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4 stories matching spider
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:sider, slider, snider, spicer, spiker, spyder
- The Prize Fight Shuffle in Tacoma
After Collins forfeited his match, 'Spider' Kelly of San Francisco stepped in to face Morrissey in a high-stakes Tacoma bout.
- The Global Hop Crisis of 1893
An Auburn grower reports that 'red spiders' and extreme heat are devastating hop crops from Washington to England, threatening massive yield shortages.
- The Brutal Ring Battle at Tacoma
Seattle and Portland athletic clubs face off in a contentious match that ends in a knockout and accusations of foul play.
- The Pugilistic Excursion to the Sound
A staged prize fight on a remote island ends in a farce, leaving the crowd with nothing but a boat ride and a band concert.