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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
2
Testimony praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for bladder trouble after a physician failed to help. Four 50 cent bottles reportedly cured the condition. Signed by Peter Van Devnse of Greenville Michigan. Notarized July 2 1909 in Montcalm County.
Don Walsh, a three time world record holder, dined at a restaurant at noon and discovered his pocket held only 12 cents toward a 35 cent bill. After brief confusion he promised to return with the remaining amount the next day, and the cashier accepted the partial payment with a friendly nod.
The column recalls Barney f Reilly and O'Brien linking to the Red Sox and Western league stars like O'Toole and Stuffy McLones. It notes Ralph Willis guiding Gonzaga and previews San Francisco Seals management inclinations. It mentions Moose Jaw drop, Medicine Hat and Winnipeg looming, Ham Hyatt moving to West Baden and potential pinch hitter roles.
A. W. Chance, uncle of Prank Chance and former Chicago Cubs manager, died at Emergency hospital from a fractured skull after being kicked by a horse Sunday.
Francisco March 13 Yrathie Burns and Johnny Frayne, local lightweights, meet for a 20 round bout in Francisco on March 29. They weigh in at 1356 pounds and the previous Oakland bout sparked a city protest. Promoter Eddie Grane fronts the grudge contest.
Bud Moe the Idaho standout joins Seattle for the coming season. The 21 year old pitcher stands six feet one inch and weighs 168 pounds with a fast ball and control. He spent winter in Harrison Idaho and sold ties for Red Dollar Steamship Co. He played with the Beattie team at season's end and is praised by Daniel Edward Dugdale as a potential breakout pitcher once he sharpens his base running and senses the field.
Column touts a real wrestling match featuring Zbyeszko the human beef against John Berg, a lighter challenger. The comparison to George and Ernest signals a size gap but Berg’s strength and ring savvy could offset it. Expect a serious fight rather than a parlor display.
Led by Manager Roger Bresnahan thirty seven players of the St Louis National league baseball team arrived in Jackson Tennessee and began active work They will practice here until the league season opens in St Louis.
William Demetral the giant Greek sharpens form for his finish wrestling bout with Stanislaus Zbysczko in San Francisco next Sunday afternoon. Demetral holds the betting edge as the underdog.
The Los Angeles Athletic Club hosts the Pacific coast event with teams from the University of California USC and Occidental College. California swimmers arrive in Los Angeles expected Thursday for the inaugural meet.
Disgusted by poor spring training conditions, manager Hogan and the Vernon Tigers will depart Los Angeles on March 24 for a ten day swing through the lower San Joaquin valley. Fresno Bakersfield Visalia Porterville and other northern cities will host the group.
Amateur teams wishing to be matched should call Main 883 and ask for Hugh M. Perkins. Managers are asked to send their names and phone numbers to the Sporting Editor, Seattle.
The article notes Jack White as a pronounced underdog against Joe Rivers in a 20 round bout at Vernon next Saturday. Rivers hold bets around 10 to 7. public opinion in Los Angeles doubts White due to lack of Coast performances though interest rises as the match draws near.
Walter Carlisle veteran outfielder and base runner of Hogan's Vernon band heads to Los Angeles to rejoin the club after signing a contract for a 50 game term. Carlisle had been a holdout but agreed to the new terms.
Chet Brown holds theclaim of the best middleweight in the Inland Empire, ranking over Fritz Holland via Kid George. Holland is praised as the pride of the Inland Empire and a premier middleweight, with Brown demonstrating supremacy though they never met in the ring.
George Engle winter leaguers defeated Sy Ideosia High School baseball team yesterday. Lincoln shows a strong team and with a bit more work can push a championship bid this year.
Candidates for the Rose team turned out in mocks yesterday with some material likely to reappear on the beat. An amateur team could secure games with the Ross team by contacting the Sporting Editor Beattie Star.
Members of the new Harriers club take advantage of fine weather for long distance runs. The club continues to grow and promoters expect 25 to 30 men on the next regular run.
A Portland youth claimed the lightweight title at the same meet while Grim and Duncan were reportedly sidelined.
Ex champion Jim Jeffries and James Sharkey battled 26 rounds with Jeffries landing the cleaner blows. Sharkey absorbed punishment but fought hard, with injuries noted on both men. Referee George Siler ruled in favor of Jeffries amid public acceptance of the decision.
The physical department of the YMCA aims to feature tennis this summer and will organize teams for a tournament. Negotiations are underway to secure ground near the association building for a court, allowing players to use the regular locker room and tennis outfits to access the courts.
An advertisement by Dr T Frank Lynott claims a medicine cures kidney and rheumatic troubles and will be mailed free to any sufferer who sends symptoms and address. He pledges ten thousand dollars worth of medicine at his expense, with full prepaid packaging and directions, no strings.
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