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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
7
Eddie Graney known as the Tuxedo Referee will begin a Star feature series recounting secret factors that shaped boxing history. He describes jealousies worries broken friendships and wives’ roles influencing champions, drawing on 25 years in the ring as boxer and official.
An Olympic Club feud between amateur Dave Eisman and pro trainer Walter Watson led to Watson backing young Jim Corbett. Watson selected Corbett for secret training, culminating in Corbett defeating Eisman and earning a professional path, followed by a tour of England before Corbett’s marriage redirected his fortune.
Austrian violinist Fritz Kreisler will perform Thursday evening at the Moore, the third artist in the Ladies' Musical club series this season. Geraldine Farrar and Melba Kubelik have already appeared in the prior concerts.
Thousands witnessed Seattle’s spring race scene as a crowded grandstand and betting rings marked the event. Edward Campbell risked a family heirloom on an unfamiliar horse, winning money and earning a wife in the unusual tale. The Seattle Theatre production of Checkers mimics a real track, drawing audience roars as a staged race unfolds on stage. Election results will be read between acts. tickets 50 cents, matinee 25 cents on select days.
A set of French gray finish Silver Tea Spoons offered free to The Star mall subscribers. The spoons, valued at no less than $2.50 at stores, are sent with a one year advance subscription payment of $2.25. Renewals or referrals also qualify for the free gift with subscription.
A column reviews baseball figures and events, noting a manager’s reputation, player earnings and injuries, and remarks about leagues and travel. It mentions Joe Bens, Huck Weaver, Sam Crawford, Branch Rickey, and J D Grice, with references to Germany Schaefer and Otto Balmhoolg amid varied anecdotes.
Gunboat Smith, at the Pantages, says Moran will not fight him and Johnson won’t meet him. He notes Moran’s possible title win would block a shot at the heavyweight crown, and recounts past refusals and bouts with Moran, Johnson, and Langford. Johnson set to fight Moran in June with $5,000 already paid as earnest.
In Los Angeles on March 3, the Venice Coast League club weighs the Federal league approach to catcher Jack Bilas. Bilas is with the Giants White Sox combination at sea, while President Maier sent three cables from London urging Bilas to wait for a meeting with Venice officials.
Willie Hoppe won in Chicago on Monday night finishing 500 to 174 over Koji Yamada. Hoppe posted the high run of 156, while Yamada topped 61.
The Cubs have seen their great championship core decimated as Charley Murphy sold his stake, leaving Schulte as the sole veteran. Pitchers Overall Reulbach Pfiester Brown, infield Chance Evers Tinker Steinfeldt, and outfield Sheckard Hofman all departed. Catcher Johnny K ing has quit, leaving a depleted club.
The Burnside Giants unveil a re organized squad for the coming season featuring a crack team of semi pro players from local prominence. For in and out of town games contact J. W. Jacobse Burnside Hat Co or call Elliott 806.
175 pound contender Carter Rosas issues a dare to any boxer in the Northwest for money or marbles. He last fought Vic Berger in Butte, Mont, forcing a canvas crash in the second round. His next bout is Frank Farmer in Tacoma on March 8, followed by a planned match with Jim Flynn on April 8.
Seattle fans recall Megaphone Miller the loaty-lunged score seller who megaphoned games at Dug's Park. He passed through Seattle Monday night en route to Vancouver and reports that Al Gipe and Pete Schneider are in grand shape after wintering in California.
The race track play Checkers at Seattle venues thrills audiences with Bailey & Mitchell cast. Dwight A. Meade is a strong hero, Charles Schad earns laughs, Florence Bell and Anda Due star, Tivoli gains from Keating Flood Co. tango exhibition and lively chorus.
A woman named Mia Taft played a key role in Charles P. Taft’s Chicago Cubs owner’s plan, persuading her husband the league faced danger and that decisive action was needed to remove Murphy from the club. Webb was affected by the turmoil as Taft moved to secure control.
Match announced in Match Attell of Butte clash between Jimmy Fox and Monte Attell, both San Francisco featherweights, set for 12 rounds before the Treasure State Athletic club on March 17.
In Chicago on March 3 Ad Wolgast trains ahead of the scheduled ten round world lightweight title fight with Litt Ritchie in Milwaukee March 12. Wolgast watched Ritchie spar and impressed fans who say he must be as good as before to win.
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