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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
3
Ad Wolgast, former lightweight champion, argues his ten round decision over Battling Nelson merits another title shot and demands a return bout with Willie Ritchie. He sets conditions on weight and a possible side bet, while Nelson suggests retirement and doubts Wolgast earns credit.
Description of a mixed backfield option play by Yost at Michigan with a cross back between center and guard. The center receives the ball as the quarterback turns right beyond the line, the left end shifts, and the tandem backs execute a line plunge while the right tackle penetrates. Emphasizes assigning the fastest back to the ball for end runs and the best plunger for line plunges.
Boxing notes list upcoming fights and notes purses in New York and other cities. Smith Morris bout receipts total 11229 with split payouts for Smith 3090.72 Morris 2834.46 and state 561.95. Other matchups include Papke versus Herrick October 20 in Peoria and Clabby Logan October 25 in San Francisco with weigh in at noon.
Superior Judge Craig will decide Tuesday if Tom McCarey Jens Willard Tom Jones and others consciously participated in a prize fight after arguments over the boxing contest which led to Bull Youngs death.
The YMCA announces new instructors for the coming season including Bh. R. Williams city architect's office to teach architectural drafting Prof Walter A Gleason civil engineering at UW to teach mathematics and Charles F Terrell of P T L P Co to teach applied electricity. Dr Roller arrives in Los Angeles for match with Cyclone Burns Friday night and notes he is ten pounds lighter due to Texas heat.
In Jonesboro Arkansas a circuit court jury after traveling 25 miles to inspect a hog’s ear marks resolved a five year ownership dispute between Dan Keiler and Joe Simmons. The hog died of old age and the judge ordered the parties to shake hands and become friends.
A meeting will be held at the Frye hotel this month to organize the King county branch of the organization.
Franklin high school routed West Seattle 53 to 0 at Dag's old park on Thursday afternoon. Franklin halfback Gallagher repeatedly punched through West Seattle’s line for standout gains. Ballard prepares to host Queen Anne as Williams starts at quarterback.
John L. Patton brought Jerry the vegetarian dog to Washington from Maryland. The dog ate watermelon meat but spat out seeds, demonstrating his diet. The bureau notes Jerry is sired by a Houston bulldog and a heavy mother, a mention of pride. An address by labor leader Tom Mann is advertised for Dreamland on October 19.
In New York on October 17 Packey McFarland of Chicago and Harlem Tommy Murphy are reported in splendid condition for their ten round bout. McFarland is the favorite based on a prior 20 round decision over Murphy in San Francisco about two years ago. Both fighters will weigh 187 pounds.
The Church league season starts in Seattle next Saturday night at Trinity gym with Fre mont Baptists vs Trinity M F A first, then Fre mont Tigers vs Tabernacle Baptists. Four games weekly, two each Friday and Saturday, as teams expect tougher race for the championship.
Idaho and Washington State clash on the Moscow field this afternoon as part of the Northwest conference title race. Whitman and O A C meet in Walla Walla with playoff implications. Bud Young’s injury shifts Idaho’s quarterback duties to Madigan or Smith. W B Johnson is ruled ineligible for Idaho’s game with Pullman.
Charlie Hulen hosts a Seattle billiard tournament at Brown and Hulen's to crown the city champion. A large field of local players enters with prizes including a $75 tailor made suit for first place and a handsome gold medal for runner up.
Coast duo B M Harris of San Francisco and Sam Rose of Avalon Cal arrive in Seattle to challenge Brown & Hulen's locals. Harris, pupil of Chick Wright, beat Sam Stone 25 to 21 Thursday night and will stay in the area for the rest of the week as they tour.
Princeton football held light practice with regulars in good form as Hobey taker dropped three goals from the 60-yard line. Yale struggles for Lehigh game with 15 regulars injured, likely to field subs in New Haven.
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