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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
2
A. L. Jenkins defeated P. J. McGrath across 18 games for a $200 purse on the Arcade and Bismarck lanes. Jenkins won 15 of 18, led by a 234 high score and multiple 200s, while McGrath claimed five wins with a best 231. Fans watched a decisive display as Jenkins extended his lead through the final series.
During an amateur boxing event in Colma last night, Doven was struck under the heart by Chiefy Johnson and died within minutes. Johnson was taken into custody.
The narrative recalls Jack Schreck's early big league days in New York's Jim Corbett’s suds parlor, where a mistaken bill grew from 2.40 to 4.80, sparking a playful yet costly dispute amid 12 players. The tale ends with police capturing Look Fung Cheng after a Portland murder.
Banker Isaac N. Seligman donated a richly colored bronze sculpture group titled American Foot Ball to the Columbia University club. The piece depicts a rough scrimmage with a ball carrier tackled, showcased prominently in the Gramercy Park club house.
Revised basketball debuts this afternoon with varsity girls and co eds in a trial. No male spectators allowed during practice. Over a dozen players tested by each team. High school girls expected to show better teamwork though coeds favor the new sub rule. A 51 foot court limits center intrusion and changes guard matchups.
Manager Grinstead of the U crew coordinates with James Bay Athletic Club to host a spring regatta in Victoria. The Victorians want a meet with Washington across the line for May 23 or 24. Washington faces a shell shortage and cannot buy a new lap-scam shell this year due to financial constraints.
Athletic managers of northwest colleges plan for next season. N McArthur of Oregon writes Grinstead that Oregon wants a game with the locals in Eugene. Date not settled but Oregon will be accommodated.
Port Madison Indians seek a water race against the varsity four, a novel contest that could draw a large crowd on Lake Washington. Funding is the barrier as student treasury limits the event and voluntary subscriptions may be needed to bring the team from Port Madison.
Williamette University and Oregon college teams prepare for an extensive base ball tour. The group intends to meet several institutions in the state and seek a date with the University of Washington. Athletic officials may approve a game to be played in the city.
Y. J. McGrath and Brill vie for a $1000 purse in a 20 game tenpin bout at Monarch Alleys with total pins counting. Afternoon 10 games started at 9 20 and a second 10 games set to follow at 7 pm. The two players have each earned $1000 previously and plan a post match 200 purse contention.
Spring weather draws U University tennis enthusiasts to campus courts for a two week tournament. Prof Byers holds the faculty cup and aims to win a third time to make it permanent. Hieler and Lindsey lead a strong student field with Steele seen as a surprise contender.
Winnie Cutter led UL track team through first afternoon workout on campus. Dash men ran trials at 90 and 100 yards while quarter runners completed multiple laps with rests. Athletes praise Cutter’s firm discipline and individualized approach, boosting hope for a winning squad.
The local Y M C A will soon establish a Japanese department offering English and other subjects to Japanese youths. The program will include a Japanese dictionary and a Japanese athlete as instructor, with many young Japanese expected to join.
Exams this week grade students on apparatus approach, turn technique, and departure. Those who err are assigned to the practice gym until proficient.
Assistant Athletic Manager Wylie Hemphill gathers a university team for a Friday night trip to Snohompah to play the Puget academy basketball squad. Several candidates are ineligible and only a small group may travel. likely include Dearle Will Me Atkinson and the two Cook, all rated fit for a tough game with practice possible.
All bathing 2 years or under photographed free from 9 to 1 tomorrow at Bitel building Second and Pike.
The piece argues wealth comes from saving a portion of earnings and investing in property. It cites patient savers who started with small incomes and built wealth, urging readers to open a savings account such as the State Bank of Seattle offering 4 percent interest compounded semiannually and begin saving now.
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