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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

2

University Wrestlers Prep for Big Coast Meet

Intercollegiate wrestling return set for Corvalis on April 3 with lightweights scarce and heavyweights hard to fill. Only 15 athletes compete as Frank Vance trains a wary squad from 115 to 175 pounds while several football and track men juggle commitments. Competition centers on 125 and 185 pounds with Hensley Hoover, M. J. Darren, and others contending. 115 and 175 classes feature Sigeworth and Strandberg leading, under A A U rules at Corvalis.

Ocr Frank Vance Jarvis and Bakens Pakene Ahen Grimm Hensley Hoover

Coffroth Aims to Promote Jeffries Fight in San Francisco

Coffroth plans a major boxing push to stage a Jeffries bout, hoping to lure Johnson to a decisive match. He talks with promoters and press, signaling preparation for a large San Francisco event with a long, costly campaign and expected 15 rounds for a chosen date.

Renton Club Smoker Tonight Promises Tough Bouts

The Renton club holds a big smoker tonight at 1148 the Pas. Fire department volunteers will stage a match in the fire hall with bouts featuring Hatfield and Swift. Notable matchups include Jack Arnold vs J Fetes and Max Thorne vs Frankie Yous, with several other listed fights in the card.

Wing Swift Renton Club Cottie Hatfield Aise & SeTapper Jack Arnold Max Thorne Veen Frankie Yous Billie Read Juventine Va Jesse Brooy Lehrier

Pathfinder Thomas Car Promoted for New Seattle Race Route

Thomas car coming as the pathfinder for the New Seattle automobile race, promoted by Guggenheim. J. K. Miller, prominent driver, will chart the tour route, with the midwest to St Louis and Kansas City likely altered to avoid poor Iowa roads. The plan follows last year's Paris race winner and aims to guard against detours caused by bad roads.

Te Charce John K. Miller Ork Seattle Guggenheim Lowa J. K. Miller Sutetest St. Louis Kanen

Spring tennis craze spurs new High School club

A growing tennis interest at Lincoln Park athletic area spurs formation of a permanent High School club. About 36 boys organized a league to challenge peers and arrange tours with rival schools including Ballard and Lincoln. Emerson Denham leads as president with vice president Denham, Phil Holcomb as secretary treasurer, and a plan to elect a manager to streamline operations.

Utere Ag High Tce Lincolp Park Court Emerson Denham Phil Holcomb Sehen Tetadway Tromptoram Hase Ah Jn Cini

Seven Boys Crush Lincoln in Big Camp Win

The Brinker led seven boys to a dominant win over Lincoln, delivering a high‑scoring performance. The pitching by two unnamed hurlers kept Lincoln at bay as Brinker’s team controlled the game from start to finish, with crisp fielding and timely hits sealing the decisive victory. The University prospects look bright, and a rematch is slated at Dugdale's park with Schmeats on the mound and Clarke umpiring.

Lin Ancoin Gee Beck Brinker Johnnie Ne Dugdale’s Park Schmeats Lade Clarke Union

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Unable to determine readable facts from the provided fragment.

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Princesa Royal Vessel Offers Prime Route Service

The Princesa Royal sails from Pier A at 1 pm daily except Tuesday. It is touted as exceptionally superior on the route with contact via phone 209 for reservations or inquiries.

Vancouver Princesa Royal Pier “A

Norman Iverfeld Leads Aberrant Team In Odd Season Notes

A garbled Macon report describes Norman Iverfeld and a strange sequence of events around a team, mentioning Rivendell references and unclear performances. The fragment suggests a local figure facing mixed assessments and a sporadic season, with scattered names and places.

Boxers Progress and Upcoming Matches Outline

Boxing news notes Johnny Prayne of California defeating Hert Keyes of New York by a good margin. Abe Attell expected to box ten rounds with Griffin at National or Mont, Griffin in training. A ten round bout may be staged near Benton, with plans to broadcast from the Brochive venue.

Johnny Prayne California Hert Keyes New York Abe Attell Oy Griffin National Iormont A. Griffin

College players join league teams under five year contracts

Players from the university of Pennsylvania join league teams while still in college. A five year contract has been signed, with participation anticipated to start before graduation as the season progresses. The article notes related moves by Cub and Cambrieke varsity connections and mentions Warvarg as part of the committee.

Bares University of Pennsylvania Warvarg Rage the Co James Waee Varett Acuut Sevevente

Baseball season outlook from The Times punditry

The Lewis Times predicts Browns win the American League with Cleveland second and Chicago Washington Athletic Boston and New York following. It also expects the Browns to claim the World Series title though the commentary offers no firm certainty.

T. Lewis Browns Cleveland Chicago Wash. Athletic Boston Newark

New Coach Coln May Succeed Baird in Harbor News

In Ann Harbor Michigan on March 17 W C Cole known as King Cole respected Michigan athlete and football coach is favored to replace Charlie Baird as athletic director at the next meeting in April. Cole’s background includes coaching at Nebraska and potential to coach the football team after Hurry Up Yost’s retirement. Moran outpoints Morphy in English featherweight bout with Moran dominating the fight.

Sprendi de Ine University Athleticn Cole Nebraska University New Zone Owen Moran Flet Webb Morphy Harlem Murphy Moran

Portland Bout Ends In Draw After Uneventful Match

The Rochester, New York fighter and his opponent from Hutte battled in Portland for one hour and 15 minutes, ending in a draw. The bout proved uninteresting and lacked action throughout.

Wreatte Portland, Or Rochester Lilvan Hutte

Ketchel to Face O'Brien in 10-Round March 6 Bout

New York March 1. Heavyweight contender Ketchel, the champion, plans a ten round match with Jack O'Brien at the National Athletic Club on March 6. Ketchel says he knows O'Brien is clever but will press the attack in the bout.

New York Tantey Ketchel T Champiom Prd Jack O'Bfrien National Athletic Club Ketch Raih

Ketchel and OBrien Rival Boxing Powerhouses

Ketchel and OBrien rank among the era's top punchers with Ketchel noting close quarters skill over flashy tactics. If Ketchel stops OBrien he could challenge Al Kaufman, with a local clubs path likely opening before the next win at 184 pounds.

Mike Tom Sharkey O'Brien al Kaufman

Big Mike Lynch Takes Up Headquarters Here

The article describes Big Mike Lynch arriving in town with a group including Dug and Captain, planning for the coming baseball season. It notes players like Rush, Anderson, Bunetmefer, Cahit, Prick, Lynch and Woods arriving early, expected to boost pay and pennants, and discusses Dug’s past season struggles and resolve for the new season.

Big Mike Lynch Konya Big Tike Tecoina Tigers First Water Anderson Hbunetmefer Cahit Prick Lynch Woods

St Patrick Dance Tonight at Dreamland

St Patrick dance at Dreamland tonight with special features. Admission ten cents, including two dance tickets.

ST. Patrick Dreamland Ucketa

Champion Screw Drivers Featured in Spring Sale

An old ad lists 5 inch and 18 inch Champion screw drivers praised for heavy use. It claims forged steel blades tempered for strength and a solid bolster tang, promising durable construction and value. Sale dates noted as March week.

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Don’t Blame Your Washwoman for Yellowed Clothes

The piece urges women to supply Fels-Naptha soap and instructs washwomen to use cool or lukewarm water and follow the red and green wrapper directions. It emphasizes that responsibility lies with the customer to ensure proper washing methods and happier, longer lasting garments.

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