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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1907

Page

2

Attell Dominates Baker In Featherweight Bout

Abe Attell won a clear decision over Harry Baker in Los Angeles. The opening eighth round saw Baker's seconds protest as Attell maintained the attack, while referee Jim Jeffries handled the rough action and the crowd favored Attell at odds around 3 to 2.

Baker Jeffries Los Angeles Jan Abe Attell Harry Baker Attell Tme Dewitt Vancourt Vancourt Abe

Girls Battle For Championship At Armory

Seniors and juniors meet in a high school girls basketball championship at the Armory tonight. Sophomores and freshmen also play to determine the final positions as players and teams are praised for teamwork and conditioning.

Armory

New Boston Owner Outlines Plans for 1907 Season

Dewey, new Boston Nationals owner, pledges to revitalize the club with aggressive play and steady money, aiming for a creditable finish in 1907. The 45 year old Kentucky businessman and longtime baseball fan partnered with Barney Dreyfuss to launch the team in Paducah, Kentucky, early in their careers.

George B. Dovey Boston Nationals the Star The Star Dewey Boston Wei Me Beaton Devey Minine Kentucky al Johnson Cheverend 44. Louis Traction Co Barney Dreyfuss

ComplexBag Movement Described With Elbow and Fist Strikes

The article details an intricate bag exercise starting with a right hand and elbow sequence to keep the bag moving left then right. It cites backhanded elbow strikes, a right filet hit, and a left side pivot blow culminating in a front roll as the correct arm position is described for execution.

Oie Pee Lee

Auburn Wins in Ballard Debate at Presbyterian Church

The Auburn debating team defeated Ballard High School in a debate held last night at Ballard Presbyterian Church. Auburn argued in favor of subsidies to American ships as the most practical method for merchant marine support.

Auburn Enum Ballard High School Ballard Presbyterian Church

Lucas on way to Seattle forms new Northwest league

President W H Lucas of the Northwest league travels from New York to Beattie to finalize plans for a new league. Teams likely include Butte Helena Vancouver Tacoma Spokane and Seattle with Portland possibly added. Lucas says plans are outlined and matters are satisfactory after the national association meeting.

W. H. Lucas Beattie New York Lucas Butte Helena Vancouver Tacoma Spokane Seattle Portand Natonal Association New League

Annual Meeting of the S A G Club

The Beat the Athletic club holds its annual meeting next evening with reports to be presented. The secretary and treasurer will show the club in excellent condition. The election of officers will occur in February with W Dilling set to succeed T N Ha as president.

Beat the Athletic Club W. Dillings T. N. Ha

Bowling Team Plans Denver Tournament Trials

Lerd Beattie will send five men to the bowling tournament in Denver next month. Trials to select the team are set for about February 6 with 16 games to count. The matches will be held at Beismarck of umbia alleys.

Beattie Denver Biemarck

Purse Battle Blocked for Spokane Jeffries Equire Fight

In Spokane county the prosecuting attorney states no bout can occur over any amount including a $35,000 purse. Officials refuse permission for the fight citing local restrictions.

Spokane Sports Spokane County

Emmer markers disqualified after refusal at horse event

Los Angeles report states on January 19 that an emmer marker in a four horse event was disqualified after refusing to comply with marking procedures and failing to follow race officials instructions.

Los Angeles

Seattle Team Names J. M. Stevenson Business Manager

Fragmentary notes indicate a Seattle team planned to appoint J M Stevenson as business manager with the "Jedge" not yet decided. The passage is unclear on dates or full team identity.

Seattle Paettic J. M. Stevenson

Races Report From Yesterday's Tracks

Yesterday's racing card lists Piret at three eighths of a mile with Katie Raines at 107 inKent, 2 to 5. Fourth race over one mile shows Rodolfo at 110 with H Smith to 6, Frece fas 105 second Magnet 110 third. Time 1. Fifth race any course Gioria 106 Koerner even won Mandarin 109 second 103 third. Steth faeces three quarters of a mile Phil Igoe 107 Koerner 2 to 5 won Taos 100 Egan 104 third. Time 1 1: rf 4.

Piret Katie Raines Kent Lackfoot Rodolfo H. Smith Frece Fas A Magnet la Gioria Koerner Mandarin Tima Steth Faeces Phil Igoe Taos Egan Tine Wheeler Fr. Kelly Black Bam Nettie Micka Mitlew Laselie Miller Royal Red M. A. Powell Nente Lucille Motetgray Vaerhens Herealn Steth Elmwood Plausibie Diendy Tirme

Horse Race Card Summary of Five Races

Race results list winners and placings for five events at Wheeler and nearby tracks. Winners include Black Bam Nettie Micka Royal Red Briers Collector Jeseno Vaerhens and Elmwood with times ranging from 1:04 5-6 to 1:14.

Historic betting scandals in the racing ring big gains

The article recounts historic wagers by Haggin and Marcus Daly as record kills in horse betting, noting Haggin’s win with All Won the Kentucky Derby and Daly’s more than 260,000 net from a Foxing season. It mentions bookmaker clashes and a chaotic day at Douglas Park with drunk trainer and jockeys.

Douglas Park Ben Blue Wing Pree Knight Maggin Hagain Hagelin Tuberville Daly Ogden

Diverse Racing and Sporting News Across Nations

The report notes Dive Lee, a two year old time winner, sold in New Orleans for $1,000 to Captain Thomas Cape. It mentions the famed Sysonby exhibited at the Museum of Natural History and a Dan Patch progeny sold for $2,600 to James E. Tracy of New Orleans. Entries span the Bagah Derby and Doncaster Leger with August Helmont, Merman F&F, and others. Also listed are Lipton’s cup, prize pools, and forthcoming bouts, including a Michigan state scene and a Colorado club wanting a bout with Tiha White. The piece covers Charley West, Ficung Pord, and Fresh Pav of Pitt MeSevers, plus charity prospects and a Palm Beach trophy. It closes with notes on Canadian Amateur Athletic Union warnings, chess matches featuring Bo Lasker and Frank Marshall, billiard theater in New York, and upcoming track and field and handicap championships.

Markets Report On Cabbage Arrival And Delayed Shipments

A carload of cabbage arrived from Mpokane and sold quickly, the first street sale in days. The steamer Benator from Frisco was delayed and will arrive tomorrow morning with green vegetables. Western av. business has surged and commission men report record activity, with Behnling's Best teas and coffees cited as standards of excellence.

Mpokane Benator Frisco Western Av

Do You Want to Make Money Find Smart Ways

A plea asks readers if they want to earn money and argues reasonable effort yields fortune. It suggests appeal to common sense and warns against waste of funds while encouraging work to increase earnings.

Fruit Growers Convention Draws Vancouver Dealers

Local commission men among attendees at the fruit growers convention lingering over market conditions. Stewart and Co of Vancouver Victoria, prominent combination dealers, visited the city to review local fruit metrics and pricing.

Commission Stewart Stewart & Co Vancouver Victoria

Scandinavian American Bank Investment Plan Debated

Unclear text outlines an investment proposal tied to a Scandinavian American Bank. The fragment mentions per annum returns on every dollar and a stated intention to invest, but concrete details, dates, or outcomes are missing.

Wlanda

Savings account offer promises weekly deposits and strong balances

The notice urges opening a savings account with a firm promising weekly deposits and large balance growth. It claims safety for depositors and mentions branches in Tacoma and Geitterd with mail deposits as an option.

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