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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1908

Page

2

Draw Extends 20-Round Fight On Yosemite Steamer

Dick Cullen and Kid Sealer fought 20 rounds to a draw aboard the Yosemite on Puget Sound before about 300 fans. Sealer pressed early and landed more, but Cullen connected cleaner and controlled exchanges at many points. Referee John Reid ruled the bout a draw after a furious finish on the lower deck with a $500 purse.

Dick Cullen Kid Sealer Yosemite Puget Sound Sealer Cullen Sealers Brood Johnnie RK Red Scater Johbnale Reid Sound Beach Seattle Edmands Everett

Atlantic Fleet at Navy Yard and Minors in Drydock

The Atlantic Fleet is at the Navy Yard with the battleship Minors in the drydock. Boats depart from Pier 2 at the foot of Yee ker Way ten times daily for round trips.

Navy Yard Yeeker Way

Vancouver Beats Aberdeen 4 1 To 1 In Staged Matchup

Vancouver walloped the champs 4 to 1 as Gus Thompson struck out 13 in five hits and two walks. Donnovan walked and scored, Quigley drove in a run, Hyatt hit a homer, Nordyke added a double, and Vancouver benefited from Aberdeen’s five errors. Paddock pitched well for Aberdeen. The clubs head back to Vancouver for a series, with a possible Beattle visit.

Vancouver Gus Thompson Aberdeen Thompson Haedens Canucks Paddock Donnovan Quigley Hyatt Nordyke Flannigan Butte

Willis Britt Named Manager for Joe Thomas in bouts

Willis Britt, brother of a former lightweight champion, has taken over management of Joe Thomas. He plans several fights and has challenged Ketchel to a six round bout and wired Harvey to arrange a match. If unavailable he may seek a heavyweight bout, Thomas capable of facing larger opponents.

United Press

Piper and Taft's Finest Pocket Knives On Offer

At Piper and Taft's 16 1024 Becond street the store advertises a premier line of pocket knives regarded as the state’s finest. Local shoppers are invited to view the selection and compare prices on the new stock.

Piper & Taft's

Ketchel Seen Rising Fast in Pugilistic Circles

Jan J. Jeffries lauds Stanley Ketchel as the most talked of fighter of the year after Ketchel’s wins over Joe Thomas and the Sullivan twins. Ketchel’s future seems bright with potential move to heavyweight, if he avoids overreaching or excessive bouts.

Stanley Ketchel Sullivan Twins Bess Jan J. Jeffries Hig Jim Ketchel Seattle Star Ketcher Stanley Joe Thomas Mike Jack Iteels Ketchel Ia Tn Ketebel Young Tommy Huras Tommy Kezebel

Indians Beat Seattle 3 to 2 In Spokane Bail Game

In front of the largest Spokane crowd, the Indians defeated Seattle 3 to 2 in the final game of the six game series. The Indians led on two runs in the second inning and the seventh inning produced the winning score as Stevens driven in Galaski. Dennett’s bases loaded drive produced Seattle’s only runs.

United Press Spokane Seattle Indians Wee Oe James Bennetts Stanley Dennett Mackin Galaski Hulen Stevens

Fragmented OCR sports note with unclear details

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions an umpire and a time of about 30 minutes. Other data are illegible, making the event, teams, or location impossible to confirm.

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Columbia Athletic Club Sees 9 to 4 Victory Over Kirkland

The Columbia Athletic Club defeated Kirkland 9 to 4 yesterday afternoon with Carrington and Spen as battery for Columbia. An open date next Sunday invites a fast team, while A J Lingwood of Columbia Station reports on Bp ler block and Soap Lake Salt Remedies completes a reorganization offering limited shares of stock.

Columbia Athletic Club Kirkland Colwbia Carrington Spen Columbias J. Lingwood Columbia Station Attle Tury Bpler Block

Sullivan and Franklin Set For Ballard Wrestling Showdown

Tonight at Junction Hall in Ballard Dan Sullivan of Hutte faces Charley Franklin of Seattle in a best two of three. Sullivan weighs 158 pounds and is billed as world middleweight champion, while Franklin weighs about 172 pounds and is praised for speed and strength. The purse and betting favor Franklin, but Sullivan plans a bold defense with backing from his brother Gene Sullivan. A strong Seattle turnout is expected with Ballard fans optimism high.

Ballard Dan Sullivan Hutte Charley Franklin Seattle Franklin Mallard Dr. Roller Sullivan Gene Sullivan Gene Junction Hall Beattle Pass

Chicago Finishes First In Western Conference Meet

Chicago won the Western Conference field meet with 24 points while Stanford and Wisconsin tied for second with 20. May of Illinois set a conference record in the 100 yard dash at 9.45 seconds. Yale’s A C Gilbert broke the world pole vault record by clearing 12 feet 7 1 2 inches in Olympian tryouts. Dan Kelley of Spokane was sidelined by a sprained ankle. Local talk campaigns consider raising funds to boost Northwest league pennant winners. Washington and Lincoln high schools meet at Dagdale’s park next Wednesday after split wins this year.

Chicago Stanford Wisconsin May Iilinole A. C. Gilbert Yale Oregon Washington and Lincoln Dagdale’s Park

Local Sports Roundup From Sunday Scores and Bets

A day of varied contests with scores across numerous teams. Taylor drove a home run as Seattle Gun Club led Cardmore grounds. Pantages' Port Orchard loss 0 1. Seattle Brewery defeated Frye 6 3 at Georgetown. Plack Manufacturing beat Snohomish 4 3. Nationals beat Pallard 6 2. Chicago ladies lost to Anacortes 12 4. Sammy McClintock wagers 500 on Dick Cullen against Kid Sealer. Cullen may fight at 128 pounds.

Cricket Grounds Taylor Sammy McClintock Dick Cullen Kid Sealer Cullen

After That 100 of Dr Roller s

Several husky young men in town seek the $100 Dr Roller offers to anyone who lasts 15 minutes at the Seattle Press club entertainment on June 15. Joe Pate, a 190 pound butcher, is first in line. Polly Grimm, Joe Carroll and Charney Franklin will face Dr Roller during the evening along with boxing bouts. Billy Spreck vs Eddie Paurt at 130 pounds and Kelley vs Myer at 138 pounds are slated. Guy Wackles of Omaha, welterweight, recently fought.

Dr. Holler Seattle Press Club Joe Pate Billy Spreck Eddie Paurt Kelley Myer Guy Wackles Omaha

Multnomah Dominates P M A Track Meet at Portland

Multnomah won the P M A track meet scoring 63 points led by strong entries in every event. The Olympic Club of San Francisco and Seattle Athletic Club trailed with 23 and 1 points respectively. Clarke ran a near dead heat to win the mile and finished second after a judge’s ruling. Malcomson took the hurdles and Mantie added dash finishes as the Seattle group returned home tired but satisfied with the meet’s management.

Multnomah The of Oregon Poin Olympic Club San Rahelsos Seattle Athletic Club U" of Seattle Clarke Dineiny Clarke Malcomson

Bargain Show Promises Low Prices on Groceries and Goods

A local sale highlights low prices on clothing and groceries amid bankrupt stock. Items include silk shirts, gloves, Madras shirts, canvas gloves, and pine paceme mats. The ad touts wholesale bargains, urging customers to buy now for value as prices drop on staples like lard and tea.

Judy Porta Geattie Boston

Bargain Leather Goods Feature at Local Store

A garbled ad highlights bargain prices on men and ladies footwear and school shoes. It mentions leather styles, baby shoes, and new fashion toes with low prices. focuses on value and assortment for men women and children.

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Notions iree Ladies Waiste Gremmerw samples in Seattle

A garbled sale notice advertises ladies waist and gremmerwear samples at low prices from $0.50 to $6.00. The items use lace and filet lace trims, with white Chinese milk fabric options. Limited stock claims and a special counter price mark claim.

Beattie Ledice Seattle Ives

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