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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
2
The Duglets won a last practice game in a rough showing under cloudy skies. Capron was sidelined, Gleason showed footwork, and Anderson nearly robbed Tea ley as Gardner capped the day with a long ball.
Portland April 16 United Press report says Pacific Coast League head J Cal Ewing is ready to resign and let a successor lead. He responds to fan criticism over Shinn’s transfer from Portland to San Francisco and claims he will not be the fall guy. Ewing notes Judge McCredie offered to trade Shinn and Byrnes to Sacramento if Ed Kennedy is reinstated.
The report describes a rough start as Gotch pressed Kelde with speed and nerve. The audience stayed engaged as the match progressed and speculation grew about a potential later bout with the ten.
Merethon Claime Viettma. PITTSBURGH Pa April 16 W H Howick aged 11 died as result of a remarkable race he entered to the weeks since attended public schools of this city and was in excellent health before the race in which he was casey winner.
Draft agreement shows Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel set for a twenty round bout at Colma with managers Britt Coffroth and others negotiating terms. Payment splits proposed, but length of the fight remains disputed with Johnson preferring twenty rounds and others aiming for sixty six.
George Capron, former captain of the Minnesota football eleven, may coach with Dobie at the University of Washington if arrangements allow. He spent winter in Beattie and hopes to attend law school while assisting the Huskies as an assistant coach next season.
Fragmentary report describes Battling Nelson in Chicago amid socialist activity. The article notes Nelson’s doubtful stance on enrollment and a tense exchange at a party headquarters with critics and observers present. The scene hints at broader labor and political ferment surrounding the visitor’s appearance.
A Woodland Club smoker event is planned for tonight at Kirkwood Hall with bouts featuring local fighters including Lewley and Dyer. Police expect possible crowd interference and the club manager says no word on changes. boxing and wrestling matches are billed as a high class affair with several notable fighters appearing.
Ward suspends boxing events at Junction Hall after police and city officials shut down the emokers program. Only bona fide club members and invited guests will be admitted as authorities require written permissions for boxing bouts.
A damaged OCR fragment lists items such as brass, paint, tires, bicycles and bows with scattered notes. The text references a date in April and an auction or sale context, but many words are garbled. The readable bits suggest a sale listing for various goods and possibly a local notice.
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