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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1907

Page

2

Queen of American Bowlers Defends Title at Looming Meet

St Louis 18 year old Birdie Kern touted as world’s best woman bowler trains regularly in gymnasiums to stay in peak form. Her rival Mrs John Rosskopf of Cincinnati could contest next month in St Louis with officials planning an organized championship format.

Birdie Kern Louis Seattle Star ST. Louis Mies Martin Kern John Roaskopf Cincinnati Mra Opf Miss Kern Rosskopf National Bowling Congress

Exercise and cold plunge musts for women bowlers

Miss Kern argues bowling is best sport for women offering balanced physical development. She says the game builds symmetry and appeal surpassing golf tennis or driving, and claims real proficiency comes from consistent practice and discipline.

Miss Kern

Physical health and bowling training for women

A speaker describes a light training course and simple health routines for women to follow. She notes starting with easy exercises, a cold plunge, and quitting when tired, maintaining one hour of practice weekly plus match games to stay in trim and eager for bowling.

Avin Sayre

Big Bill Knapp a Noted Jockey and Family Man

The Star service recounts Big Bill Knapp a famed jockey known for his care for family. Once top stable jockey for Walter B Jennings he lost that post and now rides at Ascot Park before Eastern campaign. Knapp owns homes in Oakland and Sheepshead Bay and travels with his mother and sister. The anecdote includes Dave Jones about a Chicago game where Knapp’s teammate Cooley startled runners with a baserunning misplay leading to a dramatic plate incident.

Star Specis Service Big Bil Knapp Far West Tal Fen Willemon Walter B. Jennings Jennings Emeryville Emoryville Ascot Park Knappie Plaskin Artiarea Oakland Cal Sheepshead Bay Hig Bhi Beattie Dave Jones Chicago Dick Cooley Cooley Wee Fane

Dog Fanciers to Hold Bench Show in Seattle

At the annual meeting of the Seattle Dog Fanciers Association held last night in Dr Sharples office officers were elected for the ensuing year Dr C W Sharples president John W Considine vice president Charles McAllister secretary Arthur Mull treasurer and trustees C B Dell C J Alverton and James Hubbard

Seattle Dog Fanciers’ Association Dr. Sharple C. W. Sharples John W. Considine Charles McAllister Arthur Mu C. B. Dell C. J. Alverton James Hubbard

Dr Hunt Gentiet 220 Burke Building Seattle

A brief listing notes contact for Dr Hunt Gentiet located at 220 Burke Building in Seattle with phone Ind 692.

Northwest Baseball League Elects Officers and Adds Vancouver

At a meeting in the Butler hotel Vancouver B C was admitted to the Northwest Baseball League. Manager Evans deposits 1000 with President Lucas. The league includes Seattle Spokane Grays Harbor Butte and Vancouver. Bellingham is dropped from discussion Salt Lake City and Helena removed as talks proceed on schedules and ball. President Lucas reelected with a 10000 bond filed. officers include Tulk as VP and Dugdale Beattie Schroeder Quinn Hall Macfarlane Brena as directors.

Northwest Baseball League Butler Vancouver Bb. C Evans Lucas Seattle Tecomma Grays Harbor Butte Spokane Bellingham Salt Lake City Helena W. H. Licas D. B. Dugdale A. K. Tulk Beattie George Schroeder Tacoma Eddie Quinn Rus Hall Walter Macfarlane J. F. Brena

Races at Albia Feature Winners and Times

Yesterday's program at Albia featured seven races. Memorize won the first in 43.146 seconds, Be Thankful second, and 107 seconds was listed as second. Ray won the second in 1:48 with Rey Dare second. Oreban and Hooligan placed in the third with Oreban leading. Tony Faust won the fourth with Voleday second, in 1:60.446. Van Ness took the fifth with Ground third in 1:68.46.

Albia Brown Memorize Be Thankful Lyccurgus Ray Rey Dare Oreban Onecateenth Malee Irown Tony Faust Voleday McBride van Ness Aneond Itinawosd Hire Tithe

Race card notes and times from track meet

In the one mile events Ortiene 100 carried by Preston won the first race with a time of 1:40 12 while Man darin 105 finished second and Standover 102 placed third In the second race Edwin T Fryer 108 with Keerner in attendance won at the one mile distance with a close result

Earty Tide Ortiene Preston Standover Edwin T. Fryer Keerner

Racing Results from Norfolk and Canopian Tracks

In Norfolk seven eighths of a four mile event Knapp with time 1 41 34 saw Molesey finish second at 104 with Kirkfield Belle 196 in reserve. Canopian held a similar four mile race won by La Gloria 104 with Critic 106 in third, time 1 14 14.

Molesey Shilter Norfolk Knapp Kirkfield Belle Dr. Crook Canopian Fisher la Gloria Critic

Market News Notes Mixed Goods Arrivals and Prices

The steamer goods arrived in good condition and were sold after proper sorting. A carload of oranges and several of potatoes arrived this morning while a lack of asparagus shipments from eastern points kept markets tight. Dealers are asking up to 46 cents per dozen for Washington ranch produce. Potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and peppers are listed with various prices and units. butter and poultry prices appear amid vegetable listings.

Kapapar Washington Ranch Art Cae Owlery Dan Sgt The Sandwall Co

Dabney Woodhouse re Cem y reorganizes firm

The Dabney Woodhouse firm reorganizes its structure with Mr. Kten Pratt to the interim head, welcoming Dabney and T. 3 014 friends and customers. The firm promises square dealing and courteous treatment and invites friends to a gathering at an Gay, remaining Woodhouse Platt Furniture, phone Main 3998 Ind 3008.

Famous Race Rider Returns From Peru

San Francisco reports Jockey Marty Stuart, an American jockey, returns after a successful season in Peru riding for Albert Ayale. He rode 28 mounts with 17 wins, praising Peru’s racing but says the United States is now his best destination.

Star Special Service San Francisco Marty Stuart South America Emeryville Peru Stuart Albert Ayale Walter Miller Sececers United States Yankee Gienhelm Rancho del Paso McGavin Santiago Chile Lima Argentina Republic Paris Mutuals Bonitex Bonites

Rifles for sale at Hall's Alaska shop

New and second hand rifles available for the Alaska trade at Hall's. Located at L111 Firet Ave.

Alaska Hall

Repair services ad from G H Brown Plumbing Co

An old classified style notice from G H Brown Plumbing Co advertises repair work and prompt attention. It lists contact info with two phones and the address 271 Pinest, noting guarantees and satisfaction assurances.

G. H. Brown

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