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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
11
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The first scrimmage of the season at the university showcased Bud Young as the standout among about 40 aspirants. Coach Doble explained plays and the plan to develop Young into a top pivot while five ends compete and several returnees join the workout. Sutton and Van Presley head home from Alaska Monday, and Elmer and Ed Leader join line positions with the Leader twins returning from last season.
Frank Vance and Pat Scott present six boxing bouts and two wrestling matches at the Seattle Athletic Club on September 26. The 8 A. C. team opened with an early turnout Thursday, as the club seeks Northwestern honors this season. Bouts include Baird versus Davison 115 lbs, Pinkman versus Poozy 120, Murphy versus Chandler 130, Hawkyard versus Hawkyard 140, Duvall versus Schultz 158, and wrestling matches Fortnner versus Hanson 145 and Hipson versus Ray 158.
In Victoria Tacoma and Victoria split a Thursday doubleheader with 6 8 scores. first game 6 5 and second game 8 6. Batteries cited include McGinnity Harris and Fitchner Shea for Tacoma Victoria. Brown Barham Brotten Girot Belford Kelly for Victoria. In Vancouver the Indians were blanked as Beavers won 2 0 with Clark Kennick Douglas Hannah on the mound.
Ad Wolgast and Battling Nelson to clash in a 10 round ring bout in Milwaukee slated for October 13 or 27. Announced as signed, the event would mark a high profile rematch between two seasoned fighters from Chicago and beyond, drawing boxing interest across leagues.
Harry Foley longtime prizefighter trainer becomes manager for lightweight champion Willie Ritchie. Ritchie seeks a 20 round November bout with Harlem Tommy Murphy and clashes with promoter James Coffroth over a $15 000 offer still on the table from September negotiations.
Philippe Hupan-Varilla, chief engineer of the canal project under Frénach domination, predicts New York becoming the China of the United States as the West rises. He, with Francia Hutler Loomis, argues the region west of the Rockies will become Europe of America when the canal opens, a center of progress and civilization.
Promoter Billy Gibson offered Wille Ritchie a 10000 dollar guarantee to fight Johnny Dundee in a 10 round bout in New York the last week of October. Gibson sent the offer by telegram to San Francisco where Ritchie is negotiating for a November match with Harlem Tommy Murphy.
Frankie Russell of New Orleans earns a popular decision over Pat Moore of Philadelphia in a 10 round fight. Russell won four rounds decisively, Moore took three, and three were even.
New York report says John Murphy the Polo Grounds ground keeper died of heart disease. His salary exceeded that of many players outside the major leagues.
Portland manager McCredie released pitcher Al Carson unconditionally from the Coast league club. Carson was acquired from Venice last spring in a trade for pitcher Koeatner.
A British investigation into how type size affects sight recommends seven to eight year olds use 18 point, eight to nine year olds 12 point, nine to twelve year olds 11 point, and older readers 10 point. Researchers note 10 point yields about seven lines close to one inch for many newspapers.
At Folkstone England the International pageant named Misa Constance Clark the prettiest English girl while Mile Simone Mareix led French entrants to third place and below. Judges praised cordial exchanges between rival nationalities though no American contestant entered the event.
Salem stock brokers lacking Blue Sky law permits will be prosecuted per state Corporation Commissioner Watson. The law requires brokers to obtain permits and file stock lists. compliance is limited across the industry. In New York, John Schildknecht, 22, amid a $117 weekly suite and two cars, is accused of pilfering funds and fleeing with up to $150,000 missing from Crosby-Washburn Flour Co. funds.
Charles Guth, a wealthy chocolate manufacturer, shot and killed his chauffeur George Murphy after a desperate struggle in a Baltimore garage. Guth was arrested as investigators pursue the motive behind their quarrel.
Macomb Illinois on September 17 Mrs Lucille Gallagher won the swat the fly contest by delivering 126 quarts of flies killed in a month.
Commissioner Bridges' resolution for a popular sale of West Beattie bonds drew encouraging remarks from colleagues on the commission. The matter will be reviewed next Wednesday with Gen. Chittenden endorsing the concept though noting doubt about public interest in long term issues. The bonds average 26 years, with some maturing as long as 42 years.
An athletic association meeting was held Thursday at Broadway School. Wellington attended or was mentioned in relation to the event, with details unclear in the fragment.
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