Regents Take Control of University Athletics at Washington
The Associated Students board voted sweeping changes placing football, rowing, track, basketball and gymnasium athletics under a head coach chosen and paid by the university board of regents. The shift takes effect next summer with Victor M. Place remaining as physical director and H. J. Contbeer as coach for the current year. Salary for the general manager is set at 1200 dollars per year, rising to 2000 when finances permit.
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Ketchel Defeats Joel Thomas In San Francisco Bout
In a 20th round decision Ketchel of Montana defeated Joel Thomas of San Francisco after two previous draws in the preview matches. Ketchel, the favored fighter, displayed notable speed and ring craft, prevailing in the final round at Recreation Park last night.
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Yesterday's Races and A. O. U. W. Smoker Notice
Race results list five events with winners such as Alice F and Croix dOr and times from 1 09 1 6 to 1 45. The notice invites all members of the A. O. U. W. to a Columbia Lodge No. 2 Smoker at hall 1414 Seventh Avenue on Friday evening December 93, 1907.
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Early 1900s horse race results from Elgin track
First race eleven sixteenths mile Prior of Elgin 107 Burns won with Astoria Belle second and Barney Oldfield third. Time 1 01 26. Second race one quarter mile La Giotta 98 Martin won Money Mass 96 second Scarfell 103 third. Tee 1 40 15. Third race one mile Sheridan 102 Markwell 6 to 1 won Mary Candlemass 103 second Nellie Racine 102 third. Time 1 40 16. Mile Rifleman 108 Burne 1 to 5 won Edwin Gunn 112 second Col Jack 108 third. Time 1 25. Fifth race seven eighths Botanist 100 Ross 7 to 10 won Geof Davis $3 second abe Cloud 106 third. Time not fully given. Sixth race five eighths Belarius 108 Holland 25 to 1 won Len Beckham 196 second Kerry 106 third. Time 1 07 5-
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Mc Govern Knocked Out in Madison Square Cafe Altercation
United Press reports Terry Mc Govern was beaten by a stranger after a dispute at a cafe near Madison Square Garden. A doctor treated multiple scalp stitches and a badly blackened eye following the fight during a bicycle race viewing.
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Ranger Soccer Club Sets Sunday Match at Dugdale Park
The Ranger soccer team, a new club, prepares for a Sunday afternoon game against Seattle at Dugdale Park. The newcomers are described as a strong squad with a likely hot contest.
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Organ Recital at First Presbyterian Church December 17
The organ recital at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday December 17 features Dr. Frank Wilbur Chace, renowned organist, opening the great organ in a musical treat of the year. Seats available at Walling's Music Store, 711 Second Ave. The instrument is praised for orchestral richness and near perfect imitates of orchestra stops.
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Multnomah Team Strengthened for Seattle Game
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club football players train on Multnomah field as they prepare to face Seattle Athletic Club. The squad gains ground with the addition of Dudley Clark from the University of Oregon to the backfield. Alfred Francia, a St Francis hotel clerk, died by suicide in Victoria, cited despondency and illness as factors.
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Tacoma Banker Dies From Poisoning At Home
A Tacoma capitalist and railroad executive John Hagley died from poisoning at his home in the north end. Reports note his roles as banker general manager and head of the Tacoma Lantern Railroad. The article also mentions France preparing reinforcements and other brief items.
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Convention Date Set for July 7
A local item notes that the convention was scheduled for July 7, with organizers confirming the date and planning details. The short notice highlights the event timing and involved groups without expanding on additional arrangements.
Prosecution Closes in Caleb Powers Trial
In Ghorghtown Kentucky the Crown wraps up Henry Youssey examination at Caleb Powers trial as defense opens with Attorney Line presenting case. Washington reports Ballinger of the Mineral Land Office orders sealed bid cash sales of tracts and lots in Oklahoma towns.
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Local Market Helps Man Regain Strength
After wife started buying meat at the Palace market at 504 Seconday, where it is always fresh, he gradually gained strength and became strong again.
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Japanese adviser to Ito named for U S post
The report states Joe D. W. Stevens, who arrived in Japan 30 years ago as an attaché and later served as adviser on foreign affairs to Prince Ito, is slated to go to Washington as adviser to the new Japanese ambassador to the United States. It also notes Switzerland’s HRN reports Dr Brevet Prenner as president and Dr Brenner as vice president of the federal council for 1908.
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Furnaces Sold by G H Woodhouse Co
Affordable $65 guaranteed furnaces offered by G H Woodhouse Co at 112 University Street. Limited stock for homes with cold seasons. Purchase includes standard installation and safety check.
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