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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
2
Edward G Wells may have offered Murphy over 1,000,000 for the Chicago Cubs, but Murphy says the Cubs are not for sale and he plans to stay in the game for life. He represents a Chicago syndicate and reports quote him turning down the offer.
Duval plans to hang up the slip in the 145 pound class soon and graduate into the place left by Cal Harris. The aspiring wrestler hopes to be a versatile athlete who has watched boxing contests and taken notes to improve.
Stanford University faces a unsettled formation 10 days before the November 9 rugby game versus California. Thoburn shifts to wing Partridge moves to rear while Coach Presley presses players through stiff practice as he seeks a remedy amid student commentary.
Spokane athlete Billy Spencer of the Spokane Athletic Club meets Portland’s Kid Gay of the Multnomah Club in a fourteen round bout at Multnomah Arena. Spencer is said to be favored after a recent win.
A Boston player named Ernie Hall is described as the luckiest man in baseball for earning vast sums with minimal effort. The piece notes he struck out once in the World Series, worth 4026.68 dollars, with 1341.56 dollars per effective appearance, highlighting extraordinary earnings for limited play.
Frank Moran of Pittsburgh earned a decisive decision over Charley Horn of San Francisco after 10 rounds at the Wheelmen's club show. Moran dominated the fight with superior ring work while Horn showed signs of fatigue and failed to mount a rally. Referee Tory Irwin raised Moran's glove signaling the winner.
Widespread projection favors Washington as the top Northwest contender with a strong edge over rivals. Dobie’s Huskies appear set to clinch the title barring a major slump, despite a fragile backfield and mixed form from the 1912 squad.
The 14 pound champion hens Si Ae pe Cal Herris leaves Seattle for Idaho to work for a logging company this winter. A handicap handball tourney starts in November with Frank Vance handling entries. Frank Duncan 135 pound champ mat artist shows a mussed face after a recent bout. Buster ONeill impressed at the last club smoker. Navajo blanket award honors 8 A. C. athletes for Pendleton Roundup points. Dingle Rothus returns to lead the progressive march in his old form.
In a hard fought afternoon contest California defeated the visiting Australians 6 to 6 after Morris scored on a free kick in the second period. The first half saw Australia lead 6 to 0 before California rallied for the victory.
A damaged item from The Star recalls a World War II era poem about a Bulgarian soldier dying in Istip. The verses mix harsh imagery with names of places and a longing for a homeland, reflecting a wartime style of verse.
Fans flock to Chicago and nearby way stations as boxing star Jack Johnson dominates attention. The spectacle draws crowds, signaling unprecedented popularity and media buzz around the heavyweight champion's appearances and events.
The article teases a two game set between the Giants and the Indians at Dug's Park with a 2 pm start. It notes college football and basketball figures from the University of Washington, including Otis Keeler, and mentions earnings in Chicago city series.
About 300 spectators watched the YMCA athletes perform on parallel bars Roman rings and other apparatus. An indoor baseball game saw Business Mens clubs beat Nooners 118 to 1. Fats won the volleyball match 21 to 2 over Leans. Sisley's Ballroom Relief easily defeated Wixeie Quicks 18 to 10. Senior class leaders debuted in new blue white outfits with pink trim and yellow accents, while Thurston and Van Dyke showcased intricate balancing routines.
Ortona owned and captained by John Graham won a notably long Puget Sound race finishing first at West Seattle in 1:21 PM. Gwendolyn Jr. followed, with both yachts racing from West Seattle around Wandah Island to the start. Heavy head winds slowed progress, yet Ortona led from early on with crew including L B Geary and W W Wiley.
Joe Jeanette signs with Hugh McIntosh for five bouts in Australia. He will fight Sam Langford first and Sam McVey second, earning 25 000 dollars plus 25 percent of gate receipts, training costs, and five round trip tickets. They sail from San Francisco in late November. Hoppe confident for Dreamland bout with McFarland tomorrow night.
Cambridge mass Oct. 21. All is in readiness for the annual Harvard Princeton football game to be played here Saturday. Harvard players are in fine shape except Wendell. Thirty five thousand are expected. Princeton players and rooters arrive tomorrow.
A letter from H. B. of Market Street describes suffering chronic rheumatism in feet and hands. After trying remedies with little faith, he credits Sulphurre baths and foot-baths for quick relief and months of regained health. He endorses the product and notes availability from druggists.
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