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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
2
Delaney, famed for knowledge of Corbett and Jeffries, fuels talk of a fight while fans clamor for a real bout rather than photos and talk. He notes potential opponents and the public’s hunger for a dramatic clash this season.
Fans debate the ice opening as Beattie leads a brisk schedule with Canucks and Aberdeen squads clashing over Spokane bets. Notables Eddie Pet Meany, Mildie Buren, Jule Strie, Jack Mickey among a crowded slate. Tigers near Lynch’s arena draw attention as Tickers reportedly struggle. Tonight’s sporting extra promises scores and updates.
The record lists battery pairings and umpires across leagues with scattered team notes. Notable entries include Ke and Liebhardt McLean in several battery lines, and mentions of Philadelphia Brooklyn game conditions with wet grounds.
Hot race comments link Joe Cantillon chasing Hob Uub over Jake Stahl. White Sox sour on top talent as slugging shines. Trans Mississippi Golf dates set July 17 to 20. Cubs plan eight pitchers. Kling cuts a two year deal with Charlie Murphy at 4700. Marvin Hart challenges Burns posting 1000.
Five races are reported with results and times. Winners include Follie L at 6 to 1 in the first race with Tillinghast 111 second. Asuea 117 first in the second. Mettwort 102 leading in the third. Purity-F Neu 193 at 6 to 6 winning the fourth. and Eleven state ninetenths mile event won by Ethel bey 104 with Mini Provo second.
Geo A Huff, newly chosen manager of the Boston Americans, faces a tough start amid team demoralization following Chick Stahl's fatal sailing. Huff, noted as a high earning manager and former athletic director at the University of Minnesota, has full contract authority as Collina and Criger return to form, with the owner keeping hands off.
In a fast talking early boxing notice, Jack Sullivan challenges Toremy Ryan to a title clash with a $666 offer, promising a middleweight championship if Ryan wins. The fragment hints at adversarial hype and a promotional edge from a Buffalo Gasoline Engine ad.
The University eight departed in the morning aboard the steamer Ventura for California to race Branford and Berkeley in the first big eight crew regatta. A crowd gathered at the dock to see the oarsmen off but many planned attendees were kept away by a campus day ball that ran into the small hours.
Illustrated booklet presents views from leaders of public opinion on cremation. Includes letters from Arthur A. Wright of 415 Queen Anne Ave Beattie, Wag, and other prominent figures advocating or opposing the stated application.
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