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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
2
The article analyzes the Jeffries Johnson matchup, detailing physical build and weight advantages. It notes Johnson’s strong arms and lighter frame, while Jeffries shows greater thigh power and overall muscular development. The piece weighs prospects of a decisive bout without declaring a winner.
The piece notes official season opening events at 12th and Yester with players from Allen to Talliferro expected to appear. It mentions Spring practice, bench observers, and hopes for purring outfield progress as Cleveland and Sox city fans anticipate early demonstrations and new hopefuls.
James V. Milligan will referee the dual track gas between University of Irwinia and Yale. The University of Pennsylvania varsity eight met and elected Dudley Comaker captain. Chicago Athletic Board denies Penn and Columbia for national champion. Annapolia reports no breach with Naval Academy relations. Harvard and Brown football schedules imply rowing in fall. Columbia receives new eight oared shell for Poughkeepsie event. The Cornell Boating Association.
Fragmentary text indicates a college dispute involving a boat house project at Dartmouth with mentions of freshmen and team dynamics. The readable parts reference plan disagreements and a previous year’s material, suggesting a campus governance or athletic context without clear actions or outcomes.
Bert Kimente and Pete E135 pound class won their bouts at the Aberdeen Athletic Club show. Joe Coster of Brooklyn fought Tim Denata of Boston to a finish at Beatord Athletic Club in Brooklyn. Benny Y leaves for New York to pursue ring prospects. A house bill allows Minneapolis St Paul Duluth councils to permit limited boxing events.
The featherweight champ Abe Attell was matched today to fight in the Cincinnati area on March 26 at 182 pounds. The agreement calls for a two round bout with a decision.
An advertisement from Schuchard Optica claims our specially round glasses cure irritable temper and general discomfort. Located at 1207 Second Ave Beattie, the eye specialists promote the product.
An editorial extols college athletes as exemplars in baseball and broader life, praising figures like Jimmy McAleer and Louie Brown, while arguing that the college man today governs both sport and other world activities. It lauds athletic discipline and contrasts past rough reputations with current cleverness and leadership.
The University Men's Club hosts an athletic exhibition smoker this Saturday night to foster unity among students. Notable attendees include Chelan, Pierce, and Dawes participants with plans for speeches, sports notes, and performances by prominent figures. All former and current students are welcome to attend.
College night planned to boost interest in rowing and crew by staging a Theatre Night with student actors and a full cast. Four substitutes will be seated in boxes and undergraduates placed in the central seats as part of a lavish reproduction of typical college life on stage.
A garbled New York club note hints at a headline about McGraw and a Denton affair. The fragment mentions fame, profit, and a possible betting angle tied to events or individuals, with unclear connections to a Brush reference and a millionaire.
A promotional offer promises a Champion Gaa Range with a free coal or wood range. Details on eligibility and limitations are not provided in the text.
A disjointed editorial fragment discusses Donlin and the team, noting Donlin may not receive $8000 this year. It references John T. Hush Mc Oraw and Mike Dentin, and argues about merit, team worth, and the owner’s responsibilities in cost protection amid a volatile season.
An advertisement offers various children skate models at discounted prices. It lists options including wheel adjusted wooden, cast iron wheel, ball bearing steel wheel, and nickel plated hand frame skates from Winslow Union Barney & Merry. Multiple prices range from about 1.50 to 8.00 per pair with six to nine vendors.
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