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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1906

Page

2

Corbett Says He’s a Fooler in Attic Contests

James J. Corbett claims rivals will be fooled by the public setup as Herman prepares for a major bout. He notes Herman is not in the same class as Nelson and trains harder than ever, confident of his chances and certain to prove doubters wrong.

Jas. J. Corbett Gans Merman Gana Herman Nelson Gane Kid Herman Chicago Gens Tonopah

Star Special Service reports boxing and racing notes

The Spokane report covers Kid Harrison seeking a match with Seattle lightweight Harry Krant, with terms around 133 pounds. Krant predicts strong draw in the Sound city. It notes boxing bouts in a rough outline, mentions Derby hopes, and reports on Havana track investments and six day bicycle race entrants from Europe heading to New York.

Star Spokane Kid Harrison Harry Krant Seattle Krant Harrison Louie Long Himsef Sound City Terme Beattie Boy Joe Greak Rafe Turner Kid Scaler Laoag Cyclista England France Belgium Germany Italy Cherbourg New York Lorraine Madison Garden Var Board Newark N. J

Sports Dope On Ascot Park Plans And College Sports

The article notes Ascot Park open day and potential season cut short due to city annexation and anti gambling laws. It mentions intercollegiate cane spree opposed by Columbia faculty and a comparison to football abolition at Columbia. John R. Keene owns two Derby Oaks entries Peter Pan and Court Crees with other English valuations. Keene’sMaggiore and Cap and Belle wins cited.

Ascot Park Columbia Princeton Columbea John KR. Keene Court Crees London England Keene Tee Atveeny Cap Belle Maguire

Dance at Leschi Park Tonight

The Moor in the northwest hosts a dance at Leschi Park with Wagner's orchestra providing music. Gentlemen pay 260, ladies attend free for an evening of pleasant entertainment.

Leschi Park Wagner

High School Football Team Heads to Fort Worden

At 8 30 this morning Manager Westover of the High school second football eleven left on the steamer Indianapolis for Fort Worden where this afternoon the locals meet the Mweup. Local lineup includes Bureans center McDon 00 Roger left tackle Terry end Barto right guard Treen right tackle Jones right end Supdam quarterback Harvey left half Warren right half Gepler full back.

Westover Indianapolie Fort Worden Mweup Bureans McDon Roger Terry Barto Treen Jones Supdam Harvey Warren Gepler

Curves to Play 5 Conference Scrimmage On Campus

This afternoon the varsity squad will face the A C eleven on the campus field. The scrubs are the second team and coaches will pause play to teach tricks. A large crowd is expected for the three o'clock kickoff with two short halves.

A. C

Lecture on Good Roads in Washington by C. Lancaster

Monday afternoon at 1:30 oclock C. Lancaster United States consulting engineer of public good roads will give a lecture in the Chamber of Commerce on the subject Good roads to Washington.

C. Lancaster United States Chamber of Come Washington

New Holiday Suits by White Tailor at 206 Collins

A reader notes the satisfaction of wearing White the tailor’s new suits from the 206 Collins building. The copy highlights stylish men’s clothing, with a nod to grays and brown mixtures for the holiday season.

Ha. White Collins Satia

Revival of basketball eyed for Northwest league formation

Local enthusiasts anticipate a broad revival of basketball this season rivaling its peak years. The Y M C A league with teams from Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and others appears assured, while plans for a Northwest league gather pace with regional and eastern challengers in talks for a conference.

Amateur Athletic Union M.C. A Seattlee Tacoma Bell Ingham Everett Vancouver Victoria Inglia Seattle Athletic Club Pumerean Nwerett Hellingham Militia Boys Snohomish High School James Jay Breokane Whitmen Puget Bound University New York the & A Douthin Seta Blows City

Annual Ball of S R Friendship Lodge Noir

Beattie Street Railway Employes Benefit Association plans its 16th annual ball on Thanksgiving Eve at the Christensen Egan Wall in the Arcade building. The event funds relief for sick and disabled members, with past and present Seattle street car workers in attendance.

Friendship Lodge No Beattie Street Railway Ihe Christensen Egan Friendship Lodge Company Association Seattle Electric Lodge No. 1 Leech Park Seattle Electric Company R. W. Hart BR. W. Cotterill H. B. Knowles L. F P. Wyman G. 3. Fenwick Mandal BL. Maresh T BB. Vincent L. B Bverett

Races Report From Yesterday's Flat Meet

Five eighths of a mile results show Davis leading with 11 to 1 odds and a time of 1 01 54. M Hrattain finished second on Jake Ward at 119, with third. Keapp won five eighths of a mile on Gelden on bee with Mimo taking 11 percent. Como led five eighths of a mile Canigua with Kim wood at 112 second. Gypsy King won three fourths of a mile with Collector Jessup second and Coudright third. Fisher Boy won one mile and 60 yards with Petit Due and Muxton placed. Blue Eyes won one mile with J.C. Clem second and Baker third. Time marks range from 1 01 to 1 41 1 6.

Davis BK. M. Hrattain Jake Ward Gelden On Bee Keapp Mimo Matie H Canigua Como Kimwood Tara Gypsy King Knapp Collector Jessup Coudright Fisher Boy Petit Due Blue Eyes A. Brown J.C. Clem Baker

Montfort 117 Wins First Race Amid Tight Finish

In the first race Montfort 117 shows a narrow victory over Namey 4 to 1 with Donna Elvira 109 taking third. The second race was a steeplechase won by Ole ros o 152 at 11 to 6 with Follow On 152 second and Mownt Henry 145 third. Time 2 45.

Montfort Namey Donna Elvira Ole Roso Mownt Henry Nemesta Fire Brand Chippewa Belle Strome Keomomy Sally K Ambush Agtie Dainty Leonard J. Hayman

First Step In City College Settlement Plan Taken

The chamber of commerce hosted the initial step toward forming a college settlement for slum work. Next Tuesday evening the movement will be systematized and a building location will be decided.

Chamber of Commerce

Bids Sought for Manila Cable and Materials

The Isthmian Canal Commission issues a report inviting bids on Manila cable vitrified sewer pipe and lumber. Details available at the Chamber of Commerce offices in the Lowman building.

Isthmian Canal Commission Manila Cable Chamber of Commerce Lowman

Where Shall We Go to Lunch New Dairy Launch Opens

The Dairy Launch at 210 Union Street enters under new management and promises clean, neat surroundings with top quality food at moderate prices and good service. Patrons are invited to try it today and be convinced.

Big Game On at Spokane

Seattle high school team travels to Spokane to face Mair college eleven in a climactic gridiron clash. The local eleven then heads to Butte to challenge Montana high school squad on Thanksgiving Day as hopes rise for Pacific Coast prep supremacy.

Spokane Seattle High School Mair College Butte Montana High School Seattle Wi

Markets Report Notes Mixed Fruit Shipments and Prices

The markets note limited street goods with a forthcoming influx from the Southern Pacific railroad anticipated by Monday. Eastern Washington potatoes are restricted, eel price holds at 6 of a dozen with potential rise next week, and a hay shortage hints at larger shipments. Headline items include live Greek and butter prices and a call to clean items for storage and sale.

Southern Pacific Railroad Eastern Washington

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