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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
2
Burwell senior and captain of the track team, famed athlete, confronted an uninvited visitor in Clarke hall basement last Friday. A hushed confrontation followed as he deterred the intruder while a girl’s group planned a prank, revealing a tense campus moment of courage and rumor.
San Francisco March 16 Pattnoy Nelson is slated to fight again and likely face the hard punching Dick Hyland. Hyland has signed for a bout at Jimmy Coffroth's venue, with Coffroth awaiting Hyland's signing to finalize the matchup. Hyland, known as Arenatee and Packey MiPosee, has risen through amateur fights and early pro bouts, earning a reputation as a rough, relentless brawler who could test Nelson's strengths in a square-off.
Ed Peyson Weston, famed endurance walker, starts from New York at 4 o clock this afternoon toward the Alaska Pacific exposition. He plans to trek across the continent on foot, maintaining a four mile per hour pace and sleeping eight hours each night, aiming to reach Beattle in a matter of days.
York March 16 Dorando and John Hayes prepare for their third marathon this season. The prior meeting at an indoor event saw Dorando win narrowly after Hayes led at the finish. Public betting favors Dorando for the forthcoming race in Madison Square Garden.
The Virginia figure James A Hull Woodlake of the A A U reports Rector will race Walker who beat him in London. Hector has agreed to race in June at Travers Island if approved. Roosevelt had urged a rematch but was blocked by military burdens and Rector now shows improved health after heart trouble.
Dorando pressed Olympic champion to the limit in a contest while Maloney supporters posted a $1000 bet. The article notes the resignation of B. Oomame, formerly of the University of Maine, as athletic director and says it has been accepted by the athletic board.
Columbia's beat race prospects dip as BP Cerussl captain and stroke suffers a shoulder dislocation. News arrives via wireless of Pennsylvanias win over Columbia. reflects on rowing baseball and basketball struggles and the athletics department report noting a 1907-08 profit of $296,091.1.
BR D Brooks new manager of the Alleya paper launches Alleyd New a publication devoted to bowling. The tabloid promises nationwide material and local bowling coverage as Seattle and the coast grow interest in the rolling pastime.
Jimmy Britt arranged a match with Young Corbett in New York with a 64 409 guarantee and a one cent receipts stake awaiting details. Britt also posted 506 as good faith in a prior arrangement. A boating weight meeting in New York next month seeks weight readjustments and class fixes for the welterweight division.
The article discusses Jim Delehanty threatening to join the California league to cut costs and curb unreliable players. Berkeley teams consider forming a strong squad, while the Washington Nationals are bolstered by Burns and a rookie season start. Burns wins his first game. Johnson racks up 14 strikeouts in a two game span, with nine in one run.
Jim Jeffries and his party hurry through a station en route to the Century Limited. A gate attendant bars their access and prompts for a ticket, prompting a brief exchange. The moment ends with Jeffries praising the attendant for handling the encounter.
A notice proclaims no solicitors employed for a housecleaning service. It invites households to contact via phone Main 2163 or address 1149 where a representative will explain efficient cleaning methods and promotes The Blue Wagon as best.
A fragmentary report from Marlin Texas notes local figures, including Captain Miguel Don and the New York contingent, as well as mentions of vaudeville acts, a reserve fund, and bets tied to a summer scene. Names include Mabel Mite and Constance, with unclear details about performances and finances.
Walter Dunbar discusses the demanding work of the University of Washington crew coxswains and stroke rowers. He notes the need to steer precisely, coordinate effort, and maintain focus during long sessions, as the team aims to defend Pacific Coast championships. The piece also mentions equipment upkeep and coach Conthear’s grooming of rowers as preparations continue for the upcoming season.
An early 20th century ad promises savings on a 16 inch Stilleon tool and a wide range of plumbing items. It touts low prices, quick DIY piping solutions, and adjustable wrenches with claim of cost reduction when doing one’s own work. Multiple prices and measurements appear amid garbled copy.
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