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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1911

Page

2

Ad Wolgast Sidelined by Appendicitis. Welsh Title Bout Off

Los Angeles November 29 Ad Wolgast lightweight champion was diagnosed with appendicitis after sudden pains. An operation was planned for today with recovery expected in two weeks though fighting soon after is unlikely. The fight with Freddie Welsh is canceled as Wolgast rests and his condition is monitored.

Los Angeles Ad Wolgast Freddie Welsh Olgast Tom Jones Wolgast Clara Barton J. W. Pollard Pollard

Frisco Fans Call for Packey McFarland Title Bout

Frisco fans demand a Packey McFarland title fight after Emil Thiry, manager, says Tom Jones must act within 44 hours to meet a $5,500 offer for a ten round bout with Matt Wells, Maglieh champion, in New York next month. Thiry will accept if Wolgast's manager does not respond in time.

San Francisco Packey McFarland Harlem Tommy Mur Stock Yards Jad Ad Wolgaast Packey Tom Jones Wolgast McFarland Emil Thiry Chicago Matt Wells New York Thiry

Follrich Defeats Tom Dale in Novice Boxing Bout

In a star Boxing Night at Ballard smokers, Follrich of Dallard club beat Tom Dale after a fourth round surprise sleep pill package. Clayton Anderson dominated Roy Peters in 120 pound action while O’Neill and Wyard clashed at 110 pounds.

Tom Dale Dallard Athletic Club Charlie Pollrich Rainier Valley Athletic Club Ballard Club Follrich Clayton Anderson Roy Peters O'Niell Wyard

Denver Ed Martin to Box Tommy Ryan in Portland Exhibition

In Portland the giant boxer Denver Ed Martin faces former world middleweight champion Tommy Ryan tonight at the Armory boxing and wrestling carnival. The match is billed as an exhibition but fans expect an exciting bout and it marks Ryan's first Northwest ring appearance.

Portland, Or Denver Ed Martin Tommy Ryan Armory Ryan Northwest

Hunter shoots buck from moving train cab

Nov 29 report says Engineer Henry Kemmick fired from the cab while the engine moved slowly uphill and struck a fine buck deer, illustrating a unusual hunting incident aboard a railway vehicle.

Win Henry Kemmick

Cat Owners Riot At Chicago Theatre

About 100 cat owners gathered at a local theatre after responding to an ad to buy three kittens. The crowd caused a small disturbance as their plans to launch feline stage careers unfolded.

Chicago

Title Insurance and the Abstract History Guarantee Question

The article explains that title abstracts record title history from government grants and attorneys rely on them for opinions. It asks readers to consider whether a hidden defect not shown in the Abstract might exist and whether a guarantee to ensure title correctness would be preferable.

Why Jack Johnson and Diaz Failed to Meet in Paris Caf

Palmer Day of Pasadena recounts Jack Johnson and his wife entering a Paris cafe where ex Mexican President Porfirio Diaz sat with two women. Johnson sent his card to Diaz, who rose, stared coldly at Johnson, and left. Johnson quips that Diaz has nothing on him and he can return.

Shea Tim Lajo Bis Lars Tim Hurst New York Ashland Gotham Hartholdt Hotel Timothy Eddie Collins Tom” Hughes Washington Hughes Washington Grounds Cleveland Naps Lajoie Bradley Hickman Hurst Oleson Lincoln High Coblens Tacoma Northwest Lincoln Tubby Coblenz Jack Johnson Diaz Palmer Day Pasadena Cal Paris France Day Porfirio Diaz Mexico Johnson

R. H. Lee Aims for American Olympic Track Team

R H Lee dominates early races and improves to win five mile and 10 mile events. He places second to Garvin at five miles and wins the Pacific Athletic Association title. If selected, he will compete in the marathon 10 mile and 10 mile walk.

R. H. Lee Garvin Olympic Club Lee Pacific Athletic Association Astoria, Or

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