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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1914
Page
7
A regional push urges local manufacturing to increase weekly payroll, claiming higher wages will spur growth and attract more assistance. The effort emphasizes Seattle bakeries as beneficiaries of expanded employment and economic activity.
Johnny Dundee challenges Freddie Welsh after Welsh’s Los Angeles victory over Joe Rivers. Dundee offers $5,000 at even money he can knock Welsh out in 20 rounds, via manager Scotty Monteith. The piece also notes Bob Edgren’s quip about Bob Fitzsimmons and details Kentucky moving to permit ten round no decision bouts with a state athletic control board.
Seattle managers rally squad for a packed slate of spring games starting Thursday. The Giants open against Chicago American Giants, with three games set Friday through Sunday. Saskatoon, Bothell, Edmonton, and Ballard squads also appear in upcoming Western Canada and local matchups. Charley Swain misses a game due to illness but aims to return soon.
A UW crew prediction says Coach Contbear will lead to another coast championship against southern crews. If the Oakland race runs afternoon, oarsmen may miss the return boat to Seattle and face a layover until the Tuesday boat arrives Friday. Efforts to obtain cut railroad rates are underway, with students believing the faculty will grant extra travel time if needed.
In Denver Willie Ritchie toured the city and will travel to Glenwood Springs for baths before his April 17 match with Harlem Tommy Murphy. He said if he wins he plans future bouts with Charlie White and Freddie Welsh, possible in Los Angeles or San Francisco. He also expressed willingness to fight Woignant again if offered.
Vernon hosts a 20 round featherweight bout between Joe Welling of Chicago and Habe Picato of Los Angeles. Welling is a 10 to 8 favorite due to physical advantages. Admission ranges from 25 to 50 cents with the Stewart House advertising nearby.
A humorous comedy about Mrs Perkins battling opponents with help from her husband who hides his identity while doing housework. Bailey & Mitchell present "Mary Jane's Pa" at Seattle Theatre with strong local comedy and pathos. Night seats are 50 cents, matinees 25 cents on select days.
Seattle adds two new infielders, George Duddy who hit .336 last season and Nig Perrine who batted .293 in the Union Association. Duddy takes over at first base for Bobby James, moved from third, with Stonewall Jackson at first. The change aims to stabilize the infield as Seattle enters the season.
Tommy Murphy began light road work at San Rafael in preparation for a 20 round match with Willie Ruehle on April 17 in San Francisco. He plans a gradual grind and will glove up Sunday. Murphy aims to win the light welterweight title and be in peak form to face Ritchie.
Ianeford va. Kid Cotton from Chattanooga Tennessee on April 15 presents colored heavy weights in a local boxing display.
In a lively exchange, Q asks where Chicago policewomen keep revolvers. A replies the detail is private as a blueshirt claims hand bags conceal the weapons, while another says revealing it serves no man. The dialogue suggests secrecy around female officers’ equipment.
The question asks why players earning $1 200 annually do not pursue injunctions against team owners to stop interference with their livelihoods. It explores potential legal, financial, and strategic barriers to court action in employment or sports settings.
Azevedo aims to become champion by convincing an arm less man to enter the ring with Jim, a bold bid in a difficult bout. The plan hinges on finding a willing opponent to meet the champion in the arena.
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