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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
2
McGraw's training plan urges continuous work as Giants hopefuls in 1913 endure hard, steady drills. McGraw says muscles ache from use and hard work cures it, while veteran John J contemplates retirement as the game quickens and changes daily.
A speaker argues that figures reveal truth and that in most cases the man with the best record is the best. He reflects on how this belief shapes club loyalties and judging performance. This view echoes a practical, numbers driven ethos in competitive groups.
Portland North Western league club the Pippins report to manager Williama in Santa Rona Cal for spring drills. They face the San Francisco Coast league squad in the opener with veteran matches scheduled Saturday and Sunday at Boyes Springs.
Kid Willard, claiming Lis-pound supremacy of New Mexico and Arizona, debuts in Seattle meeting Charlie Givens at the Washington Athletic club smoker in Dreamland Friday. Willard resembles Canadian champ Joe Bayley who faces Frenchie Valse at the same event. Willard was born in Medford, Oregon.
California eight will race the University of Washington on Lake Washington after a triangular event with Washington and Stanford on April 19 at Oak and Estuary. The Oak and Estuary date for the California race is set for May 17 or 24. Stanford has not yet accepted the invitation to race here.
S L Russell was elected president at a Seattle Tennis Club meeting Monday night. The annual Washington tennis championships are set for August 11 to 16. The club tournament will occur in June and the second Interecholae tie tournament is planned for late May.
London report says American welterweight Lowie knocked out Jack Harrison, England middleweight champion, in a bout advancing to a third round before the National Sporting Club. The scene also notes talk of Lewis versus Frank Klaus for a future club match.
A crowded Socialist hall in Miman City hosted five fast bouts on Monday night. All bouts ended in draws with main event boxing between Danny O'Liten and Al Mosk yielding no verdict despite Y Brien leading. Other matches included Phuc Goddy versus Herb Smith and bouts Jack Koeller versus Join Pop Tom Martin versus Billy Balleau and Marion vs Stevens.
Obscure notes report Art Shafer as the chosen regular this season by Manager McGraw. Oscar Drucke, brother of Louis, a Texas league player, died after an operation for appendicitis. A visitor watched the Giants training camp, and Christy Mathewson and George Willse use tennis to ease their salary worries. Red Doomin plans to use 15 Webers on his staff, with Crennan and Rixey as the only left handers. Dick Padden seeks a new deal to secure the Wherlog franchise interests.
Schools begin practice two weeks early as coaches select the first squads. Lincoln and Ballard show strong returns, with positions listed for pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders. Sport writers rate the Giants to repeat in the National League while predicting the Pirates lack pennant fight.
Frank Gotch, world heavyweight wrestling champion, to fight George Lurich European champion in Kansas City April 1. Payout reportedly set at $15,000 with Gotch seeking revenge after his Chicago loss to Hackenschmidt and a claim of a win over Larnech.
Tom Martin replaces Frenchie Vatee to meet Billy Williams of The Star at Hab lard Athletic Club tonight’s smoker. Williams is a quick, sharp fighter with a solid punch, while Martin plans to use speed and cunning to press the attack.
The Bass Heater Paint Co. team defeated Burnside 12 to 4 at Woodland Park Sunday. Zolo and Edy pitched superbly for the winners. Bass Heater scheduled to play the Seattle league squad Thursday as plans for Canal Lumber Co. team expansion seek games in Seattle from March 30 to September 14.
New York March 18 terms for a lightweight title bout between Wille Hitchle and British challenger Freddy Welsh are awaiting approval by promoter Tom McCarey. Welsh's agent Harry Pollory holds the Vernon club in California and MeCarey plans the May fight with terms reportedly satisfactory to Welsh.
Manager Raymond cut seven recruits on Monday led by pitchers Frown and Kile and infielders Taylor and Holly. Bergerson the catcher Knight Hurley and one unnamed outfielder were released to clear space for returning regulars. Rain halted Colt Vet practice and the grounds were too soft to train. a Colt Vet game was expected that afternoon versus the Veta.
James KK Sullivan secretary treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union will depart New York Saturday for the Coast via New Orleans He will confer with Panama Pacific Exposition officials about athletics at the expo and visit Seattle and Spokane on the return trip.
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