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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1906

Page

2

Traga Meet At University Highlights Track Show

The mid winter track meet at the university sees Holdman and Scoles leading the scorers with Holdman earning wins in shot put and discus while O'Brien and Jarvis share top finishes in high hurdles and discus. Team rivals include Booles Parker and Harrison with events like pole vault and hammer throw on the card tonight as trophies from A Hansen and King Bros await the victors.

Merka Laat Hight Ree c Holdman Youngster O'Brien Willis Thia Booles Bante Jarvis Jarvie Ted Scoles Harrison Parker Coalbear Ae A. Hansen King Bros

Big Soccer Game at Woodland Park This Sunday

The Seattles meet the Soldier team at Woodland Park next Sunday in a fast exhibition of soccer. Lineup likely mirrors the Victoria game. The park field is fast, giving the Seattles a chance to show their mettle. No admission is charged.

Seattles Woodland Park Victoria The Park Canton Manailion

Laurelhurst Prospectus Offered to Visitors

Laurelhurst owners present an elegant prospectus to all visitors over the next days. The booklet features beautifully colored photographs of Laurelhurst and its surroundings and invites interest in high class property. The note signs off with a casual reminder from the shoemater at 217 James.

Laurelhurst James

Will Hoppe Loses World Balkline Championship Match

In New York last night George Sutton retained the 142 balkline title facing Willie Hoppe the famed challenger. Hoppe held the 1421 balkline top honor and had set a 312 point single run record in practice though not official. The match featured the 600 button and high runs, with Hoppe scoring 4 and a final 11-19 average Iked by Sutton’s victory as Hoppe fell.

Dilliarde New York George Sutton Willie Hoppe Young Hoppe Hoppe Wille Button

Primary schools for young jockeys at Emeryville track

The New California Jockey club runs a five month meet near San Francisco with a new apprentice batch led by F. Wilson Jarrett Dugan McLaughlin and A Walsh. Jarrett stands out after winning with Marion Rose and rides at about 80 pounds. President Tom Williams has created a riding and reading program at Emeryville after morning workouts, teaching the basics of the Three R's.

San Francisco New California Jockey Club Golden Gate Emeryville F. Wilson Jarrett Dugan McLaughlin A. Walsh Barney Schrieber Woodlands New York Marion Rose Hands Walsh Hildebrand Williams Kleff Martin Tom Williams Emeryville Race Track

Thoroughbred races showcase varied winning times and odds

Yesterday’s card lists ten races on the futurity course and shorter sprints with detailed results. Winners include Maia, Hersain, Marion Roas, Shot Gun, Boloman, and Zethus among others, with second and third place horses and official times for each dash. Local ads follow for watch and jewelry deals.

Maia Clark Cheers al Lindley Hersain Sandy Fell Reed Marie H Marion Roas Buxon Shady Lad Judge Shot Gun A. Brown Collector Jessup Fire Ball W. Miller Laker Liberto Boloman Fountain Even Labin Rightful

Training Hard for Gig Game

The North Division high school team of Chi prepares for a New Year football clash with the Windy City visitors. Coach Frost orders both first and second teams to practice daily after school for an hour until New Year. Tickets are selling fast at Kingros Palace of Sweets Stokes and the Seattle Sporting Co. with only 2,000 grand wand tickets available.

Chi Windy City Frost Kingros Palace of Sweets Stokes Seattle Sporting Company Stewart

Victoria and Stanford Rugby Set in Seattle

Victoria and Stanford will meet in Seattle for a rugby football game on January 6 as arrangements finalize. An accord limits Stanford to British Columbia opponents only Vancouver, prompting the Victorians to play in Seattle and spur local ex-collegiates to organize a Rugby team.

Victoria Stanford British Columbia Vancouver

Visiting Seattle and Bremerton Navy Yard Highlights

Visitors to Seattle are urged to visit Uncle Sara's navy yard at Bremerton to see battleships Wisconsin Oregon and training ship Philadelphia plus torpedo boats and destroyers. Boats depart Pier 2 at 9 19 and 11 86 am and 1 15 and 4 36 weekdays with an extra 2 16 pm Sunday.

Uncle Sara Navy Yard Bremerton Wicconeta Oregon Philadelphia Wisconsin Dane Dante

Puget Bound Amateur Team Preps For First Game

The Puget Bound basketball squad, an amateur Beattie team, works toward its first game with Tacoma, Minnesota? Lambert, a former BBA, joined practice and may earn a roster spot. Manager Geo Sullivan is arranging a schedule, with Ten Eyck named Wisconsin row coach, replacing Andrew O'Dea.

Puget

Controversial Sports and Local Hints in Early 1900s Recap

A collage of notes covers football rule debates, potential Yale and Chicago games next season, and Brooklyns aiming for a pennant. It also mentions coroner calls after a run over incident, racing bets in New Orleans, and Kid Herman’s intensive Tonopah training with plans for a Washington visit and San Francisco development.

Yale Chicago Bellamy Brewer Washington

Inter-club Boxing and Wrestling Meet Trials

A. C. Smokers athletes Ed Mapa Davie Tilly Mewett Robertson Bennett and Myers train hard for evening boxing and wrestling matches. The event serves as a workout for the inter-club meet on New Year’s Day.

the & A. C. Emoker Eddie Mapa Davie Tilly Mewett Robertson Bennett Myers

A Good Agh Barrel for Two Fifty at Woodhouse Co

A.G.O. Woodhouse Co. offers a barrel for 2.50 at 112 University Avenue Arcade building. Main Street store details indicate a promotional price and location for the item.

Esney & Woodhouse Furniture CO Pike Geo. UW. Woodhouse Co University

Beattie YMCA to Host Tacoma in Local Gym Saturday

The Beattie YMCA basketball season opens next Saturday evening December 22 with a home game against Tacoma YMCA in the local gymnasium. Beattie will field center Mullen, guards Rabel and Weintacker, and forwards Clamentson and Me Allep as the starting lineup.

Beatie Tacoma Y. M. C. A Beattie Tacoma Shamrock Seattles Mc.a Douthitt Mullen Rabel Weintacker Clamentson MeAllep

Poultry and Livestock Prices in Local Market Listing

The notice lists live stock and poultry prices, including wethers and cattle by per head, various feeds by ton, and farm commodities such as hay and bran. It mentions lime and cement costs and provides scattered figures for beverages and building materials.

Market report on fruits vegetables and prices

A California naval orange shipment arrives with prices at 3 to 3.50 dollars per box. Rumor claims McQuarrie & Hull may have bought Ryan Newton, but no confirmation. Potatoes rise. Yakima tonnage quoted up to 20 dollars. Poultry supplies feared tightness while root vegetables hold firm. a San Francisco steamer is expected later today.

J BH. Powell McQuarrie & Hull Ryan, Newton Company Yakimas San Francisco

Union Tailors Ad Promotes Garment Labeling

Union Tailors announces labeling on every garment with custom artistry. The notice lists order pricing at 815.00 and notes two stores at 618 Irday and 220% James ot.

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