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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

2

Attell Defeats Kelly In Eighth Round For Featherweight Title

Abe Attell retained the world featherweight crown by stopping Buffalo hopeful Kadie Kelly in the eighth round. Kelly battled hard, taking heavy punishment before succumbing to Attell and referee Reid awarded the victory. Other preliminaries included Kid Walcott vs Muttenox ending in a draw and Dick Cullen defeating Krant. Spectators packed the arena with about 3,000 in attendance.

Abe Attell Kaddie Kelly Kelly Mitching Attell Abe Kid Walcott Tip Mutlenox Walcott Kid Krant Dick Cullen Cullen India Krant Held Nelson Kid Seater al Delmont Jimmy Walsh Moston

Lawn Mowers Sharpening and Repair Service Ad

Piper and Taft offer lawn mower sharpening and repair service with on call calibration. Call 1090 for sharpening, tuning, and adjustments to keep mowers in top condition.

Piper & Taft

City and Seattle baseball nines urged for challenge games

The Star sports editor will arrange games between city and outside city amateur nines. Fort Ward wants a game. Corporal Thomas Gannon of the 150th Ce. C. A. C. seeks Saturday or Sunday play with no games after next Sunday. Seattle managers may contact Gannon. Madrone Reds will meet any Seattle nine. Challenges may be sent to The Star’s editor or Charles Martin of Stone Fisher Company.

The Star Seattice Fort Ward Thomas Gannon 150Th Ce. C. A. C Gannon Seattle Madrone Reds Sporting Editor the Star Charles Martin Stone Fisher Company

Long distance auto fever hits Hawaii in transcontinental tour

In Honolulu Mrs Waiter Macfarlane sister of Princess Kawananakoa and her husband prepare a cross continent touring expedition by large auto. The project, expected to draw island and mainland attention, begins with a San Francisco start and includes trips to Pier 2 to view battleships with ten daily round trips at 60 cents.

Honolulan Hawaii Waiter Macfarlane Honolulu San Francisco Boute Pier 2 Eee

Gans Begins Training For May 14 Title Bout

Joe Gans starts training at Shannon's villa in Marin county for his 26 round match on May 14. He warns he will not be stolen away from Dro moter Gleason and would not fight certain opponents. He hints at potential changes if offered incentives including a one side bet for a shorter bout.

United Press Ban Francisco Joe Gann Shannon's Villa Marin County Dromoter Gleason Unhott Gane Nelson Unshotz Anholz Gans

Attell Sullivan Bout in Doubt as Weigh-in Nears

San Francisco diary reports doubts over Tommy Sullivan making 123 pounds four hours before his April 30 fight with Abe Attell. At 124 pounds he faces concern as he nears the limit, with fears of drastic weight cutting and potential ring weakness. Trainers insist he will make weight and be strong, though such assurances are common.

Boxing crowd packs arena for prizefight action

Spectators Daddy Degdale and Rose Hall watched the prizefight as Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh and Deputy Perry observed from the seats. Notables included Billy Ingle Lonnie Austin Big MW Morris Arnold Zbinden Carl Sehmits Shorty Hughes and detectives Tennant Collins Burnett Moran. Dick Cullen impressed with a sharp jab and quick defense as Krant taunted from the ring.

Billy” Ingle Lonnie Austin Big Mw" Morris Arnold Zbinden Carl Sehmits Shorty” Hughes Charles A. Tennant Josiah Collins Charles Pye Burnett Casey Moran

Washington Interclass Meet Postponed To April 28

The Washington high school interclass track meet has been postponed from April 26 to April 28 due to a conflict with a track meet at the University of Washington and Whitman College. Lincoln high school returns from a road trip with two wins and two losses while Salem indoor basketball beat Salem 32 to 11 due to rain postponing outdoor play. The trade note: McConnell, the outfielder expected from Vancouver for Arbogast, has not appeared, and Dugdale is uncertain about his whereabouts. Monticello steamers to Monticello leave from Flyer dock at 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 4 p.m.

Washington University of Washington and Whitman College Lincoln High School Oregon Salem McConnell Dugdale Vancouver Arbogast Dugle Eave Thie City

Washington High coach seeks Saturday baseball game

Baseball Manager Toots Agnew of Washington High School has no game scheduled for Saturday. The upcoming track meet prevented arranging a replacement game and several possible opponents are under consideration.

Postponed High School Track Meet Moves to April 28

The high school meet scheduled for Saturday at the University of Washington has been postponed to April 28 as UW campus hosts a Whitman College event. A triangular meet among Washington and Lincoln high schools and the university freshmen is set for May 9 at the university.

Washington High University of Washington Whitman College Tila Washington and Lincoln University Frescmen University Broadway Mackey Washington High School

Boats at Pier 2 Ten Round Trips Daily

Boats operate from Pier 2 with ten daily round trips and a sixty cent round trip fare.

Butte and Health College Baseball Game in Athletic Park

In damp conditions the Butte and Health teams meet in the third game of the league series at Athletic park. Myers and Cay expected to spark the offense while Hchofield is out with a toe injury. Paddy Welch or Little Rock Allen to start for Seattle with Stanley catching, and McClaire to pitch for the visitors if control holds.

Butte and Health Athletic Park Myers Cay Hchofield Paddy” Welch Otr

New York Nations Triumph Despite Two Pitchers Used

Eastern Games report states the New York Nations edged a local team yesterday with help from two pitchers. Amee proved more effective than apeiron, securing the win for the visitors.

Bhomelin New York Nationsit Amee Apeiron Simeietaamiatedie

SPECIAL EXCURSIONS EAST FROM CHICAGO AREA

The report lists excursion fares to multiple eastern points with Chicago round trip 72.40 St Louis 67.56 Omaha and Kansas City 69.00 and other destinations. Tickets issued by Oregon Railway and Navigation Company via Portland Salt Lake or Denver on sale May 18 June 5 6 19 and 206 plus additional July August dates. Contact Union Ticket Office 608 Viret Ave for details.

Chicago Return St Louis Omaha Kansas City Oregon KR. & Nay. Co Portland Salt Lake Denver Union Ticket Office Viret E. E. Elia Gen’ Aat

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