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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1912

Page

2

Rothermal May Find Tigers White Elephants

Tacoma report details A E Rothermal receiving the Tacoma Tigers baseball team as a Christmas gift from veteran manager George Shreeder. Shreeder has funded the club but faced years of debt, and the sale follows a poor season with no quick cash return.

Rothermal K. E. Rothermal Tacoma Goren Tigers A. E. Rothermal George Shreeder Shreeder Enenaek Eoin Tigers

KLAUS TO BOX KROWN BOUT IN PITTSBURGH TONIGHT

Frank Kieu of this city and Knockout Brown of Chicago are set for a 10 round boxing match in Pittsburgh tonight Klaus vows to stop Brown quickly as the ring bell rings for the opening round.

Pittsburg Frank Kieu Knockout Brown Chicago Klaus

Watty and Nordyke Confer on Victoria Baseball Plans

Victoria officials Wattelet and veteran Lou Nordyke outlined a promising roster for next year. Lou Nordyke to start at first base with Spots McMurdo out, Fred Raymer contending for second, Brennan to third, and Brennan and Watty signaling ample material for an improved squad.

L. A. Wattelet Victoria Ees Lou Nordyke Watty Lou McMurdo Fred Raymer Islanders Eddie Householder Young Keller Brennan Bill Goodman Lea Both Cliff Clementson Ed Kennedy

FIGHTERS ARRIVE AS ATTELL TRAINING NEARS START

Abe Attell travels cross country to join Johnny Kilbane Johnny Coulon and Frankie Conley in California and the east coast for a slate of bouts Tom McCarey's champions and challengers will be complete when Attell lands Coulon arrives with a week of training for the Conley fight February 3 Conley has been training a week Kilbane reached town yesterday and started practice at Venice beach signaling a full set of challengers for Attell.

Johnny Kilbane Johnny Coulon Frankie Conley Tom McCarey Abe Attell Coulon Conley Kilbane Attell Venice

Jack Johnson and Jim Corbett Settle Rivalry in Court

Chicago January 27 Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight champion and James J Corbett are expected to settle their dispute in a court within a month Each will appear as his own attorney A libel suit by Corbett against Johnson is planned within two weeks with the odds favoring the white man

Chicago Jack Johnson Jas. J. Corbett LaCrosse Corbett

McCredie vows fight to keep Hed Kuhn with Beavers

McCredie plans to contest Hed Kuhn’s reinstatement as Beavers catcher calling it mishandled by Secretary Farrell. He argues Kuhn belongs to the Ben Henderson class of jumpers and may still have two years left. He has written to President Baum for comment and says if Kuhn goes to the Chicago White Sox he will not worry, as the catching staff will improve and he will let Murray go.

McCredie Portland, Or Kuhn Beavers Farrell National Association Ben Henderson Baum Chicago White Sox Murray Portland National Association of Minor Leagues Walter Kuhn Portland Beavers

Frary Umpire Stands Firm Amid Brooklyn Booing

Ralph Frary, Spokane native and Northwest king of umpires, will work next season in the National League after a season with the Union Association. He survived a five minute barrage of pop bottles from Brooklyn fans while umpiring bases, defending his call and earning praise from President Lynch for his fearless stance.

Spokane Wash Ralph Frary Northwest Frary Union Association Tana Brooklyn Lynch Silk O'Laughlin

Olympic game implements received as trials proceed

The A A U officials in New York have received trial sport implements for Stockholm next summer. Threes league president Al Tearney is named official stake holder for the Johnson Flynn scraps. Promoters post 60 000 dollars with each principal at 10 000. Jim Flynn predicts rapid inside work before a big uppercut ends the exchange. Minnesota and Wisconsin plan a football clash on November 2 on the gridiron.

Stockholm New York al Tearney Threes League Johnson-Flynn

Portland Anglers Club Forms At Commercial Club

The Portland Anglers' club announced its organization at the Commercial club. H. D. VanDuser was chosen president. Fifty names appear on the charter list. The group aims to advance fishermen's interests.

Portland, Or Portland Anglers’ Club Commercial Club H. D. VanDuser

Welterweight boxing rise fueled by Mike Gibbons

The piece traces welterweight boxing resurgence led by Mike Gibbons of St Paul. It notes Clabby’s early dominance, then Gibbons’ ascent from local fame to New York prominence, his modest earnings to a $10 000 purse, and a wave of new welterweight contenders entering the scene.

Michael Gibbons St. Paul New York Mike Jimmy Clabby Eddy Reddy Tom Oleate

Welterweights buzz as Ferns posts $1000 challenge

Ray Bronson and a dozen others draw attention as Clarence Kid Ferns seeks to prove himself the top welter. Manager Jimmy Hurst bets $1000 that any welter can win, including Bronson and Gibbons, after Ferns nearly stopped Unk Russell. Bob Moha eyes Australia after steady form in Milwaukee and a string of possible bouts in Pittsburg Cleveland and Fond du Lac.

Rena Ray Bronson Indianapolis Globe Trotter Haif Clarence Kid) Ferns Jimmy Hurst Tommy Dixon Bronson Gibbons Ferns Unk Russell Philadelphia Buck Crouse Pittsburg Australia Bob Moha Milwaukee Cleveland Fond du Lac Wis

Fistic Tactics in Boxing Circles

Freddie Welsh faints comparison to Ad Wol and Keofman. Tommy Burns over Al in pace and size. Burns boasts early wealth after a draw with Hugo Kelly. Abe Attell noted for sharp appearance and odd telltales. Tom McCarey, a LA manager, plays poker and dodges illness. Jack Lester resembles Jimmy Burns, both linked to Tommy Burns.

al Keofman Tommy Burns Lewis’ Gym Los Angles Inn Tommy Hugo Kelly Los Angeles Abe Attell Abe Tom McCarey McCarey Jack Lester George Memsic Jimmy Burns

Electra-Vita claims back trouble cure across several users

Letters from Lynden and Hagle Point describe dramatic health improvements after using Electra-Vita. A Graham Washington user reports back trouble cured after a little over a month. A resident from Donal speaks of regained health and renewed energy, praising the device.

Lynden Electra-Vita Co T. A. Rooney Donald

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