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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
3
Kid McCoy resumes public attention in Philadelphia as photographers compare the famed light heavyweight’s prime form with his current appearance showing notable weight gain after attempts at matrimony and cafe business. The feature highlights his risk to stage a comeback and contrasts past and present.
Frankie Burns claims a title shot after defeating Powell and seeks a match with Owen Moran. Promoter Coffroth plans to stage the bout in May pending Moran's signature.
San Francisco Indianapolis Omaha Kansas City and Cincinnati compete to host the Coupe Internationale des Aeronautics meet set for October 9 in the United States. The committee announced it would meet soon to decide the site.
New York March 1 Abe Attell featherweight king says his arm from the Kilbane bout in Cleveland is nearly well and he will be back in the ring within a month. He plans to resume competition soon.
The verse compares fans quarrelling over Cobb, the Cubs, Hare, Griffith's Reds, and Hal Chase. It muses on how the team will hit, field, pitch, or slack off, amid speculation and playful jabs. The mood is light and awaiting performance.
A fragmented notice advertises room rentals in the Virginias near Westlake with mentions of modern furnishings and low prices. The exact contact details are unclear but imply a local lodging listing.
Franklin H junior basketball team beat Leech Grammar School five by 32 to 2 yesterday afternoon. Coach Fowler will oversee the baseball team at Queen Anne high school this year. Fred Vaux is elected captain of Lincoln High School Junior Athletic Association.
Boston March 1 Joe Jeanette the black heavyweight and Jim Barry of Chicago will meet for 12 rounds on March 7. The bout aims to settle the evenly matched draw they fought in Philadelphia.
Eugene Oregon March 1 The Oregon basketball team defeated Washington State College last night by a 32 to 7 margin establishing clear superiority. The game showcased Oregon’s stronger offense and tighter defense throughout.
Boxing and wrestling event listing notes prefight weigh in for 4M and free weight classes. 138 Main Street section S187 references venue details and schedule.
The piece describes Thammy Langford boxing Master Harry Tracy at the Olympia in London as a playful figure in early white hopes. Langford is portrayed as smiling through bouts with opponents like Hill Lang while training in full tights and a long-sleeved sweater rather than boxing bare chested.
Race prejudice tainted today’s hearing as Jack Johnson was found to exceed the speed limit. He announced he would carry his case to a higher court if it cost him about $10,000. A dance at Dreamland was announced for tonight.
The Lincoln seconds edged Queen Anne seconds 34 to 29 in a tight basketball match last night. Lineup details list players such as Ryan Whittelay and Hartnett for Lincoln and Queen Anne players Dugan and Smith, with several garbled entries in the roster.
Oscar Mortimer the colored boxer departed last night for Vancouver Washington to fight Jack Lester. Mortimer said Tommy Byrne asked to postpone the match to the 15th, but Mortimer remains firm on the original date.
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