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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
8
County Game Warden Ho Reif leads a Seattle gathering of fish and game wardens to discuss a city convention and improved protection. Senator Piles backs favorable reports to expand Kings County streams while over 78 lakes were stocked last year and tribes propagate streams.
Kid Krant of Seattle prepares for a 2 round bout in Stockton California against Kid Hubert. The outcome could place Krant among top lightweights or prove he cannot compete with the best. He boxes under Rufe Turner and aims to join the leaders after this test against a strong newcomer.
The Star showcases Willie Hoppe, the wizard of the cue, in a match with Vignaux. The piece highlights his difficult follow through masse shot threading between balls under camera scrutiny.
Mike Kelly recalls a stubborn young pitcher who quit after a misplayed fly in a Canapolis game. The pitcher refused to stay, claiming he would throw his whip in anger, then left the field, discarded his uniform, and vanished from the scene, never seen again.
West Seattle hosted Olympic club in a basketball game where Olympic won 25 to 18. Les lie of the Olympics scored five baskets and Worl contributed solid play for the visiting team across the bay.
In San Francisco the police stopped a fight between Montana Kid of Los Angeles and Jack Burke of San Francisco in the fifth round to prevent punishment as Burke neared defeat. Fields knocked out Jack Winter, a sailor, in the third round. Joe Gans drifted into the city and challenged Jimmy, offering to fight Britt on terms and to accept Benn’s purse if he meets. Seattle and San Francisco seek Kid Mohler services for the season with a conference to be held soon in San Francisco. Mrs Myron W Haynes to address devotional at YWCA Sunday afternoon.
A Seattle committee of millers the chamber of commerce the Asiatic society and the local Chinese colony will host the imperial Chinese commission aboard the Dakota on its arrival in the city on February. The chamber receptions committee met yesterday and Secretary Yandell wired the state department to learn if a representative would meet the delegation on arrival.
J. L. Hyland was chosen chairman of the new Republican city central committee. J. B. Combs named secretary and E. J. Brown treasurer. Executive committee members include Clark Nettleton, Henry Beck, B. S. Gill, Henry J. Perry, and Ed Gaffney. Finance committee lists E. J. Brown as chairman with K. Brier and E. B. Williams. Printing committee comprises I. L. Hyland, J. B. Combs, and M. C. Jensen.
In Seattle the bread market sees monthly sales claims for Butter-Nut branded loaves with a blue label considered genuine, while imitators flood shelves. The note hints at consumer trust centered on labeling amid competition.
The piece discusses competing claims to a weight championship. O'Brien says he and Fitesinumona fought for the belt and won, while Rubin issues a sweeping challenge and Hart and Byrne may also contend for the title or simply prize money.
Parker of Denver and Jack Keefe of Chicago battled 20 rounds to a draw before a record crowd in Spokane. Gate receipts reached $2200. Keefe repeatedly stunned Parker to the canvas in the ninth but could not finish him.
Mike Sullivan draws Canadian welterweight Mike Ward for a February 2 bout at Morris Levy boxing club in Los Angeles as Levy plans a big outdoor show. Jockeys Daly and Wishard face suspensions in New Orleans. Jack Root and Marvin Hart eye a 20 round clash in Salt Lake late March while Root plans a Kalamazoo date with Fred Russell on February 24. O’Brien negotiates a June bout with Jack Palmer after a Ryan middleweight clash, amid a shifting boxing scene and hints of further signees and retirements.
Old Oak shoe card promotion urges March customers to call the Men's Shoe Store at 808 First Ave. to participate. Winners receive $40 in cash prizes. participation costs nothing and involves distributing cards among friends.
Rumors claim Ryan cannot compete due to stomach issues while Marvin Hart may meet O Brien in May. Pull McGovern enters the fighting game seen as shifty like his brother Terrible Terry. Phil, a former jockey, may quit the paddock. Jimmy Britt avoids Willie Fit and prefers Young Corbett or Herman. Willie Hoppe contests a forfeited world billiards match, date TBA. Gus Rohlin agrees to a 20 round bout with Al Kaufmann at the Toledo club in Philadelphia early March. Kaufmann has not replied.
Second annual indoor track meet opens Saturday afternoon February 4 at the OU armory for grammar school boys under IT years. Ribbons will be awarded for event and place and a school cup for most points. Entries close Tuesday for events including 30 yard dash pole vault 12 pound shot put 120 yard potato race running broad jump running high jump half mile run and half mile relay. Entries to Prof A G Douthitt of the M C A.
Swedish residents in Seattle organize a memory event in honor of John Ericson commemorating his monster victory over the Merrimac during the Civil War.
Promotion urges readers to buy 100 shares of Seattle-Houghton Copper Co claiming worth 16 000 to investor and compares with 100 Calumet & Hecla shares valued at 71 000 for a single purchase while inviting readers to see more on page 2. The message emphasizes high wages and prudent investment rather than weekly spending.
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