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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
2
L. R. Clark D. D. S. announces tailored dental crowns and Bri Work replacements designed to mimic natural teeth. Gold crowns and plate dentures are offered with 10 year guarantees, fixed prices, and a commitment to precise shade and fit with thorough impression and wax try-ins. Note advises bringing the act.
Bert Moose Whaling is praised as the best catcher in organized baseball by Eddie Hammond. Whaling left Hamilton for Seattle in 1911 and caught for Dugdale’s team with only seven errors last season. Hammond cites his throwing arm and quickness, noting Detroit offered $1,000 for his immediate delivery.
The University of Pennsylvania asks for Ellis A. Ward’s resignation as rowing coach after a long tenure. Meredith Lippincott and Lockwood Bodley head a swift winter relay group. Ward’s departure follows a long era with the Red and Blue rowing program.
The Milwaukee bowlers impressed at Wonders on the Imperial alleys with Vaden posting a high score and average around 252 and 200. Dexter Horton’s team defeated the National Bank of Commerce 2 to 1 with scores 772 806 790 for Horton and 726 868 758 for the bank.
Frenchy Vaise from Renton will get a return bout with Canadian boxer Ernie Barrieau, a closely contested decision holder. The Valse Barrieau fight headlines the Washington A C smoker at Dreamland pavilion next Wednesday night after tough tryouts.
The University of Washington football squad will not name its own captain. A five person committee, with one gridiron player, will appoint the captain. The nominating panel includes Coach Dobie, George Coryell, an alumnae representative, Ralph Horr, and four team members.
BITS O SPORT ART has suffered a severe set back in Buffalo with a fight show in a music hall noted. Umpire George Van Haltren, once a Giants star, is released by President Fielder Jones. Pendleton, Rivers, Cross, and Chase feature in a busy sports scene with cross country, fielding averages, and pro offers shaping up for spring and summer.
A sample dispatch shows Battling Nelson as a reliable card for sporting editors during slow periods. The note describes his return home with two usable hands after a recent New Orleans bout where he injured his right hand in the first round.
Overcrowded city jail in Portland forces prisoners to sleep in day and night shifts to keep bunks warm. Heaters supplied by Modern Furniture Co. at 415 Bike Street are in use to help manage the crowd.
Edwin J. Hhow presents a promotional essay praising Brown Dental Offices and his own Seattle practice. He touts fair pricing, extensive staff, and large facilities while attacking rival “fake advertisers” and promising honest, high quality dental work at low prices.
Laither McCarty plans a swift return to boxing to quit his theatrical tour after next week. A ten round bout with Tommy Burns in early April is sought in Calgary while a Willard bout could follow in Los Angeles if terms are agreed. McCarty’s manager Billy McCarney says promoter demands must be met and Venice, California is the preparation hub. Tom McCarey signals possible arrangements depending on Burns’s acceptance.
An important basketball game intently watched in Queen Anne gym as Lincoln faces the Q A five at 7 30 Friday. The outcome decides whether Queen Anne stays in the city and state championship race. Franklin High meets Tacoma High next Saturday with three starters sidelined by illness.
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin lands rapid left hooks and right uppercuts to defeat Freddie Hicks of Detroit in a ten round bout in New York. Hicks absorbs heavy punishment as McGoorty proves one of the fastest men in his weight class.
Portland report notes Ad Wolgast and wife extend congratulations to Battling Nelson and Fay King on their forthcoming marriage. Wolgast recalls past quarrel as settled and wishes the couple well.
Andrew Jose Ybarra died at his son Joe Rivers’s home after five days of fighting to live until Joe could arrive. Ybarra had regained consciousness and spoke with Joe for several minutes before passing. Joe Rivers and his brothers Andrew and Gus were at the bedside.
Johnny OLeary, Northwestern featherweight champion, defeated Manuel Vierra in four rounds at the San Francisco arena last Friday night. The local bout showed OLeary's speed and skill as he used a straight left to force Vierra around the ring throughout.
Edwin J Brown D D S advertises as Seattle's leading dentist. The notice promotes evening and Sunday hours at Tin Firet Ave 1 Union Black, one door south of the Postal Telegraph Building, inviting workers to visit after hours.
Frank Farrell signs Frank Chance to a 25000 dollar yearly contract. Two games into the season will yield half the salary in Farrel’s strong box. A record crowd will attend the Yankees home opener and a larger crowd will watch Chance lead the team against the White Sox in Chicago.
An old advertising feature extols sage tea for hair darkening and health. It touts Wyeth's Sage Sulphur Hair Remedy as a superior scalp tonic and color restorer, promising dandruff control and stronger, shinier hair with a money back guarantee from Owl Drug Company.
Oscar Stanage star catcher for the Detroit Tigers sent his contract unsigned to Manager Jennings in Stockton California. It is rumored Stanage seeks an extra 1500 dollars in salary while spending the winter at his home and enjoying duck shooting in the marshes.
Altered Northwest schedule moves Zbyszko and Polly Grimm, ex-U of Weridifmn etar, from Seattle January 31 to February 8 here. Grimm welcomes the extra training days as both wrestlers finalize arrangements for the bout.
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