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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
5
The heavyweight champion Jack Johnson planned a Seattle to Canada tour with a Vancouver stop as he negotiates appearances in Canada and British Columbia during the upcoming campaign. Vancouver promoters aim to bring him to Seattle for a single fight in the region.
Broadway High School track stars eat at the training table daily to prepare for the big meet with Lincoln opponents. Coach Lewte faces questions over the training table but plans to cut diet to optimize performance. Distance runners start routes around Lincoln Park Reservoir next week under Mr. Hartman and Coach Lewis.
Feb 5. Guests at the government house dinner included military governor and division officers of the fleet. Notables were Goodrich Sir Frederick Ste Henry Pipon Schooles justice of Gibraltar Sir Freder Pvans colonial secretary and A Coli attorney general. Boxing matches on board the American battle main interest centered in the ring where six English cracks the American navy champions. One knockout each side and two draws. Best of feeling prevailed between rival sailors.
Boxing cards feature Lonnie Avetin and Chester Brown among expected participants. Lanse Williams or Willie Phane may fight at 135 pounds while Francisco hosts a 20 round match between Lew Powell and Packy Me. Also noted are wrestling plans and a high school track coach appointment.
Cheap colonist tickets return this spring via Oregon BR and Nay Company scenic line. Travel from St Louis for 33 dollars, Kansas City for 29.50, and Missouri river routes to St Paul from 25 dollars. Tickets available at Union Ticket Office No 608 First Ave EB KE Agent.
Johnny Knapp starred as the local squad defeated the visitors 26 to 16. He scored key goals and shone throughout the game in Macon Georgia.
Los Angeles reports B J Baldwin the famed turf figure vows to beat the anti racing act passed by the legislature. He predicts a rapid recovery and aims to find a loophole while declaring the new law will fail to stop racing at Santa Anita. The piece cites Morris and other local figures and notes press connections and team members including Heine Mahnken and Dana.
A fragmented notice recalls a local bowling tournament led by Joe Morria at 207 American Air Building. W G Lynch was named chairman and the committee paused as organizers prepared notices of interest and entry.
Fragmentary OCR style passage references widespread literary efforts and local civic action. Not enough coherent facts, names, dates, or places to form a clear news item or outcome.
Grammar school boys of the city prepare for the annual indoor meet at the University of Washington gym tomorrow night. Entries list Day School 25, Central 21, Interlake 22, Columbia 17, Queen Anne 10, Seward 4, Coe 4, Olympic 2, Rainier 1, Brighton 1.
A joint concert by the church choral society and the Seattle Apollo Club, two ensembles totaling about 30 male voices, will be held at the First Seventh Day Church on Wednesday evening February 10 at an unspecified hour. The program includes works by Perrara, Adam, Weber, and selections from Tennyson. Performers include Adolphe Adam and the Apollo Club with named soloists and sections, presenting a varied ensemble program.
A clearance sale on First and Yesler offers 644 lots of men’s best hat styles and sizes. Each item valued at $2.00 but selling for $1.00 as part of the Bridge & Con clearance event.
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