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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1912
Page
2
Wayne Sutton, varsity end, played briefly as Oregon prepares to meet Washington today. Bruce started at left tackle for Washington after last Saturday’s mauling, while coach Dobie returns in a black overcoat thought to bring luck. Oregon, rested after two weeks, faces a weight advantage of ten pounds.
Oregon's 71-man squad had a full lineup in practice before facing Washington tomorrow. The article notes Oregon's heavier, deeper team, with new starters and veterans competing for positions, and warns the outcome hinges on weights, coaching, and form.
The article notes Coyle’s impact on Broadway football under Coach Doble and his push for forward passes and line plays. It compares Broadway’s progress to a previous game against Lincoln and credits coaching while hinting at Coyle’s young potential as a future coach.
Harry Wolverton, former manager of the New York American League club, signs to lead the Sacramento Coast League team for 1913. The contract binds him for one year and pays one of the league’s top salaries. Wolverton previously managed Oakland in 1910 and 1911.
Nationwide interest centers on the annual Yale versus Princeton game with Yale a pick to win. The long rivalry runs since 1883 with Yale holding a large edge in wins including 1896 1909 and 1911 showdowns. Historical results list scores across the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting Yale victories and occasional Princeton upsets.
A proposed bill in Illinois would legalize six round no-decision bouts under a boxing commission modeled after New York's. The law aims to regulate and oversee future six round fights in the state, with a structure similar to other states and a framework for commissions and officials.
Maryland appeals court upholds a racing law from Havre de Grace. Michigan and Cornell clash at Ann Arbor in a tenth meeting. Michigan’s lone win was 1894. Cubs chief Murphy may appoint Johnny Evers as manager before world trip. Gam Harris bids for Philadelphia National with Hoe seeking best price for club and park. Weilgast heading to San Francisco to train for Turkey Day bout with Willie Ritchie. Roller sustains broken rib in Ottawa bout. crowd refuses to let him continue. Moran and M fight to a four round draw in San Francisco. Largest crowd yet witnesses Minnesota’s football struggle in Minneapolis amid Chicago Illinois game buzz at Urbana. Australian Waratah rugby tour defeats and loses to Stanford and California clubs. Princeton and Yale grid game in ideal weather. Yale favored 6 to 4 as crowds gather outside.
Los Angeles previews hinge on Yale left half Lefty Flynn and Princeton's Dewitt as likely to duel in punting. Olympic club stars Robert McAllister and Frank Jone loom as probable lightweight and heavyweight champions in Los Angeles bouts. Other Olympic entrants Noonan and Anderson exited via knockout, Williams of Multnomah AAU defeated Anderson. Rugby fans anticipate California and Stanford teams visiting Portland for matches ahead of Christmas, with Stanford set for the Saturday before Christmas and California invited later.
Light weight champion Ad Wolgast blasted a San Francisco story alleging a Thanksgiving fight with Jack Richie. He warned opponents not to rush to judgment and said he will address the referee issue in San Francisco. He also claimed no referee would be needed once Rueble is in the ring.
The exhibition in the tank on Tuesday November 26 gathers Wanstrup Rey Meaney Whiting Russell Lindah and Huedepoh to showcase skills. Pet fishes invited for an educational evening while teams like Lambe and the old Students' basketball squad Potter Hughes Quigley Rey nolda Gerlach Slack prep for next week.
A collage of sports gossip and social notes references Dan Salt in San Francisco, Romeo Hagen, and Oregon football with coach Doble. It mentions Ad Wolgast and Jack Welsh boxing chatter, Barney Oldfield on track, and Punch Kroll losing as Dayton manager, with playful anecdotes about bartenders and household refereeing.
Soccer fans anticipate a Celtic versus Rangers showdown at Woodland Park. expected lineup tweaks include Rangers swapping two or three players and Celtic potentially debuting Jack O Connor in goal while Alex Cromarty shines in both forward and back roles.
Ban Francisco November 16. Hiram Cook, famed old time referee, may officiate the Thanksgiving day heavyweight clash between Ad Wolgast and Willie Ritchie for the lightweight crown. Cook’s past calls include Corbett Jack and Dempsey battles. Ritchie favors Cook to avoid a disputed choice. Other contenders noted include Jim Griffin Foley Frank Schuler and Hanlon.
Clarence Rothus with Pat Scott of the B A C returned from Victoria where Rothus defeated Scott McKay, the town’sfieth idol, in the fourth round before the James Bay Athletic Association. McKay’s 62 straight wins ended as Urquhart of the Bay A A beat Dickson of the BAC.
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