Bellingham YMCA Quintet Preps For Northwest Title Showdown
The Bellingham YMCA basketball team opens its local season next Saturday night in the association gym, facing a focal five. Bellingham aims for the Northwest championship after a surprise win over Vancouver with Seattle and Vancouver regarded as the strongest in the region. Seattle adds Nebraska’s William Hoar at captain for two years, while Joe Rigsby of Whitman College steps in as center. Victor Rabel and Captain Frank Bach join Joseph DeCheane as experienced guards and forwards.
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Bellingham Y. M. C. A
Focal Five
Association
Bellingham
Vancouver
Seattle
Inas
William Hoar
University of Nebraska
Joe Rigsby
Whitman
Victor Rabel
Frank Bach
Joseph DeCheane
Be Thankful Wins at Emeryville Track Amid Muddy Conditions
Be Thankful upset odds of 1 to 1 to win his fourth race at Emeryville, with Hollander in second as muddy conditions favored the winner. The Captain claimed a timely victory after a month in Mexico, while Eleva and Hazelet also posted notable finishes in selling events. Time records showed Be Thankful at 1:02 3 for the day’s races.
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Oakland
Cal
Emeryville
Hollander
Forerunners
Thomas B. Willian
New California Jockey Club
Mexico
Argonaut
Mabel Hollander
Forerunner Iturionga
Hazelet
Eaton
Speaker Fontana
Madrona Club Halts Columbia City In 5–5 Tie
In a tightly played afternoon match at Columbia City yesterday Madrona Athletic Club tied Columbia City 5 to 5. Madrona, despite being lighter by about 15 pounds per man, controlled much of the play though line plunging gave Columbia a temporary edge. Columbia acted cleanly and showed well despite reported loss of practice. Madrona Park Athletic club plans to shift to basketball and aims to form a strong team.
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Columbia City
Madrona Athletic Club
Madrona
Columbia
Madrona Park Athletic Club
Broadway High Excludes Boys From Ball Games
Indignation rises as Principal Geiger bans boys from attending basketball games at Broadway High School. The decision follows girls in bloomers being allowed to attend, prompting debate over gate receipts and equality. Captains to be elected soon as both sexes pray for a reversal.
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Broadway High School
Geiger
Dianne
Classes to Meet in Gridiron Game
Broadway high school revives interclass football with freshmen sophomores seniors and juniors preparing for decisive games at Lincoln Park next Friday. Franks and sophs strong. seniors challenge juniors with green teams and second string players expected to compete intensely.
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Broadway High School
Lin
Athletes to Stage Minstrel Show at Y M C A
Senior gymnasium leaders plan a vaudeville exhibition with burnt cork grease paint and athletic stunts at the association auditorium next Friday evening. The program blends comedy and performance with a male quartet and feats like tumbling wrestling poses human pyramids and a Roman ring act presented with quotes from Mine Host John Langton at the New Washington. Tonight also features the election of next season's captain.
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Associa
New Washington
Varsity
John Langton
Hudson to Meet Foster at Bellingham December Show
Chic Hudson of Seattle meets Billy Foster of Bellingham in a 133 pound bout set for December 29 at the Bellingham Athletic Club. Mila confirms Hudson’s signed articles and cites a Philadelphia clash with Mickey Gannon as builder of form. Foster, a New York import, coaches at the club and is described as a capable scrapper.
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Chic Hudson
Seattle
Billy Foster
Bellingham
Bellingham Athletic Club
L. L. Mila
Hudson
Mickey Gannon
Philadelphia
Georgetown
Foster
New York
Mills
Welsh Hurls A Defi For Lightweight Title Rematch
United Press reports Fred Welsh, the lightweight champion, expressing willingness to defend his belt again. He cites a potential Chicago opponent and a February bout proposal. Negotiations focus on a $4,000 stake with a possible title defense if he persuades his challenger.
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United Press
Los Angelea
Deo
Welsh
Welss
Wenie
Hince Rattt
Chicago
Nelson
Annual B B Pow Wow Today Details
The piece notes an annual gathering titled Wetting of the director of the orthwestern tongue at the Mutier hotel. It mentions possible sessions over one day and one night and references reports by frecidens w. perewe and others, with uncertain details about attendees and proceedings.
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Directore of the Orthwestern Tongue
Mutier
Haseball
Frecidens
W. Perewe
Mater
Eligibility Board Proposed by UW Athletic Committee
The athletic committee of the University of Washington proposes an eligibility board to decide eligibility questions. They sent letters to the University of Idaho and the University of Oregon to gain input. A quorum of three institutions is required for valid action. The plan suggests two conference board members and the secretary form a committee to act as referees on all eligibility matters.
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Ig University of Washington
University of Idaho
University of Oregon Future
Pelicans fall to Cranes on 8B A alleys after Gardner’s 611
The Pelicans lost to the Cranes on the 8B A lanes despite Frank W. Gardner’s 611 series and 221 in the final game. Team score not completed in readable text.
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Frank W. Gardner
Pelicans
Cranes
Gardner
Incomplete OCR Note on Decem Beg Run Canceled
Fragmented text mentions Gyenades and a person planning learning and painting. References to recommendations and a love overhaul. Decem beg run has been canceled and unclear about next event later in the year.
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Gyenades
Gres
Sterling Named Assistant General Freight Agent
Fred Sterling has left his long time contract as freight agent for the Canadian Pacific RK RB to go to Vancouver as assistant general freight agent. After about ten years he will return to Seattle where he has served as traveling freight agent of the division.
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Fred Sterling
Cific RK
Vancouver
Seattle
Seattle Teen Fireman Dies Aboard Steamer
Tony Ramos aged 16 of Seattle collapsed and died of heart disease as the steamer Queen neared Vancouver B C. He was employed as a fireman on the vessel. The death occurred while the ship was in port yesterday.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. C
Tony Ramos
Seattle
Queen
Mayor Taylor Likely to Lose Sight Under Treatment
Alameda California reports Mayor Bm K. Taylor under treatment for eye muscle strain caused by wind while driving. Doctors warn he must rest his eyes to avoid partial blindness. Also noted is the sudden death of Mrs. N. J. Byrne in Tacoma from heart failure, leaving five daughters and a son. Funeral plans pending.
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Fy United Presse
Alameda
Cal
Dee
Bm K. Taylor
Specialiata
Taylor
N. J. Byrne
Lewis Byrne
South BE At
Tacoma
Byrne
Daugh
Mra J. E. Young
James M. Harris
Agnes Byrne
Charlies Byrne
Seattle
Roosevelt Accepts Judge Wilfley Resignation in China Case
President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Judge Labbeus R. Wilfley of the Missouri United States district court of China. Rufus H. Thayer is named as Wilfley’s successor. The article notes speculation on how Kaiser surrender may affect Mr. Baer of the Reading.
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Washington
Labbeus R. Wilfley
Missouri
United States District Court of
China
Roosevelt
Rufus H. Thayer
Edity
Wilfley
Mr. Baer
Reading
Mass Meeting Called by South End Clubs to Curb Prostitution
Notice from the Executive Committee of fourteen improvement clubs in South Seattle and West Seattle calls a mass meeting for Thursday December 10 1908 at the Commercial club room First Ave and Columbia to adopt measures to prevent the establishment or maintenance of any house of prostitution east of First Ave and Relay and between the section and any residential district of Seattle, signed B W Way J T Ronald Geo A Spencer Thorne.
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South End
West Seattle
Commercial Club
MacDougall Bouthwick
First Av
Columbia
Seattle
Bailey Nickel-Trimmed Item Appears in Sensible Presents
Sensible Presents features No. 18 Bailey nickel trimmed piece priced at $1.15. The listing notes bef are 950, indicating catalog or stock detail.
Dugdale Names Two Pitcher Testers for Spring Tryouts
To Try Out Pitchers, D B Dugdale has aligned two testers, Clarence Mareball and C Taliaferro, to be given tryouts here next spring.
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D. BE. Dugdale
Clarence Mareball
C. Taliaferro
Royal Hen Wins at Santa Anita in Fast Time
At Santa Anita yesterday Royal Hen, a 12 to 1 shot, captured the fourth race at seven furlongs in 1:24.8 after a long stretch duel with Astronomer. Jack Kitt faltered in the second race and was excluded from future entries. Results list Paterlan, St Elmwood, Rodegal, Royal Ben, Amima, Norbitt among winners and placements across multiple races.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita
Royal Hen
Astronomer
Jack Kitt
Paterlan
Nebraska Laws
Maid of Gotham
St. Elmwood
Ben Trovato
Arcourt
Rodegal
Center Shot
Hasty Sme
Timie
Poyal Ben
Marcourt
Seiling
Animua
Varieties
seiling—Norbitt
Millpitas
Unclear OCR Summary of Local Item
Fragmentary text appears to reference a schedule or times with numbers and stray words. No coherent event, names, or location can be determined from the readable fragments.
Players to Banquet The Veterans of Wartime Grid Lock
Battlescarred veterans of this season's gridiron struggles of the West University of Wisconsin will gather tonight for a banquet. The event honors players, coaches, and supporters who endured a tough campaign. Attendance expected from team leaders and alumni with athletic department officials hosting.
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Taat
Y M C A Prepares Aquatic Carnival at Bec 16
Assistant Physical Director B H Lee leads Y M C A aquatic carnival plans in the association tank on Bec 16. Events include 100 yard dash 50 yard backstroke and 50 yard breaststroke plus a relay. New teams form and water polo game rounds out the program. Tryouts for Senior Life Saving and Sharks clubs occur tomorrow night and Thursday afternoon.
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B. H. Lee
Bec. 16
Sharks’ Swimming Club
Ealdes
Sharks
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Fred Beell
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Chick Hudson
Fred Welsh
McFarland
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Owls
Suse
Sterling
B. W. Way
J. T. Ronald
Geo. A. Spencer
Thorne
Second Avenue
Ars Ate
Occidental Av
Mate St. Seattle
John Cort
Manaecer Thia
Mate
Merray and
Mack
Arizona
Russell & Drew
Mere
Mats
Wroming
Lois Theatre
Buneet Main
Ind
Pirot
Thain Honbhhs
Jamen Boys
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Allen Curtis Musical Comedy Company
Gus Brown
Secondand Yesler
Sensible
F. M
Everett and Edmonds
S. C. Osborn & Co
Wirsi Av
Y.M.C. A
Verfection Laundry Company
Collars
Moores
Lawrence L. Moore Co
Jewelers
Timpahute
Ius Edwards
Schoot Hers and & Cag
Slive Howard
Lawrence
Doe la Fleur
Olivette
Fonda
Dell & Ponda
Orpheum
Columbus
Harry Lauder
Collins & Marian
Normandy
Wendi
Walthour
Seattle Lighting Company
Union
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Ruth
Alaska Building
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