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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

2

Prize Fight Dope From Coast Boxing Scene

United Press reports crowded scenes as Mike Sullivan and Stanley Ketchel train for upcoming bouts. Ketchel’s Colma gym cannot hold spectators and training improvisations occur. Sullivan plans later bouts while Ketchel extends three days of activity then lighter training to protect hands. Attell and Kelly prep for Gleason fight on Feb 28. Joe Thomas returns from Los Angeles planning a long rest after upcoming eastern engagements.

United Press San. Francisco Mike Twin Sullivan Stanley Ketchel Lanneam Millett’ Place Colma Ketcchell Ketchell Mike Ketchel Abe Attell Eddie Kelly Jack Gleason Joe Thomas Los Angeles Boer Andels Balt Lake Pacific Coast Joe

European Champion Peter Spinnirud Shines in Cleveland Show

In Cleveland on February 17, European champion Peter Spinnirud headlined a standout showcase with his elite performance among other top Act performers, highlighting a strong display of technique and speed.

Cleveland Peter Spinnirud

Vancouver YMCA Triumph Over Portland Stars in Sportogams

Vancouver YMCA defeats Portland in a 3 to 1 contest. Hellingham girls beat visiting Snohermleh 14 to nothing. Shell Mound Pistol and Rifle club’s M W Howsner tops L S Hawxhurst in a 1140 point event in San Francisco. Amateur Athletics to admit women for Spokane club event Feb 26. Carlisle Indian football to face Michigan in New York next fall. National guard to hold armory meet Feb 25. Ladysmith football to meet Thistles Feb 33 in city. last season Pacific coast champions.

M. W. Howsner Shell Mound Pistol and Rifle Club L. S Hawxhurst Spokane San Francisco Carlisle Ladysmith Thistles

The old man quotes on finance and brains in private counsel

An elderly speaker declares that the most successful sin is financing one’s brains, reflecting a guarded, provocative viewpoint in a terse exchange. The remark emphasizes money as a catalyst for intellect and risky actions.

Canadian skating champion Fred Robson tours national races

Fred J. Robson, amateur champion skater of Canada, is touring the country competing in the national championship races held in rinks. The item mentions forts and minstrel performances by soldiers at Fort Casey in February and advertises guns for rent with Piper Taft at 1024 Second Avenue.

Ing Hie National Association J. Robson Cleveland Fred J. Robson Canada Fort Casey

All Stars Defeated By British Columbia Team In Soccer

A British Columbia picked team defeated a North Western league all star squad 3 to 1 at Woodland Park Greena before about 5000 spectators. The match featured strong defensive work by Hoyle Christian and Smith for Northwestern, while Jones Graham Trim and Strange starred for the visitors in a highly exciting, hard fought contest.

British Columbia Woodland Park Greea Northwestern Hoyle Christian Smith Jones Gaham Trim Strange

Sieloff a Clever Fighter May Come to Seattle

Sports columnist reports boxer Sieloff could join Ralph Hoban in Seattle then tour the coast. Hoban plans ten days of signings in Ballard, Detroit to Chicago move, with aims to arrange bouts against Dick Hyland or Cyclone Johnny Thompson and others in Frisco.

Sieloff Seattle Otto Sieloff Ralph D. Hoba Mr. Hoban Ballard Frisco Sleloff The Star Hohn Sleleff Chicago Detroit Paddy Purtell Purtell Steloff Windy City Dick Hyland Johnny Thompson

Railroads Seek Injunction Over Nine Hour Law

Washington February 17. Officials expect an injunction to block enforcement of the nine hour law for telegraph operators amid preparations for its March 1 start. Railroads have yet to fully move to meet the new requirements as negotiations continue.

Washington Searly

Fire in Portland from Idaho ore report

A special to the Register from Weiser Idaho describes ore in the low grade shipment affecting Portland area mining, with details on ore quality and economic impact for local operations and markets.

United Press Portland Ore Weiser Idaho

Fire Causes Heavy Losses at Odd Fellows Building

The blaze resulted in total damages over 24060 dollars with 1300 dollars lost on the build tax covered by insurance. Dry goods stock of Martin Klinge amounted to 21000 dollars, insured for 11960. Cause of the fire remains unknown.

Odd Fellows Martin Klinge Klinge

Congress set to act this week on bills before parliament

Washington reports indicate a busy week as Congress plans fuller time for measures already before them. The Senate continues debate on the financial bill while the House advances the appropriation bills. Senator Aldrich aims to secure a ballot on his measure by month end. Mrs Thaw visits Matteawan state asylum with son Harry K Thaw. In Los Angeles Edwin Odie a 78 year old retired minister killed by a streetcar near West Temple Street.

Washington Congress Senate House Aldrich Los Angeles Edwin Odie Seward Neb Weat Temple St

Local high school girls claim decisive win over West Seattle

Aggressive play highlighted a doubleheader between Lincoln and West Seattle high schools. The girls' team from Lincoln won 26 to 12, while the Lincoln boys edged West Seattle 27 to 24 in a dramatic double feature.

Lincoln High School West Seattle High School Wau Desiaface Bay Lincoln High West Seattle

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