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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
3
In New York on January 27 the favorite won a ten to eight score in one round of a twenty round bout set for tonight. Stanis Zbyszko accepted Geo Enschmidt's challenge to throw any wrestler in the world except Frank Gotch three times in two hours.
Chicago January 27 Champion Jack Johnson said Carl Morris would not live up to expectations and called Morris a false alarm. Johnson blamed Morris's success on fake fights and cited alleged pressure from an Oklahoma City club to coerce opponents.
A famous ball player is hinted at with a long running feature. A portrait will appear tomorrow and readers are invited to identify the mystery figure. Write to the sporting editor with your guess for a chance to win a sporting manual.
Jas J Jeffries denies a circulating tale that he and Barney Oldfield plan sparring exhibitions in Mexico City and other locations during a sightseeing trip. The denial was issued today in Los Angeles.
Four wrestlers from the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club with ring instructor O Connell travel to Spokane for the Pacific Northwest championships at the Spokane Amateur Athletic Club tonight and Saturday. Bill Hurley elected baseball coach for Washington University will receive 250 dollars for the season starting March 1 and ending May 21.
Local wrestler Kincaid defeated Favre of Portland in a Spokane PNA meet last night. Duncan, from Seattle, beat Boileau in 1:40 as a large crowd watched the opening exhibitions.
The Olympic organizers aim to showcase European training methods to boost chances of winning. The Het of e Venta recently called for ambidexterity, a skill few American athletes claim, but reportedly common among European competitors.
Baseball figures Morriw Tinker Nelson and Cantillon are quoted amid manager shifts and winter prep plans. Giants star Marquardt remains popular. Clark Griffith inherits a fortune. Lincoln High battles Everett High in city hoops. Muckleatone eyes knee surgery. Spokane tries Lincoln visit, Rainier Valley cards loom tonight.
The Graystone Athletic Club announces a member only smoker at the Empire theatre on Pike street tonight. Doors will close once seats are filled, with entry limited to those who secured reserved seats. Secretary at 612 Second avenue will certify cards until 6 p m. Kid Hermanns, Kid Curry, and Eddie Hubbard headline the card with a crack exhibition promised.
Ad Wolgast cuts ties with manager Tom F. Jones in Cadillac Michigan after ongoing friction over dealings with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. Jones voiced anger but Wolgast wired that the arrangement is ended.
Kaiser Bill imitates the record chasing by sending Prince Henry on an American flight with Herr Duler. The prince enjoyed it and he now seeks aviation lessons hoping to become a real air pilot.
Stanford forms motorcycle club and Yale gym adds artesian wells to Carnegie pool. Michigan Aero Club grows beyond 100 charter members. Virginia to award three general excellence gym medals. MIT wireless society plans studies in wireless telegraphy. Yale stadium stands for 60 000 capacity cost 300000. Yale News cites 1868 athletes active in fall. Penn adapts eligibility rules to bar non academics from varsity sports. Lincoln High principal offers 500 silver loving cup for state champions, donated by Aberdeen enthusiast. cup stays with three consecutive champions.
Chicago January 27 Frank Gotch welterweight champion confirms Kansas City statement that he is matched to meet Henry Ordeman in a finish contest in February The star says the date is correct and he plans to go out and clean up a few more of them.
A smoker at the Foresters hall last night under the Lo Foresters banner featured three good bouts. Emmett Fitts and Hol Snow staged the principal contest earning a draw decision.
Chicago January 27 with two more of manager Hugh Duffy s hopefuls signing for the 191 squad pitcher F J Heinrichs of Brandon Manitoba and outfielder F Bowser originally claimed by Flint Michigan join the roster promising to bolster the team ahead of spring training.
Untries for Friday list multiple six furlong and mile races at Emeryville with numerous horses and weights including Abella Mona Lisa Clara Hampton and Lord Provost among entrants. Worcester note reports John J. Barry and Miss Margaret B E MacDonough wed in Sacred Heart church yesterday.
Syracuse manager Ed Ashenback announces in a morning letter that he has signed catcher Tim Murphy and pitcher F. S. Daniels, needing only a few more players to complete the 1911 squad. The note highlights early signings as the team builds toward spring training.
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