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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1911
Page
2
Carl Morris prepares for a real tryout today against Mike Schreck of Cincinnati in Sapulpa Oklahoma. Anxious fans expect 12 000 spectators to judge whether Morris is a true hope or a false alarm as the bout unfolds this afternoon with betting favoring Morris.
Sam Falkenberg manager of the Graystone Athletic club arranged transport for boxing fans to the Kent smoker tomorrow night. An interurban train leaves Occidental av and Yester way at 8 p m arriving in Kent before the show. Falkenberg engineered a strong card and a large Seattle sports delegation will join the trip.
The Regulars defeated the Insurrectos 5 to 3 at Dugdale's park after Chick’s absence weakened the foes. Furchner Skeels Butler and Joss pitched well, with Skeels delivering strong work. The expected afternoon matchup features the U S S Philadelphia sailors versus the Regulars.
An advertisement urges readers to consult a doctor and obtain approval before using Ayer's Pills. It promises reliable results and emphasizes long standing trust cultivated over 60 years, with contact from A. L. Hall for custom keys.
In San Francisco last night Pat Bradley and Rufus Williams fought to a four round draw as both clearly feared the other. Bade Maston refereed after Williams kept away in the first round.
Kenosha Wis March 28 Harry Forbes the veteran bantam faces champion Johnny Conlon in a 116 pound bout tonight. The weigh in is set for 9 o clock as the public eyes whether Forbes has truly come back to form.
R F Carman, millionaire horseman, blames bookmakers and track owners for ending the racing game. He cites Santa Anita and Emeryville practices where track owners ran books and owned many horses, calling the system rotten and wrongly allowed. He notes some old fellows cling to hope, but chances of revival seem slim.
Victoria Country club receives approval for a May race meet under the bylaw at Oak Bay council meeting despite a request for permission to stage the event being declined. Wolgast favorite in San Francisco bout as La Grave weighs in at 155 pounds and struggles to make weight. Cooney returns to Spokane after signing with Joe Cohen's Chicago Nationals. Regina signs Steve Kelly of the Twilight league.
George D. Kent of Chicago defeated local billiard ace C. C. Buell yesterday on Third avenue and Madison streets, winning 200 to 118. B. A. Thompson and Ray Cummings are set to duel tonight. A Dance at Dreamland is on for tonight.
New York reports a London born dog named Tickl e Em Jock wins the Westminster kennel show best in breed and overall best in show among 2017 entrants. Owner Andrew Albright paid $500 and values the homely but angelic dog at near seven thousand dollars.
Readers are invited to forecast the crowd for the season opener at Dugdale Park on April 18. Send a single plain ink figure on a postcard with name address and phone number to The Star Sporting Editor for a possible season ticket prize.
Peter George, the bellboy who carried the Irish-American Athletic Club colors to victory for the Los Angeles Athletic Club, says a 26 mile run is too long. He prefers 6 10 or 15 mile races and recounts his long journey from Greece to America and ascent with the Irish-American club. He hopes to run for Greece again someday if supported, but continues with the Irish.
Miss Jessie B. Merrick director of physical culture declares sliding to bases is prohibited to curb masculinity in female players. Mina Merrick notes early turnouts showed frequent sliding and urges an end to such practices.
National title prize draws best swimmers to Pittsburg tonight for 220 yard race.
Cozy cottages and bungalows offered with easy payment plans by American Building at 108 White Building. Readable text notes ready-to-occupy homes and financing options.
Baseball notes from a chaotic column mention Joe Jackson aiming for the American league title, Amos Rusie’s return, McGraw’s training camp tactics with Marquardt, Umpire Hansell quitting, and Connie Mack’s influence on Syd Smith. Gene Elliott joins the Yankees, and rumors of managerial moves and rivalries color the report.
Paris reports aviator Lorthan must buy a new aeroplane after a recently built machine was dismantled by locals who kept parts as souvenirs.
The body of Stanley Robison, president of the Saint National baseball club, was laid to rest yesterday in Cleveland. The Pacific Coast League opens today with Vernon at home and Portland in Los Angeles, Oakland visiting Sacramento.
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