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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1912

Page

2

Black Diamond Wins Northwest Soccer League Pennant

The Northwest soccer league crowns Black Diamond as pennant winners in their first season with standout players including Overton of Black Diamond, O Connor and Khewers in goal, McDougal and Harlin at fullback, Simpson Upton and Kelly as wings, McGrath Mair and Rutherford Rowlands as forwards, and Gilchrist Hendry on the left. Interleague games are sought to boost the sport across regions.

Black Diamond O'Connor Hamm McDougal Simpson Upton Kelly Molrath Mair Overton Gilchriot Hendry America Great Britain Northwestern Soccer League Portland Spokane British Columbia Northwest Seattle Allatar Allbetar Celtics Khewers Mack Diamond Rangers Harlin Hiack Diamond Rainders McGrath Rainiern Rutherford Rowlands Pacific Coast Ty Cobbie Gilchrist Coman Yen Mat R

Attell Faces Murphy In 20 Round Title Bout At San Francisco

Abe Attell meets Harlem Tom Murphy in a 20 round lightweight showdown in San Francisco this afternoon. Attell seeks renewed prestige while observers doubt his prime form as Murphy predicts a decisive victory with referee Jack Welsh overseeing.

San Francisco Maren Abe Attell Harlem Tommy Murphy Attell Abe Harlem Harp Murphy Tommy Jack Welsh

Abe Attell Bets On Monte To Challenge New Featherweight Champion

The column notes Abe Attell counts on his brother Monte to win against Kilbane, while Kilbane becomes the youngest featherweight champion at 22. It also mentions John Coulon, bantamweight champion, earning over $8,000 in under a month from fights with Forbes Conley and Burns.

Abe Attell Brother Monte Monte Kilbane Johnny Kilbane John Coufon Coulon Harry Forbes Frankie Conley Frankie Burns

Big Mat Contest For Portland In March

Portland, March 9 Zby cxeko and Berg light heavy weight champion to wrestle March 22 if managers agree. The Pole must throw Berg twice within an hour or lose his share of gate receipts. Berg has defeated all challengers so far. Expected to be exciting.

Portland, Or Zbycxeko Berg

Gilmore eyes April Vernon bout for Herrick Mantell match

Harry Gilmore plans to have his middleweight protege Jack Herrick meet Frank Mantell in an April Vernon fight and then have the winner face the San Francisco winner of Kiana versus Dillon for the world title. Tom McCarey will consider the proposal per authentic reports.

Los Angeles Harry Gilmore Tom McCarey Jack Herrick Frank Mantell Vernon Gilmore Kiana

Canole Edges McGovern In Tight 10 Round Bout

Sports writers here named Willie Canole of San Francisco the winner by a shade over Gene McGovern in a 10 round pro bout. The fight in Kansas City was fast paced with Canole missing a late round knockout chance.

Canole McGovern Kansas City Willie Canole San Francisco Gene McGovern Sveral

Richest Double Play on Record in Baseball

The article recalls a famous error chain known as the richest double play, detailing Cory Dolan and Harry Geassler’s miscue at Chicago and the ensuing clubhouse scene. It also notes Artie Hofman wresting the ball from Gessler and Dolan’s chase, plus manager candidate Harry Davis scouting prospects for the Cleveland team.

Cory Dolan Harry Geassler Chicago Dolan Cubs Gessler Artie Hofman

Tigers' swatters drive in 281 runs in 1911 season

Crawford and Cobb powered the Tigers to 281 runs in the 1911 campaign. Baker of Philadelphia stood as the nearest competitor with 115 RBIs to the business side of the rubber.

Crawford Cobb Tigers Baker Philadelphia

Swedish Athletic Club smoker yields outclassed bouts

Chacitsi KOPP Challstrup outclassed Engetrom while Nels Sorenson beat Eckmann overweight by about 15 pounds. The Tumwater Kid and Fredoli fought to a four round draw. Gus Eckman defeated Charley de Long in three rounds. Oscar Magniaeen beat Jack Moan at 135 and Charley Brown beat Johnson at 158.

Chacitsi Kopp Challstrup White Hope Engetrom Nels Sorenson Eckmann Tumwater Kid Fredoli Gus Eckman Charley de Long Oscar Magniaeen Jack Moan Charley Brown Johnson

Will Watch O Day There Is the Greatest Curiosity

There is much curiosity about Henry O Day as a manager with the Cincinnati club. His long experience behind the plate gives him insight into each batter and pitcher, aiding strategy and decision making.

Henry O'Day Cincinnati Pilot O'Day

Vernon coast leaguers start preliminary training season

Vernon coast leaguers began preparations with a friendly against Santa Clara college at Washington park. Pitchers Hitt Raleigh and Gray were slated for Vernon with Barry for Santa Clara. Santa Clara also scheduled to meet Vernon again and the Angels at Washington park. Jimmy Byrnes pursued Butte club management, but Mc Cafferty, the pitcher, won it.

Vernon Coast Jimmy Byrnes Butte Club McCafferty

Otto Berg Bests Buck Burgess in San Francisco Fight

In San Francisco on March 9 referee Harry Foley sparked controversy among fight fans. Otto Berg defeated Buck Burgess on a fast pace card that saw Kilbane introduced as the new featherweight champion and Attell roasted by Kilbane and others.

Otto Berg Buck Burgess San Francisco Harry Foley Beca Astoria Berg Antone la Graven McCarthy Johnny Kilbane Abe Attell Attell Angela Charles Fyton Kilbane

English heavyweights set July 4 bout at Graney's club

Al Palzer and Bombardier Wells will box at Eddie Graney's club in San on July 4 after Friday's New York meeting to finalize arrangements. The Wolverines of Ann Arbor expect a strong battery with 25 candidates for pitching and catching at Michigan this year. Tulane football hopefuls may work in Kansas wheat fields at 2.60 a day for conditioning, with 10 top candidates joining the plan. The Chinese baseball team arrives March 22 from Honolulu to face California. Frankie Byrne and Sid Smith likely to meet in New Orleans March 17 for 20 rounds. Grover Hayes plans return to boxing after a two month layoff from an injury.

al Palzer Bombardier Wells Eddie Graney San New York Wolverines Ann Arbor Mich Tulane University Kansas A. A. Mason Frankie Byrne New Jersey Sid Smith New Orleans

White and Rivers Set for 20 Round Bout in Weeks Time

Los Angeles reports Jack White and Joe Rivers scheduled for a 20 round boxing match next week. White’s camp pushes for a solvable tie without an arbitrator while Rivers trains to alter his jaw defense. Daily scenes show intense practice and odd pre fight rituals as both fighters appear in fair shape.

Joe Rivers White Rivers Los Angeles Jack White

Lincoln and Queen Anne Basketball Championship Up in Air

Manager Chet King of Lincoln says a playoff game is barely possible after players quit practicing. The teams reportedly broke training by going downtown to the photographer, delaying any city title decision.

Lincoln Queen Anne Chet King

Intermediates struggle as Lincoln teams debut

The Intermediate basketball squad at Lincoln has had a slow season as first time intermediates. In contrast the longer established Midgets have enjoyed strong support and success.

Lincoln Ancoens

Midgets to Play Tuesday Postponed Lincoln Hosts Queen Anne

The Lincoln Midgets and Queen Anne Midgets game, once set for last Tuesday, is postponed to next Tuesday in the Queen Anne gym. Lincoln coach Gardner Foye has the team practicing hard for the matchup and a forthcoming game with West Seattle.

Lincoln Queen Anne Lincoln Midgets Gardner Foye Weat Seattle

Incomplete Assembly Report From Ancoin Site

Fragmentary OCR text notes a discussion at an assembly in an uncertain location with references to drainage work and timing. No clear person, organization, date, or outcome is established in readable portions.

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