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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
A Shreveport era style report notes the State University track team preparing for a heavy schedule. Clyde Marsh leads sprints with high-class potential though the season’s early results are modest. Washington and capably middle distance and weight events are expected to boost the squad.
Jimmy Flynen defeats Papke by decision after ten rounds in Angeles. Papke mounted late rallies but Flynen dominated with solid punching and defense, securing a clear victory that revives Flynen’s standing amid recent losses.
The report outlines Jeffries plans to demand a large purse split with 76 percent for the winner and 24 percent for the loser, indicating the bout may not occur until November and that terms could affect the scheduling and location of the fight. It references Jenner and Jack Johnson in the broader context of heavyweight match negotiations.
Brinker’s Brinker squad and Lincoln High meet at Dugdale’s Park for a third university series game against Green Lake. Clark will umpire, with Sehmetsz and Schnets as catchers for the opposing side. Brinker’s pitchers Clarke and Taylor face Solegate and Hemenway in a potential pitchers duel. Game slated for 4 o’clock.
Local squads from Seattle prepare for the city championship clash. The feature event highlights expected top performances from players Smith, Schmitz, and Pilcher as schools vie for the winter season crown at West Seattle. Hall's Sporting Goods advertises equipment for youth teams and teams steer toward the coming showdown.
Yale captured first place in the intercollegiate wrestling match with 18 points, Cornell 4, Penn 1, Columbia 4, and Princeton 0. Talbot was among 40 wrestlers in the Stymple games noted for Goebel’s surprise performance. An advertisement offers a Champion Gas Range with a free coal or wood range, and a want-ad for a restaurant or store on page 6.
Chicago report claims J. lenative Finnigan and Nelson challenge author claims on the book L. Rattios and Career. Attorneys prepare court papers to require Battling the lightweight to account for proceeds while Finn Ray wrote the heft of the book and Nelson disputes authorship roles amid exploitation allegations.
A young outfielder in the Cardinal organization shows early speed and defense, drawing attention from scouts after a standout trial with New York. The unnamed player, once unknown in mid leagues, is now hailed as a top fastpitch talent and an upcoming star under veteran leadership.
Aeatte MC A wrestlers dominated the meet with a clean sweep and first place in six events. The highlight was McDonald of the city versus Talbot of Tacoma at 155 pounds, ending in a fall after a tense 11 minute bout. Beattie topped heavyweight class, and other weights saw wins by Toop, Benson, Riverett, and McCulloch as teams and individuals shined.
The Intermountain League formed in Butte with clubs from Butte Helena Billings and Salt Lake City to operate under a salary cap of 1400 monthly per club. Billy Campbell appointed captain of the Butte team with opening game May 4 against Helena in Salt Lake City.
The article notes Harney Dreyface insured for 100000 and Wooster from Napa aiming to calm nerves about a pitcher. It mentions George Tone thrice, Fred Clarke weighing minor league offers for Young Cy Young, and Georgeman stating four will play this season with others developed by him. Newark’s Joe McGinnity secures Giants grounds for an exhibition, while moves include Me Frank Bowerman and Roger Tres, and waiver of claims among National and American clubs.
The text notes Harvard and other colleges arranging track and football preparations for spring meets. It mentions Harvard coach Pieper, Coburn from Aiken to assist, and plans for the annual Harvard athletic events including a track meet on Soldiers Field. It also references teams from Columbus and Western Intercollegiate football standings and a nine assembled in Honolulu.
Stanley Ketchel plans a Boston bout on April 2 with a pick from Jack Sullivan Mar vint or Tommy Sullivan of Lawrence. Sandy Ferguson threatens Al Kaufman after knocking out Al Kubiak in four rounds in Boston. Multnomah Amateur wrestlers and Eaton College grapplers excel at Glover Wine From Sehwerts, New York. Johnny Glover of Boston defeats Yankee Swarts of Philadelphia in a ten round bout at the Olympic Athletic Club.
An old advertising piece extols Fels-Naptha for cleansing linen and cloth. It argues boiled washes and hard rubbing dull fabrics, praising the soap’s ability to dissolve dirt in cool or lukewarm water, reducing wash time and fuel use.
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