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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1912
Page
2
A local columnist advises parents on guiding their son toward a practical career. The piece emphasizes early exposure to trades and professionals, urging dialogue with mentors to discover aptitude and work ethic. It suggests exploring crafts, industry roles, and service jobs as paths.
In the Pacific Northwest this school trains men individually on standard machinery for actual work. It offers day and night courses. Catalog on request.
In Philadelphia the Army and Navy clash drew officials from government and diplomacy. Attending on the West Point side were Secretary of War W. L. Stimpson and Secretary of the Navy Von L. Meyer, with governors Mary land, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut among other notables. The Army eleven won 5 to 3.
Los Angeles Nov 30 Joe Rivers and Joe Mandot will meet a third time in the Vernon arena February 22 if plans discussed today by promoter McCarey materialize Each has a 20 round decision to his credit and both are eager for another bout Mandot claimed the privilege after Thanksgiving and Rivers said he would sign at once
Lovers of the mitt game attend the ampker of the Greenwood Athletic club Ajax hall near Phinney Ay car line next Tuesday evening for a strong boxing card. Main event features Tom Dale vs John Kelly heavyweights with Al Mosier and Harry Young at 125 pounds. Ernest Miller vs Art Wilson at 170 pounds and Chét Neff vs Young Moore at 122 pounds. Frank Pearce vs Frank White at 130 pounds plus one bout. Duncan McDonald referees.
Arrangements are under way for a rowing race between Princeton and Harvard on the James River at Cambridge next May with a possible Pennsyl vania entry. The story notes trains for Jim Flynn’s December 10 bout with Luther McCarty and mentions Al Palzer’s planned challenge for January 1.
Willie Ritchie defeats Ad Wolgast after 16 rounds to become the new world lightweight champion in San Francisco. Ritchie survives Wolgast’s attack with steady defense and a decisive right cross in the final stages securing the title amid a ring celebration.
The piece discusses Willie Ritchie’s rise to world lightweight champion, contrasts with Wolgast, and notes unsettled title claims and local reactions. It mocks changes in Olympic governance and mocks baseball magnates while reflecting on Everett games and local sports culture.
The Seattle policemen athletic association has a list of 150 officers intending to join. Trustees were elected this week, six officers, who will organize and secure a hall. Tom McDonald, formerly of the Seattle Athletic Club, expected to lead the effort to develop the program, with Larr y Williston endorsing the plan and promising strong participation.
Turkey day dampened gym interest, Oberg and Larne took annual baths, Fischer returns from Alaska in fine shape for wrestling and boxing. Clyde Terry back in class. Bruce Black and Johnnie Van Dyke train a strong youth group for upcoming events. Pew rising to No. 12 in handball, Swan steps back. Second Madrona beats second Denny Blaine 26 to 6 led by Lingenbrinks and Hass. Madrona seeks second grammar school games, contact manager Francis Lingenbrink.
New York reports former heavyweight Tom Sharkey will leave Broadway for California to enter the hotel trade in a move he says should bring profits. He plans to depart in a couple of weeks. Memphis notes Rudy Anholz and Joe Sherman fighting eight rounds with Anholz edging in clinches and Sherman winning the open round.
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in San Diego and prompted a 2200 mile inter ocean schooner race from New York to San Diego. Panama Pacific exposition director Sefton says plans will start if Lipton backs the event. Lipton approves the idea. Collegiate rowing clubs Princeton Harvard and Pennsylvania seek a triangular race next spring.
Soccer notes describe a busy Woodland Park day with Rainiers and Rangers set for a hard game at 2 30. Fraser referees while Celtic faces Lumber Jacks of Port Blakeley and Sartas meet Black Diamond champions with Wynne now on the champions side.
After the college football season ends in the Northwest the University of Washington eleven is hailed as the champion. Seattle won all four conference games while Whitman and Idaho each had even records. Washington State and Oregon each won two and lost three. Oregon Agricultural College finishes last despite scoring coast honors over Occidental College.
Chicago star Joe Tinker states he will not play for the Cubs next season even if offered $15 000 annually. He plans a vaudeville tour and will seek theater engagements unless he signs with the Cincinnati Reds.
The Washington D. C. football gladiators prepare to tackle the undefeated Kent Athletic Club at Dugdale's Park Sunday at 2 p.m. The Kent line will be strengthened for the contest as W. A. C. aims to be ready for a later showdown with Multnomah on December 21 and January 1.
In yesterday's A. C. handball tourney Lambuth avenged an opening defeat by taking two straight 21 18 and 21 9. Russell won two straight against DeVoe 21 1 and 21 3. Eber and Green split their matches and will contest a tie break today.
The Seattle Sharpshooters association plans an annual banquet at Gerald's cafe at 6 o'clock next Monday. Members will gather at A. L. Hall's Sporting Goods, 1021 First Ave, and march in a group to the banquet room. About 500 fans are expected to travel from Seattle to the Tacoma Lincoln high game Thursday, indicating a large turnout.
Adolph Wolgast former world lightweight champion and his manager Tom Jones faced scrutiny after Willie Ritchie won the bout. Tom Corbett the betting commissioner said Wolgast lost $60,000 with partisans, and the pair did not receive their guaranteed $15,000.
The Rainiers defeated Bellevue 44 to 0 at Bellevue with five touchdowns and four kicked goals. Coster booted the goals while Murray and Stanwick scored for the Rainiers. Poland led Bellevue’s effort with strong play alongside Dyson Clinch and Murray.
After Thanksgiving rest the bowlers returned to action on the Bismarck alleys. Moose Armstrong led with a 234 high score and 60 average as the Moose team took two of three from Logan and Bryan. Fisher Bros swept three straight from Pacific Coast Biscuit Co. with Rogers of the Millers posting a 183.
Aspirants for local light weight honors arrive in Seattle led by Harry Bishop of Salt Lake City. Bishop, with a long list of mills, aims to meet Eddie Marino and challenge Eddie Shan non, Danny and Mickey O'Brien and the rest of the class talent.
Fragmented OCR lists interurban train times and ticket office notes for Everett and Seattle routes. Times include 9:06, 2:06, 6:60, and multiple daily segments with mentions of baggage, freight trains, and stations like Westlake and Snohomish.
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