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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

2

Attell Neil 20 round title bout eyed for Dreamland

United Press reports a 20 round match proposed between Abe Attell and Frankie Neil at Dreamland rink on Friday January 31. Neill and Attell discussed weight parity for the New Year’s Day Moran fight, while Joe OConnor travels to San Diego to meet Ketchel’s manager. Rumors place Battling Nelson versus Rudolph Helms in a 10 round LA bout and Scaler seeks Johnny Frayne in Colma. The Hoet remains open to engagements with Packey McParland and Nelson possible, though prospects look uncertain.

United Qpess Ban Francisco Abe Attell Frankie Neil Dreamland Rink Jim Neill Attell Neil Hels Los Angeles Hoet Scaler Dane Johnny Frayne Colma Heet Packey McParland Battling Nelson California

City Hall Market Special at Public Market Prices

Eastern hamelie offers fresh dressed chickens and fresh meat at public market prices. 609 Thirday features vendor sales and discount selection for shoppers.

City Hall Hamelie

Yesterday's Races Result Highlights

Report from a horse meeting listing six races with winners and times. Hello of Iroquois won the first at 1:08, Patois took the second, Tavora won the third, Maessa captured the fourth, Warning won the fifth, and Altanero clinched the sixth. Notable placings include Mitre second and College Widow third in the early races.

Early Meets at Five Eighths Mile Dominated by Favorites

In the first race, Leviator, ridden by Holand, won at 6 to 1 from Henshaw and Black Mate, time 1:00 2-6. Matr Ada led Round and Round and Lois Cav anagh in 1:40 for one mile. Pretension with Musgrave rode 3 to 5 favorite won in 1:26 1/4. Geo & Davie, Fos, 5 to 1, clocked 1:12 with Sir Edward second and Ingham third. Lucky Lad won the one mile race in 1:40, Master Lester second, Alra third. Gloria, ridden by Martin, 1 to 4 favored, won in 1:12 with Lee Harrison II second and Gossiper II third.

Holand Henshaw Black Mate Matrada Martin Lois Cavanagh Musgrave Timothy Wen el Cazador Geo & Davie Fos Sir Edward Ingham Lucky Lad Bugton Master Lester Alra Gloria Lee Harrison II Gossiper

Moran Challenged as English Champs Fight for Title

English press claim Owen Moran lacks rightful claim as champion after past defeats. Driscoll, the current claimant, vows to defend title and may battle Abe Attell if victorious. In Altoona a boy escaped injury after a trolley collision, shaken but unharmed.

Owen Moran Moran Jim Hawker Jim Driscoll Driscoll Engiteh Sports Say Spike Robinson London Abe Attell

Spokane to Have Football After Club Election

Spokane residents vote at the Spokane Athletic club result in a decisive win for progressives ensuring football continues next year. Francia Emery becomes the new president as the Conservatives are defeated and football policy is reaffirmed.

Spokane Spokane Athletic Club Francia Emeryle Thecaan

Stanford to play Australians in San Francisco tour

Stanford University officials expect the New South Wales rugby team to return via San Francisco and meet Stanford. President Jordan has received a telegram asking for dates. Stanford’s baseball squad is forming and will open the season with a game against St Mary's College a week from Saturday.

United Press Stanford University Cal New South Wales England San Francisco Stanford Jordan Stanford Bh St. Mary’s College

Multnomah Club Adopts Six Month Membership Rule

Portland January 17 six month rule adopted by Multnomah club directs boxers and wrestlers must be members in good standing for six months before competing. No club athletes may meet opponents from other clubs unless those opponents also hold the same standing.

Portland Multnomah

Geary Doing Well in Boat Building Studies

According to a city friend, Ted Geary of Beattie, now at a Hoxton technical school studying boat building, is making notable progress and is said to be making a record for defeated Fife's Alexandra in the Dunsmuir cup.

Ted Geary Beattie Hoxton Fife Alexandra

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