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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
2
A remarkable baseball moment features Jack Kortna of Loutaville making a sprawling backhanded catch while lying on the ground. The wind pushed a fly ball farther than expected causing him to fall. He recovered and fired to third for a double play as the runner sprinted home.
fragmented notes report left handed pitcher Lloyd Skirlman of Snohomish signing with the Indians amid Coast League mentions. other names include Conners Castro Merrill Ole Gowpel and Murphy with various baseball figures and leadership references scattered throughout.
Promoters flood the scene after Johnson defeats Burns, courting white heavyweights eager to challenge the new champion. California giant Ralph Rose is named as a potential rival, though few know the sport’s finer points. Lawiston Idaho hosts a training camp for Northwestern’s Indians, who plan to begin March 15.
The Vancouver basketball team travels to Seattle tonight aiming to claim the Seahawks scalp in a high school era matchup. Seattle lines up Koapp Hoar forward and lg eby guards with Capt. Babcock at center.
Federal Paint and Wallpaper Co announces a wall covering sale on 1314 First Ave as spring and the fair approach. Shop for wallpaper to refurbish an ordinary room at discounted prices, urging quick purchase to avoid running out.
The Rev William A Sunday announced in Spokane that he has signed to meet Mephisto in Jim Jeffries fight pavilion in Los Angeles early in February after his Spokane engagement. He said Hig Jim will be in his corner long enough to introduce him and boasted of an evil punch as the surest thing.
Boxing and wrestling to suit the athletic taste at the Washington Athletic Club gym on 28th and Madison tonight. Matches include Mawson of Renton versus Lydon at 140 pounds, La Bounty against Jeanie at 140, Red Schrier versus Lee Billett at 120, Jim Wilson of the club against a Seattle foe at 189, and Smith and McKnight wrestling at 126.
Hamilton Pisa of Harvard says Harvard and Princeton will not play football next fall. Management fears an extra game toward Yale weakens their chances. The Seattle Athletic Club schedules its annual election for February 1 to choose a president and seven directors.
The Rebes and Jays Dowling crew will play the Tacoma team in a forthcoming game. The matchup pits local talent against a rival squad, promising a competitive contest at a neutral venue.
Hol Cunningham, Batlard high school football star, registered yesterday at Lincoln High School and will finish the term there. He is also a capable baseball player and likely to join the nine. The Owls bowling team won two of three from the Pelicans, bringing them within one game of the leading Eagles. In the second game, F I L Keating rolled 229.
Abe Attellia again pursues the cent in a 16 round bout against Eddie Kelly of Buffalo set for February 4 in New Orleans. The match heightens期待 for a decisive win.
The civil service commission in this city will hold exams on February 17 and 18 for various federal jobs. Uncle Sam seeks veterinary surgeons and physicians for the Philippine service, farmers and women for the Indian service, and janitors and topographic aids for the Coast and Geodetic Survey. Salaries range from 240 to 2000 dollars per year.
London January 23 The British Aeronautical Society awarded the first medal to Wilbur and Orville Wright. The back inscription states Presented by the Huntted Aeronautical Society to Wilbur and Orville Wright.
Everett January 26 Mrs Nora Amith a domestic worker burned in the fire that destroyed the Great Northern hotel has died. She is the third victim of the blaze.
Andrew Williams, recently retired after two terms as Whatcom sheriff, is named by U S Marshal to serve as marshal with deputy duties in Whatcom County. The text notes a legislative action approving fifty thousand dollars for an Idaho exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.
Irritable temper and general discomfort linked to blurred print improve with specialty glasses. Schuchard Optical, Eye Specialists, advertises relief from Dix related eye strain at 1207 Second Ave.
Seattle park board moved to ask the city council to acquire 9000 feet of land from Alki Point toward the city including the Alki natatorium for a bathing beach and recreation complex. Plans include a recreation pier with pavilion and boathouse at Lake Washington and proposals for additional parks along Magnolia bluff and Mercer Island area. Also sought road opening to link Behmite Park waterfront access.
Chicago January retirement notice from Love & Co the winey brokerage firm announces partner Aldrich exits citing stringent conditions and impending termination of the venture, signaling a shift in the national brokerage landscape.
Garfield Kinchen, named leader of the gang that killed three sons near Tickfaw, was surrounded in a cabin seven miles from Amite City on Friday. Police tracked the group after the killings.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company's picturesque line resumes sale of colonist tickets this spring from Chicago to St. Louis Omaha Kansas City St Paul and Missouri river points. Fares are 33.00 to Chicago 30.50 to St Louis and 26.00 to other westbound points. Deposits taken at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave EB E, Ellis Geological Agent.
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