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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

2

Neail backs Burns to face Johnson in bold prediction

Oakland’s Billy Neail, Burns’s backer and not his manager, bets heavily on Burns to defeat Jack Johnson. He notes Burns’s varied styles, confidence, and fitness after a trip to the old country, and recalls fortunes from prior Burns fights while asserting Johnson’s vulnerability.

Billy Neail Burns Jack Johnson Tommy Burns Oakland Neail Old Country Pnnland the Star Moir Neall Palmer Tommy Neal Neal J Johnson Byrne Urns Billy Neall Tommy Herne Burne United States Roche Horns

Take boats at Pier 2 for daily round trips

Ten round trips daily operate from Pier 2 as service resumes. Passengers can board at the pier and travel on a regular schedule with limited sailing times.

Pier 2 Eee

Eastern Ball Game Today

Major league openers across the National and American leagues are set for today with Chicago at Cincinnati and Detroit at Chicago among eight cities. Chicago Cubs seek title defense as Frank Chance notes their readiness while Detroit faces the White Sox in a heated opening clash amid uncertain weather.

Chicago Cinetonati Pittsburg St. Louis New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Detroit St Louis Cleveland Washington Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Frank Chance Cubs Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Sox California

Navy Yard Monticello Ferry Schedules Shown

The Monticello steamer departs from the Flyer dock at 6:30, 9:30 a. m., 1:30, and 4:00 p. m. for Navy Yard routes.

U. 8. Navy Yard Monticello Flyer Dock

Five Days More Then Play Ball Tigers Set for Debut

The article anticipates opening day excitement five days away with baseball fans ready for action. Dugdale plans to hold his colt squad in hard practice, while the Butte team is expected to line up and Mayor Miller may throw the first ball.

Dugdale Wittet Butte Bunch Mayor Miller Degdale Bellingham Thoreday

Gilmour Dobie Named NDAC Football Coach For Next Fall

Sportograms recounts Gilmour Dobie, current North Dakota Agricultural College coach, slated to lead the university football team next fall pending board action. Also notes Lincoln High echo loss at Portland 4 to 8, Misho trout catch on Cedar River, and Imperators traveling to Vancouver for league play.

Gilmour Dobie North Dakota Agricultural College Board of Control Lincoln High Portland

Spokane High Nines Take 16 to 4 Win

The game turned into a quick affair as Spokane High dominated with a strong nine plays against Spokane on Thursday, finishing 16 to 4.

Spokane High

Auto racers depart for Orient from New York parade

Foreign race cars reach New York aboard the City of Puebla. A parade and banquet honor the Italian and French crews before they sail toward Yokohama on the Lertha steamship.

New York Paris Japan Joreign Puebla Carm

Kelly Begins His Training For Attell Bout

Eddie Kelly starts camp at the Washington Athletic Club ahead of the scheduled title clash with Abe Attell next Monday. Trainer Dick Cullen arrives to oversee a rigorous regimen of road runs, boxing drills, and bag work as crowds from across the country ready themselves for the outdoor event.

Washington Athletic Club Eddie Kelly Abe Attell Leach Dick Cullen City Buffalo

Roller Big Favorite in Portland Wrestling Match

Dr B K Roller of Beattie arrives in Portland for a scheduled wrestling bout with Victor McLagten of Tacoma at the Heilig theatre tomorrow. Roller is the overwhelming favorite, with Tacoma challenger McLagten seen as the unknown hero, and local fans expect a strong turnout.

United Press Portland Ore BK. F. Roller Beattie Victor McLagten Tacoma Heilig Theatre Melagien Roller Lagien Bas Attle Horne Seattle Tracey Rollers

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