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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
10
The piece recalls Frankie Callahan knocking out Joe Rivers in two rounds in Memphis. It follows Rivers career from a hungry youth to a promising lightweight who rose quickly, faced defeats, and lost faith after string of losses. The moral favors courage and self belief.
The article ranks Mike Gibbons as the top middleweight post Ketchel, noting his victory over Jimmie Clabby in Milwaukee and the ongoing challenge from Eddie McGoorty and Jack Dillon. It also comments on weight limits, recent bouts, and the need to settle who truly wears the crown. It shifts to a baseball note about reserve clauses, player rights, and contracts.
Jimmy Walsh, lightweight champion of the Dominion, arrives from Canada to challenge U S lightweights. His nine straight knockouts in Canada ended quickly, with most fights lasting four rounds or less. American opponents have slowed his pace, yet his win record marks him as a clever fighter.
The Plymouth church team shut out Emanuel Lutheran Wive 28 to 0 at Lesch Park gym to clinch the league championship. Other games saw W University Baptist defeat Tabernacle Baptist 123 to 12, St. Clement's beat Ballard Christians 56 to 14, and Colman Bible class outplay Woodland Park Presbyterian 42 to 6.
Tomorrow afternoon Franklin midgets clash with Broadway lightweights at Broadway gym amid strong Broadway favorites. In last night’s City League play S A C team No 1 defeated Knights of Columbus 41 to 15 while Coast Artillery No 2 won by default as opponents failed to appear. Y M C A fell 17 to 10 to Queen Anne Christians as the hill boys stifled their offense.
The Federation of American Motorcyclists issues a sanction for a 100 mile motorcycle meet to be held in Galesburg NL on July 5. The event details include the official sanction and the date, with riders anticipating the race. Local clubs may coordinate entry and safety measures.
Willie Beecher fought Freddie Welsh in a ten round no decision bout, stepping in for Charley White on short notice. Welsh controlled most rounds with superior footwork and accurate power, though Beecher had moments including a hard right in the second round. Beecher weighed 140 pounds, about three pounds lighter than Welsh, with Welsh set to face Willie Ritchie next month.
In Missoula Montana on January 27 Ray Campbell of Seattle and Frank Barriesu of Vancouver fought a third round in a bout halted by authorities who ruled it a prize fight. Campbell was knocked down in the third round but recovered and the authorities stopped the match declaring a good draw.
Portland January 27. The Pacific Northwest association of the Amateur Athletic Union will probe four local amateur athletic groups. The focus is on boxers amid charges that at least two clubs paid amateurs to compete at smokers.
A bill introduced in the California legislature proposes reviving horse racing under a state commission and adopting the pari mutuel betting system. The measure reflects efforts to reestablish racing activities in the state.
Bowling results from three city alleys show varied scores in 3S Doubles and other leagues. Notable totals include Walker Harris 1,986 and Marehall Peacock 1,720, with high averages and scores by Latham 172 and Daly 225 in Elks' House league. Imperial alleys saw Kinne Dobbs 1,697 and Evans Burrell 1,717.
In a curious clash described as strange, Charlie White pushes Freddie Welsh to sign an agreement enforcing a prior contract to make 135 pounds at 3 o'clock. The move aims to solidify the terms of the original understanding.
The Bell System celebrates a 3,400 mile transcontinental line joining Atlantic and Pacific. American Telephone and Telegraph and associated companies provide universal service to 100 million people, linking 9 million stations with vast network of wires and switches.
A Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company feature highlights scientific progress and technological advances. The article emphasizes innovative communication systems and the impact of modern science on daily life.
Yesterday in Seattle balkline billiards at Brown and Hulen’s parlors Stevens defeated Love land 200 to 128 in the afternoon. Hulen beat Klineschmidt 200 to 140 in the evening. Today at 2:30 p.m. Stevens vs Hulen and at 8:00 p.m. Hogue vs Loveland.
Seattle lightweight Johnny O Leary has canceled his entire schedule after a training sprain. He will rest until healed and is not expected back soon. Manager Freddie Bogan has replaced him with Travie Davis to face Joe Bayley tomorrow.
Ping Bodie long time Chicago White Sox outfielder has been sold to the San Francisco team in the Pacific Coast League and will report there for spring practice.
Vernon Breedlove, American featherweight wrestling champion from Council Bluffs Iowa, is in Seattle challenging any man worldwide to a match in the 122 to 180 pound class. He has 500 matches with only two losses and is training with Seattle grapplers hoping to arrange a bout here with a substantial side bet. Letters to Breedlove c/o the sporting editor of The Seattle Star.
The all age stake race at the Pacific Coast field trials in Bakersfield will conclude today. It is believed the winner will come from John Considine's Seattle kennels, whose dogs already won the membership and derby stakes.
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