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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

2

Driscoll as Louis Franz Captures Bowling Crown Record

Jom Priscoll knocks out Charles Griffin in a dramatic featherweight bout at Bon dant Byws. Louis Franz, Cleveland bowling champion, boosts seven game average to 1,590 pins and 227 across eight games, adding another chapter to his high fast record. He recalls historic Canton performance and credits accurate sight and calm delivery for his string of titles.

Jom Priscoll Charles Louis Franz Franz Cleveland Canton Frans Franc Germany

Johnson Fight Set for December in Sydney

The Star reports the heavyweight title bout will be held Friday December 25 in Sydney Australia. Results will be known in Seattle on the morning of Thursday December 24 or the day before the event occurs.

Rha Johnson The Star Sydney Australia Seattle

Aberdeen team manager Brown to be honored at farewell event

R P Brown longtime manager of the Aberdeen team in the Northwestern league will be feted at a farewell reception to be held in the lodge rooms. Mr and Mrs Brown made their home in Spokane after his service with the club.

R. P. Brown Aberdeen Os Northwestern Hall Montana Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Portland W. H. Lucas Walter McParlane Aberdeen Club W. W Mel Credie A. RK. Dickson A. G. Halstead Lou Nordyke Stll

Baron Long Eyes Kelly Papke Bout After Latest Match

Jeffries club matchmaker Baron Long notes Hugo Kelly defeats ity Papke and plans for their upcoming bout. Iwi Perrett, Kelly’s manager, prefers to wait until after the Micaily Papke heat concludes.

Baron Long Jeffries Athletic Club Hugo Kelly Stanley Kelly Ity Papke Iwi Perrett

Poke Evans Against Sam Langford Scaled for Ban Washington

The report notes a boxing bout featuring Poke Evans and Sam Langford with a 50 percent gate split and a purse of around 40 dollars. The match is set for a 25 round distance with no weight specified.

Res Sam Langford Poke Washington A Mall Corbett

Squires Predicts Burns Victory in Duel

Bill Squires states Burns will win over Johnson and predicts he can beat Tommy in a future fight. He claims Burns is clever and cites recent training improvements since their last match. Gill is dismissed as not feared by his three trim mings.

Bill Squires Burne Johnson Tommy Boshter Gill

Six Clubs Form Northwest League Amid Major Trades

The Northwestern league directors met at the But ler yesterday. Russ Hall sold his Butte franchise for 3060 dollars and Tacoma bought nine of Hall’s players, sending others to Hob Brown’s Indians. Tacoma’s gains include pitchers Claflin Samuel and outfielder Sel Swain, with Spokane receiving Jocko Thomas and partners.

Butler Russ Hall Butte Tacoma Hall Hob Brown Indians Russ Harkness Claflin Samuels Bender BI Hurley Sue Cartwright Pielder Swain Melder Irby Portland Northwestern California Northwestern Poe Spokane Jocko Thomas Jack Myere Buck Pinney BN. Fille Ed J. Hickey W. H. Lucas Joe Cohn Rob Brown Walter Mac Pariane Aberdeen A. R. Dickson A. G. Halstead Vancouver George Shroeder Ruas Hall D. BE. Dugdale Seattle

University Banquet Marks Historic First At Washington Hotel

Alumni and university officials from Won gathered at the Washington hotel for a first of its kind banquet last night, honoring campus leadership and friends of the institution.

University of Won Ton New Washington Hotel

To Manage Woldgast

T B Jones takes on Rad Woldgast as manager after Papke defeat by Ketchel. Jones, another victim of a pug’s ingratitude, will oversee Woldgast's boxing career following the bout outcome.

Woldgast T. B Jones Pug Billy Papke Ketchell Rad Woldgast

Yost Selects All-West Team From Readable Quotations

Coach Murry Up Vo ot of Michigan names his All-West selections with Beham mer at left end and Tage at right end. Steel appears for Chicago, Michigan players dominate the lineup, including Steffen at quarterback and Kirk at fullback.

Murry Up" Voot Michigan Behammer Chio

Quilaws 10 Continue Fight Between Leagues

A bitter war is predicted between California outlaw clubs and the Pacific Coast League after a merett between league leaders. Henry Berry of Los Angeles says outlaw demands are unreasonable. President Herman of the outlaw league says Coast League made overtures but may stay out if terms aren’t met. Cal Ewing is reportedly unavailable for comment.

California Outlaws Pacific Coast League Wade Henry Berry Los Angeles Outlaws Herman Coast League Hemain Herman Cave Cal Ewing Buet- Nees

King Jackets Priced From Five to Fifteen Dollars

A vintage price list shows jackets labeled five to fifteen dollars with some items at five dollars and others ranging up to fifteen dollars. Accessories include ling silver buckles and related items priced between three and three dollars.

Amateur and professional pugilists clash at Spokane clubs

Spectators at the Spokane Athletic Club and Beattie Athletic Club note professionals allowed to second boxers. The Spokane Amateur Athletic Club has seen four of its boxers turn pro in two years: Eddie Johnston, Henle Hitter, Louie Crate and Fred Creel. Seattle Athletic Club, by contrast, has never turned out a pro. The practice divides opinions and risks undermining amateur traditions.

Spokane Athletic Club Beattie Athletic Club Spokane Spokane Amateur Athletic Club Eddie Johnston Hienle Louie Crate Fred Cree Seattle Athletic Club The A. S Een Winte Ritter and Raieuiionnie

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