Rock I Took A Couple Chorus Girls Out To Dinner
A brief item notes a man takes two chorus girls to dinner after a night out. The report emphasizes the social outing and the companions involved, with no further details on location or outcome.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
13
A brief item notes a man takes two chorus girls to dinner after a night out. The report emphasizes the social outing and the companions involved, with no further details on location or outcome.
In a six round middleweight bout in Tacoma last night Spud Murphy staged a comeback to draw with Frank Farmer after a brutal battle marred by a cut above Murphy’s eye. Local fighters Eddie Hammond and Philo Richardson also appeared on the card with mixed results as the event closed.
Hed Eller emerged as the series hero for Cincinnati as the Reds pummeled Chicago. Jackson of the Sox hit the lone homer of the set while Cincinnati collected 16 hits the most in the series. Eddie Kousch misplayed a late eighth inning fly for a non catch and Williams, Chicago’s lefty, lost a third straight start.
The In tion Sporting Club of New City has formed a membership organization to promote boxing physical culture and athletics. It will maintain buildings for box and sparring contests and strive to raise boxing standards. Incorporators include Gottam R Breckenridge Steele N Dennis Thomas D Con and Alfred L Marilley.
Frank Burns, a wealthy local sportsman, has donated a gold and silver cup for the Hudson Bay derby the dog classic of the Northland held March 17. Many dogs withdrawn from competition for training push prices up and gold supply around Copper district tightens.
Bip the Cincinnati fighter, age 23, 7 feet tall? and 200 pounds, seeks heavyweight title. He boasts 27 fights with 1 win 1 draw and 22 knockouts, aiming to match Dempsey’s record.
Baltimore group hosts a gathering of Eastern members on October 24 to showcase shooting events and club activities at the Orioles Gun Club in Baltimore.
A compact write up notes Boldt's French Pas opening at Uptown location 1114 34 Ave and listing nearby 913 2d Ave. The snippet highlights new establishment branding and street addresses for prospective customers.
Hector the Bremerton heavyweight faces Ole Anderson from Tacoma in the Salvation Army Smoker main event at the Arena. A win could set up a future bout with Tacoma’s Frank Farmer as Barbeau, Gillam, Casey, Allen, Rogers, Ronda, Gage and Quinn also appear on the card.
Local promoters Dan Salt and Lonnie Austin announce their first smoker set for Friday night October 17 at the Crystal pool. Frank Farmer is slated to clash with Young Hector in the main event under current plans.
In two weeks at Tacoma Travie Davis, the new Coast welterweight champion, will fight Morrie Lux, former champ, in a six round bout. Lux is an in and out fighter. Davis recently beat Jake Abel in Tacoma, proving his class with a neat trim in the City of the Living Dead.
The pennant winners of the American league have emerged from the postseason classic the World Series with 10 victories against five for the National league. There have been 84 games played, the American league has won 46 and the National 38. The American league has tallied 292 runs against 276 for the National.
The Reds won yesterday and took the series as Kid Gleason failed to find a pitcher after Williams left the mound. Joe Jackson slugged a homer with two on base. Roush drove in five runs with three singles and two doubles. Hod Eller earned two wins, Dick Kerr shone in his first major league year, and Buck Weaver starred for the Sox with strong fielding and hitting. Seattle fans question Pat Moran as Reds’ leader amid praise for a powerful offense and solid pitching.
In Buckinghamshire a charity cricket match drew fifteen a side with players totaling 1750 years in age. The youngest was 50 and the oldest 72, Captain Bob Roper of the U S Army heavyweights led the old guard in aid of Wycombe's War Memorial hospital.
The late Budd Doble drove three world champion trotters Dexter 2 17, Goldsmith Maid 2 14, and Nancy Hanks 2 04, noted for his historic harness racing feats with top standardbreds.
London May 10 Arthur H. Brown of Brentwood editor of the Gregorian Psalmist and noted hymn tune composer completed his 26th annual cycle tour at age 89 He is known in Essex as The White Rider for his white beard and flowing robe He covers 50 miles daily with ease.
The University of Pennsylvania team will play its first intercollegiate game against Princeton on November 1 at Princeton's grounds. The contest marks Penn's debut in college soccer and will set the stage for future matchups between the two programs.
Georgia Tech leader Pup Phillips returns to the 1919 Yellow Jackets after marine service. The 215 pound lineman, former 1917 captain and standout, is elected captain again and will start at tackle while backing up the line on defense as the team chases another strong season.
In Home Park a Burmese and Gurkha soldiers unit played football barefoot against Hampton police. The police won 2 1 amid evident agility and long shooting ability from the barefooted players.
Captain Frank Miller, former crew of the Columbia and Constitution and of the Ingomar, is named skipper of a new schooner to be built at Bristol during the winter.
A letter from Tom O Rourke says he has Fred Fulton booked for three bouts next month on October 9 15 and 30. The 15th bout is in Paris while the other two take place in London. O Rourke doubts Beckett or Carpentier will fight Fulton.
The passage notes a key figure who stopped top backs from Carlisle Auburn Vanderbilt Washington and Lee in 1917, helping Tech gain less yardage and earn fewer first downs than any team that season. It mentions Phillips and five other veterans of the famed 1917 squad returning for the current year.
Broadway and Queen Anne prep schools prepare for a kickoff in a season opener. Key Broadway players are ineligible or injured, opening the door for first time players to start. The lineup features Perrin Braum McCann McNeil Martin Wie Strizeck Hagen Petersen and others as fans expect a strong crowd at the game.
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