay City in the Southern Michigan league. Tom Needham of the Cubs runs a clothing business in Steubenville. Atlantic City fears losing its ballpark to rail use. Pitcher Harry Camnitz joins from Lexington Blue Grass. Manager Dooin tours the south for spring training. Fournier in Tacoma pushes his brother’s pitcher tryout. Nashville balks New Orleans Dave Bunting trade. Dave to Nashville. Donovan doubts Schang. major clubs pursued him. San Francisco eyeing White Sox pitching discard list. John Dr Poster named Giants secretary. long sports-writing career. Syracuse moves to sign James Ream. Belly Hamilton may manage Haverhill and play outfield. Toronto returns catcher Dow Brelier to Wilkes-Barre. Osteli van praised for sprint times. Whitney of Penn State weighs White Sox offer.
Archie Johnson son of California's governor is carded for a boxing match before the Olympic Club in Frisco in January. Opponent listed as Clark from Los Angeles at 145 pounds. Trainer and venue details appear in a brief boxing notice from United Press.
Joe McClanity head of the Tacoma baseball club signs seven new men plus himself bringing total pitchers to nine under contract. New players listed include Jobo Foley catcher Abe Weller pitcher Conrad Plecher outfielder Ceorre Boise pitcher Harry Kid Kurfess pitcher Herbert Harris outfielder and Charley Rathfusa infielder.
Pitcher Jack Halla is released by the Los Angeles Coast league club after a shaky season. Shortstop Coffey of the Denver Western league team has been signed as baseball coach at Fordham college.
New York report says promoter Tom O Rourke will guarantee Jack Johnson a Paris bout with Al Palzer on June 26 after the grand prix. Johnson to travel to meet Palzer with a Paris date likely and a purse of 25000 if the match is made.
Campi of San preparation today for his 20 round bout with Kid Williams of Baltimore at Vernon. Campi will box with Bud as trial opponents and a couple of trial boys will be engaged. Williams is due here next Sam day and will train at Venice. Promoter McCarey has no reply to the offer to come to Angeles for a championship bout with the Williams winner.
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