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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
7
Former champion Tommy Burns reenters boxing to make a comeback in Australia with Sam Vey and Bill Lang in plans for fights. The article notes his prior title loss in 1908 and later business ventures in Calgary before returning to the ring under pressure to support himself.
An advertisement promotes a bronchial asthma treatment at the Olympic View Sanitarium located at 1416 West Harrison and operated by J. Mernberg with contact Queen Anne 3127.
Denver lightweight Charley White defeated Stanley Yoakum by knockout in the 19th round to claim a scalp before heading to San Francisco for a July 31 bout with Joe Avedeo. White dominated after a back and forth early stretch, delivering decisive rights and uppercuts to end the fight.
Chicago boxer Packey McFarland lands in Southern California with his newlywed bride arriving last evening. He notes Freddie Welsh should hold the world title awhile, saying only a shot at reclaiming the crown for America would lure him back to the ring.
Berlin reports Germany will be represented in the Dwight W. Davis tournament. Oscar Kreutser and Otto Frietzheim, two leading German players, left yesterday for America to compete for the cup.
A Detroit local offers a unique baseball instruction method tied to mall settings. He advertises that any trainee who follows his simple directions can become a .300 hitter by hitting line drives over the shortstop’s head. The program emphasizes direct, targeted practice.
Good Night Seabright New Jersey July 15 Maurice McLaughlin and Thomas Bundy arrive from the Pacific Coast as interest grows in the Davis Cup tennis preliminaries now underway.
S T C Courts Fulton and Russell survive day in singles at Seattle Tennis Club tourney. Russell defeats Anderson, Fulton defeats Lewis. Kel leher and Shannon beat Fransiell and Carstens, and Mrs Johnstone with Shannon defeat Mrs Stafford and Main. Vanities of vanities all is resolute.
The piece recalls Charlie Mitchell the British champion known for sharp words over Corbett and others. Mitchell mocked Corbett’s supposed punching power amid training near St Augustine as the sunset gun echoed from Anastasia Island.
Local racers fail to meet A A A rules closing date, risking no entries for the Meadows meet. Post entries may salvage spots for Percy Barnes and Seattle drivers as thirteen entrants list machines from Maxwell, Stutz, Endicott and others with Tacoma and Seattle entries.
Hot on the trail of Johnny O Leary the Seattle boy who recently won the Canadian lightweight title Sammy Good returns from California where he fought six bouts scoring three knockouts two decisions and a loss to Tommy McFarland. He is teamed with Al Rogers and Harry Jacobowsky while Dan Salt weighs in.
The Giants committed three errors that helped the Indians win while Seattle increased its lead and we dropped to third place in the standings.
July 15 plans outline a new baseball league with Ridgefield Goodland Kalama Kelso St Hel ens and Clatskanie. The note contrasts with a British minister who criticized American apartheid and mentions Emil Thiry.
Entries in the Seattle Church tennis league tournament are nearly closed with H. W. Page in charge of the listing. Local players are urged to register promptly before final deadline.
Thousands greet Georges Carpentier on arrival in London for the Olympia bout with Gunboat Smith. Promoter Des Camps says Carpentier will win by knockout in three rounds, while Smith vows a fast fight and a victory. An estimated 20,000 spectators are expected to watch.
An advertisement claims Dr. J Eugene Jordan cures tuberculosis and many other illnesses using glandular remedies. A testimonial from Mrs Hamilton asserts dramatic child recovery and weight gain after treatment at 619% First Avenue Seattle with free consultation. The notice urges readers to watch the Wednesday Star for remarkable cures.
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