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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1909

Page

3

Portland 3 Laughing Yet Wrestling Riot at Dreamland

The article reports a crowd at Dreamland rink in Portland last night watching Strangler Smith vs Peter Buzukos. Smith won the first fall in 11 minutes with a hammer lock and the second in 16 minutes with a strangle hold. A Greek wrestler struck Smith, knocking out two teeth, prompting police to restrain him and protect Smith from his fans during a small riot.

United Portland, Or Strangler Smith Peter Buzukos Dreamland Rink Smith Buzukos Bazakos

Today's Football Schedule Across Colleges and Army Tests

A crowded lineup lists games nationwide with note of venues. Top clashes include Army at West Point against Lehigh, Brown meeting Harvard in Cambridge, and Princeton versus Lafayette at Princeton while Notre Dame faces Michigan Aggies and Yale hosts Colgate in New Haven. Data covers games from Idaho to Whitman and many others with locations from Tacoma to Annapolis.

Army Lehigh West Point Brown Harvard Cambridge Carlisle Pittsburg Colby Bates Lewiston Coe Grinnell Cedar Rapids Cornell Gag Ithicath Amherst Denver U South Dakota Denver Simpson Carthage Jacksonville Indiana Wisconsin Madison Iowa State Missouri Ames Monmouth Mt. Vernon Nebraska Iowa Lincoln Notre Dame Michigan Aggies Princeton Lafayette Rose Poly de Pauw Terre Haute Swarthmore Fordham New York Eamee Niagara Tutte Maine Michigan Marquette Milwaukee Kansas Washington Lawren Utah Port Douglas Salt Lake Virginia Navy Annapolis Yale Colgate New Haven Yankton Rapid City

Varsity Lincoln 1s Game Preview on Campus

The Varsity Lincoln game is set for 2 30 this afternoon on the University campus. The piece predicts a fast well played contest with the Varsity aiming to score around 40 while Lincoln seeks to prevent scoring and keep the game close. The lineup listed includes Lincoln University players and several others, reflecting a detailed roster.

Lincoln Lincol Varsi Lincoln University Pa Veep W. Grimm Calking P. Grimm Shrine Pullen- Griffiths Bock Acercises Cocca Tegtmier Bruce Swarva Ae Mayood M. B Mattson Maguire Rseces Coyle, Parsons R. H Sparger Vallis F. Bisssse Baker Bolt Doithor Taylor

Hamilton Hyatt Returns After World Series Victory

Hamilton Hyatt, famed pinch hitter and former Vancouver player, arrived home from the championship series. He denied marriage reports claiming a Sunday proposal, cashed a $1,853.80 prize check with Harm and Daniel & Dugdale, and planned to settle in Shelbyton seeking safer work before matrimony.

Hamilton Hyatt Vancouver Pittsburg Ham Harm Daniel Daniel & Dugdale Went Down To the Union Savings & Trust Company Shelton

WSH Wins the 440 at Portola Meet

Brailey Gish of Seattle captured the 440 yard dash at the Golden Stadium meet as Olympic Club led with 64 points and California 43. California’s Edwards and Beeson took early events, while Gish beat Chase and Martin in the 440. Other top finishes included Rose and Snedigar of Olympic Club in field events and a dominant club showing across sprints and distance events.

United Pres San Francisco Brailey Gish Seattle Golden Stadium Olympic Club University of California Stanford Seattle Athletic Club Cogswell School Gerhardt Hollis Snedigar Edwards California Smithson Beeson Gish Chase Martin Stanford Rose Dignan Goldstone Beyeston Clayhouth Smith U. of C Johnson Saxon Taylor Horine Bresal Plaw Bellahr Kendrick Cagewell Magee Allen Meddick O. C Plan D. C A. C

Portola Motor Race Underway in Oakland

Twenty two racing cars took off from Foothill road in a fast Portola dash toward Oakland amid warnings of possible accidents. The Alameda county board cut a bend near Haywards to create a straight ten mile stretch. Officials staged field hospitals and a medical corps to handle injuries. Despite dangerous turns the course is anticipated to produce world records.

Alameda County Board of Supervisors Haywards Oakland Deeringay County Road Melrose San Leandro

Complex billiards shot with slowed cue ball and camomi effect

The description outlines a difficult billiards sequence where the cue ball is struck hard, sending the object ball toward cushions A through D and beyond D. The object BMII is driven nearly dead across the table while the Ines indicate a slowed cue ball, creating a caromi 2 effect. Requires practicing a compound doubling of cue ball 6 with the slowed cue ball for execution.

Nelson Wolgast bout in jeopardy as promoter hedges

Promoter Tom McCarey refused to confirm the Thanksgiving fight between lightweights Nelson and Wolgast in Los Angeles. He noted reports of a possible withdrawal and said he may back Dane Weigant or proceed with preparations for the pavilion while exploring arena options in the southwest city district.

Los Angeles Tom McCarey Rattling Nelson Ad Wolgnat Tom Miner New York McCarey Nelson Sid Heaters Jeffrion Vernon Arena

Idaho and Whitman to Play First Conference Game

Moscow Idaho Oct 22 This afternoon Whitman college and the University of Idaho meet in the opening Northwest conference game of the season. Both teams have played practice games against weaker teams, but fans have not yet seen them match up. Idaho outweighs Whitman by about six pounds per man, while Whitman may rely on speed to offset the difference.

Moscow Idaho Whitman College University of Idaho Miesionaries Whitman Boys

Scores Snapshot From Evening Games

In San Francisco the squads tied 5 to 5. Los Angeles edged Oakland 7 to 6. Sacramento defeated Vernon 2 to 1.

San Francisco Portland Los Angeles Oakland Sacramento Vernon

Army Major Desires Joy Ride Buys Ford Touring Car

Major George A. Skinner of the Fort Lawton medical corps, after years in the Philippines, buys a new Model 1910 Ford touring car at the Ford garage on Ninth Avenue North. Manager R. P. Rice delivers the vehicle on the spot after a brief demonstration, with another car purchased by 8. KE Brown of 612 Bellevue.

Philippines George A. Skinner Medical Corps Fort Lawton Ford Nineteenth Avenue North R. P. Rice Maj. Skinner KE Brown Bellevue

Latham Demonstrates Aeroplane Skill in Gale

French aviator Hubert Latham piloted a monoplane in a 30 mph gale at an English air show. He circled the course twice and battled the wind as spectators watched the machine seem to hover and nearly drift out to sea.

Oited Press Black OL. Eng Hubert Latham Latham

Madison Square Garden to Host Tenth Auto Show

The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers plans the January 8 to 15 exhibit at Madison Square Garden. Space is scarce as demand grows, with expanded floor area and more magnificent décor. The show features runabouts, touring cars, motor trucks, and motorcycles, the latter a unique New York display several times larger than before.

Madison Square Garden Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturera M. L. Downs New York

Vanderbilt cup race field grows with 14 entries

Thile promises a fast field as 14 cars have entered the Vanderbilt Cup race. Entries include four Chalmere-Detroit cars led by Howard E Coffin with Italian Isotta driven by Joe Seymour, two Malian Plat cars driven by Ampateura, two Buick cars driven by Laula Chevrolet and Bob Burman, two Nationals driven by Merte and Aiken, two Simplex cars driven by L A Mitchell and George Robertson, and a Moon car with driver yet unnamed. Entries close October 25 and organizers expect more entries. race pace and track conditions are set for a showcase.

Chalmere-Detroit Howard E. Coffin Joe Seymour Ampateura Buick Laula Chevrolet Bob Burman Merte and Aiken

Even Office Boys Will Want Autos

In 1910 the auto industry expands to meet booming demand driven by rising prosperity. From about a thousand cars in the United States a decade ago, current figures reach over 250000. The piece predicts horses will become curiosities and office boys will demand fast cars for daily use.

United States

Poor Man’s Car Emerges In Detroit 1910 Trends

Detroit makers unveil a $485 runabout by the Brush Runabout Co with posters extolling its feats. The 1910 Cadillac receives a grand reception in Seattle as Brigham Motor Co displays them on Pike near Broadway. Freight shipments of automobiles from H. H. Franklin’s plant total 7,336,726 pounds weighing with $67,000 in freight charges. Florida’s Charles A. Clark holds license No. 1 for the state. A car load of 1910 Cadillacs heads for Seattle, already sold to local enthusiasts.

Brush Runabout Company Detroit Brigham Motor Co Pike Street Broadway H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company Seattle

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