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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
2
The Seattle YMCA Tigers, a quick, strong squad, prepare for a Friday night game against West Seattle at the YWCA gym. Key players Knapp, Jones, Wray, Ryne, R. Pile, and Se are listed as contenders in the lineup.
Gribble, the skater from Wieron gin and Minnesota, seeks a rapid one to five mile contest in Spokane. Kobiete heads to Seattle to meet his manager while Beale, a leading coast sprinter, may race in Spokane if arranged.
The report outlines Everett Snohomish Arting ton and Munroe with Bellingham possibly joining. New man in Seattle leads the move, aiming to steer the Everett group. Matt Branley and Arlington Danch are mentioned in connection with earlier season duties.
Committee of national affairs suggests continuing efforts to investigate local post office performance. A report notes delays in package handling with durations of 12 to 16 days observed, seeking best use of available facilities.
Auctioneers offer Knapp West book of plans to save money and guide building a good home. The notice urges home builders to send order.
CloseOut of 259 suits and 210 overcoats from the season offers deep cuts on high grade fabrics from leading American makers. Exclusive custom-tailors ensure quality with styles priced to attract thrifty buyers. 10 dollar values now show fabrics and wearability rivaling far higher priced garments.
The Northwest Baseball League magnates led by Sedge McCreie and Addie Quinn arrive in Seattle to discuss creating a new circuit. Lucas, Hall, and Dugdate prepare pleas while Col. Pop Peakes recalls a pistol and the betting ring as they anticipate tomorrow’s decisive conference.
In a Spokane Seattle Athletic club event at the A G arena both sides win two of four events. George Douglas defeats Eddie Hubbard in a disputed boxing finish after Hubbard is fouled. Parsons of Spokane beats Bidie Faust in three rounds. Seattle wins both wrestling matches, with Max Lamfrom over Stansbury and Mansfield Garrett wrestling.
Promoter Tommy Burns and critic Berne debate James J. Jeffries status as heavyweight champ. Burns cautions the champion has fallen from peak stamina, while Berne predicts Jeffries can still be outboxed by a top fighter if his pace and weight strain continue.
Barney Petty recalls Cedar Rapids game in Rockford where a disputed umpire was surrounded by fans after a string of controversial calls. He was nearly ducked into water before escaping, while onlookers laughed at his drenched, comical discomfiture.
The piece notes Dr. Howe’s third straight defeat in the amateur 1 tournament and a forfeiture loss. John Roberts sails from London to play exhibitions in New York Chicago and Boston then competes in the World championship at Jamestown exposition. George Button becomes the 181 balk line champion replacing Willie Hoppe, with Sutton winning the title by donor ruling over a dispute with Hoppe.
Multiple horse races described with times, winners, second and third place finishers. Miller and Drown ride in first races, Malt and Ruby in second, Santa Ray and Pary in third, Voladay and Dorado in fourth, Imgham and Gemmell in sixth, plus additional results including Miss and The Minister with Treasure Seeker and others.
Dr Lee Baker operates a dental practice at 206 Bite Building and can be reached by phone at Main 6256.
The Wanderers meet the Thistles at Woodland Park next Sunday with Referee Good enough in charge at 2 30. A large crowd is expected as weather conditions look favorable for the game.
At the inter club meet last night members of the club football team were awarded sweaters. Oliver Cutts thanked the club on behalf of the footballers for its support.Recipients included Harry Place Trott Wood land Graham Kern Rolier Teat melr Hooper Rample Nagshaw Tom McDonald Cole Abbott Monday Bhirti ff and Cutts.
A collage of baseball and boxing gossip cites dates and names like Pat Rok, Brotte, McCormick, and Pat Johnson. Mentions Cincinnati, Uniontown, Tonopah, and Cincinnati opening day rumors, with jumbled notes on leagues, umpires, and upcoming attractions.
Fragmentary notice reports C B & Cowan moving to 1666 Ettel Building near Record Ave and Ptke. No further context or dates provided.
Washington Detroit and St. Lauta are cited as Did You Know items. New York reports 82 entries for suburban handicap. Three Myers travel from London Aero club to compete for Bennett Cup next October. Incumbent Bryson and Gary Herrmann likely contest presidency of Bowling Congress. Dr Lasker and Frank Marshall to play for world chess title on January 26. Coach Yost backs four down linemen next season. Jockey Miller won 368 races last year.
A rhubarb shipment from Eastern Washington arrives for J. B. Powells & Co at Western Ave with a 12 percent price per pound. Potatoes and other produce show varied prices while fears of possible famine weigh on commission men. Native apples hold firm around 1.50 to 1.76. Japanese oranges arrive in small shipments at 1.60 per case. Local market notices mention meat, bran, shorts, and feed prices, with Daniel Klein and others listed among trades.
The fragmentary text appears to be an old news clipping by Fred J Hewitt with garbled urban or regional wording. It mentions a Colt in Call Rae and age related notes but lacks complete context or clear events. No identifiable people, places, or outcomes are readable to form a coherent summary.
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