Greek Brothers Shoe Shine Men Aiming For 1912 Olympics
In Ann Arbor two Greek brothers, Charles and Paul Preketes, run a shoe shining shop and train daily for the 1912 Olympic games. They came from Megalopolis eight years ago and show early promise in discus, shot put, and high jump. Their father Nick was a famed Greek wrestler and Olympian.
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Ann Arbor
Mid
Charles
Paul Preketes
Megalopolis
Greece
Nick Preketes
Russia
Chas. Preketes
Paul
Preketes
Husky Lad Seeks Match in Seattle Ring
A husky 133 pound fighter in Seattle seeks a bout. Manager J H Cummings says no barring, favors opponents Chick Hudson or Roscoe Taylor. Lewis previously boxed in California and central states and recently impressed at an Elliott Bay Athletic club show at the Grand Opera House.
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Kid Lewis
Seattle
J. H. Cummings
Chick” Hudson
Roscoe Taylor
Lewis
California
Central States
Elliott Bay
Chase Succeeds Stallings In New York Manager Change
New York Sept 27 Hal Chase named manager of the Highlanders after George Stallings was deposed by owner Farrell. The change ends a long conflict between Stallings and Chase as the Highlanders move to a new on field leadership.
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New York
George Stallings
New York Americans
Hal Chase
Highlanders
Farrell
Stallings
Chase
Portland Wins Exhibition Game In Portland
Portland defeated Spokane Indians 1 to 0 in an exhibition game held in Portland. The match drew heavy attendance with Baker and Shea credited for the batteries and Krapp and Murray catching. Umpire Penn ey officiated the game.
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Portland
Ore
Indians
Spokane
Baker and Shea
Krapp
Murray
Pinney
M'Farland Aims to Knock Out Hyland in Fairmont Bout
Packey McFarland predicts victory by knockout over Dick Hyland of California in a 135 pound bout at the Fairmont Athletic Club set for 3 o'clock tonight. McFarland weighed in at 135 pounds after a road run earlier today.
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New York
Pool Room Night Brings $10 Daily Prizes
Oriental Pool Room hosts a nightly game with $10 cash prizes. The venue at 141rd Ave between Pike and Union offers daily play and prize money for participants.
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Oriental Pool Room
Rd Ay
Pike and
Union
Gatekeeper Relates Tricks That Are Vain at Baseball Gate
Gatekeeper Frank Wilson recalls persistent efforts to slip past gates for free baseball entry. He notes many would claim ties to officials or players, or pose as stockholders, but he enforces ticketed access and rejects impostors at the press gate. The stories illustrate recurring attempts to gain admission without paying.
Ballard Club to Open With Boxing Card
The Hallard Amateur Athletic Club opens its boxing program on Wednesday September 24 with manager Fitzgerald staging attractions. Bouts include Hubbard versus Emery at 146 pounds Nova g against Kelly at 146 and Peterson against Rothans at 120. The summer work has improved the gym and membership rose.
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Johnny Kelly
Hallard Amateur Athletic Club
Fitzgerald
Hubbard
Emery
Novag
Kelly
Peterson
Rothans
Vancouver high school beats army barracks 17 to 0 in opener
Vancouver Washington district reports a season opening football win as the local high school team defeats the army barracks 17 to 0 amid interest in the new rule game. Ed Magen of Seattle faces Stick Merrill in North Yakima on September 4 with a planned bout. Hagen meets North Yakima tomorrow with manager Lonnie Austin. Jack Lassard to fight Marino in Cab Mary in a 15 round bout at a date to be set. Geattie Athletic club begins jail work with regular drill sessions next week. Circle W defeated Port Townsend 12 to 2 at Port Townsend and seeks a home game as George Hayes lists 2908 Lanest as manager.
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Vancouver
Wash
Vancouver High Stool
Army Barracks
Ed Magen
Seattle
Pigshet
Merrill
North Yakima
Young Pitesimmons
Wilkerson
Hagen
Lonnie Austin
Circle W
Port Townsend
Ie George Hayes
Lanest
Rematch Possible After Close Boxing Tilt
The report suggests a near knockout by Houck against Lewis with Houck’s resilience keeping him in the fight. Some claim Lewis paused during the bout and benefited from a late restart. If a rematch occurs, Lewis will seek to show that Lancaster’s win came from Houck’s carelessness.
Postam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Pimples Clearance
Advertising claim for Poslam skin remedy touts clearing pimples blemishes and complexion health after one overnight application. A testimonial from Helen Christian of Jersey City credits clear skin, while sample free offers and pricing are noted. Sold in trial 50 cents and regular 2 dollars by druggists including Quaker Drug Co and Owl Drug Co.
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Helen Christian
Jersey City
N. J
Poe
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
Postam
Off Druggiote
Quaker Drug Co
Ow! Drug Co
Free Tickets Drawn From Directory Names at Mantle Show
Two free tickets advertised will be awarded to persons named in the classified ad. Names were drawn from the directory and may include your own. The Mantle promises a good show. read The Star classified ads and get the habit.
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Chas, Preketes
Husky
Sterling Jewelry CO
Weettinke Ave
Ind
Fountains
Horlick
Stevens
Vourth
Pine
Aenemibiles
Safe Medicine
Foley's
Bartell Drug Stores
Nee Ewes Han
Bliss, Brennan and
Doom, McDonough
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Leifield
Gibson
Scanion
Bergen
White, Leever
Simon
Rucker and
Miller
Boston
Brown
Archer
Raridon
American League
R. H. Ge
Detroit
Eseok Il
Eee
Vaughn
Blair
Donovan
Casey
R. E
Cleveland
Erocoeees Pteaxsa S
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
M’farland
Hyland
Dreamlands
BIG Guns
Qearte Skearrre Seo Pi
Dugdale
Frank Wilson
Wateman
Wilson
Man
Witson
Joe Cohn
Wilden
Cohn
Dugdale’s
Wilren
People’s Supply Co
Railroad
A. S
State Bank of
the State Bank
Mutual Life
Foley
Jack Lassard
the Marino
Cabmary
Geattie Athletic Club
Clase Drilla Ia
Wees
Fam
Lee Shubert
Augustus Thomas
Wilton Lackaye
John Cort
BAKER #TOCK
VLA Wireless
Goa
Lois Theatre
ALMX
Alhambra Theatre
Ruseli & Drew
Yee Main
Matthews Zuenene
Poietess
LA Tortatada
Tohn P. Wade & Co
Quinn & Mitchell
Viving
Martine
Irene Frowtey
Lem Put
Wheelock & May
Billy van
BI Black Pach Kiet
Pantages Theatre
Allen Doonke & CO
Keeley
Kerry
Maas
Harry Lewis
Leo Houek
Lancaster
Houek
Houck
Leo Houck
Ohio
Pike O., Over
Owl Drug Co
Jeeranteedm
Majestic Theatre
B&tar
Bekins Moving and Storage Co., Inc
Madison
Twelfth East
Pettit
Ords
Reliatle
Talking Machinen
Steven
Taten
Sears
Prince Rupert
Prince Geary
Victoria
Stewart
Pioneer
Www
Tnt
UT Act Office
I. Puroia
Gomera
Tacoma
Skratyle-Tacoma
Tacome
edinge—Flyer Dock
Beattie
NM. P. Wharf
City of Reverent
Howard
Limberts “Arte and Crafts
Pike
Second Ave
Samion St
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