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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
7
A lumber seller explains why short length flooring and ceiling boards can be offered cheaply. Short lengths from 4 to 9 feet are usable in warehouses, rooms with carpets, porch floors, and wainscoting. Prices range from $11 to $14 per thousand feet, with strong stock available below typical market rates.
Nebraska wrestling standout Stecher threatens to claim Frank Gotch's world title if Gotch declines a match. Promoter Gene Melady announced a July 4 bout between Strangler Lewis and Stecher, billed as for the world title, validating Stecher's claim.
Miss Margaret Curtis, three time national golf champion, works with French charities in Paris to aid war refugees. She plans occasional golf play. her sister Harriet, also a former champion, sent clubs to her Paris headquarters.
Chick Magdone, an 18 year old Akron light weight, spends eight years shoe polishing to build arms for boxing. He says shoe shining strengthens shoulders and arms and that his peers to date are not top rated, but he shows promise as a fighter.
Spokane announces the signing of Roy Browning a pitching phenom after he struck out 21 batters for a semi pro club and 24 on Sunday Browning is praised for his control and power by local officials and coaches in Spokane May 17.
Charles Ellis came back last night to win the second block against Charlies McCourt by 63 to 59 in eighty innings securing the three-coahion title.
A record crowd gathered in Butte for the Northwestern league opener as Tacoma defeated the home team 7 to 3 yesterday.
The Seattle club women easily defeated Tacoma golfers on the Seattle club links yesterday, showcasing strong play across the lineup and securing a clear victory.
May 17 report notes Freddie Welsh plans to retire on July 7, marking the second anniversary of his knockout defeat of Willie Ritchie.
Five matches were staged by the physical director to show that totally blind contestants can perform athletic feats. Three bouts ended in victory for blind wrestlers, who relied on feeling and hearing to compete against sighted opponents.
Michael Sheridan Grealish, a 7 foot 2 inch, 310 pound right from County Mayo Ireland, emerges to challenge Jess Willard. Introduced by Martin Sheridan at Celtic Park in New York, Grealish brings a 92 inch reach and a reputation as a conditioning force for the bout.
Western League results show mixed wins and losses with teams Vancouver Seattle Spokane Butte and Tacoma recording various scores. National results Tuesday list Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 4 and St Louis 5 Brooklyn 4 with no other games noted.
The University of Washington reports Princeton will not be able to come West for the Lake Washington regatta. This cancellation affects the rowing schedule and prepares teams for the rescheduled or alternative events.
Canadian amateur boxers who failed to appear in the ring at the championships in Toronto may face suspension.
Kiln dried material used for plain window frames sold in knock-down form at one dollar per frame. No guesswork about quality. material costs elsewhere are similar, but knock-down frames present a lower overall price.
Inside Finish Lumber offers window and door finish lumber in bundled sets. Example includes stool apron head casing cap fillet two side casings and three inside stops tied neat with no waste. Prices: 75 cents for finish lumber set 1x5 s4s plain casing 65 cents per set 40 cents for inside finish doors 60 cents for bull nose step pilaster sets.
Reasons to purchase our mouldings include production on high speed slow feed machines kiln dried material stored on end in bright clean racks and sold at very low prices from the 1916 catalogue. Prices listed are per hundred or per foot for Parting Bead Blind Stop Quarter Round Picture Moulding Window Stool and related items.
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