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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

2

Porting News Franklin Triumph Sparked by Frank

Franklin wins after two falls in a roller wrestling card at Megan's hall. The match features Charley Frank defeating Low Grant in the first fall, with Bert Warner of Minneapolis and Maynard noted in the program. Other bouts include O’Connell of Ireland versus Frank Riley of Tacoma in a catch-as-catch contest for $250 a side at 188 pounds.

Charley Frank Megan's Hall Franklin Lin Maynard Bert Warner Minneapolis England Julius Wreaties O'Connell Frank Riley Tacoma O'Connell Multnomah Athletic Portland

Hair Growth on Bald Heads Suggested in Ad Says

An ad claims hair can be grown on bald heads with guaranteed full growth. It mentions Rooms 4 and Hotel Pike corner Western and Pike with a contact number 4554.

Pike Corner Western Pike

Sacramento manager taunts Dr Roller over Jackson bout

Frank Evans of Sacramento challenges Dr 8 F Roller to a fight for his protege Young Peter Jackson. Evans claims Jackson could whip any man over a long route and Roller names his own terms and purse split. Harry Krant of Seattle commends Jackson and says he is taking good care of himself.

Frank Evans Peter Jackson Sacramento Dr. 8. F. Roller Roller Evans Jackson Harry Krant Seattle

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Bowling Opens Season In 1920s Style

Four of six AK-YP bowling teams started the season amid tight schedules ahead of May 19. Seattle Athletic Club swept White City. M A took two of three from University club on academy alleys. Rubea days vs Eagles delayed to Monday. Y M C A water carnival entries closed with final tryouts at the natatorium.

Seattle Athletic Club White City Athletic Club Association University Club Eagles

Barston’s ludicrous play recalled by Pfeffer in Brooklyn

Fred Pfeffer recalls a comic baseball miscue observed in Brooklyn. Barston fielded a grounder and, after hesitating to retire the runner at home, threw wildly toward Pfeffer and still managed to get the force out at first while the run scored.

Fred Pfeffer Pfeffer Brooklyn Brotherhood Rarsiton Chicago Anson Barstow

Outlaws Weaken Outlaws Weaken Baseball League Talks

A California State league club manager urged joining the organized baseball body but the offer was not finalized. Details on the prospective club and the manager remain undisclosed as directors consider adding two teams this year. In Shaw disputes and player moves, Brown of the Spokane Indians reports 1400 spent on players, with catcher Joe McLaughlin and Lou Nordyke among listed names. McManus remains unsigned while George McManus is praised as a strong catcher. Oakland faces a potential reinstatement and Vancouver’s basketball team loses to Tacoma 23 to 22.

Fprancibco WA. P California State League Baseball Clube Cal Ewies Mwing Magna Aan Duta King Fioh Hrown Bpokane Indians Joe Mclaughlin Foe Lou Nordyke McLaughliin Eaye Brown

Sharkey A C Nets Six Boxing Bouts in NY Night

The Sharkey Athletic Club of New York staged six boxing bouts last night with two knockouts and two disqualifications, all without police interference.

Sharkey Athletic Club New York

Monte Attell to Fight Heffron in Goldfield on March 17

Tex Rickard, manager of the Goldfield Athletic Club, has offered Monte Attell a bout with local favorite Heffron. Attell has accepted and the match is set for March 17 in Goldfield.

Tex Rickard

Weston to Walk 4000 Miles from New York to San Francisco

Edward Payson Weston plans a 4000 mile trek starting March 19 on his 79th birthday. He leaves New York for San Francisco aiming to reach in 100 days, following a northern route toward Alaska and Beattie, with a journalist companion and manager.

New York U. P Portland Chicago Edward Payson Weston San Wran- Cisco Erton United States Beattie San Francisco Aga

Nelson to fight Nelson for lightweight title clash chance

Promoter Coffroth eyes a Welsh vs McFarland bout to set the path for a Nelson challenge. Nelson demands a big purse and a decisive winner to face Battling Nelson within 100 days, with potential interstate venues and a possible Australia return if negotiations stall.

OY Willie Jacobs Ban Francisco U. Voeelf Packey McFarland Preddite Welsh Nelwn Ting McParland Coffroth Nelson Wight the Hattler Bil Squires Australia Mehan Waeehington Mision Chix J Qagoan Coffreth

Local arrests reported after yesterday’s Savannah race

In Savannah deputies arrested Rookma Turner and his crew following a visit to a nearby event. Dr Ainsworth helped earlier in the day. Betting reportedly resumed later as authorities investigated the disturbance and noted a rough crowd.

Savannah Jan U. Po McKainan Rookma Turner Ainsworth Veater

Cheap Colonist Tickets Offered This Spring By Oregon KR

Cheap colonist tickets return this spring with routes from Chicago to St Louis Omaha Kansas City St Paul and Missouri river points. Fares listed include 23.00 from Chicago 30.50 to St Louis and 25.00 to other Missouri river towns. Deposits required at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. Geal agent.

Oregon

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