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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1906

Page

2

Melodoy Champion Mel Melody Beats Walcott In 15 Round War

Mel Melody of Charleston defeated Joe Walcott the welterweight world champion at the Lincoln Athletic Club Chelsea in a 15 round bout. Melody won a fair and square decision despite Walcott entering as a betting favorite with a margin not wide but decisive.

Boston Hettensey Mellody Charleston Joe Walcott Lincoln Athletic Club Chelsea Mellody Walcott Hia Henee

OBrien Knocks Out Two Opponents in Los Angeles

Jack Offrien of Philadelphia stops Fred Cooley in three rounds and Jim Tremble after nine rounds at the Pacific Athletic Club. Tremble protests the referee’s count, while spectators hiss the outcome. OBrien had aimed to finish both men inside ten rounds.

Los Angeles Jack Offrien Philadelphia Pacific Athletic Club Fred Cooley Cooley Jim Tremble O'Brien Tremble

First Smoker at Seattle Athletic Club Forthcoming

Next Friday marks the first smoker at the Seattle Athletic Club with a fine program including vaudeville stunts. The main event is a boxing exhibition by Jausie Austin, club boxing instructor, vs Clyde Kenyon and Eddie Paust, with a 118 and 195 pound match, plus club experts from the Y M C A performing tumbling. Members expect their lady friends to attend.

Seattle Athletic Club Jausie Austin Austin Clyde Kenyon Eddie Paust Jimmy

Schaefer and Hoppe Open 14.1 Balkline World Match

York October 17 Jacob Schaefer and Willie Hoppe began their world championship 14.1 balkline contest in Telegraph Service report. Schaefer as challenger starts the match.

York Jacob Schaefer Willie Hoppe Schaefer

Ed White the Tailor Cuts His Own To Save Money

Ed White, the tailor, cuts his own garments to offer correctly fitting business suits at low cost. Operating outside high rent districts at 208 Collina building, he passes savings to customers by handling alterations himself.

Ed. White White Collina Batidinga

Me Govern Versus Young Corbett Headlining Tonight

New York residents anticipate a boxing showdown as Me Govern stands as the favorite at 10 to 6 against Young Corbett in tonight’s main event. Odds reflect confidence in Me Govern while fans await the clash and potential title implications.

New York Young Corbett

Sweet Marie the trotting mare shocks and delights crowds

Lexington reports on Sweet Marie a trotting mare star of the sulky famed for calm nerves and large size. Trainer A P McDonald and driver Harry Williams describe her routines diet and accommodations. Her history traces from a Los Angeles birth to a record 2 00 14 in California before racing in the northwest.

Marie Star Lexington Sweet Marie A. P. McDonald Albany N. Y Harry Williams Marty McDonald Harry Delmar Mr. McDonald Los Angeles Cal Lady Rivers Carr Mambrino Littl McKinney Segro Milo M. Potter Los Angeles Driving Club Potter William Garland Low Angelica Mr. Garland California Far Northwest Garland

Daily Race Results and Tokyo Budget Estimate

Yesterday s race card shows multiple events with winners Gypate King Philander Howe Ben Sailor Boy and Oratorion along with times and place finishes. In London Tokyo reports the next Japanese budget may exceed the current by 166 million dollars and in Wichita Kansas the Anti House Thief association met with over one thousand members present at the chamber of commerce Meditorium.

Satlor Gypate King Oe Pee Tourenne Philander Sewell Howe Ben Beau Claire Sailor Boy Angier Orly TH London Daily Telegraph Tokio Wichita Kansas Oet Kansas Anti-House Thief Association Chamber of Commerce

First Race Results Highlight Narrow Finish

Ten contenders race for eleven ninteenths of a mile with Judith Loulee prevailing at 2 to 1 over Hereafter and Refined. Time 1 07 34.

Judith Loulee C. Koerner Refined Haduar Nicol Imapector Girl Mtenchaaha Miss Officious Rice Lightning Conductor Meadow Breese Chilling A Miltiades

Hat Worth Twice What You Pay For It

Local ad claims a bargain hat priced at three dollars, claiming its value is two dollars more than the payment. It lists LAllagar and Barkman at 1310 Second Avenue as the source.

Lallagar & Barkman Second Avenue

Market Report Famine Fears and Price Shifts Across Staples

The market warns of sweet potato shortages and scarce cranberries with shipments delayed 16 days. Eggs rise 1 cent, honey scarce with next week’s shipments. meat prices up 0.5 cent, first gain of the week. Reports also note declines and varied prices across produce and dairy, including butter, cheese, apples, peaches, corn, oats, and hay.

Reater

Jones Dominates as Siwashes Beat Oakland Again

On Oct 1 at Oakland Jones pitched the Siwashes to another victory over the Commuters. Oakland could not reach base until the seventh inning when Kruger hit a two-bagger. Beattie and Ry an Buren contributed runs as the Siwashes won 8 to 0 behind Stark pitching and sharp outfield defense.

Oakland Oncatt Jones Yoeterda Bcone Bianhonsbte Gieke Fale Reger Mks Saas

Varsity to Meet High School Team Saturday

A Saturday afternoon gridiron clash looms as university coach gears up his squad for a crucial test against local high school players. Reportedly many prep players show real talent, promising a spirited exhibition and potential turning point for both programs.

Tee

Fiayet Van Lost and Prorthate Preseason Coast League

In the Pacific Coast League standings Frisco and Fresno lead with a 93 to 90 scoreline. Portland loses 8 to 4 to Los Angeles as core players Neale Roger Umpire Hattty are noted in the game summary.

Portland Los Angeles Portlland iLae Ang Coreen Neale Roger Umpire Hattey

Investment Syndicate Formed In Seattle Firm Names

A Seattle real estate concern named the Investment Syndicate Incorporated is organized with members Frank B Bayley and Worrall Wilson of Wiley Herr Bayley law firm and A L Bayder of Beattle Electric Company. Separately Seattle hosts a new life saving apparatus factory incorporated by Albert Meyers FN Rogers George Mureh and BB Cavanagh. Washington notes treasury balances with available cash $219,763,428 gold coin and bullion $110,982,241 and certificates $28,226,010. O J Holcomb announces he will sell high grade draft horses at Holcomb Co sales stables 1212 Western Ave.

Investment Syndicate Incorporated Frank 8. Bayley Worrall Wilson Wiley, Herr & Bayley A. L. Bayder Beattle Electric Company Seattle Albert Meyers FN. Rogers George Mureh BB. Cavanagh Washington, D.C Treasury General Fund O. J. Holcomb O. H. Holcomb Co Jolliffe & Co Weatern Ave

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