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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1909

Page

2

Duglets Open Season With Promising Exhibition Game

The University of Otapton baseball team opened the season with a lively exhibition against a fast rival squad. Leaders like Lynch Brinker Cahill and Mullen showed skill, while teammates White Wilson and Clarke contributed, signaling strong team depth and potential for the coming games.

University of Iapton Seangh Mike Lynch Baesball Wilson Ars Mullen Clarke Gees Colle Vilen Remien Rene Tharkin Win Crocker Wilcon

Britt and Corbett 10 Fight Marks Comic Showdown

A colorful account describes Jimmy Britt and Young Corbett preparing for a ten round bout in New York. The piece mingles spectacle and local club talk while noting the high public interest and playful jibes surrounding the match.

Jeff Laughs At Offer Of Johnsons Big Forfeit

York March 25 James J Jeffries reacts to Jack Johnsons 5000 offer with disdain declaring he will not sign before the time. The champion vows to defend his title, trains twice daily with Sam Berger, tightens diet, and intensifies workouts as he readies for a likely rematch.

Jeff Johnson York James J Jack Johnson Hhelder Athena Ifriee Hue An . Berger Zaire Mintosh Jirmy Avetraita Rushcut

Mintosh Names Nelson-Britt Challenger For Next Fight

Mintosh announced names for a Nelson-Britt bout and plans a move to the scene of Johnson's victory over Burns. A future match is set for Rushcutters and could mirror Burns versus Johnson with another arena appearance in sight. Britt, manager of stohel, was expected to arrive and was to visit Sherman houses, but did not appear.

Will Johnson Tommy Burns Ters Burns Ines Ketehei Britt Stohel Sherman Howes

Break Records on Fast Los Angeles Mile Track

The report recounts a dramatic 150 mile race where the Locomobile team edged the Stearns car in California with a final pace near 51 minutes for the 100th mile. Murray Page and Burt Latham drove steadily while the Stearns faltered from lack of fuel and a late pass by Locomobile near mile 120. A note on pace and safety signals closes the race summary.

Los Angeles Cles Cal Yeatertay Ares Stearns Locomobils Murray Page Sbile Burt Latham Locomobile Les

No Fighters Refuse Match With Hudson Amid Manager Warnings

Fragmentary sports note indicates promoter talks and manager warnings surrounding a potential match with Ch ick Hudson. Readable bits mention Johnny Murphy Mattis Law Powell Seattle Chicken and a disputed $806 stake, with uncertainty over landing the bout.

Ling Fils Hud California Johnny Murphy Mattis Law Powell Seattle Chicken Ana Te Prisco Et Chick

Opening of Heaton club shoots season

The Heaton gun club opened its season at the new club grounds with a regular medal shoot. High scores included Barkely 95, Mec 34, Kohb 84, Donald 73, Holcomb 14, Landwehr 79 out of 1096 birds. A medal shoot for each class will be held next Sunday at Cardmore grounds.

Heaton Mac Cardmore Barkely Mec Kohb Donald Holcomb Landwehr

Johnson to Fight Jim Corbett at Once

Chicago report says Johnson ready to challenge James J Corbett immediately after he wins a potential fight with Jeffries. Johnson insists the public wants to see the matchup and promises to press for an answer within days if Corbett delays.

Johnson Jim Corbett Chicago Ovens James Iy Corbett Corbett New York Jeffries

Londin Faces Koller In Sea Theatre Heavyweight Bout

Hjalmar Londin arrives in town for a awaited clash with Dr. Koller tomorrow night at the Sea Theatre. Roller, weighing 210 pounds, is said to be in peak condition and trained hard all winter, while Londin is Sweden’s longtime heavyweight champion with a formidable record.

Hjalmar Londin Dr. Koller Sea Theatre T. . Keller Lundin Sweden Rother Roller Landin Goteh Joe Carroll

Spinning Special Extra Heavy Tire Ad Claims Durability

An advertisement touts Spinning tires as never wear out, built on a drum to ensure uniform thickness and strong joints. It claims diagonally raised threads, reinforced seams, and tested durability with water and heat checks, urging readers to buy today for lasting performance.

Johnston Piano Clubs Offer Five Hundred Pianos At Wholesale Prices

An announcement invites the city to join one of four Johnston Piano Clubs starting Monday at 9 am to access brand new pianos at wholesale rates. Members pay small down payments and weekly installments with options for monthly or quarterly plans, receiving the Johnston Unconditional Guarantee and trade-ins for old pianos.

S. Johnston Co Northwest D. S. Johnston Co Rge Philadelphi Kimball Hobart M. Cable Schubert Lester Schumann Marshall & Wendell Story & Clark Hallet & Davis Clarendon Johnston

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