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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
4
The article traces football’s origins from ancient Greek players to Roman adoption and English medieval spread. It notes early objections in the 12th to 14th centuries, monarchs’ bans, and the eventual rise of organized play with Rugby and association football. It concludes with a cautious view on rule changes amid ongoing sport debates.
Schwarts the peppery shortstop who played two years for Dugdale in the Northwest League will leave Feb 6 for San Francisco and report to Tuscaloosa University to coach the varsity team. He will also practice with the Montgomery club as contract terms run early into spring. He batted .966 at second base last season and cites enthusiastic Southern baseball fans as a key factor in a promising season. Mrs. Schwarz accompanies him back to Frisco after renewing old ties. Meanwhile Realty Security reports an $80,000 sale of a 60x120 lot between Pike and Pine to Ada Bowes for a fireproof building.
Timothy Flood former Los Angeles captain awaits fate from Pacific Coast League magnates in San Francisco. He alleges umpire Davie targeted him, recounts the brawl and suspensions, says he seeks reinstatement after meetings in Chicago and Chicago references, and notes offers while hoping for a favorable ruling.
A player voices resolve to play ball without disputes with umpires and explains past clashes with Davin as a personal matter. He contemplates a trade scenario involving Portland if ineligible status is lifted and references a prior exchange with Davia.
Two top bowling teams, the Pacifics and Columbians, face off in a three game set on Monarch alleys. Both rosters boast leading bowlers and a history of close battles with Columbians holding last season’s top honors. Spectators expect fast pace and high pin counts as rivalry runs deep before the final chalked frame.
The Kirkland Good Roads club formed to promote a macadam road linking Kirkland and Snoqualmie. At the organizing meeting strong speeches supported the project. Officers elected were President H. T. Duncan, vice president W. N. Boge, secretary treasurer Henry B. Green, and executive committee C. L Pariah, W. C. Morford, Harry Thompkine, Henry B. Green, and Hubert Harry.
J H. F Jackson announces candidacy for Seattle Fifth ward councilman pending Republican convention. He is son of D B Jackson, a prominent Seattle citizen, and large local property owner with decades of residence. He aims to represent ward and city interests with broad support.
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