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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
2
The overseas London Mail December 7 reports Burnsmoir as a stubborn, exhausted fighter up against a superior artist. The Englishman endured, despite weak technique, ending the match worn out and beaten by skill rather than power. The description notes tattooed back and blood, yet persistent aggression.
Spectators expect a top matchup as Seattle Athletic Club faces the All Stars at Dugdale's Park this afternoon. Under Victor Place, the All Stars boast Forbes West Point Place Washington Luck Lewis Allen Lincoln high Frost Oregon in the lineup and are tipped to challenge the clubmen with a 2:00 pm kickoff and a 3:20 pm conclusion.
Washington State college meets St Louis University in a highly anticipated football clash at Pullman. St Louis, ranked fourth among top elevens, is favored to win, but Pullman expects a stout battle led by Rader Nisven and Halm as they seek an upset.
Charley Carr the Indianapolis first baseman and manager draws major league attention as teams discuss his draft status. Detroit and Cleveland figures weigh a plan to keep Carr in or out of the Tigers system while Watkins and Jennings maneuver to influence Livingston and backstop needs. Carr favors returning to Indianapolis as talks hinge on waivers and club interests.
The note recalls last season when his salary of 8600 dollars positioned him as the nation’s highest priced minor leaguer, underscoring his value among farm system players.
First race won by Chalk Hedrick with KE. M. Brattain second and John H. Sheehan third. Time 1 14. Second race Marian Casey won with Bophomore second Allee FB third. Time 1 1v 14. Third race Nudge Nelson won Pulleta second Senator Warner third. Time 1 58 25. Fourth race ti race 6 Johnny Lyons won St Rimwood second. Time 1 16 44. Fifth race Capt. Hale won Standover second St aye wedding third. Time 1 48 3 6. Sixth race Castile won Hardonia second Vronsky third. Time 1 48.
In the seven eighths mile opener Gateway hosts fast times with Harty guiding Sir Rensell to a 1 26 44 finish ahead of Sherry. Jane Swift wins the five eighths with Laudable second and Har vel third in 1 00. Corkbhill places third in Avontelias race won by Elle and second by pe Corkbhill in 2 07. McCarthy trains Teacress to second with Inter-Index third in 1 00 2 5. Judge Nelson tops Gov. Orman and Kemado in 1 to 1 odds. Hereafter wins the eleven sixteenths mile with Old Dominick second and one Belle third in 1.
New York December 25 Edward Payson Weston the aged pedestrian refuses to accept any challenge from Dan O Leary who is seven years younger. Turkish bath indur Grand theater.
Bugt Keyes rises in New York as a premier lightweight, drawing crowds with whirlwind battles against Johnny Summers and Tommy Murphy. In a year he has evolved from club winner to one of the world’s best, with growing demand for his services.
Edith Jarr, famed English novelist, sends a Christmas motto to Star readers via The Daily Star. Her heart tales, read by millions, celebrate the simple philosophy of the middle way and offer reassurance, encouragement, and uplift.
The piece notes Amelia Edith Barr’s literary hunger that bloomed at 66 and her residence Cherry Croft Cornwall on the Hudson. It recalls her works including John Vedder's Wife and A Bitter of Esau and shares Christmas motes and poems from old carols and a monk Brownlf saying. It closes with a holiday greeting to all and a wish for children.
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