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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
9
Broadway and Lincoln high schools prepare for a championship game on the University campus tomorrow afternoon. Expect banner crowds and packed stands as tickets sell rapidly. Yellmasters Rice and Jackson rally the squads with strong student support and mutual resolve.
Two bowling leagues will be organized in Seattle with a City league and a Commercial league. Preliminary steps were taken by the Rube and Jay Bowling club led by President Rube Pierce and Secretary Robert Proctor. The first meet is set for next week at Hillmar alleys with ongoing tournaments through the winter.
University of Washington regents may consider letting Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition use Denny Field for Amateur Athletic Union championship games during the fair. Officials warn field is inadequate and university athletics would suffer during required improvements. Captain Robert Bureh Coy and local boxer Shinny Shannon are noted as participants in upcoming events with James Coffroth arranging a bout.
In a close bowling set at the Athletic club, the Cranes edged the Red Ravens by about 100 pins. George Young led for the Ravens with 212 in one game and 696 across three games. Denver notes: Leupp orders Carlisle Indian team to play Denver University on December 5 after contract dispute.
New Haven Connecticut Yale faced a setback as star guard Kilpatrick strained his knee ending his participation in the Harvard game. The injury dimmed Yale’s chances of defeating Harvard yesterday.
The Seattle Athletic Club Junior football team meets the Mohawks at Dugdale's Park tomorrow morning. Indiana seeks revenge after a prior Mohawks win. Captain Madigan may miss the game due to injuries.
The Lincoln high school girls basketball teams played yesterday with the Sophomores winning 24 to 6 as Nora Christof led with six field baskets. The Senior Junior game ended with the seniors victorious by a 70 point margin. Manager Mathea Hansen is arranging post holiday schedules.
In a downpour at Bremerton, the high school team defeated Franklin 33 to 0. Slippery ball and field halted forward passes, so Bennett led with line plunges for the scoring, securing a decisive victory.
Sam Hildreth's Restigouche captures the Scoggan handicap at Emeryville, clocking seven furlongs in 1:24 4-5 as favorite. Jack Nunnally and Eyebright place behind, with Salavoke and Don Karique among other winners in the day’s racing program.
Ballard defeated Chancellor 60 to 0 yesterday, marking the first loss for Chancellor in three years. Manan and Rock starred for Chancellor while Cunningham of Ballard did not miss.
The remark ponders why President Roosevelt might appoint a new ambassador to Berlin, tying it to discussions of diplomacy and American leadership during tense European relations.
Lincoln lines up for a key showdown with Broadway on Denny Ford tomorrow after a big rally and spirited practice despite rain. Coach Allen tests positions with Obnick at one end and Wood or Lowman at the other, while Smith, Anderson and other reserves fill in at guard and tackle.
Nov. 20 report recalls a rare season moment when two players, one at quarterback and Ralph at halfback, executed a surprise shoelace ruse. With no signals and careful timing, Ralph feigned tying a stubborn shoe as the center handed off. The play drew Brown off guard and produced a decisive touchdown that stunned the opposing squad.
F M SPINNING at 310 Second Ave lists Stillson wrenches with prices for various sizes including 6 inch 8 inch and 18 inch. The ad highlights cheap rates for pipe tools and emphasizes home repair and at cost sales.
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