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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
2
Grays Harbor fans celebrate President Lucas of the Northwestern league securing amateur baseball representation this season. Aberdeen organizes subscriptions for uniforms as teams showcase promise in early practice and winter leagues eye the coveted "W" jerseys.
The article profiles Eddie Hanlon known as "Cute" by some, a Californian boxer who dislikes the nickname and the stage. It notes his belief in his ring skills against Britt and the turtle crouch, and mentions his reluctance to act without pursuing Hamlet or acting like Bernard or Owen O'Connor.
The article urges saving money as a habit leading to wealth and comfort. It notes wealthy people start by saving small amounts from modest salaries. It cautions to choose a safe deposit place and promotes the State Bank of Seattle on Yesler and First, offering 4 percent interest compounded twice a year.
A health note warns office men suffer from sedentary work and poor breathing. It prescribes three exercises: standing tall with deep breathing, a deep breath followed by a forward lunge, and walking on hands and feet to engage major muscles.
Annie Latham recounts a quarrel with Charles Von der Ahe over a Philadelphia stay and a planned Trenton game against the Cuban Giants. Frustrated by broken promises, the Browns petitioned for a day off, were dismissed, and the team prepared to seek new positions after a dramatic release.
The group faced a delayed game with Cuban Glante. Philadelphia police and messengers were needed to locate all players after a long anxious search. They were brought to Wanamaker Brown for measurement and delivered identical suits before finishing at the hotel.
San Francisco reports that a jury finding Harry Tenny died from injuries sustained in a match with Frankie Neil holds Neil and indirectly the promoters referees and seconds responsible. The verdict threatens a major setback for prize fighting and promises a crackdown on the fight trust.
The death of Teany shocks with calls to bar promoters and place fights under amateur clubs oversight. A proposed plan would create a central board, life bans for fakirs, and standardize gloves, purses, and referee competence. Los Angeles seeks a Gans Sullivan bout while San Francisco bans prizefighting after Marty Tenny’s death.
In Angeles on March 12 Jim Britt and Kid Herman are signed to a 20 round match at 133 pounds under Pacific Athletic Club auspices. Britt deposits a for fat and Herman wires in. The German Catholic Society Concordia held its annual meeting with Joseph Mueller vice president Edward Jablonski secretary and others.
Water rent for January February March and April is due in February and becomes delinquent after February 28. Metered water rates are due between the 1st and 20th of each month and become delinquent on the 20th.
Manager Degginger of Rainier baseball club laid out the Madison Street park after surveying the field. Workers skin and level the infield. the new infield aims to rival Dugdale's old Athletic park. The outfield needs little work while 4900 feet of wire netting will protect grandstand patrons. Degginger plans carpenters for grandstand repairs and painting, hoping the park becomes second to none. Rampters’ fast bench showed light practice, signaling a strong Puget Sound league season.
Oscar Stanage, a young catcher from Texas, signs with St. Louis and will join the Cardinals as a first baseman. The club quickly offers him a good contract as he moves from Brockton to join the Major League roster.
Portland reports Virgil Garvin refuses a $1,000 pay cut and will continue lumber yard work at the mill for $2 per day. He has held this stance since last December, asserting he will stay in the lumber yard rather than accept the wage reduction.
An old style notice promotes Rend Bo Market offering meat and a free streetcar ride on Diep Avenue to reach the market location. The ad emphasizes convenience and bargain meat purchases.
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