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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1912
Page
2
An obituary is not present. the passage reports a personal medical testimonial claiming recovery from bowel and stomach troubles after Dr Swick Iconl treatments. The individual RS, V. N. Dickenson notes extended invalid years and regained ability to perform housework within six weeks. Address 2515 First Ave Seattle Wash.
The Tacoma Tigers beat Portland 8 to 7 on the Seattle diamond to stretch their winning streak to four. Portland led early but Tacoma rallied with key hits by Nill Neighbors Coltrin and Eastley plus a homer by Eastley. The same teams meet again at 3 pm with free admission for ladies.
San Francisco reports a planned 20 round bout between Wille Ritchie and Harlem Tommy Murphy set for August 3 under promoter Jas W Coffroth. Murphy and manager Jim Buckley arrived, disappointed Abe Attell was unavailable, but Murphy expressed willingness to fight any lightweight Coffroth chooses.
The six months suspension by the state athletic commission has expired and Abe Attell is scheduled to meet young Shugrue in a ten round bout around August 10 in New York.
A. J. Burwell of Seattle Hardware Co and his baseball and tennis exploits anchor a sketch of local businessmen who played varsity at Oberlin. The piece recalls Burwell brothers and their athletic heritage, noting age sixty and ties to Eagle Harbor summer life and community clubs.
In a feature on the Tacoma Vancouver player swap, Toots Agnew denounces the move as part of baseball’s “white slavery” system. He claims Vancouver mistreated him by trading him for Schmutz after 36 scoreless innings, warning he risks blacklisting from organized baseball if he refuses to join Tacoma.
The article notes growing motorcycle use in urban life, citing Berreth’s sharp handling at Madison Park and police ranger patrols by motorcycle. It also highlights the New York Giants' strong NL performance with top batting averages, slugging, baserunners, and winning streaks including two 11 game runs and a 16 game stretch.
The Tacoma Tigers, after a lineup shake-up, began climbing in the standings as the team shed malcontents and refocused on playing to win. The change suggests the Tigers can challenge for a top three finish despite prior losses, with renewed optimism after the new lineup took effect.
Cleveland July 23 Kilbane featherweight challenger plans a 20 round bout against Ad Wolgast for the lightweight title. Kilbane believes Wolgast is out and he has a strong chance to win in a renewed championship challenge.
Milwaukee officials announce 35000 reserved seats and 300 boxes for the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize races, with reserved parking near the grandstand. Box prices run up to 75 for two days. the event offers 10000 in gold, plus the Grand Prize trophy, and governs under the Automobile Club of America rules.
Retired businessman C. H. Ryan buys a Winton Six and plans a Paget Sound tour with family. Frank Duncan, 8 A C lightweight champ, targets training. Togo, famed Yellow Peril, dominates Woodland Park tennis. Watson defeats Hatton. Drake and Desceau notable in sets. C. C. Terry buys prize English setter Marie Ben. many names travel to Hood Canal for fishing trip led by Prof. A. G. Douthitt and Y M C A. director. Harold E. Smith and Vic Zednick camp on Bainbridge Island about water activity opportunities.
In Chehalis on July 23 Port lands McCredie’s Beavers beat Chehalis 2 to 1 in a Coast League open date game. Chehalis led 1 to 0 through seven innings before Beavers tied it in the eighth and won with a run in the ninth. Chehalis had one hit off Grege. Frink allowed 13 but scattered.
French boxing star Georges Carpentier recalls a decade of growth from near obscurity to a world level contender. He describes early training under M. Desecampos, his first prize of 60 dollars, bouts with Jack Johnson, and lessons learned from opponents to gain strategic advantages.
Jack Travilla and his brother Ford stage an aquatic stunt at the Empress with a trained seal to beat the world underwater swimming record. They recently set and then surpassed marks in Spokane and San Francisco, detailing deep dives and long submersions.
Los Angeles July 28 Promoter Mc Carey announces a 20 round bout at 183 pounds between Joe Rivers and Joe Mandot for Labor Day at Vernon Rivers has agreed and Mandot wired acceptance Rivers will reportedly earn about 8000 as his share no terms released yet
In San Francisco on July 23 rumors swirl over Harlem Tommy Murphy and Abe Attell linked to a planned August 3 bout. Ditty Nolan faces a $1,000 forfeiture as Buckley and Corth arrive with expectations. Coffroth’s reaction looms as tensions mount around the Murphy Attell match up.
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