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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
3
A riddle on a famous athlete appears, promising to reveal his identity tomorrow after stating he achieved a feat few believed possible and now leads a brigade of athletes. Readers are urged to send the name to the sporting editor today.
The Graystone Athletic Club presents a multi bout card at the Empire theatre building on Pikest. Membership cards are issued by the secretary at 512 Secondary until 5 pm and at the theatre after. Matches include Billy Strain versus Jack Novak and others featuring names like Kid Curry the Demon Dixie Cyclone Art St Germain Johnny Schiff and George Lawler.
Sun warmed mood hints a big baseball year while Graystone club summons members to Empire theatre for a full smoker. Reports note boxing riffs from Anacortes to Mexico and Abe Attell’s arm fracture, with plans for a Washington birthday marathon and promoters eyeing South America.
Washington considers a state law for 10 round no decision boxing contests. Rep Wray of Seattle introduced the measure in the House with support from Tommy Burns and Lonnie Austin who lobby for it. The bill proposes six ounce gloves and aims to remove betting by preventing decisions, keeping matches within athletic contest rules.
San Francisco reports Jack Johnson arrives for a two month rest and attends a racing meet at Emeryville. The card lists multiple futurity races with numerous horses and weights including Redondo, Copa De Oro, Anna May, Rosey Posey, Darlington, and Waponica among others.
A testimonial from Amenia New York praises Bekman’s Alterative as effective against consumption and related lung illnesses. The letter by Reverend J J Cowles and a pastor’s endorsement claim rapid recovery in weeks, with notes of regained appetite and health. Drug stores advertise the remedy and urge readers to request a booklet with cured cases.
Attractive iron bed in full size only. Strongly built and finished in white or green. Special price of 2.95 dollars.
An ornate bed features two inch continuous posts and five heavy filling rods. Triple coated in Vernis Martin bronze, originally valued at twenty dollars, offered here for thirteen dollars and change.
A Fremont smoker event is planned for next Tuesday evening by the Mont athletic club. The notice also advertises new, modern furnished rooms at low prices at the Virginian building near Weatiakeay with Dr Maker, dentist, moved to Room 620 Northern Bank Building.
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