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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
Frank Huntley a noted musher and prospector from the Far North proposes a unique trip from Valdez to Seattle with a dog team on a $2 500 bet. The plan is described as daring and unprecedented in history.
Frank Muntley plans a 2100 mile trek from Valdez to Seattle using a dog team and wheels on the return. The wager risks 2500 dollars if he fails to reach the gates of the Alaska Union Pacific by June 1 1909. The journey crosses three mountains and traverses largely unmapped country.
Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee outpointed champion Abe Attell in ten rounds before about 4000 fans at the Pacific Athletic Club in Los Angeles. Wolgast pressed attacks to Attell's body and jaw while Attell offered defense and speed but absorbed the punishment. Referee Charles Ryton oversaw the match, with no official decision due to the ten round limit.
Fred of Wisconsin fell twice to Youseff Mahmont a heavyweight Turk in York. Americus heavyweight champion of Baltimore defeated George Turner of Iowa two straight in the pro Americus challenged and accepted.
City schools contest the championship on the University campus this afternoon with B F Day and nearby schools in pursuit. Longfellow trains under Victor Place at Dartmouth and Notre Dame links drive the Day squad. Jay Smith, ex Broadway star, joins the Day team as officials Oliver Cutts of Harvard Jeff Pleager Northwestern and Thomas McDonald of Washington officiate.
New York reporters note the ten day cyclists near finish with the ng team six miles ahead of all records at mid race. Five teams closely trail leaders as Walthour Root powered a sprint causing a crash that left Galvin carried off track but later aided by his partner.
Wm. H. Pinck of Seattle offers gold bead necklaces at 16 dollars. Listed as Pioneer Jeweler in the second advertisement day.
The piece notes the Seattle and Bellingham Y M C A basketball teams opening tonight at the association gymnasium with a wheeling match between halves. Referee P W Lee of Everett will oversee the exhibition as part of a crowded program that also features early season games against Dalier A C and Victoria, with several dates listed for January. It also praises England’s top boxing talent Moran Driscoll and Welsh, highlighting Welsh’s victory over Abe Attell and his status as lightweight champion.
An open challenge cup and medal contest starts tonight with solid gold medal and solid silver cup awards. Teams have begun preliminary work, with a high score of 164 set among the entries. ladies' teams are scheduled for Tuesday games on designated Ladies' days.
Frank Kelly of 607 Harrison Avenue has been elected secretary of the Thistle association football club to fill the vacancy created by H K Barrett resignation. Barrett receives a vote of thanks for his services to the club.
The Chancellor A C basketball team starts its season with a home game against Adelphi College. The contest is scheduled at Adelphi’s venue on East Republican Street with venue contact details and kickoff time noted.
At the National League directors meeting in New York the umpires Kiem and Johnstone said bribes were offered around the Oct championship game. They filed signed statements naming a briber and principals. A committee led by John T. Brush will investigate and may refer findings to the district attorney.
Tommy Burns and Stanley Ketchel may fight in Los Angeles on Washington's Birthday for the world heavyweight championship. Promoter Baron Long, matchmaker for Jeffries Athletic Club, returned from San Francisco with Ketchel manager Joe O'Connor and Ketchel stated Byrne would be next after Burns.
President W. H. Lucas of the Northwestern league, while in Portland arranging to move him home, praises Portland yet. He asserts Dugdale must extend himself this year or Seattle will demand his retirement, signaling pressure on the Seattle team.
At the Imperial Athletic and Boxing club opening in Spokane Chief of Police Hen H Rice spoke on boxing benefits. Fighters included professionals Louie Long Mike Butler and Fred Kree in Thursday night matches.
Ann Arbor reports Dave Alardice of Indianapolis has been elected captain of the Michigan eleven for 1909. The selection faced a contest from quarterback Wasmund.
North Yakima December 12 T. Lippy of Beattie was chosen president of the Washington Y M C A state convention. Other officers named include B C Kilbourne and H Reynolds as presidents, F K Eimadorf as president, W G McMorran as secretary, and A Allen F Baylor as program heads. Committee members listed include C Qing Tacoma credentials and W B Wright Bellingham nominations.
A disrupting incident at the bench court ends with Protais Lap implicated as a suicide event outsider witnesses report a fit and a bystander family tie. The testimony notes a descendant of the Ra family connected to the scene.
A catalog snippet promotes carving blades and tool sets as inexpensive gifts. The ad highlights hand hammered blades and a set price around $1.25 to $1.45, with items like a carving blade and a 17 Ozt Vietor set. It stresses savings and suggests shopping now for holiday purchases.
A London season novelty at Claridge's hotel presented Lady Grisel Hamilton's collection of big game trophies. The exhibit showcased horns heads and skins from hunting grounds worldwide. Lady Hamilton, eldest daughter of the Earl of Dundapar, known as a crack shot and noted beauty, drew attention for her dual roles.
Fragmentary copy describes Mil coast lumbermen reacting to tariffs and trade policy. The text references a port facility, a club meeting, and statements about potential impacts on lumber rates and supply. Names and full details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
J Pittman aged about 40 a stevedore with Jets Hamilton sustained a skull fracture when he fell from the Preneh liner at the shore Mil last night he did not regain consciousness and died at the hospital The deceased leaves a widow and is survived by a parent and other relatives in the city
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