The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-03-05
ON THE LAM

THERE Is much ado in Seattle the unfortunate death
Of mat referee Jack Stevens who thrown from the
ring Friday night and fatally injured -.
Death injury faced by wrestlers at every turn OF
road, whether the match be shooting affair or an
E. Grafton the Tacoma member Of the state athletic
board criticized for his defense of the mat game George
= ssmbsrrsssed" by Grafton's action
which is unfair to the Tacoman. Adams and Francis
by their two to margin could dictate the policies OF tn
show The Tacoman only member OF the board and
responsible than the Seattle and Spokane victims
Stevens death was the first on the Northwest mats
At least can recall no other In the fighting ring how
ever there have been several deaths Fatalities certain
to come in such rough sports and 1t has always been
When those deaths come no blame should be placed
the commissioners unless they are absolutely at fault
through xy The mat game conducted in the North
west is no different than that in other sections
Grafton veteran mat FAM He has always been fond
Of the game While you perhaps wouldn't walk five feet
to see world title match Grafton like Others enjoys
the show II the mat game in Washington is bad and
criticism then put the finger on all the members
not only Grafton because he happens to be Tacoman
Blcke Made the Decision =.
ping FANS still talking about that draw decision in
~ the Armstrong VI. Garcia middleweght fight at L. A.
Wire reports Of the fight and the scrbes version gave
Armstrour outwephed many pounds the nod -.
But George Blake, the referee. called il eyen-Steven
And because il was Blake giving the verdict, should
agree that the call correct -
aged Blake Is square the day is long, He probably
took points from Armstrong for bung gouging and use
elbows and gave Garcia credit for the harder punching
Whateyer your opinion of the verdict this much is
tain Armstrong win 20 down in history one of the
marvels Of the fight Only great champion could
give away pounds the way Hank has done consistently
and come on a. he has.
YOU'VE got to hand it to those Tiger basketeers =.
There's no way of it. True, they may not win the
city prep but they have grand chance to turn the
But win or lose the 1910 edition of the Tigers win
down in history as with the heart of champions
Entirely out of the picture two weeks ago. the future
black the Tigers dug down under their ribs and came up
with power and fight
And before Lincoln and Belarmine realized what was
n.nt struggle ss They are favored now to win the city
IN Of Idaho gym the other night vandals vs. of Ore
gon. Came the end Of the half =.
finger in position, raised his arm gaaed at his watch and
IS. So. Co."
The trigger was pressed with the resultant explosion
FROM the gym rafters chicken tumbled dead =.
The amazed timer gasped, stared The spectators
The dead chicken had been pulled from overhead conceal
ment with string by Idaho students timed with the popo
Of the timers gun blast -.
Back, turn backward, oh time in thy flight make
me boy again -
rjrsen -
TONY KAHUT Oregon mddeweight giving signs Of prom
r.. Beat Ernie Washburn Edmonds star, Tuesday and
hack Thursday TO thrash Kid Terry. More wins and
hen = isht They come fast when on stride these these
five championships this season. and with large hunks OF
gold II end each rainbow Johnny Kosich the Wkeson
Take Taxi qunt. Has received award for his play
Th basket hereabouts about ended Play has been
corfu and exciting. competitions stiff No phoneys to
like that Godoy thing and Joe Louis win lose the respect of