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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1906

Page

2

Smoker at Seattle Athletic Club Highlights Local Matches

The Seattle Athletic Club hosted its regular monthly smoker in the club gym last evening drawing a large crowd. Homer Tilley battled Hewett and Robin in 15 minute bouts with Tilley finally succeeding. Eddie Hope, at 196 pounds, was to face Davies but a replacement fought bravely though outmatched. Warner defeated Venable in a brisk wrestling bout with two straight falls. Eddie Bennett beat Myers in the 140 pound boxing class before the third round. Dr Rotter refereed the wrestling and Lonnie Austin oversaw the boxing. The event served as a tryout for the big meet with Multnomah on January 1.

Seattle Athletic Club Homer Tilley Hewett Robin Eddie Hope Davies Warner Venable Eddie Bennett Myers Dr. Rotter Lonnie Austin Multnomah

Xmas Game Plans Heat Up For Multnomah Clash

Superintendent Inglis gears up for an elaborate Christmas game on the university field with Multnomah. A printed program will feature team lineups, a half tone, player autographs, and a symposium on new rules. Captain Cutts drills 26 nightly signals at Dugdale Park as shifts in positions unfold.

Inglis Multnomah Seattle Cutts Warriors Ara Dugdale

Laurelhurst Prospectus Offered to Visitors

The Owners of Laurelhurst distribute an elegant prospectus for visitors over the next few days featuring Laurelhurst and its surroundings. Those interested in high class wear should visit Laurelhurst and obtain one of these folded brochures. Also instructions to have old clothes cleaned at the Pantorium. Main 048.

Laurelhurst Pantorium Art Department

Gans and Herman prepare for New Year's Day bout

The piece outlines plans for a boxing match on New Year’s Day between Gans and Herman with Gans aiming to weigh 138 pounds at 1 pm and focus on wind and footwork. It notes Gans’s superiority in skill over opponents, while Herman relies on pressure and durability. The article mentions Nevada interest and a near-complete new club pavilion.

Hoe Gans Joseph Herman Gane Gane Nelson Nevada Burke Seattle

Fighters Set For Big Event With 8800 Seat Limit

The report notes a purse of 40,000 with an auditor to handle fines, pledges a 20,000 fighter share split 12,000 to Gane, and a sold out venue could yield about 2,500 in receipts. The champ is favored 10 to 7 with little Herman betting.

Association Aittle Anuditorum Phenes Ernest Math Notull Ave Ann Loe

Oregon Agricultural College basketball team on long regional tour

The Oregon Agricultural College basketball squad has begun a lengthy tour through Oregon and Washington. They expect to reach Beatie after the new year and likely face either the A C or YMCA teams. The itinerary includes Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and several towns in Eastern Washington.

Oregon Agricultural College Oregon Washington YMCA Tacoma Seattle Vancouver

High School Eleven Plans Big New Year Game

Coach Front and 16 players plus faculty member Graffans travel from Lincoln Park to Chicago for a major New Year showdown. Manager Stewart reports drainage work at Madison Park is clearing water, enabling the game to be held there.

Pleskin Lincoln Park Chicago Graffans Stewart Madinom Park

Races Yesterday Oakland Horse Meet Results

Yesterday’s Oakland races list six heats with winners including Clandestine, Avenalia, Billy Han, Tony Faust, Gov. Davis, and Bam Harber. Notable times: 1:44.05 for the first race and 1:12 for the futurity, with placements for second and third in each division.

Lrestige Hunter Clandestine W. B. Gates Avenalia W. Miller Henvolio Billy Han A. Brown Pm Joe Judge Tine Tony Faust Dr. Legno Eooenss Ramos Gov. Davis Bandy Neptunus Beechwood Bam Harber Graham Convent Belle Fatr Fagot

Horse Races Report with Times and Placings

Five races listed with horses, riders, odds, and times. Crook wins first at 1:02, Bryan takes second at 1:48.5. Lady Chiswell wins seventh eighth at 1:29.18. Pr Mannet wins one mile at 1:42.75. Lord Stanhope’s Cazador wins futurity at 1:10.3. Lotta Gladstone wins five eighths at 1:01 with Betsy second.

Crook Archibald Runnymede St. Albans Bryan W Riley Herervation Freeston Lady Chiswell Fisher Avantellus Vandola Mannet McDaniel Viona Mountebank Lord Stanhope Finn Cazador Ed T. Fryer A. Murray Keogh Lotta Gladstone Betsy

Two Working Hard to Get Into Shape How Herman Expects to Win Fight

Herman trains intensively to improve speed and power ahead of a scheduled bout. He emphasizes conditioning and technique drills, aiming for a decisive victory and title contention.

Herman

Jim Jeffries Chosen Third Man in Herman Fight

Telegraphic advices from Tonopah report Jim Jeffries will serve as the third man in the Gene Herman contest. Adama Ryanta faces Lew Powell of California in a ten round preliminary.

Jim Jeffries Tonopah Jim Jefries Gene Herman Adama Ryanta Lew Powell California

New Years Day Heavyweight Title Fight In Tonopah

In Tonopah Nevada the zero weather fuels drive for the New Years day bout between challenger Kid Herman and champion Joe Gans. Herman trains with feverish energy while Gans remains methodical and steady in preparation for the overdue clash.

Tonopah Nev Kid Herman Joe Gans Herman Joe Kiein James

Market Report from California Steamer Delay

The California steamer arrived late with cargo mainly greens. Emm market holds yesterday's steady prices around 420, with a possible decline coming. Chicken market shows strength today though prices stay unchanged. No changes in vegetables fruit lime cement and dairy quotes. Bay area shortages offer no relief.

California Bay

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