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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1909

Page

2

Yankee invaders ship trotters to Europe for season

C K G Billings ships a stable of ice and saddle horses to Europe for a month long campaign. The group is led by trainer Tanner and includes Lew 5% champion and Ditlen queen of the golden oval. They will race from Glenville track to New York then Berlin for training under seasoned handlers.

Chica Tet K. G. Bit. Pews Se Ie Marines United States Europe Perth Lew Ditlen Golden Oval Tanner Glenville Cleveland Aea New York Daher Berlin

Hillman Offers Jeff $200000 To Fight Here

San Francisco April 3 report says Hillman offered Jeffries 200000 to fight with Jack Johnson near to the Alaska exposition. Jeffries has practically accepted and a match could be arranged for July or September with four ounce gloves, possibly in Hillman City or Benton Harbor.

San Francisco Yes Jack Johnson D. Hitman Seattle Hillman City Benton Harbor Jeff Iam Charles Lerearl Jonne

Roller Beats Portland Mat Artist In Straight Falls

Roller defeats a Portland mat artist in two straight falls by head scissors and a follow up move. The match highlighted Roller’s superior cleverness and weight advantage as he dominated the bout, surprising local fans who had overestimated the opponent.

White Derm Portland

Ora Morningstar Wins Billiard Championship Title

Ora Morningstar of this city wins the billiards championship in the 18 2 class at Tork after defeating Sutton Sleeson Mount Neuat and others. He collects 1200 as prize money from the purse with 48 percent of entry money. George Sutton secures third place.

Ora Morningstar

Soft Money Window for St Paul Club Nets $5500 Tale

A chaotic tale from early baseball history centers on Mike Kelley and Harry Wolters in St Paul. The piece details backroom deals, player trades, and contingencies that left St Paul with $5500 in funds after a sequence of purchases and offers involving John Taylor and Geo Stallings.

ST. Paul Mike Kelley Harry Wolters Hot Springs Ark Ike Fe St. Paui American Association Mike Rapid Winter Kelley Otters, & Constitution Coke Wolters John Taylor Boston Americans Chicago Hoey

Oxford and Cambridge Annual Boat Race Rivalry Renewed

The Oxford crew, favored by bettors, aims to beat Cambridge in the annual river race from Putney to Mortlake. Oxford lowered the course record to 18 minutes 21 seconds, challenging the previous 1999 mark and drawing a large Thames crowd despite variable season weather.

Oxford One Putney Merritham Ford Thames Cambridge

Vanagh Co offers Tim_pahute Gold Mine stock at 26 cents

Vanagh Co Inc mine operators advertise Timpa hike gold mine stock at twenty six cents and claim it will yield big profits for current buyers from Johnston Building address 704 6678.

Timpahute Magiity Scvne Vanagh Co., Inc Johnston Bldg

Boxers Set for New Haven and Brooklyn Bouts

Owen Meran faces Frankie Neil in New Haven on April 24 in a light welterweight matchup. Young Corbett meets Phiil McGovern in a 10 round bout at the Bedford Athletic Club in Brooklyn. Willie Fitzgerald pursues a card with Renny Yanger in New York as talks continue.

Owen Meran Maglieh Lightwreght Frankie Neil California Boset New Haven Conn Phiil McGovern Young Cooter Bedford Athletic Club Brooklyn

KAUFFMAN BALKS AT SANDY FERGUSON IN BOUT

Boston reports Billy Delaney refused to permit pro Al Kaufman to meet Sandy Ferguson in a scheduled bout at White Street. Rumors link a possible Kaufman Ketchel Madison Square Garden offer to the pullout, but Boston fans doubt that motive. Public sentiment credits Ferguson’s clear victory and Kaufman’s solid condition.

Boston Billy Delaney al Kaufman Sandy Ae White Kaufman Ketchel Madison Square Garden Ferboon al Kuk Chelsea

Lincoln and Olympia Clash In Local High School Game

Lincoln high school meets Olympia in the first interscholastic contest of the day. Deagon Sehmuts will serve, Mert Hemenway will rebound, and Olympia’s lineup is not yet known. The locals boast a team that recently beat Brinker's Kids by a small margin.

Ympia Clowk Deagon Sehmuts Senators Mert Hemenway Lincoln Igh Olympia Brinker

Inverted Gas Lamps and Accessories Sale Notice

Classified ad listing various inverted gas lamps with prices from 75 cents to 2.26 plus details on shades, fringes, and colors. Mentions a deadline of April 9 for a butcher knife and razor base items from American Cutlery Co and Union Razor Co.

O. K M. F Sameoe American Cutlery Co

Rabe Marquardt Aims To Prove League Worth

The Watched star Rabe Marquardt states he expects to prove one of the league’s top performers this year. He notes exceptional early form and strength, with many peers adjusting to regular challengers as the season opens. His $11,000 price tag is seen as money well spent for the team’s strength.

Amer

Gotch Injures Toe in Handball Training

Chicago April 1 Geteh collides with a concrete wall during handball training at the Dilineks A. C. club and suffers a badly crushed right great toe. He is attended immediately and taken for medical care.

Chicago Geteh Dilineks A. C

Fels-Naptha soap promotes faster washdays and whiter clothes

An advertisement extols Fels-Naptha Soap for easier laundry using cool water and light rubbing. It claims a half-day saved per washday, totaling about 26 days a year, with cleaner, fresher results and money saved on clothes, fuel, health, and labor.

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Seattle Resident

Mrs. B. J. Roy of Seattle reports relief from backache and urinary trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She notes previous sufferings, says the remedy cured the ache and restored sleep, and recommends trying a box.

B. J. Roy B Street Seattle Dean The Kennedy

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