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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1907

Page

2

Gans May Meet Ketchell in Potential Matches

United Press reports talk of a Ketchell versus Gans encounter with weight disputes. Ketchell wants 152 pounds and no over, while Joe Gans demands catch weights or flexibility. Thomas refuses to compromise on making 160, clouding chances of an agreement. Ketchell reportedly seeks a match with Gans in the lightweight arena if a demand exists.

San Francisco Ketchell Thomas Thomas Ketchell Joe Thomanta

Seattle Baseball Gossip Reflects Muddy Seattle Plans

The Northwest league had no games as rain left fields unusable. Dugdale scrapped a doubleheader plan, while trades and signings produced mixed outcomes. Emil Frish, Artie Rosa, and Benny Myers could bolster Seattle's lineup if the season resumes, and Vancouver and Tacoma moves show shifting rosters as Spokane arrives.

Emil Frish Artie Rosa Benny Myers Seattle Dug Ross Artie

Odds and outcomes mixed in sports brief from Dag

Dag forecasts Seattle keep top spot but fears a strong second. Emil Frisk expected to disrupt alf games with his team. Gravesend judges favored Dandelion in the Oriental handicap amid protests that Running Water was the real winner. Santa Anita track ground purchase announced for immediate construction. AXeili shocks Columbus grand circuit with 2:10 trot win, Wilkes Heart third. Seattle high plans to bring most of last year’s eleven to California for a preseason tour.

Gravesend Dandelion Running Water Hisnes Axeili Connecticut Columbus Wilkes Heart Seattle High California

Washington and Pullman to renew football series this year

Athletic Manager Wylle of the University of Washington announces that relations with Pullman are resumed and the long dormant rivalry will be played around November 2. Previously accused of professionalism, the two colleges will renew their gridiron battle for supremacy. In separate news, the transport Sherman arrived in San Francisco with the Sixteenth Infantry from Nagasaki after a five day typhoon.

Pullman Wylles University of Washington San Francisco Sherman Nagasaki

Lincoln High Teams Prep For Season And Debates

Lincoln High plans four full football squads as Coach Allen builds a fast 150 pound team with candidates like Melvin Syminsen George Follis J C Smith Ted Terry and Roscoe Pike. A schedule includes Ballard and Salem Ore and the interscholastic debates open Nov 16 with $100 prize for the winner and a $50 prize for the loser.

Washington High School Seattle Lincoln High School Washington High Lincoln Allen Lincoln Rk Melvin Syminsen Orge Follis J. C. Smith F. Sprager Robi Gilleapie John Puller Ted Terry Shave Ben O'Nick Newell Talcott Roscoe Pike O. Parson H. Harvey McQuire Harry Anderson C. Bryant Beattie

Thompson Seeks Fight After Ketell Saga Rematch Target

In San Francisco on September 17 Maurice Thompson the Northwestern fighter arrives with manager Freddie Hogan aiming for a bout with any opponent in the 140 to 195 pound range. The fighter is the same Thompson who gave Ketebell the toughest test in the Thomas bout.

San Francisco Maurice Thompson Freddie Hogan Thompson Ketebell Thomas

Seattle Commercial Club Orders Coal Condition Inquiry

The Seattle Commercial Club last night ordered a further investigation into coal valuation and criticized the output controllers. A committee of Chas Reynolds FP M Jeffery and M Ji Jackson was appointed to probe coal conditions in both east and west and to determine steps under way to prevent another famine.

Seattle Chas. Reynolds FP. M. Jeffery M. Ji. Jackson

Goldfield Seeks Prize Fight With Moran and Neil

San Francisco reports negotiations after a bout between Frankie Neil and Owen Moran the English bantamweight champion. Moran arrived in New York and Nevada promoters wired Billy Roche to close with Neil for an October staged event. Moran’s second U S visit follows his win over Jet Bowker.

United Press San Francisco Goldfield Frankie Neil Owen Moran Morha New York Nevada Billy Roche Roche Neil Moran Jet Bowker

New gold strike reported after Healey river expedition finds

The Healey river expedition led by Harry Waugh returns with claims staked after a six week stampede. The new vein is described as one of the best quartz gold strikes, with creeks and river beds yielding colors and numerous large pans taken. The district will be thoroughly explored.

Dawbon Y. T Healey River Harry Waugh

Forestry officials arrive to survey western conditions

Overton Price associate chief of the national forest service and A C Shaw attorney for the department arrived in Seattle last night to inspect forestry conditions across the western states.

Overton Price National Forest Services A. C. Shaw Department Seattle

Hindus Fined for Riot at Chicago Bar Incident

Five Hindus described as ringleaders in a drunken riot at a Chicago bar last Saturday night were fined 25 dollars each in police court. Judge Gordon noted their turbans and stern faces as they pleaded guilty to the charge of drunk and disorderly conduct and were released after paying.

Chicago Gordon Eworthy Seroma the Sea

Robbery at J J Thurlow Home on Whitman Avenue

Thieves ransacked the residence of J. J. Thurlow at 4442 Whitman last Saturday afternoon taking valuable jewelry. Police are investigating as detectives work on the case.

J. J. Thurlow Whitman

Northwestern lumbermen prepare case on railroad car deliveries

Northwestern lumbermen collect data on car deliveries to file a claim of discrimination with Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association. Atlas Lumber Co official Be Patten meets Commissioner Franklin K. Lane to press discrimination cases against mill men.

Northwestern Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association BE. Patten Scretary Atlas Lumber Co Franklin K. Lane

Seattle Chamber Adds Fourth Sleeper for Eastern Tour

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce will add a fourth sleeper to the train for an excursion through Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. The party departs September 24 and returns about the following Saturday.

Chamber of Commerce Seattle Washington Idaho

Oakland Stakes Raise Purses in Fall Meeting

Eight new stakes boost Oakland fall meeting total to seven. California derby purse climbs from 2500 to 5000. New events include Oakland handicap 1500 added Sacramento handicap 1600 Portland handicap 1600 San Jose handicap 1500 Yosemite handicap 1500 Monterey selling stakes two miles run before Thornton stakes. Futurity foals 1907 5000 added and mares 1907 or 1908 6000 added for 1010 meeting.

Oakland California

Vancouver Race Meet Promises Best Yet at Hastings

Vancouver race fans expect a record Hastings meeting this afternoon. About 200 horses are present with fifty runners from Seattle led by Iroquois entrants, and 40 Ontario imports added to the field to challenge American entries.

Vancouver B. C Hastings Seattle the Meadows Ontario

P W A Elects New Officers and Regional Sports Pact

At a Pacific Amateur Athletic Association meeting in Seattle last night the group decided to let unenforced a rule barring college athletes from club teams until AAU orders arrive. Universities of the Northwest plan to form an association with P N A. Geeraneman won the annual boxing and wrestling contests to be held this fall. Officers elected include Al Goldsmith president Morris Dans vice president WI Inglis secretary treasurer and Morgan and Maddie on the registration committee.

Pacific Amateur Athletic Association Seattle Athletic Club A. A. U. Universities Northwest Geeraneman al Goldsmith Morris Dans Multno

Roosevelt’s Longest Annual Message Seen By Oyster Bay

Roosevelt is hard at work on his annual message at Oyster Bay, almost completed and expected to be the longest ever delivered by a president. Leave Pier 2 to view battleships.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Tammany Tiger in Fight Today

New York September 17 bitter battles shake Tammany district leadership in Manhattan and the Bronx as Jacoby's primaries test Charles P. Murphy's grip on Tammany Hall versus McClellan forces. Twenty district contests center on Murphy McClellan clash.

United Press New York Tammany Jony Manhattan Bronx Charles PF. Murphy Tammany Keeta McClellan Murphy

Seattle and Spokane dairy inspectors condemn ham and threaten action

L. W. Hanson of Seattle and Win H. Adame of Spokane state deputy dairy and food inspectors condemned much stale ham and ordered several milk dealers in Seattle to improve sanitation or face prosecution and exclusion from business.

L. W. Hanson Seattle Win H. Adame Spokane

Police box system to aid officer calls in banks

Special apparatus for summoning officers from police headquarters will be installed in local banks. The first signal box is placed at the Dexter Horton bank, with other financial institutions to follow this system. Tacoma Boilermakers Strike spreads as wage talks hinge on western railways.

Dexter Horton Bank Tacoma N. P Western Railways Kansas City

Mystery surrounds F H Rogers after July 22 shock

In Boston Massachusetts F H Rogers experienced a light shock of apoplexy on July 22 and later appeared at his office seeking to explain his inability. The incident remains unclear as colleagues await medical updates and statements from Rogers.

Boston Mans F. H. Rogers

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