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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
2
Chicago veteran Jimmy Frady the tallest featherweight in boxing plans a busy schedule. He faces Eddie Nelson in 10 rounds in Canada tomorrow night then meets Kid Parker a week later and Kid Harris in Duluth on March 15.
Pem Bkrook, former Tri City League catcher, heads to Victoria for a tryout with the Bees and may win a regular role. Sporting writers split on last night's Moore Murphy bout with Maloney differing in opinion after Moore substituted for Murphy.
The Boston Red Sox reached Oakland on March 2 signaling a busy period for baseball with events planned in Oakland and San Francisco. The arrival marks the start of a high profile series of activities and appearances by the team on the coast.
In Los Angeles on March 2 promoters announce Owen Moran and Ad Wolgast will fight in a 46 round bout to christen Louis Blot's new arena in Tia Juana. The event marks the opening of the venue's program.
A brief note urges readers to use medicines approved by a physician and to rely on professional guidance. It stresses following the best doctor's orders and expresses confidence in medical advice. Readers are reminded to contact the Star circulation department if their paper is late, with phone numbers Main 9400 or Ind. 441 provided.
Boxers sign to meet at Billy Gibson's Fairmont Athletic Club in New York on March 14. The 10 round bout features MacFarland aiming near 138 to 139 pounds against Moran who will weigh no more than 130 pounds. The match-up, set to start at 5 o'clock, tests Moran's confidence by taking on a heavier opponent.
Selma California, March 2. Hannah Wilson announces she is a fighter seeking employment and enters Charley Harvey's office with two pairs of six ounce gloves. Moran's manager Owen Moran is present and Billy Roche leaves to avoid the scene.
J Frederick Meagher, a Seattle deaf mute, overcome severe illness and disability to excel in wrestling and boxing, with poetry published in The Star. Once blind and crippled, he recovered vision in one eye and trained through pain to perform 24 dips, 1115 yard dash in 11.15 seconds, and a 6.25 mile cross country in just over 38 minutes, finishing second at 115 pounds in the 1907 national AAU championships. his Portland AAU tournament fate remains undecided.
A brief note repeats that you can achieve faster results by following Star wants. It emphasizes efficient actions and prompt outcomes for readers seeking fast responses in sales tasks.
The piece notes hidden talents in baseball fields with comparisons to Ty Cobb and Lou Gehrig style players. It highlights questions about why lesser seen players rarely get credit and questions the value of pipe-like routines in sports writing. In New Orleans Frankie Conley will not face Johnny Coulon again after a pounding last Sunday. In Indianapolis Jack Redmond is defeated by Young Saylor in a ten round fight ending hopes of a championship.
Hal Chase, famed as a player, now manages the New York team in the American League. The former star’s cheer remains bright as he faces a tough season after leading the club to a strong finish last year, with rivals aiming to reclaim first place.
A mixed sports column notes the mind guiding bodies with talk of baseball bats and boxing punches. It cites John Evers potential Cubs alignment and Hugh Fullerton’s forecasts while flagging junior basketball and a Franklin High School baseball lineup.
George Hackenschmidt and Henry Ordemann are set to clash at the Empire Athletic Club on March 8. The match is announced amid a busy boxing scene with other bouts planned as promoters announce endeavors in Paris and New York.
The University of Washington basketball team faces Oregon in the local gym for two games tomorrow and Saturday. The championship will be decided by the results of these two contests.
Poston reports that Harvard will begin spring baseball practice on March 27, per an announcement from Coach Haughton.
A medical report describes a sharp stabbing pain in the back signaling kidney distress. It notes sudden onset and potential signs of acute kidney issues requiring medical evaluation.
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