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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

2

Freezing Winds Hit New York Paris Race Dash with Roberts

Erie Pa February reports Monty Roberts in the Thomas flyer pursues De Dion rivals in a grueling cross country race toward Cheyenne. They battle icy roads, snow planks, and gully crossings as crews push the car to maintain lead amid arctic gusts and advancing race time.

Star Erie Monty Roberts Thomas New York Paris Roberts Father Penn Eric Buffalo de Dion Roberta Silver Creek Capt. Hansen Andre MM Tered Voyager North Pole Cheyenne Aines Monty Robertsa Hriarcliffe Chaffray and Hansen L. van Oeyen Geo

Dugdale Announces Pug Bennett to Captain 1908 Cubs

Seattle manager Dugdale states Pug Bennett's troubles are over and the slugger will captain and play second base for the 1908 pennant contenders. The terse announcement confirms Bennett as a key leader for the team.

BE. Dugdale Seattle Pug” Bennett

Thistles Rally To Tie Ladysmith At Dusdale Park

Thistles of Seattle fought to a 2 to 2 draw with Ladysmith at Dusdale Park yesterday. They trailed 2 to 0 at halftime but surged in the second half to equalize before the final whistle.

Seattle Ladysmith Dusdale’s Park

Oregon Webfoots to Face Washington in November Grid Clash

Reported schedule for the University of Oregon 1908 football season lists a November game against Washington. The note hints at coordinated events and medical staff involvement around the rivalry date, with veterans and surgeons expected in planning.

University of Oregon Washington Webfoot Eeesa Vetcrans and Surgeons

Sports Roundup Highlights Weekend Action

Seattle lost 3 1 to Victoria in hockey on Saturday. Lincoln High defeated Mt Vernes. Speck and Taylor to face off in the A C smoker Wednesday. Sophomore rowers beat freshmen by a half length in a TU race. Olympic Club won the Pacific coast two mile club championship. Cincinnati bowling tourney concluded with Bonds of Columbus taking $550 for first prize.

Olympic Club Pacific Coast Cincinnati Bonds Columbus Toseetia Chicago

Unclear OCR fragment hints at prizes or earnings

Fragment mentions a monetary amount of 700 dollars and five ears of some item, with partial names including Erle and Pa. The text is incomplete and does not establish a clear event, date, or full context.

Erle, Pa

Ketchel the New Wonder

Mike Sullivan stunned in 1 minute 18 seconds with three rapid punches to the jaw and heart as Stanley Ketchel earns fan praise for a swift victory. Ketchel’s showcase leaves spectators marveling at his speed and power in a dramatic in ring performance.

Mike Twin

Guardsmen to Stage Next Track Meet in City

National Guardsmen of the city plan another track meet with details to be announced in a few days. The note hints at possible heightened military preparedness amid rising tensions with Nippon in case of war.

Nippon

Canuck Nordyke Brings Lax Career to New Base

Nordyke the Canuck is set to play hockey in a new league with Joe Sudgen and Laouie swapping to the baseball club in exchange for panic relief funds from Uncle Sam.

Lax Nordyke Joe Sudgen Laouie Dayce Uncle Sam

Old Ball Player James McMullee Dies in San Francisco

James McMullee, once a local ball player, died yesterday in San Francisco. He was known in local clubs and remembered for his early games and community involvement.

James McMullee San Francisco

Remorse Triggers Despondent Self Inflicted Wounding

Lenia Brown 19 shoots herself in the chest in her room at 417 Fifth Ave and is hospitalized at Providence Hospital where doctors expect recovery. Henry Kramer, described as her husband, is arrested on vagrancy charges after admitting he met the girl in Bellingham months ago. The mother had just left Tacoma when the act occurred.

Lenia Brown 417 Fifth Av Providence Hospital Henry Kramer Bellingham Tacoma Kramer

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