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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1907

Page

2

Spokane boxers prep for Beattie meet in January

Spokane reporters note hopeful confidence for the boxing and wrestling events at Beattie on January 2. George Douglas is favored in the 110 pound class against Hope. Parsons trains down to weight for the 130 pound bout with Faust. Wrestler Stanebury, a top light heavy, is expected to be tough for Seattle, while Ed Murphy eyes the 180 pound match after returning from the Olympic club days in San Francisco.

Star Special Service Spokane George Parsons Faust Dude Lewis Turkish Baths Lewte Stanebury Seattle Stansbury Clase Ed Murphy

Seattle Gears Up for Big Auto Show Century

The city embraces a planned auto show as a new metropolitan feature, inspired by success of the prior horse show. Enthusiasts expect nationwide exhibitors and up-to-date cars, with Seattle rising in prominence for public events and modern displays.

Seattle

Umpire Cantifien Granted Entry After Friends Bypass Gate

In Chicago a disputed gate incident leads to Joe Cantifien, new manager of the Washington American League club, being admitted with friends after Comiskey discovers the men at the gate. Cantifien previously served as an umpire and is noted for his prideful stance during the affair.

Joe Cantifien Washington Siwage Chicago Nia Cantilion Camieher Camis Cantilion Comiskey

Auto Dope as Speed Tournament Looms on Florida Beach

The piece notes rising speed trials on a Florida coast course and a bid to complete the Long Island Motor Parkway by 1907 Vanderbilt race. General Manager A R Pardington asserts completion ahead. nonmembers may join the American Automobile Association as the scene shifts toward motorist culture and new betting on times fades.

Florida St Hand A. R. Pardingtom Long Island Motor Parkway American Automobile Association

Dance at Leseht Park Pavilion Tonight Warm and Fine

Tonight’s event at Leseht Park Pavilion promises a pleasant evening with a well heated hall and excellent music by Wagner's orchestra. Tickets include 25 cents for gentlemen and free admission for ladies. a lively social will follow.

Leseht Park Wagner Jone Ladlen

Shows and membership details for state auto and bicycle groups

Individuals at twenty four dollars a year will have their names sent to the secretary of the state division where they reside for enrollment. It is not necessary to be a club member to join the state organization. Information and blanks may be obtained from secretary B Gorham New York City. George Pope, chairman of the show committee of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers, notes January is the time for shows. Pope’s name is linked with many bicycle and automobile expositions.

B Gorham Madison Ay New York City George Pope Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers Madison Square Garden Jan Uney

Tacoma Hosts First Puget Sound League Game In Tacoma

Seattle and Tacoma are set for a lively baseball clash at the YMCA court Saturday night in Tacoma. The Biliett Bay five defeated the Tacoma lads in the first meeting here last month, and this will open the Puget Bound league schedule in Tacoma.

Tacoma Tacoma Association Firat Biliett Bay

Joe Hawker to Meet Winter of the Haker Art Fight

Joe Hawker featherweight champion of England is set for a Los Angeles fight tomorrow with a big purse and belt on the line. Jude the Indian outfielder has been released by Clwelenall after a string of miscues. Cornell plans two football coaches, aiming for more glory in the sport. Heney Meledy is billed to fight Witte Lewis of New York, with date to be announced. Trennie P Hurley signs to play with the Manchweter baseball team for next season. President Lucas returns to end Northwest baseball guesses as the league controversy looms. Portland hopes for a Northwestern league, while critics doubt its viability.

Joe Hawker England Haker Los Angeles Cornell Heney Meledy Witte Lewis New York Lewis Lucas Portland

Erratic Twitter Rumors Surface About Baseball and Boxing Figures

A garbled report references New York Americate and Meattlie Indians, predicting outcomes for Hoe and De Givens at Stamford. It notes Terry McGovern’s confinement and claims he is mentally dead, with Bamie’s manager paying McGovern’s supporters during a controversial asylum visit.

New York Americate Meattlie Indians Villa de Givens Stamford Cann Terry McGovern

Talk Baseball in Two Weeks

The reorganization of the western league will be held during the first week February with representatives named from Vancouver and Melena Mont. Attending will include David Bk tigdale Fuss Hall Lea Maehie Charlee Lane Batte Krown W Campbell Graye Hardor George Shreofed Bort Money Addie Quinn Hpo kane and others. President W M Lacesle expects back from the meeting of the national association in New York and will likely visit Beattie and the western end of the league before the organization meeting.

David BK Tigdale Montte Fuss Hall Lea Maehie Charlee B. Lane Batte Krown W. Campbell Graye Hardor George M. Shreofed Bort Money Tacoma Addie Quinn Hpokane Representatt Vancouver B.C

Seniors Meet Sophomores In Beattle High Title Showdown

Beattle high school girls basketball stars the seniors face the sophomores in a championship game set for Saturday night at the armory. Previous matches included a victory over the juniors and a separate result against the freakies. The lineup lists players such as M Hawking C0 Meshes and A Quigley among others.

Beattle High School M. Hawking Meshes A. Quigley Bisel Atte

Horse Races Report From Yesterday's Card

In the first race over seven sixteenths of a mile Danemion ridden by W Miller won at 7 to 2 with Bonheur second and Bravoners third. In the second race over eleven sixteenths Duke of Cried won at odds to 1 with Peertess Lana second and Anna Keranina third. Time 1:11.96.

Rabbit Assist? Fabled Grounder Sparking Lincoln Classic

In a 1908 barnstorming game at Lincoln Nebraska between the Feostern champions and the All Americans, a rabbit charged into play as Joe Kelly chased a long hit. Stivette and others pursued the rabbit through weeds as play halted. The umpire ruled play on, with spectators joining the chase and no official credit recorded for the animal assist.

Ecd Parrett Gen Antonio Feostern Lincoln Neb Lincoln Grounds Jack Buvetla Heston Joe Kelly All Americans Homer Kelly Stivette

Mile and More Horse Races Reported with Winners

Several races are listed with winners and times. Mile events show Lillitus and Meada both at 106, Dorado placing third. Mandator wins at 196 with Dorado second. Crowshade wins at one mile with Bir Carter second. Kinrwood and Fred Mulholland feature in earlier splits. Little Minister wins first race at one mile with Stone second. Daruma wins three quarters of a mile with Pantoufie second. Foncasta wins one mile with Jack Adama second. Alviso upsets at eleven sixteenths. Trennan wins three quarters of a mile with Round Dance second. Confessor takes one mile in the final race with Clan deat second.

Yellowstone Lillitus Meada McIntyre Dorado Laselle Bir Carter T Kinrwood Graham Wort Fred Mulholland Anerfano Little Minister Harty Wen Stone Er Rice Jack Adama Sale Alviso Fisher Jersey Lady Seeond Bianeter Trennan Prenton Round Dance En Dorraine Uley Deat Ao Curtin

Market News Tufts Potatoes as Weather Warms

Market officials warn that a weather warmup could flood the market with potatoes from Spokane, dropping prices from 24 to 23 per ton. Traders report slightly better business today as temperatures rise, while vendors continue to cook goods over gas stoves in Solerstown and nearby.

Spokane Focal Commission Westernay Bownee Holds Staunch Reg Ongane Solersloand Te Ier

Fragmented OCR Impairs Readable News Slice

OCR text shows garbled place names and disjointed phrases, mentioning Oregon ranches, Rome, Tulamvoute, eastern storage, a block, wheat hay, and a vague Eastern Week reference. No coherent event or person details emerge to summarize a clear news item.

Coe Oranhertios Oregon Ranch Rome

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