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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1910
Page
2
Tigers rout Seattle 8 to 1 after exploiting Thompson’s weak bunts and kicks. Bert Hall pitched steadily for Tacoma as Seattle’s misplays and timely hits propelled Detroit’s rivals to victory in a rainy, shortened contest.
Rain postponed the Brooklyn Chicago game. The Boston Pittsburgh contest was also postponed due to wet field conditions.
Standings show Philadelphia at 19 wins and 5 losses, a .792 percentage, ahead of competing clubs. Listings are fragmented but indicate strong performance for Philadelphia with other teams like St Louis and Boston trailing in the race.
Joe Hyde extols his Apperson Model after a country trek north of Ballard to view timber holdings. He and companions found a swampy old road challenging yet the Apperson climbed hills with a cool engine. The note mentions limited Seattle availability and minor updates from Buick, Studebaker, Winton, and interest from Dr. Kane in RE M 36.
Jem Driscoll the English featherweight champion is ready to post a $5000 forfeit to meet Ad Wolgast the lightweight world champion. He agrees to fight any where from 10 to 45 rounds at 133 pounds ringside and to let the forfeit money stand as a side bet.
United Press reports that Hogan defeated Charley Reilly in a swift bout ending in the fourth round. Hogan dominated from start to finish, with Referee Eddie Hanson signaling victory for Hogan.
Stanley Ketchel and manager Wilson Mizner have wagered 4000 dollars against 10000 that Ketchel will KO Jack Twin Sullivan in 12 rounds. Arrangements for a Boston bout early June are under way with Charley White as referee and a Boston banker backing Sullivan. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
Old time boxers offer advice but Jeffries seeks a heavyweight who can take a punch and push him. Joe Choynaki eyes a 26 round workout before July 4 with Sam Langford possibly joining, Billy Papke and Joe Thomas tied to Jeffries pace, while Dick Adame and others handle camp duties in Oakland and San Francisco.
Promoter Tex Rickard announced the Jeffries Johnson bout will be held in San Francisco after District Attorney Pickett stated he would not interfere. Pickett said the fight must comply with the city code and ordinance and that penalties would follow if fighters violate the law. White of the church federation warned further action may follow depending on arena location announcements.
Lee Croft former Northwest amateur heavyweight champ faces Arthur Schock in a swift ten round scheduled fight at Tacoma. The bout ended in the second round when Croft landed a knee to finish Schock as the action shortened and Croft showed his improved form. Pete McVeigh of Seattle and Roscoe Taylor of Tacoma are slated to appear here Muay 80.
Even seasoned writers note the fighter, wearing gloves, shows speed and power after just over a month of formal training. He uses the same left hand that defeated Bharkey, Simmons, Corbett, Ruhlin and others, moves with feathery speed yet remains aggressive, constantly in range for a punch despite his weight.
Final arrangements for the inter scholastic meet are completed on the University of Washington campus. The event starts at 1 o'clock with weight events first, sprint heats follow, and over 180 athletes from 14 districts compete. The quarter mile is highlighted as a main feature.
Yesterday’s play occurred due to the funeral of Edward VII. Today’s game will start at 3 o clock as planned and will be held at the usual venue.
The Stanford crew reached the city last night ahead of a race with the Varsity eight. They will lodge in university fraternity houses during their stay and plan a short workout on Monday morning.
Ballard Athletic club hosts a winter farewell smoker Wednesday evening at Sypher's hall. Manager Fitzgerald touts it as the cream of the series with famed performers Pete Muldoon Jimmie and Kelly Charlie Givens Rothaus appearing, all regulars in city smoke shows this winter.
Frank Gotch, world wrestling champion, reportedly insists on keeping nearly all of a 25 000 purse for his May bout with Zbyczko, offering only about 1 500 to the challenger. Zbyczko, taking the match, accepted the terms. critics call Gotch's hold-up tactics bold and detrimental to the sport.
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