Seattle Athletic Club
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- Sep 9, 1892The Seattle Athletic Club Rejects Prize FightingA newly formed club at the Hotel Northern officially bans professional boxing matches on their premises, signaling a shift toward amateur sport in the young city.West Street, Seattle, WA
- Oct 5, 1892The Seattle Athletic Club Moves Toward Permanent HomeA new push for a central headquarters in the public market building promises to turn the organization into the city's premier athletic power.Seattle, WA
- Oct 16, 1892The Day Seattle Discovered American FootballA brutal, blood-soaked 'whirlwind' match at Madison Street Park marks the city's first true introduction to the American Rugby game.Madison Street Park, Seattle, WA
- Oct 17, 1892The Gridiron Arrives in SeattleA historic clash between the Seattle Athletic Club and the State University marks the beginning of the football craze in the Northwest.Seattle, WA
- Nov 15, 1892Bicycle Feats and Gymnastics at the ArmoryChampion W. S. Maltby dazzles Seattle crowds with daring cycle stunts and comedy routines.Seattle Armory, Seattle, WA
- Nov 19, 1892The Football Rivalry That Gripped Seattle and TacomaA Thanksgiving Day match between the Seattle Athletic Club and Tacoma eleven creates a city-wide frenzy, with citizens rearranging holiday plans to witness the showdown.Madison Street Park, Seattle, WA
- Nov 20, 1892The Seattle Athletic Club Squares Off at Madison Street ParkA local football scrimmage draws a crowd of one hundred as the city gears up for a high-stakes Thanksgiving match against Tacoma.Madison Street Park, Seattle, WA
- Nov 21, 1892The Football Fever Hits the WestAs college football grows in popularity nationwide, Seattle and Tacoma prepare for a highly anticipated Thanksgiving Day rivalry match.Madison Street Park, Seattle, WA
- Dec 18, 1892The UW Eleven Triumphs in the MudA scrappy University of Washington team secures a 14-0 shutout victory against the Seattle Athletic Club on the sodden grounds of Madiera Park.Seattle, WA
- Dec 29, 1892When the Father of Football Taught Seattle to DiveWalter Camp, the architect of American football, made a surprise stop in Seattle in 1892 to whip the local Athletic Club into shape.Seattle, WA
- Dec 30, 1892The Art of Being a Good Sports FanA local sports editor scolds Seattle fans for their 'modest' behavior and lack of school spirit during a recent football match against Tacoma.Seattle, WA
- Jan 9, 1893The Rise of Seattle FootballThree months ago the game was unknown; today, the city is a powerhouse on the Pacific Coast.Madison Park, Seattle, WA
- Apr 10, 1893The Seattle Athletic Club Claims Madison ParkLocal baseball clubs strike a deal for a new home field, with plans for tracks and modern amenities.Madison Park, Seattle, WA
- Jul 10, 1893The Rivalry for Amateur Athletic SupremacyA new alliance between the Multnomah Athletic Club and the Seattle Athletic Club seeks to elevate Pacific Northwest sports while pushing back against professional influence.Seattle, WA
- Jul 16, 1893The Brutal Ring Battle at TacomaSeattle and Portland athletic clubs face off in a contentious match that ends in a knockout and accusations of foul play.Tacoma, WA
- Jul 17, 1893Umpire Mobbed in Seattle-Portland Baseball FeudPassions boil over at a local amateur baseball match, leading to an ugly confrontation and a plea for sportsmanship.Seattle, WA
- Jul 30, 1893A Twelve-Inning Baseball MarathonAfter an exhausting twelve innings, the Seattle Athletic Club succumbs to the Multnomahs in a hard-fought amateur championship battle.Seattle, WA
- Aug 4, 1893The Seattle Athletic Club Moves Into Grand New QuartersMembers christen a four-story facility on Front Street featuring a massive swimming tank, a gym with a two-story ceiling, and a new official 'Seattle' yell.1st Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Sep 23, 1893Seattle’s New Athletic Club Opens in StyleA night of wrestling and fencing draws a capacity crowd to the city's new hub for physical culture.Seattle Athletic Club, Seattle, WA
- Oct 8, 1893The Day Seattle Shut Out Port TownsendA lopsided rugby-style football match between the Seattle Athletic Club and a raw Port Townsend squad reveals the growing pains of early Pacific Northwest sport.Seattle, WA
- Oct 19, 1893The Bitter Breakup of Seattle’s Football EliteA simmering dispute between the Seattle Athletic Club and the University of Washington boils over, resulting in a permanent rift and a complete shake-up of the local season.University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Oct 29, 1893The Seattle Athletic Club Opens its Doors to WomenFor the first time, female friends of members are granted access to gym facilities and the swimming pool in specialized exercise suits.Seattle, WA
- Oct 30, 1893The Struggle for a Winning TeamSeattle's football players need a 'scrub' team to practice against if they want to defeat Tacoma.Seattle, WA
- Nov 21, 1893The Rivalry That Gripped the Pacific NorthwestSeattle and Portland prepare for a high-stakes football clash at Madison Park to determine the regional championship.Madison Park, Seattle, WA
- Nov 23, 1893Tin Horns and Blue Shoes: Seattle Prepared to Outshout PortlandIn 1893, the Seattle Athletic Club drilled at Madison Street Park and stockpiled noisemakers for a Thanksgiving-week football match against the Multnomahs, with 3,000 fans expected.Madison Street Park, Seattle, WA
- Nov 26, 1893The Mud-Slicked Battle for Pacific Northwest Football SupremacyMultnomah Athletic Club defeats Seattle on a rain-soaked gridiron, claiming the unofficial title of regional champion.Seattle, WA
- Nov 30, 1893The Rivalry BeginsSeattle and Tacoma clash in a high-stakes football game at Madison Park, complete with a bear mascot and excursion trains.Madison Park, Seattle, WA
- Dec 27, 1893The Football Defense: A 19th-Century Debate on BrutalityReaders spar in the pages of the Post-Intelligencer over whether American college football is a ‘scientific’ athletic endeavor or a barbaric ‘prized-fight’ masquerading as sport.Seattle, WA
- Mar 3, 1894Seattle High Society Takes the StageA sold-out, star-studded burlesque production at the Seattle Theater featuring an all-male cast and local socialites creates a sensation.Seattle, WA
- Apr 15, 1894The Seattle Athletic Club’s Chilly Diamond VictoryA frosty practice game between the Seattle Athletic Club and the University of Washington nine at West Seattle ends in a 9-to-7 score.West Seattle, Seattle, WA
- Apr 17, 1894A Night at Turner HallSeattle’s athletic set gathers at Turner Hall for an exhibition match featuring lightweight pugilist Dal Hawkins.Seattle, WA
- Apr 23, 1894The Weekend Amateur DiamondAs spring weather returns to Seattle, local amateur baseball clubs open their season with matches held in West Seattle and at the Howell Street grounds.Howell Street, Seattle, WA
- May 25, 1894Seattle Triumphs on the Diamond in VictoriaThe Seattle Athletic Club opens their season with a decisive victory against the Victoria Nine, signaling a strong start for the team’s upcoming local schedule.Madison Park, Seattle, WA
- Jun 10, 1894The Day the Ball Vanished in the WoodsA spectacular home run at the Seattle Athletic Club game clears the fence and lands in the thicket, a feat never seen in amateur ball before.Seattle, WA
- Jun 28, 1894The Muddy Victory at the BallparkDespite a torrential downpour that turned the field into a quagmire and the ball into a slippery bar of soap, the Seattle Athletic Club managed a hard-fought win against Stanford.Seattle, WA
- Jul 8, 1894Stanford Overwhelms the Seattle Athletic ClubIn a high-wind, high-scoring slugfest, the visiting Palo Alto team dismantled the local club in an exhibition of raw offensive power.Seattle, WA
- Aug 17, 1894The Whole Lake Turns Out: Seattle's 1894 Rowing ChampionshipCrews from Portland, Vancouver and the Burrard Inlet club row for the senior cup off Madrona Park, with the finish line at the foot of Madison Street and every boat on Lake Washington pressed into spectator service.Seattle, WA
- Aug 18, 1894The Day Burrard Inlet Rowed Away With Lake WashingtonAt the first amateur regatta ever held on Lake Washington, British Columbia crews dominated the junior fours and senior singles while Seattle prepared for its turn on the water.Seattle, WA
- Aug 19, 1894Seattle Loses by Half a Length—and Wins the LakeIn August 1894, Seattle's first amateur regatta drew crowds to the Madison Street shore of Lake Washington for a four-oared thriller against Portland and Burrard Inlet. The home crew lost by less than half a length, but set a course record and gave the young city a new civic stage.Seattle, WA
- Sep 6, 1894Twenty Rounds, No Knockout: Jack Dempsey Outlasts Billy McCarthy in SeattleA large crowd at the Athletic Club watches the former champion carry a rugged Australian the full distance, splitting a $1,000 purse after twenty punishing rounds.Seattle Athletic Club, Seattle, WA
- Jan 6, 1895Six Men Climbed a Smoking Rainier in MidwinterWhen Mount Rainier seemed to erupt in 1894, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer sent Maj. E. S. Ingraham and five companions up the Carbon River in deep winter to find out what was really happening.Mount Rainier, WA
- Jan 25, 1895Seattle Athletic Club Dazzles with 'Midwinter Night's Dream'A packed Cordray's Theater applauds a lavish amateur travesty of Shakespeare, complete with cross-dressing fairies and a floral tribute to the librettist.Seattle, WA
- Jan 27, 1895When Seattle Society Turned Shakespeare Into a Skirt-Dance SpectacleThe Seattle Athletic Club packed Cordray's Theater for three nights with an all-local Shakespeare travesty, imported costumes, and a cameo from 'everybody' in society.Seattle, WA
- Feb 6, 1895When Seattle's Mayor Took on Poverty: The 1895 Charity Bureau MeetingAt the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Byron Phelps and local leaders discussed unemployment, aid to families, and the growing demand for relief during a depression year.Chamber of Commerce, Seattle, WA
- Feb 11, 1909Seattle Plots a Sports Carnival for the WorldWith the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition set to open, promoters arrange A.A.U. games, a Lake Washington regatta, balloon races, and a marathon meant to draw champions from across the country.Seattle, WA