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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
2
Owners of the Union and Wind Splitter plan a Sunday race on Lake Waah. Negotiations aim to arrange a mile course with a triangular layout to give onshore spectators a better view. William Campbell says both vessels are ready and eager to race if the Wind Splitter owner agrees.
Elected captain Baye Jor Gan was re chosen with James as the other candidate. Both men served the club previously and will hold the post for a term. The club members expect continued leadership to drive performance and cohesion.
Fragmentary notice reports testing of items described as conflicts and records in a Vern Ville ledger. It mentions prior entries and references to dates and pages without full context.
A fragment notes indictment actions against men in Indiana linked to testing the validity of a claim or document. The text is incomplete but implies legal procedures and motives related to a formal accusation.
Portland report notes Mans field Zurbrick bout set for Vancouver January 11 delayed to January 18 as Mansfield cannot leave San Francisco before January 5. He will train with Jimmy Sitchell and work out, while welter Schulken also has a January 5 engagement.
Bristol 1 Jan 2 The Lipton group plans a new 126 foot over all ocean racer with a waterline length of T feet. Construction has begun with keel expected to be laid within two weeks. The owner is unnamed but described as a foreigner.
Jan 3 report on famed brood mares and stallions in the California turf scene. Mention of Tébbertifischet and Libbertifiitiet as dam to notable runners Hemmer ae Hainault and connections to War Dance Pier Gam and King Fiske.
New Year games between Kent and Snohomish featured both boys and girls teams. Snohomish girls won 12 to 7 over Kent, while Snohomish boys triumphed 24 to 8.
Cable dispatches say troops of President Morales under General Rewiguwet attacked Puerta Plata near Kingston. Casualties reported on both sides as bayonets and swords figure in hand to hand combat. Roderigue prepares for another assault as prospects of his candidate rise.
C H Robertson of Port Ore seeks to modify Canadian law with Canal Dudley of Vancouver to export fir logs to San Diego for processing into firewood. The proposal aims to build logs into large rafts and tow them south, but provincial regulations force logs cut on provincial lands to be manufactured within the province.
A San Francisco group plans a Dreamland amusement complex in Frisco modeled after Coney Island and Chicago White City. The site spans three city squares covering about 11 to 12 acres with towers and ornate grounds. Construction aims to start by January with a grand opening after a thousand workers are recruited.
Jas J Corbett notes Robert Fitzsimmons has fought his last bout and faded with age. He praises Fitzsimmons while echoing themes of time, fame, and the enduring appeal of a ring legend in early 20th century boxing lore. Parson Davies recalls Pat Killen guiding a match with Fila Latin on the Mississippi.
A collection of quick notes on athletes and officials. F Edge to race in Amond-Daytona events. W W Douglas vies for Amertcan association presidency. Kermis may race again. Phil Lewin to study law at Cornell. Jack Chedibro coaching limits. Yale’s Rhevin and Morse comment on new football rules. Amos Ruste praised. Kid Sealer KO’s Kid Harrison in Spokane last Friday. Chas May to sit out baseball two years at Carlisle. Robt Fitzsimmons’ career ends after loss at 13 rounds. Infield shakeup promised by Clark Griffith with Keeler staying in right. Shockarad troubles noted in Brooklyn. Colleges largely favor football reform. Columbia exits the game. Downgraded crowds and possible rule tweaks expected. Mike Kelley’s Minneapolis franchise sale boosts the American Association. Keller leads with clean play valued by fans.
The Beattie Athletic Club prepares a big banquet to honor football players after a hard season. Superintendent Inglis is arranging the event date. The group, dubbed village cut-ups, returned by train and faced a tough game that season with demanding play. Doc Moller and Ingia provided a noted doped edge with kicking and defensive effort. Holler pushed the pace, punting on early downs as Evans led the offense.
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