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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1912

Page

2

Flynn to sidestep Flynn fight amid boxing row

United Press dispatch reports Pueblo fireman Jim Flynn plans to evade a match with Al O’Rourke slated for February 6. Promoter Tom O’Rourke is angry, claiming Flynn signed but may not fulfill the bout, potentially drawing a New York boxing commission ban.

United Press York Jim Flynn Pueblo Tom Rie O'Rourke Flynn New Boxing Commission New York State

Whitman Star Catcher Tryout Set By Cohn

Tansta Badie star catcher for Whitman will get a workout with a pro club in a training camp scenario. A series of drills with Spokane team members is part of Whitman’s regimen as Spokane prepares for the training camp season.

Baseball Notes On Probationary Contracts And Spring Camp Hints

Veteran observers discuss probationary contracts in the major leagues with 25 percent raise in minors pay for 45 days. They foresee spring camp routines emphasizing endurance, and mention potential moves with Art and Portland’s team, including new infield and lineup changes.

Fast Bout On Madison Car Ends With Fare Fight

Passengers witness a quick confrontation on an East Madison to Spring car as a passenger chased a car, demanded transfer from Jake Forth, and refused to pay fare. The motorman and a conductor drew straws to decide who trims the passenger, ending after three minutes with fare settled and riders resuming travel.

Madison Jake Con

Seattle Boy Now in the Limelight

Joseph Carney, world champion three cushion billiards, defeated Alfredo De Oro January 12 in Denver after a sensational finish. The match, played in three blocks, saw Carney trail by 25 points after night one and 12 after night two before winning the final night to set a world record of 50 points in 31 innings. Carney is well known in Seattle with many friends.

Joseph Carney Alfredo de Oro Denver Carney de Oro Joe Seattle

Astoria Baseball Club Files for Incorporation

Articles for the Astoria baseball club are on file with the county clerk. Owners are H. N. Burkholder W. F. Mitchell and H. E. Morgan. Club capitalization is $2,500.

Astoria Astoria Astoria Baseball Club H. N. Burkholder W. F. Mitchell H. E. Morgan

Ice Rink Plans and Hockey League for Pacific Northwest

Patrick the Canadian sportsman targets Seattle next winter for a four team league in Seattle Westminster Victoria and Vancouver. A $209000 rink at Tenth and Madison is promised as a reality with L. H. Griffiths, a local real estate man, linked to the scheme. Seattle Automobie School Broadway 210 eee

Patrick Seattle Westminster Victoria Vancouver Tenth Madison L. H. Griffiths

Bantamweight Clash Ends in Third Round Knockout

Kenosha Wisconsin January 23 Little Johnny Coulon bantamweight champion knocks out former champ Harry Forbes in the third round of a 10 round bout Forbes faded after a heavy weight pull and was stopped when his corner threw in the towel Forbes showed gameness but could not take the final blow to finish the contest.

Kenosha Wis Johnny Coulon Harry Forbes Forbes Conlon Kid Howard

Fistic Tactics and Boxing Sagas Across Cities

Boxing chatter from Dan Salt in Ballard to Frank Delaney in Seattle links bouts and potential opponents from 122 to 133 pounds. Eddie Hubbard clarifies union ties while plans surface for July Fourth exhibitions featuring Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn. A benefit for Jack Johnson’s late rival’s wife and child looms as the New Haven press adores boxing publicity.

Attell Tells Cocaine Injected Before Fight Here

Abe Attell, featherweight champion, told the New York boxing commission that cocaine was injected into his arm by a club physician before a recent bout and that he fought with a blank mind. He said Tom O’Rourke urged the injection to ease his arm and shoulder pains. Commissioner Neal ordered O’Rourke and the club doctor to appear at the hearing.

New York Brown New_York boxing commission Abe Attell Ray Attell Tom O'Rourke al Palser Abe Attella Neal

Promoters Seek Double Johnson Bout Near New Haven

New Haven promoters propose a boxed double feature with Jack Johnson meeting Jim Flynn and Al Palzer in two 15 round bouts on the same afternoon at a resort near New Haven. They request police approval and offer Johnson a $60 000 guaranteed share.

New Haven Conn Jack Johnson Estend Jim Flynn al Palzer Johnson

Frisco Trapshooters Triumph by a Point in Northwest Tour

San Francisco trapshooters edged Portland 187 to 180 in a Northwest tour event under the Seattle Gun Club auspices. Pred Willetof San Proscioso and Ike Fisher of Seattle led the San Francisco team, while Pete Holohan and W A Robertson represented Portland. The victory marks the San Franciscans' sixth win in seven shoots.

Odd Bits of Sport and Bowling Politics

Odd notes report George Deities discussing a horse bred to a paint sire with mile pace near 1 46. Stage Bowling Association backed Wooster M Lambert as a candidate for president of the American Bowling Congress.

George Oe Stage Bowling Association Wooster M Lambert The American Bowling Congresa

First Man Question Sparks Debate in Anecdote

A young patriot questions a man’s place in history asking who the first man was. The reply names George Washington, then Adam, prompting a joke about foreigners and national origin. The quip reflects immigrant sentiment in patriotic humor.

Bobby George Washington Adam

Burns Favorite Over Britton in Oakland Bout

Frankie Byrne of Oakland is installed a 10 to 7 favorite to defeat Jack Britton of Chicago in a 10 round match set for tomorrow night. Burns has notable wins over Hogan and Lew Powell and could meet the Murphy Hogan winner next.

Hen Prees Oakland Cal Hogan Lew Powell Frankie Byrne Jack Britton Chicago Britton Burns Harlem Tommy Murphy Murphy-Hogan

Great sport is tennis on the ice

New York area report describes Hamilton Grange Lawn Tennis Club members skating on flooded courts to play hockey, baseball and tennis daily. Court lines mark the ice and nets come and go during rallies, drawing laughter as the rink stays open through continued freezing weather.

New York Hamilton Grange Lawn Tennis Club

Doctor Recommended Cough Remedy Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral

Thousands of families keep Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. The medicine gains approval from physicians and rests on years of experience assuring confidence in its use. LSU.

Ayer LSU

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