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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
2
Lincoln travels to Everett for a key league game as Seattle hopes rise on a win over the top state championship contender. Queen Anne also meets Tacoma in a Saturday clash at the Tacoma Stadium, drawing strong student and community support from both towns.
University of Washington coach Dobie emphatically refuses any postseason matchup including Whitman, Multnomah, and the Washington Athletic Club, citing a general aversion to postseason play. Ballard and Auburn high schools prepare for a Saturday afternoon clash at Adams Playground, with Auburn boasting a strong squad.
Sir Thomas Lipton, veteran Cup challenger, says he will build two cup challengers for a 1914 attempt if the New York Yacht Club amends America’s Cup conditions to allow competition under U.S. rating rules. He spoke calmly in Vancouver before heading to Victoria and San Francisco for yachtman talks. Lipton pinned the plan on club trustees abandoning two decades of opposition to British challengers.
Secretary McWhalen of Wenatchee Athletic Association travels to Seattle seeking a clever lightweight and a featherweight to oppose Young Maxwell and Tommy Farrell. Both former Seattle boxers now reside in Wenatchee and local fighters may arrange bouts at the American hotel.
In a Saturday free-for-all, J A Johnson defeated Y M C A S star 21-13 21-12. The event drew names like Bill Cowley Art Middleton Homer Hodge and Charley Herman as Laing's Superbas again beat Stamup's Pippins 12-6 Friday night. Bert McConnell returns from the North boasting of July 4 races.
Health ad touts Booth Hyomei as a remedy for catarrh claiming millions have used it with wonderful results. The copy emphasizes quick, effective relief and broad popularity among sufferers.
An advertisement promotes the HYOMEI inhaler with a liquid HYOMET option priced at 50 cents, or a full outfit for $1.00. It claims to banish catarrh and related symptoms by delivering soothing antiseptic air, with a money back guarantee and distribution by druggists.
The Seattle Chauffeurs union plans a musical boxing night at the Labor Temple next Thursday. Women are urged to attend and watch the boxers in action. The card features six bouts with young boxers and regional participants including Dick Williams vs Jim Peterson, Bill Mahoney vs Eddie Rose, Willie Pohlman vs George Lawler, A L Jones vs Eddie Collins, and Jimmie Brooks vs Jack Connors, with musical interludes and a dulcimer performance by the Kearney brothers.
Nig Rorleske Dudley Clark and Joe Hickson rehearse with Multnomah in Portland amid hopes to join the lineup for the big game against Oregon University. Coach Pinkham’s crew shows grit, aiming to overcome a perceived edge for Multnomah in recent scores. Last weekly bout in Los Angeles features Hert Fagan vs Jack Clark as Vernon cards wind down for months.
The article notes J Frank Duryea conceived an adjustable rear seat to improve passenger comfort by leg room and seat angle. The feature appears on the newly released Stevens Duryea C-Six, praised by motor car experts as a leading automotive novelty.
Stephen of the Orioles posted a 223 high single and 200 plus average in the 8 A C lanes as Baltimore split two of three against the Blue Jays. Moose and Commercials posted high totals on Bismarck alleys while Johns Manville upset Standard Furniture with a 2-1 win and Ford scoring over 200.
Mordecai Brown, former Cubs star with three fingers, will not pitch again due to a knee injury likely never fully healing. Terre Haute club owner Wagner offered bench manager role, but Brown claims Louisville club ownership. Also reports of boxing bouts at Ajax hall include Johnny Kelly vs Bud Martin as main event and Cheater Neff vs Leo Crevier in the supporting card.
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