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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1908

Page

2

Burns Knocks Palmer Out In Four Rounds

Tommy Byres of Seattle, the American heavyweight, defeated Jack Palmer of Newcastle in four rounds. Palmer showed early nerves as Byres dominated with powerful punches, delivering a decisive win and taking most of the purse. Burns earned a $2,500 side bet and will fight Jem Roche in Dublin on March 17, backed by Richard Croker.

United Press London Tommy Byres Seattle Pugiliat Jack Palmer Newcastle Palmer Husky American Burns Jem Rochel Dublin Richard Croker Roche

Yesterday's Races Summary at Local Track

Deredom with Leeds aboard won the first three quarters mile race followed by Flotros and Catherine FP. Toll Rox led to second in a three eighths mile event with Lady Reenaeseler second and Minoie Bright third. Kogo driven by Hayes won the mile and a quarter with tras second and Prince of Orange third. Judge Nelson under Rice won the mile and twenty yards with Plausible second and Joe Coyne third. Maxtress ridden by Gilbert took the mile and one sixteenth with Elevation second and Lampadrome third. Smiley Corbett piloted by Hayes captured the eleven sixteenth mile, with Pajarolla second and Alsatian plus Harvel finishing third. Naden with Schilling won the next mile and a quarter and Lord of the Forest, ridden by Miller, won the three quarters mile with Columbia second and Goesiper IL third. Time figures listed for each race.

Deredom Leeds Flotros Catherine FP Toll Rox Fisher Lady Reenaeseler Minoie Bright Kogo Hayes Tras Prince of Orange Judge Nelson Rice Plausible Joe Coyne Maxtress Gilbert Elevation Lampadrome Smiley Corbett Pajarolla Alsatian Harvel Naden Schilling Rex Elder Elie Lord of the Forest Miller Columbia Goesiper IL

Horse Racing Results From Daily Ras

First race five eighths. Search Me won with Trasamute second and Lady Kitty third. Time 102. Second race sixteenths while Aunt Aggie won Colored Lady second Antioch third. Time 42 2-4. Third race seven-eighths Pan de Oro won Henry of Shenamere second Harvey Clark third. Time 1 272-5. Fourth race thirteen sixteenths Magadine won C W Burt second see Guns for Rent Piper Taft 1024.06. Seconday

Search Me Harry Trasamute Lady Kitty Sven Aggie Schilling Colored Lady Antioch Pan de Oro Miller Henry of

New York Fashion Promises Early Spring Hab Goods

A child from New York explains that Hab goods bring the season’s newest styles earlier than Western stores. He notes New York’s influence on dress and hints at showing every new item from swell shops, previewing fashions.

Chicken Picker Claims World Title in St Joseph

Geo A Fisher of St Joseph announces he is the world champion chicken dresser with a $5,000 wager. He says he can pick and draw chickens at three seconds apiece for longer than any man, supported by 40 years in the chicken breading trade and two helpers assisting with chopping and scalding.

ST. Joseph Geo. A. Fiaher St. Joe Piaher Fisher

Optical specialists offer specially ground glasses

In the city Schuchard Optical Co. Specialists advertise relief for aching eyes with specially ground glasses and promise the most reasonable prices. Located at 1207 Second Ave.

Schuchard Optical Co. Specialiats

Bowling Victors Lead YMCA House League Night

Cobb and Putnam won the home team bowling meet at the Y M C A last night with 1196 pins from three games. The event runs through Thursday and the billiard title between Willie Hoppe and George Button is set for March 17 at Madison Square Garden pending Hoppe’s approval.

Cobb Putnam Hweme Madison Garden George Button Hoppe

Huskies Take Spotlight at Madison Square Garden Show

At Madison Square Garden the main attraction is a team of four huskies owned by Robi Guggenheim, brother of a Colorado senator. The leader Jock I is hailed as the finest husky. The dogs, purchased in Alaska, are chained to prevent chasing other dogs and occasionally spar in exercise.

Madison Square Garden New York Robi. Guggenheim Colorado Alaska Jock I Act & Militar

Care of Children's Eyes Urges Early Competent Examinations

An eye care advocate argues parents should seek a thorough eye exam for children before school. He warns that latent eye defects cause poor school performance, headaches, and nervous strain, and that correct glasses improve learning and well being.

Caudron Ays

Sam Cohen Ended Life After Gambling Losses

A special to the Gazette reports Samuel B. Cohen a Tonopah merchant in Neno Nevada shot himself at his home early after losing a fortune at gambling leaving no immediate statement.

United Press Neno Nev the Gazette Sam Uel B. Cohen Tonopah

Lewis Sparks Riot Over Murder Trial Plea

Final pleas in the murder case of Mrs. Dora McDonald against Webster Guerin drew crowds and a riot alarm as J Hamilton Lewis and Benjamin Shaffer argued. A woman detained admission to the court struck a policeman. police were needed to clear corridors.

Eg United Proce reaGao Dora McDonald Webster Guerin Benjamin Shaffeer J. Hamilton Lewis Lewis

Nome 16 Defeated by Evanston Y M C A in Tight Battle

Nome 16 lost to Evanston Y M C A 39 to 35 on a slippery floor. Hume of Utah fame featured in track chatter as a future star. The report also notes Geo Woodford named president of the Hughes League with a meet planned in Manhattan.

Chicago Nome Arctic Brotherhood Evanston Y. M. C. A Aitle Hume University of Utah New York Geo. Stewart L. Woodford United States Manhattan

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