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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
2
In a New York appearance at the Waldorf Astoria, veteran boxer O'Brien impresses with smooth technique and courteous manner. After 148 ring bouts, he trades clever moves for calm talk, hinting at a possible match with Tommy Ryan come March as contracts end.
The Monarchs of Seattle defeated Tacoma by 169 pins as Heine Mahnken led the locals with 223 while Yoon’s squad all broke 600, though Happy O'Donnell had an off day. Jenkins and others contributed steady scores in the Sunday afternoon bowling match.
High scorer Tacoma Tietje posted a strong average of 14 as the deck secured the wood. Martings tallied the high score of 1 percent yesterday, following area play.
The planned big match between Jenkins and Moedirath was postponed by two weeks due to route issues. Both artists remain fatigue struck from a recent DtBear match. Stewart of Anecortes challenged Jenkins for a $100 side bet, but the local lad won quickly. The teaser will be repeated at the start of Pebru. Rising rockers target Jenkins while the young scorer with 380 points faces new challengers.
The Association Football league finally forms with three Seattle teams Fort Santos Tacoma and Port Binkeley planning the first game next Saturday HMinkelex Seattle and the Thirties appoint presidents including BR Meikle McDonald Patiolio Lyon Dr Davidson and others in a slate. In practice matches Sunday Seattle defeated Fort Lawton 6 to 0 while the Thisties beat Tacoma 4 to something.
At a Seattle Commercial Club meeting the committees for the coming year were named. F F Evans urged a bond issue of 609000 for a new city hall on the present site. The proposal was referred to the committee on city affairs. Evans condemned the current building as a disgrace and stressed the need for a named location.
Spokane dispatch reports Sulli van and Considine acquire the People's theater in Vancouver British Columbia. Joban Cordray will depart Saturday to oversee the new Vancouver venue and supervise extensive alterations.
Kenna, winner in the Wert fen League last season, pitched a remarkable eight innings of scoreless ball before a late single ruined a shutout. He allowed one hit in the long stretch, struck out the side with bases loaded, and faced only one runner in the ninth before a final home run spoiled the game.
The article surveys California boxing talent as new administration settles in San Francisco. It names four clubs Hayes Valley led by Morrie Levy Yonemite under Coffroth and Eddie Graney Jim Net Frankie Neil's father Willie Britt and notes mixed popularity and future prospects for the rising ring generals amid talk of Nelson Corbett and Pritt.
Corvallis Oregon January 1 Death Steckle has quit football for good. Dr Steckle will visit Reno Nevada then return to Collins Washington to work as a company surgeon for North Bank railroad. He has long led Oregonian gridiron and built a strong O A program with notable wins over Willamette and Seattle.
George Raper, a world authority on dogs, will probably officiate at the spring kennel show here. He has presided at shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and Portland hopes to secure him after California events. Seattle anticipates a great dog show next spring with harmony in dogdom. Raper’s presence would improve the exhibition.
Napoleon Lajoie signed to manage captain and play second base for the Cleveland A team for the season. The announcement confirms his dual role and participation on the field for the upcoming campaign.
Proud high school boys received emblems at a morning assembly for their season on the gridiron. Prof Geiger praised their clean play and honest athletics while thanking the school for its support and supper for the team. Fifteen players earned emblems, with Coach Mount and Treasurer Hartman honored. second mentors received caps and emblems.
Next Saturday night basketball games at the armory feature seniors vs juniors and sophomores vs freshmen. Faculty coaches lead long rehearsals as exhibition games. January 27 winners meet for the championship of the season. The school team will be picked after the final.
An advertisement promises full month’s regular treatment for six dollars with a hands on, non drug approach. It targets obstinate chronic diseases including constipation appendicitis rheumatism nervous disorders kidney and bladder trouble and stomach issues. The copy touts a cure by trained operators of the “human system” and cites a Chicago case as proof while warning patients to call promptly as delays increase cost.
A fragmented listing notes a coat of show priced at $1,500 with references to Albini and Chaet among comedians. The garbled OCR hints at a sale of staged items or memorabilia and mentions a position or pose related term.
Fragmentary text notes a previous school champion and mentions regional cities and games. No clear date or team names are readable. The item hints at a recap of last season with a champion team and upcoming schedule.
In Waynesboro Ga a large crowd attends the Georgia Meld Trial meeting. Hunters and dog lovers view eleven setters entered in the fourth annual event featuring highly trained dogs and top contenders for today’s trials.
Chandler to captain the Oregon varsity eleven next season after unanimous election at the annual banquet by Eugene business leaders. He enrolled in the Oregon institution in 1906 and has played in six games this season. The popular captain-elect weighs 160 pounds and is a well known figure among students in Marshfield and beyond.
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