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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1912
Page
2
An old advertisement claims a tonic made from six ounces of pure gin, algece drugemiat, and buchu extract cures backache rheumatism and urinary problems. It urges after meal and bedtime use, warning serious kidney trouble may develop if untreated.
The article profiles Connie Mack crafting a long term plan for the Athletics. It describes identifying and developing players from youth, meticulous coaching, and gradual promotion to fill future regular jobs while managing betting and public pressures during spring training. It notes Mack’s routine, player evaluations, and emphasis on batters over pitchers.
A column reviews Ad Wolgast’s slump after last year’s Cadillac Nine pennant chase. It mentions John Altman visiting manager Barry, Spike Hennessey returning as Pastime club director, and notes on Wally Barron camp and Dugdale’s optimistic chatter about east league stars.
Abe Attell reportedly lost five thousand dollars betting on his own bouts against Johnny Kilbane and Tommy Murphy. In letters to a friend, Attell said he believed he deserved a draw with Kilbane and criticized Murphy for having too much weight.
Chicago fans celebrate acquittal of a boxing academy proprietor who admitted only gymnasium clan members as spectators. The ruling suggests several matches may be held in Chicago under the gymnasium class privileges scheme.
Pullman physical director Pred Robler says he will protest the playing of Jack Connors in any conference game. Connors, a UW student and top Northwest prospect, seeks the varsity shortstop spot amid controversy over prior high school disbarment and participation with Joe Cobb’s Spokane team.
By A Hurwitz Slim Garry of the Franklin basketball team earns high praise for exemplary play and sportsmanship. The writer notes Garry’s nearly flawless performance and his value to the team.
Fred C. Drew of San Bernardino set a Pacific coast blue rock record by breaking 19 percent of his targets. He completed 197 birds hit in a row without a miss during a 200-trap series at the Urbita Guan club in San Bernardino.
Big Hil James, famed Nap twirler, owns the largest hands among major league players. His giant mitt covers two octaves on the piano and can grip a regular baseball with ease, though it sometimes hinders fielding and batting. Ables, a busky southpaw, once rivaled his size before moving to the Coast League. George Stovall reassures Wallace that he will do his best for the Browns, quelling a holdup report.
Abe Attell, famed 122 pound champion, recalls a life of 2560 fights and a quarter million earned now spent gambling. He describes losses from a Prince Armor wager, followed by a $30,000 three day wipeout and jewel-forfeiting debts, warning he may never fight again unless his wife stops him.
Joe Jackson joins the Clevelands at Mobile with a famed bat named for him as he dashes Ty Cobb comparisons. Anson searches for a Pittsburg franchise while Cap mocks a leagueless franchise. Harry Wolverton releases Jack Chesbro with cost concerns. Sid Smith criticizes Cleveland and lefty hitters while Griffith at Washington keeps two players for tryouts. Al Bridwell’s blood poisoning from a nail postpones departure to Boston. Shortstop Bridwell will stay home for a fortnight. The Bothwell baseball club seeks fast teams around Seattle. contact George Briggs in Bothell, Washington.
In Angeles on March 19 Rivers is named the challenger to Wolgast for the light weight title after defeating Jack White. Manager Joe Levy fixes the weight at 12 1/2 pounds ringside and plans July 4 as the bout date. Wolgast is engaged in a theatre show in Seattle this week. Tom McCare would wire a formal offer.
United Press notes USC pitcher Don Maskell could sign with Vernon or Los Angeles if he leaves college to join the pros. He impressed league managers by beating Vernon Friday with three singles. Maskell plans to finish his college course before weighing offers.
Jens Westergaard of Iown wrestles Dr. B F Roller of Seattle for 40 minutes then the contestants fall through the ropes. Roller is slightly hurt and cannot continue, the referee awarding the decision to Westergaard in Knoxville Tennessee last night.
One of the season’s strongest squads, the Loveras, led by Nate Druximan, aims to line up games with teams in or near Seattle. Featured players include Infield McGill Chesterfield Druximan Mashinf er, Tom Clark catching, and McDonald Hayes Bexwell pitching. contact Nate Druximan care Schwabacher Bros.
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