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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
2
The Star notes public reaction to Dugdale and a harsh Seattle article about a flawed season. It argues Dugdale must perform to restore trust, urging him and the team to deliver a strong summer showing to boost Seattle’s baseball reputation.
Francisco March 2 Rat-Neteonm, world champion light heavyweight, declares he will fight any man at the weight limit but only for proper pay. He says he will not take bare purses and mentions a meeting with an Australian promoter in New York at the Astoria hotel in about two weeks. He suggests McParland and Welsh as strong possible opponents if they meet his terms.
In Tex on March 1 Joe Harbee impressed judges with a decisive victory. John Jeter also earned a fall but Harbee prevailed, defeating Ream of St. Louis and challenging anyone in the land at 192 pounds to meet him.
Kid Krant reports from Nev that he plans to fight the Mexican foe at 142 pounds after weighing in at 3 o clock. He weighs heavy but believes he can shed the weight and win easily.
Chicago March 2 Fred the Wisconsin wrestler is slated to meet Yuseuf the mighty Turk who claims he has never been thrown and is chasing Gotch and the world title. The meet could signal the arrival of the long awaited Gotch Mahmout bout and draw strong interest from wrestling followers.
The article notes possible bouts involving Abe Attell with several challengers and promoters offering or seeking terms. Talks center on signing a contract and betting interests around the match, with a focus on venue and duration.
The Philadelphia club confirms Jimmie Nichol and Ike Durham left the charter roster as Jim Me retires from active management. New owners appoint Melita Tron Man McGinnity to the Hant, while Ed Mies Gente plans to retire after one year. President Harry soem faces nervous strain as magnates discuss the manager's future.
New York athletes at the New York Athletic Club enjoy sprint races and snowball battles on a snow covered field. They run barefoot in bathing tights while the thermometer sits around 20 above zero. After thirty minutes of fun they return to the club house glowing with health and praise the chilly stunt.
A clipped letter questions why readers must view female athletes in revealing attire and critiques a university event. The writer advocates modest dress and public decorum, urging restraint and respect for civil society despite humorous framing.
The Beattie Athletic Club bowling team plans a summer championship cup meet with Manager Brown arranging the events. The club aims to assemble a strong field at the bowling congress and line up a series of intricated matches among notable bowlers including P. Brownester W. Brown and L. Meatiog. A March 2 note records bowling activity and a separate oblique reference recalls a local incident at Breaklyn grounds on Oct 15 involving a rival athlete who never matched a past record.
Clair J. Jacobs of the University of Chicago breaks his own indoor pole vault record at 12 ft 0 in during a meet with the Chicago Athletic Club. The new mark surpasses his previous 11 ft 9 in record.
Spinning at 1310 Second Ave offers Peters League Loaded Shells in 12 gauge. Boxes of 100 priced around 50 cents each, with case quantities noted and weights listed. Includes details on packaging and availability for buyers.
In remarks attributed to Jeffries he denies giving a public interview but hints at considering a return to boxing to meet Jack Johnson, the reigning heavyweight champion, after his theater tour. He refuses to commit without a definite physical condition.
The Chicago Cubs will halt at West Baden Indiana for the first half of their spring training trip instead of proceeding directly to Hot Springs. Manager Frank Chance announced the change as the team begins preparations after three straight pennants. The decision marks a notable shift in the club’s routines and superstition around the season start.
A reflective note links the vast world to Seattle and anchors the thought with the repeated number 1113. The fragment hints at scale and a personal memorization cue without a defined event or date.
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