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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1907
Page
2
A Seattle Star reader-letter series attacks local wrestling coverage and coaches. The writer defends A. C. athletes and instructors, cites Frank Edgar and Venable, challenges claims of high priced instructors, and argues for fair reporting among Beattie papers.
Vanderbilt football under Dan McGuigan, famed for a strong last season against Michigan, aims to top Michigan again this year. The team has already faced Navy in a six game stretch and pushes a fast passing attack led by Captain Blake with long throws and a potent offense.
Carlisle Pa reports on Glenn B Warner's Carlisle football star Afraid of the Hear a 190 pound guard whose speed and tackling power excite the coaches. Warner notes the nickname is not literal and predicts the player will gain fame on the gridiron this season.
Idaho defeated Pullman 6 to 4 with faster, agile play and open formations. The Idaho win boosts their chance at the Northwest championship as Oregon’s earlier success leaves Frost’s team well positioned to face Oregon Agricultural and upcoming opponents.
The Seattle Athletic club won one boxing match and one wrestling event at the Inter club tourney with Multnomah in Portland. Chet Brown of Seattle KO'd Jack Walsh of Multnomah in the first round, L. Johnson of Seattle defeated Will Dennis of Multnomah in two straight falls, Ed Johnson of Multnomah defeated Sam Peck of Seattle, and Edgar Frank of Portland defeated George Kinkaid.
Whitman defeated Washington 12 to 0 in a hotly contested game reported from Walla Walla. The Star Special Service notes Washington showed lack of fire and vim, failing to wake up offensively as Whitman seized control early and held on for the win.
A tight contest saw Whitman and Washington exchange field goals with Grimm scoring eight for Washington and Horleske and Wrubaker contributing from placements. Bragdon and Grimm were held by solid defense as Coach Place watched pleased by the effort.
Frank L. Vernon junior shaved 290 seconds from the three mile Interclass cross country record at the university yesterday. Knight, former holder, finished second as the sophomore team won with 295 points, followed by the senior and junior squads.
Berlin reports a second son born to the crown prince this morning. The second son follows the crown prince born July 4 in the same year, remaining heir after the father as Germany’s crown estate proceeds in royal succession.
United Press reports Gardner won over Russell after a six round affair in Philadelphia. The article notes Gardner dominated with steady punches and control, sealing a decision in a match emphasizing his left jab and forward pressure.
Two Chicago lightweights Packey McFarland and Kid Merman meet November 21 in Davenport Iowa to decide superiority with both sides drawing large crowds. The bout, billed as the era’s biggest lightweight clash, will feature Queensberry rules and a 133 pound limit under referee Hogat.
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