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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
2
N L Hugins of Welch Arkansas testifies that after years of kidney and bladder trouble he became able to work again following one month of Swamp Root use. He spent about eight to ten dollars on the remedy and would not take ten thousand for the relief it gave him.
An old advertisement from Kilmer Co. of New York promotes Swamp-Root with a free information booklet. It claims benefits for kidneys and bladder and urges readers to request the sample and mention Dept. A. Bottles cost fifty cents and are sold in drug stores.
Oles Bob Brown notes two unsigned pitchers Walter Mountain Portland boy and Roy Manchester California finders Kit Brashear and catcher George Pembroke ranked sixth on the list. Ed Rankin backs Pembroke as Heavers plan to keep five other catchers while Vean Gregg demands 5000 beyond 2600 offer. The club also trades Geo Stovall for value and cash.
Boxers Packey McFarland of Chicago defeats San Francisco's Hogan in a 10 round bout viewed by Gotham followers. McFarland presses throughout using lefts to the face and right uppercuts. Hogan shows weakness late, with Hogan bleeding after a right nose shot in the eighth.
News items recount Wattelet’s catcher overhaul for the Victoria Islanders with Meek likely securing first string duties, Rex De Vogt Grindell and others competing for the backup role. Nig Clarke refuses a minors assignment while Havana’s season nears May 20 with Almendares leading the trio. Reports also note Sweeney’s salary demand, Glaze leaving baseball for a sporting goods store, and Evans Tesreau Jacobson at McGraw’s camp.
Mantell writes from Sacramento that his victory over Billy Papke on Washington's Birthday gives him a claim to the middleweight championship. He notes 70 career fights defeating rivals including Joe Thomas Sailor Burke Jack Sullivan and many others and says he will meet Frank Klaus or anyone else who disputes his claim.
Walter Coffey of San Francisco and Jack Dillon of Indianapolis are in excellent condition for their Oakland bout. Dillon eyes a clash with Frank Klaus and aims to impress on his first West Coast appearance as both fighters look for victory.
Abe and Tom train with three days to go as betting includes even money on a Saturday afternoon bout between Attell and Murphy. Promoter Coffroth worries dampness could affect the open air arena at Daly City.
The first baseball turn-out of the year was held at Lincoln yesterday afternoon. Suits were given to men who played last year, about fifteen on the job last night. Mr David Allen the new baseball coach expects a large turnout tonight as suits will be given to new men.
Johnny Kilbane, newly crowned featherweight champion, arrived with his party to attend a vaudeville engagement and announced he will not box for at least six months. He plans ten weeks on Mastern Vaudeville circuits after leaving San Francisco and will spend a long Cleveland summer before considering opponent Abe Attell. Kilbane carries a bruised lip from the Washington’s Birthday bout with Abe Allen and says a Kilbane–Attell rematch is likely next.
Reading items cover Stanford and California soccer matches and a twelve team league, an English golf enthusiast funding A H Hilton portrait, Ithaca College track contenders, a possible New York commission governing major sports, and the University and Public School Athletic club in Britain. Also notes on billiards, pool, hurdling, upcoming Nevada California game, Olympic prospects, English gambling law, six day bicycle race in Sydney, and rugby and baseball managerial prospects.
Tommy Burns the boxer and Jack McCormack the singer are close friends sharing a mutual longing to master the other's craft. They first met at an Irish club in London, toured together, and entertained on shipboard with vocal and boxing numbers. In Seattle McCormack stayed at Burns's home as they swapped tunes and bouts.
The Angels and the Tigers prepare for the Coast league season amid heavy rain and mud. Berry and Hogan led their squads through odd training drills, tossing balls and circling the field while showers dampened batting and fielding practice.
Quotes from baseball figure John Henry Wagner express confidence in the Pirates. He says he would not manage for $100,000 a season and prefers peace of mind. He discusses his health and belief in a strong season ahead.
In 1909 Clyde Milan showed promise with the Nationals but slumped and was benched while inferior players played. Washington resisted waivers from six American League clubs, rejecting offers up to about 3500 dollars. Cantillon kept Milan for a minor league promise and he later became a top outfielder, while Charley Mullen and Rollie Zeider contend for White Sox roles.
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