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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
2
Portland December 19 Despite the announcem,t that the southern trip of the Washington high school Beatie team has been called off the Portland all Star Interscholastic football eleven is practicing and still hopes to get a game with the Seattle eleven.
The Aberdeen baseball club received the 1907 Northwest league pennant from San Francisco aboard the steamer Westerner. The pennant is a violet silk banner with white wings and letters marking the league title.
Edward E Morgan, director of outdoor sports at the Multnomah Athletic Club, writes to Northwest athletic clubs about a plan for four major track meets next spring. Three meets would be under the auspices of different central associations in Seattle Spokane and Portland, followed by final competition intended to be the most important in the Northwest.
Five races shown with winners including Hantam Dr Sherman and Royal Maxim. Times range from 2:03.46 to 1:16.25 for six races. Notable runners include Bephomere, Excitement, and Kusky with place finishes listed.
In a six race program Mintia led five eighths of a mile in 1 01 4 5 with Matapan second and Encamado third. Progress won the eleven sixteenths by 2 to 1 over Creston Bay with Allie Sherman third in 2 06 3 5. Golden Shore captured the one mile ahead of Timothy Wen and J R Baoughrey in 1 39. Diamento won the five eighths with Gene Wood second and Dr Simrak third in 1 61. Fast End won the seven eighths with Prolific second and Prince Nap third in 1 26 25. Friar of Elgin prevailed five eighths with Ida Lytle second and ee third in the final time not stated.
A brief notice records a request or edit involving a hat of RM at the address 1351 Second Avenue with no further details available in the readable text.
The report of the American Association planning to invade Chicago is denied by James Callahan who says an offer has been accepted and a park is eyed, while President O’Brien denies any franchise offer or league meeting. George Lennon also denies knowledge of a St. Paul transfer as Omaha bids for St. Paul in the Western league.
Dr. J. WW Parker, a noted Alaska practitioner, died in Cordova on December 16 from pneumonia. He served as assistant to Dr. F. A. Whiting at a railroad hospital run by M. J. Heney. His body was taken to Valdez for burial. He reportedly had brothers and relatives in Tolson.
Rare chance to buy a music box as D. & Johnston Co. offers large price reductions to clear stock. Located at Third and University, the shop promotes Xmas gifts with dramatic discount push and quick disposal.
In a crowded ringside scene, Nelson delays agreement with Memsic over weight demands and a $6000 side bet. Nedwom eyes a $5000 wager as the Avetralion colony backs Bi Bquires for his third American appearance Friday in Bakersfield, set for 20 rounds with Jim Flyyn.
Port Townsend reports the government will allot surveyed land on the Neah May reservation to every man, woman, and child. Distribution aims to make equal parcels for all residents.
An advertisement promotes Hamilton Studio in the Colman Building offering artistic photographs at reasonable prices with a note against coupons or other frauds.
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