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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1906

Page

2

Dr Roller to wrestle top opponent Carroll in big smoker

Wrestlers Dr Roller and Joe Carroll clash at the Dicemaker show presented by the S A C tomorrow night. Carroll, famed for world class mat work, will attempt to pin Roller within 15 minutes in a non professional bout. Juvenile bouts and exhibition events follow with several young contenders.

Dr. Roller the & A. C Joe Carroll Farmer Burns Frank Goteh Tom Jenkins S. A. C. Giant Roller Carroll Mr. Carroll Harry Walter Teddie Rust Merrill Meechlin Ed Bennett M. A. Louden Hennett Louden Lennie Austin Chamberlain Austin Billie Winsor Elwood McLean D. Lowe Ideumi Yokota Ioglies Inglis Suc. Com Tom McDonald Semple

Junior Day at The U Sets Big Yearly Event

May 4 marks Junior Day featuring an interclose track meet, a rowing race between varsity and freshmen, a Wave feature, and the Janitor Prom as the day’s standout events.

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Willie Hoppe Wins Championship Display With Vignaux

The wizard of the cue, Willie Hoppe, showcases exceptional billiards shots opposite Vignaux, the great French billiardist, before a camera for The Star readers. The exhibition highlights Hoppe's precision and strategic play in securing the championship.

Beams Talk: Watkins and Perry Werden on Sloppy Ball Players

In a Minneapolis club office a lively debate compares rough dressed players with Schmitty. Watkins recalls paying him $25 before spring training. Schmitty disappeared, later reappearing dirty but improved after grooming and a Turkish bath. The tale ends with Schmitty becoming a stronger pitcher. Next weekend a baby photo event is announced in Seattle.

Watkins Perry Werden Minneapolis Watty Perry St. Paul Sal Atkins Schmidt Schmitty Baseball Club Vatty Bistark

Oakland track money winners list totals over four grand

Horse owners at Oakland have netted tidy sums this season with Barney Schreiber leading at 25 225 dollars followed by W R Jennings 17 239 and GC McCafferty 10 600 plus other owners totaling four thousand dollars or more across the circuit. Jennings and Keene show strong returns while Oakland Stables and Will iams Co also post several four thousand plus earnings.

San Francisco Oakland Barney Schreiber Jennings Schreiber W. R. Jennings GC. McCafferty J. O. and G. H. Keene E. J. Baldwin W. Gunn & Co H. B. Rowell John D. Millin Gin Summers & Co

Britt Defends Reputation Against Gane Charges

James Edward Britt and relatives deny Joe Gane’s accusations of crookedness. Britt says Gane is trying to provoke another match, but the Californian refuses to be goaded into a contested bout with the chocolate drop.

San Francisco James Edward Britt Willie and Britt, Jr Joe Gane Britt Gane

When and Where Now for a California Vacation

Travel pitch urging a Southern Pacific scenic route via Shasta and Coast Line. Advertises tickets and literature from Union Ticket Office at 608 First Ave EB. E Bilis is General Agent for the offer.

California Southern Pacific Go Shasta Union Ticket Office First Ave E. Bilis

Boxing Offseason Rumbles Stir Debate and Controversy

The piece reports mixed opinions on rule changes and training methods from Hank O'Day and Han Johnson, plus opposition to a New Jersey health retreat and rising anti negro sentiment in boxing circles. It notes Nelson Britt McGovern and Joe Gans as potential rivals and accuses Cane of fraud amid widespread fakery in New York and Philadelphia boxing scenes.

Hank O'Day Han Johnson Nelson Britt McGovern Joe Gans Cane New York Philadelphia

Howe Town Boxing Fans Demand Real Dinger Match

The Howetown boxing scene grows weary of the dingies as Herrera and Herman are unlikely to meet Hartling Nelson McGovern or Britt soon. A decisive bout between Herrera and Herman is urged before pursuing higher opponents. Frankie Net and Harry Tenney clash at Prieco on February 27, sparking a heated rivalry after their Colma meeting.

Herrera Herman Hartling Nelson McGovern Britt Los Angeles Frankie Net Harry Tenney Prieco Colma Ansious

Beattie Fight for Mohler Picks up in San Francisco

Rose Hall arrived in San Francisco to force Kid Mohler to stay with Beattie. Phil Kelley also traveled to the city as Beattie’s control stake strengthens the bid. Seattle plans to keep Mohler as San Francisco had offered a contract earlier but terms faltered. The Beattie squad trains in Santa Barbara, due March 1.

Rose Hall San Francisce Kid Mohler Beattle Phil Kelley Seattle Mohler Russ San Francisco Clunie Hall Beattie Santa Barbara

Portland Basketball to Meet Local Team This Week

Portland arrives in Northwest New Westminster for two fast paced games Thursday and Friday evenings. Local clubs promise a lively matchup as both sides push tempo and quick play.

New Westminster Portland

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