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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

2

Jailer Brings Abductee Nick Hurley to Wal Lac Jail

United Press reports Rose, county jailer, transported Nick Hurley from Sacramento California to Wal Lac Idaho. Hurley faces abduction charges and a jumped bond in probate court. The district court judge planned to rule on habeas corpus next day as Hurley remains jailed until trial.

United Press Wal Lac Idaho Rose Nick Hurley Sacramento Cal Hurley Blerley

Loucks to Pitch for Spokane in Coming Season

Ballor Loucks, famed twirler who pitched for Dugdale and played for Spokane and Portland, will be a box artist on Eddie Quinns Spokane team next season. He has pitched three seasons in the Southern league and has shown marked improvement since leaving the coast.

Ballor” Loucks Dugdale Spokane Portland Eddie Quinn Lowcke Sevons

Joe Thomas Battles On In Bout With Sullivan

In a fierce round by round contest at a local arena on Jan 22 Joe Thomas showed rare gameness. Sullivan dominated early forcing a near finish, but Thomas refused to quit and stayed on despite being near counted out. No decision was declared.

United Prees Aoe Antattion Jack Twin) Sullivan Joe Thomas Finteh United Boston Ton Billy Papke Stanton Papke

Full House Expected for Roller Burns Wrestling Match

A near sellout is anticipated at the Grand Opera House as Roller Burns faces a famed opponent in a heavyweight wrestling match. Burns, 47, despite a significant weight disadvantage, is praised for his neck strength and past feats, including throwing Evan Lewis the Strangler, with Jenkine the remaining opponent Burns has not defeated.

Roller Duros Grand Opera House Burns Iro Barnes Pvan Lewis Snown Barne Iowa Uhns Waa Lewis Furnas Evan Lewis Hume Jenkine

Split over manager election for Washington high football team

A dozen or more speeches failed to elect a manager for Washington high school football for next year. At the High School Athletic Association meeting the names Charles McKay Harvid Hartman and Merton Hemingway were proposed. The association split with Hartman supported by first team players and McKay by second team men. The election was postponed until Tuesday.

Washington High High School Athletic Association Charles McKay Harvid Hartman Merton Henmingway Jay Smith Coyle Westner Hartman McKay

Irish Champion May Bother Tom Burns

Dublin report says Jem Roche, the Irish champion, has a fair chance to defeat Tommy Burns. Roche is described as a powerful clean-cut fighter, capable of a good fight despite not being as shifty as Burns. Dick Croker backs Roche, lending confidence to the Irish contender.

Dublin Jem Roche Tommy Porns Roche Burne Dick Croker New York

Brooks and Co Hat Ad From 1931 Seconday

An archival notice promotes K and N hats from Brooks and Co marked 1931 Seconday. It highlights a wearable accessory sale and urges readers to purchase headwear from the local merchant.

K&n. Brooks & Co Seconday

Frankie Neil Will Skip Road Work For Attell Fight

Frankie Neil plans no road training for his bout with Abe Attell. Frankie's father says he will weigh about 122 pounds at the ring, with no road work. Attell will train in the afternoon at Hamburgers, while Healer signs for a ten round prelim. The fighters must make 131 1/2 pounds, with $250 purse split $200 to winner and $50 to loser. Jack Welch will referee and hold the $100 forfeits.

San Fran BCO Frankie Neil Abe Attell Neil Jim Frankie Johnny Frayne Attell Jack Welch

John L Sullivan backs Burns over Johnson in claim

John L Sullivan says Tommy Burns can defeat Jack Johnson with little trouble and is better than public opinion suggests. He cites Burns’ punching power and stamina and notes a Toronto discussion supporting Burns against Johnson.

John L. Says Burns Jack Johnson John L. Sullivan Tommy Burns Tommy Toronto Sulivan Gaede Johnson United

Seventh Annual Seattle Poultry Show Opens At Central Building

Keen competition marks the seventh annual Seattle Poultry Association show held in the Central building with large attendance and strong interest. Local exhibitors share prizes with out of town enthusiasts as Seattle birds impress. Judge W. C. Denny of Rochester NY presides.

Seattle Poultry Association Seattle W. C. Denny Rochester N. Y

Races Report from Yesterday's Thoroughbred Cards

Yesterday's sixteenth mile and longer races listed winners and times. Duke of Orleans led first, Am­ma G. captured second. Yo San and Hed di followed in the short mile events. Coppit won the seven-sixteenths, Shenandoah claimed the eleven sixteenths, Mitre won the early dash, Elevation and Big Store placed in the later undercard. Jedge Nelson led the one mile plus 20 yards stakes.

Duke of Orleans Wirtama Milly Myer Derdom Mitre McClain Elevation Big Store

Tavor Wins Second as Doille Dollars Take Third

Time finishes in 1 minute 47 seconds as Tavor earns second place and Doille Dollars finishes third with a strong showing in the race.

Tavor Doille Dollars

Thoroughbred race card results from a swimsuit afternoon

The program lists six races with winners and times. Reuben led the first, Traffic won the second, Litholin captured the third, Geo. & Davis won the fourth, Haron Keher took the fifth, and Whidden won the sixth. Times range from 1:13 to 2:00.44.

Reuben Schilling Master Lester Tia Behiiling China Stk Hose Litholin Dugan Black Domino Latona Geo. &. Davis Rose Gallavant Ortiene Haron Keher Ferns Avontellus Hi Caul Cap Whidden Dagan Chas. Paine Belarius

Colts Defeat the Educates in Bowling Tourney

The Colts snapped a tail end slide to trim the Educates in a late night bowling match. Final figures reflect a momentum shift as Colts claim the win in the touring event.

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