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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1909

Page

3

Broadway Lincoln grudge game looms as season finale

Broadway and Lincoln high schools prepare for a showdown that could decide the championship hunt. The teams, closely matched in strength and size, will feature key punts by Holt and Patten in a defense strong game. Officials include Skiel, Cutts, Carver, and MacDonald. The main event kicks at 2 30 pm with tickets selling rapidly.

Broadway Lincoln Skiel Ohio Wesleyan Cutts Harvard Carver Nebraska MacDonald Washington Lincoln A Tyrer Bongo Os Anvesess L. G Preasiey Ged Casébeenee mC Beabean Burtee Eer Wilson Wiley Patten R. Woods Kerr Conners Bhoevea T. Burke Parsons L. H Burke Maguire Bevccensess Smith Holt Switra Abbott Warren Smalley Seymour Griffiths McMahon McKay

Alley Birds Tourney Flight Notes From Seattle Club

The Seattle Athletic Club winter tourney reports strong scores as Alley Birds dominate with six series, Hawks and Eagles tied for second, Ravens likely to rise, and McGregor leading with 185 average over six games. Notable performers include Putnam 183, Pat 42, Gardner 171, Riley 145, with foul line discipline emphasized.

McGregor Mac Garera Putnam Stephen Pat Heela

Downie-Walkup Prize Column Highlights Records

Al Jen leads with eight double centuries in the monthly try for the Downie-Walkup prize. The article mentions a 260 stripe and a 235 game during the negotiation.

Aljen Putnam

Today on gridiron across the country score-filled schedule listed

Dozens of college football games are shown with multiple matchups including Minnesota Michigan Chicago Wisconsin Kansas Iowa Nebraska Denver Oklahoma Texas Washington Vanderbilt Northwestern Carroll Grinnell Cornell Yale Army Bowdoin Tufts Brown Swarthmore Bucknell Syracuse Illinois Cornell Niagara Lafayette Lehigh Purdue Fordham Davidson Navy Ohio State Oberlin West Virginia Western Reserve Hiram Rutgers Stevens New York Alabama Tulane Charleston Delaware F M Lan caster Denison Ohio Wen Delaware Dickinson Mt St Mary Georgetown Eastern Haverford Trinity Howard Shaw Johns Hopkins St Johna Kenyon Wooster Monmouth Beloit Otterbein North Poly Prep Adelphi Pittsburg Mt Union Tennessee Chattanooga William and Mary Richmond Wittenberg Heldeberg.

Yale Harvard Cambridge Army Wash Jeff West Point Bowdoin Tufts Portland Brown New York Swarthmore Bucknell Syracuse Llinois Cornell Niagara Ithaca Lafayette Lehigh St. Beth- Indiana Purdue Bloomington Holy Cross Fordham Davidson Navy Annapolia Ohio State Oberlin Ohio West Virginia Morgantown Western Reserve Hiram Cleveland Rutgers Stevens Hoboken Union Alabama Tulane New Orleans Charleston Portico Charles - Delaware Lancaster Denison Ohio Wen Delaware Dickinson Mt. St. Mary Cartisie Chattanooga William and Mary Vs Richmond Wittenberg Va Heldeberg Springfield

McCredie Nears Decision on Coast and Northwestern Baseball

Judge McCredie and President Dugdale hold talks on the future of independent baseball as a Coast Northwestern merge may be delayed. California interests push for control of Portland and Seattle while Northwest clubs fear losing leverage. A final decision hinges on recent talks and may affect the future of the Coast league and the Northwestern circuit.

McCredie Dugdale Oregon Sines McCredie Eeland Cal Ewing Coast Northwestern California Northwest Wing Northwestern League Ewing Seattle Spokane Portland Neck of the Woods Walter Portland Coast California Banch Dug Rubberlega

Walter McCredie Backs Northwestern In Portland Fight

Walter McCredie, manager of the Portland Beavers, arrives from Memphis and backs the Northwestern league against the Coast league ban. He criticizes Cal Ewing, says California bores him, and predicts Portland fans will rally to the Northwestern cause to build a new independent circuit.

Spokane Navy Walter Mc Credie Portland Beavers Portland Memphis California Northwesternera Cal Ewing Northwestern

Marsh Wins 15 Mile Race Over Henri St Yves in Vancouver

Winnipeg runner John D. Marah defeated French marathon champion Henri St. Yves in a 15 mile match race here last night. St. Yves injured his ankle, changed shoes at five miles, then withdrew at ten miles on medical advice. Marsh finished in 1 12 08, though venue is believed to be short of a mile.

Vancouver John D. Marah Winnipeg Henri St. Yves Marah St. Yves Seattle Spokane T. Yves Marsh Factory Big An Recont Br Yves John DB

Betting Situation Tangled at Oakland

Oakland Cal November 20 Everything is in readiness for the winter racing season at Oakland but the betting system remains unsettled. George H Smith will head the oral betting once used in New York last summer but no plan has been stated. Alameda District Attorney Donahe warns plain clothes officers will arrest anyone wagering against current laws. Only two carloads of green from the East have arrived and few prominent bookies will announce their participation. The opening card looks balanced and a clear betting plan could boost prospects.

Oakland Cal George H. Smith John Cavanaugh New York Donahue Alameda California Andy Blakeley McManue Arasee Blackford McManuse Jacwu Dixie Dixon Beith Hedwel Latonta Aplin Bam Hildreth Engetrom Hain Ian Joe Rose Giles Vancouver Ogden John Loute Cigarffighter Jack New York State 4 Bench Agnew-Hart Gum Coast Tom Williams

Baseballs Greatest Play As I Saw It

The account recalls two standout feats among 71 000 baseball events. Jimmy Connors, Chicago second baseman, made a famed trap and throw in St Louis around 1894 96, stopping a line drive and sparking a fatal fire at the stand. The moment, though spectacular, was overshadowed by the grandstand blaze that followed.

Washington al Belbach Clements —— Cross Jimmy Connora Chicago St. Louis Bellewa von der Ahe

Two-base hit near foul line excites crowd at ball game

The scene unfolds as Anson's team leads with runners on second and third in the sixth inning. A hard hit ball slips under Anson’s dive between second and third, prompting a roaring rush from the stands and a dramatic close to the play amid warm, bright weather.

Anson Connors Ball Park Onnora St. Louis Geooker Loula Cross Clements

Yale Leads Harvard in Historic Rivalry Scoring

Yale has won seven of twelve games against Harvard since 1897 with three ties and a combined score of 108 to 65. The losing team has not reached double digits in several showings, underscoring the dominance in this series.

Harvard Yale Harovard

Wolgast Ready Ten—Powell Fight Hype Builds

Accompanied by his manager and a Los Angeles visit, the young heavyweight Wolgast prepares for a November 28 bout at the Coliseum. Despite heavy wear, he projects invincibility, declares he can whip any light heavyweight, and promises major action at the Milwaukee arena next Monday night.

San Yon Ae Olgitat Winger Tom Jenea Hobe Do Dougherty Los Angeles Sid Kiester Imade Fellow New Orleans Lew Powell Coliseum San Francisco

Ballard Renton Smoker Promises Fast Boxing and Wrestling

The Ballard Renton smoker features several bouts next Monday night with Renton boxers in key matchups. Valse defends against Peterson in 125 pounds while Reese faces Brown or Bigelow in 136. Co another wrestling clash includes Cooper vs McKeight at 125 and Outter vs Fingeread at 146. Additional bouts see Port haus vs Trimble at 115 and Fogarty vs McGee at 135 with Graham wrestling at 126.

Renton Ballard Valse Charles Peterson Hallard Ray McKeight Batlard Ougtter Fingeread Porthaus Trimble Fogarty McGee Graham

Numbered Players Debut in Northwest Washington Oregon Game

For the first time in Northwest football history players will wear numbers in the Washington versus Oregon clash. Spectators will receive a key to identify players from a souvenir book distributed at the Thanksgiving day game.

Northwest Washington Oregon

Spokane Wins Series Against Beattie Athletic Club

Spokane carried off top honors in boxing and wrestling against Beattie Athletic Club last night. Spokane won both wrestling events and one boxing bout, with Tom Clark defeating Jack Kaye in the 125 pound fight while Bob Bracken edged Fro Novak in the 145 pound class. Chris Geer beat Billard Ard in the 186 pound wrestling match and George Brechin defeated Evan Roose in the other mat event.

Spokane Beattie Athletic Club Tom Clark Jack Kaye Douglas Bob Bracken Fro Novak Chris Geer Billard Coast George Brechin Evan Roose

Contested 16 Mile Race Between St Yves and Marsh Ends In Question

The 16 mile match race between Vancouver and Marsh ends inconclusive after St Yves sprains an ankle early, leaving debate over the Frenchman's true form. The piece discusses betting systems' impact on California winter racing and broader views on racing and football in Seattle.

Oregon Varsity Beats Oregon Agricultural College on Home Grid

University of Oregon defeated Oregon Agricultural College in a fierce fast football game on the home grid in Eugene. The Aggies’ stone wall defense held until 15 minutes in the second half when Oregon scored twice.

University OF Oregon Eugene Oregon Agricultural College Oregon Aggies Latourette Am Gon Enaid Taylor

George Kennedy in noontime match with Turkish wrestlers

George Kennedy arrives to face two Turkish wrestlers in a disputed bout. Holmer, a Quebec runner, offers to handicap a 15 20 or 246 mile race with winner take all. Owen Mark. Noland sailed for New York November 16 and expects an opponent.

Holmer Quebec Owen Mark. Noland New York

Candie Power Gas Mantle and Light Issues

Fragmentary note describes Candie Power Gas Mantle problems with poor light and breaking mantles. Mentions Welsbach gas products and brands like Metropolia and Joe Weleba, with references to junior lights and substitutions during holidays.

Neasia Metropoliais Weisbach Welsbach Yusea Welsbac Joe Weleba Inga E Ifs

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