Seattle Favored To Host 1909 A A U Games
A board meeting paused a resolution to award the 1909 A A U track and field championships to Seattle. The decision would likely secure Seattle as host next year as the union endorses actions by President Sullivan and the American athletic committee in the withdrawal of Carpenter Taylor and Robbins from the 400 meter events.
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Board of Vernora
The
Amateur Athletic Jan
Game N Ew
Seattle
Amateur Athletic Union
J. ©. Carpenter
Amateur Athletic Association of
Great
Union
Jas, Kb, Sullivan
American Athletic Committee
Carpenter, Taylor
Robbins
Sullivan
Broadway Eleven Faces Uncertain Lincoln Meet
Broadway football on shaky footing as five players listed and Coach Lewis doubts outcome against local rivals. A Wenatchee game dispute looms, with talk of moving to Thanksgiving or the next Saturday to save the contest. Managers Hartman and Geiger push for a protest if needed while aiming to field a capable squad.
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Broadway
Eck
Lincoln
Lewis
Denny Field
McKown
Wenatchee
Hartman
Geiger
Michigan Halback Wilitte Heston a Football Legend
A nostalgic portrait of Wilitte Heston, Michigan’s star halfback under Hurry Up Yost, praised for his rushing power and defensive skill. The piece recalls 1903 yardage bursts against Minnesota, Heston’s consistent three-to-ten yard gains, and a Chicago victory memory from 1904 amid Eckersall’s famous kickoff return. It ends with a note on Santa Claus and a weather-related quip about rainfall.
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Wilitte Heston
Michigan
Yost
Heston
Seowre
Gophers
Wolverine
Marshall Field
Chi
Emeryville Race Tragedy and Close Finishes Mark Meet
In a chaotic Emeryville program Capt Kennedy fell causing C Ron a brain concussion and collarbone fracture for Rosas while Van Dusen on St Avon and Holmes on Fancy also crashed. Up ton led to a clever victory over Gadichon and Deutschland as Gor ready results across the card include Gor novel won five and a half furlongs Aunt Kil in second and Misa Highland third.
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Ano
Red I
Capt. Kennedy
C. Rona
van Dusen
St. Avon
W. Pr. Holmes
Fancy
Rosas
Holmenea
Upton
Gadichon
Deutschland
Roselts
Novgorod
Aunt Kil
Misa Highland
Billy Myer
Priceless Jonel
Uncle Bam
Col. Breneton
Merrill
My Pal
Astronomer
Cadichen
Deutcchland
Lincoln Demands Saturday Game or None With Dreadway
Lincoln high school officials issue an ultimatum for the 1908 game with Dreadway high insisting on a Saturday showdown. Lincoln holds the state inter championship and will decide the matchup at today’s Broadway Athletic Association meeting. If Lincoln plays Wenatchee is canceled.
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Lincoln High
Dreadway High
Lincoln
Seattle
Athletic Association
Broadway
Wenatchee
Many Bouts Slated For Smoker At Washington Club
The Washington Athletic club plans a smoker next Friday night at the club gymnasium. Two Turnverein members from the recent Portland championship are billed for stunts on the parallel bars. The program includes Abe Boucher versus Pete Leyden, Swift versus Shore, Chapman versus Rex, Jane vs. Briecoe, and wrestling G. L. Corey versus W. Stremmei.
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Washington Athletic Club
Turnverein
Portland
Eoxing
Abe Boucher
Pete Leyden
Swift
Negotiations Under Way for Spokane Boxing Rematch
Jack Kearn of Kid Scaler and Richard Alien for Louie Long discuss a Fort Wright bout for 31 08 side with a return rematch after Long defeated Scaler four years ago in four rounds. Scaler seeks revanche while Fred Creel disavows Spokane club representation for the upcoming smoker. Manager Bob Brown remains in Chicago.
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Jack Kearn
Kid Scaler
Spokane
Richard Alien
Louie Long
Fort Wright
Long
Scaler
Fred Creel
Spokane Athletic Ceb
Beat the Athletic Club
Unclear Personal Notice From Seattle Resident
Fragmentary notice from Rae Rurr in Seattle area offers a free teaching or item at 19¢ page rate, requesting contact via mail addressed to M. DB. Anne, Second Ave. Seuttle, with garbled text and uncertain purpose.
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Rene Rurr
Teautifelly
Wala
Anne
Changes in Game Laws Proposed by Washington Associations
Dr G Shaver and H Rief of state game protective groups urge new rules for hunting. Proposals include upland bird season Oct 1 to Dec 31, waterfowl Oct 1 to Jan 31, sale of game and game fish banned, wardens can search without warrants, bounties on cougars and bobcats, limits on deer Mongolian pheasants and Hungarian partridge seasons, trout season Apr to Oct 31, squirrels prohibited, wild pigeons Oct 1 to Dec 31, mandatory hunting fishing licenses.
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H. Rief
Washington State Game A Protective Association
G. Shaver
Pilar County
Hmit
County Surveyor Race Ends In Tie Then Declared Woodward Winner
The contest between C. C. Woodward and A. P Wheeler in CONCONALLY ended in a tie in the unofficial tally but the official count awarded Woodward the victory for county surveyor.
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Conconally
C. C. Woodward
A. P Wheeler
Curveyor
Ees Oe
Ood
Yihidan
Rat proofing ordinance under review by city officials
Mayor Miller Commissioner Crichton Chief Medical Officer Bourts and Building Inspector discuss enforcement of the rat proofing law. Dr Crichton cites large rat influx at the waterfront due to weather and garbage can installions. He notes many fences damaged and rats gathering under wharves and grain houses, urging mesh screens on docks and buildings as interim security.
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Miller
Crichton
Bourts
Huilding
Ant
Compromise Lets Unvaccinated Children Return To School
A school board and Anti-Vaccination league reached a compromise allowing unvaccinated children to return to classes until the Ge nees court decides compulsory inoculation. The hearing is scheduled for Nov 1, with Thanksgiving vacation set to begin Nov 26. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Herald says the move won’t prejudice the case.
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Coney Geeee
Herald
Canadian Pacific Plans Fishing Fleet Expansion
United Press reports Fioronta November 17 that a new venture will establish a fishing fleet next summer. The plan includes six small schooners, a fast steamer like the Ariary, steam trawlers, and extensive equipment costing about 500 600 dollars, with bases at Prince Rupert, Graham, Morris Bagleland, and other points.
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United Press
Fioronta
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Prince Rupert
Graham
Morris Bagleland
Canadian Pacific and Trading Development Company
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