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11 stories matching scrappi

  1. The Soap King of Commercial Street

    A scrappy local manufacturer stakes his claim on the burgeoning Seattle market with a pitch for home-grown goods.

    Nov 16, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  2. Kennewick High School Clinches Gridiron Victory Over Prosser

    A scrappy afternoon of football ends in a 12-7 win for the home team after a tense defensive battle.

    Nov 5, 1914The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton CountyNightlife

  3. Kennewick's First Ball Team Hits the Diamond

    A scrappy group of locals forms a baseball squad to challenge the Pasco Pea Greens, marking the town’s athletic debut.

    May 26, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyNightlife

  4. The Fern Hill Underdogs Demand Their Shot

    Excluded from the city's grammar school league due to municipal boundaries, the scrappy Fern Hill team issues a public challenge to the league's best.

    May 8, 1909The Tacoma TimesFern Hill, Tacoma, Pierce CountyNightlife

  5. The YMCA Takes the Tacoma Basketball Crown

    A scrappy season ends with a decisive win against the high school, solidifying the city championship for the Y's quintette.

    Mar 25, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyNightlife

  6. The Unlikely Rise of Henry Villard

    A scrappy war correspondent who bet on the railroads to transform from a penniless immigrant into a Northern Pacific powerhouse.

    Dec 30, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  7. The Teamsters’ Triumphant Seventh

    A scrappy baseball victory at the Madison Street grounds.

    Aug 28, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMadison Street, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  8. The Troubled History of the Steamer Wasco

    After years of failure on the Columbia River, a scrappy steamer finds a new life—and a new look—in Ballard.

    Feb 17, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  9. The UW Eleven Triumphs in the Mud

    A scrappy University of Washington team secures a 14-0 shutout victory against the Seattle Athletic Club on the sodden grounds of Madiera Park.

    Dec 18, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  10. The Battle for the Territory’s Capital

    A scrappy, promotional rivalry between Ellensburg and North Yakima to become the official seat of government for Washington Territory.

    Sep 30, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  11. The Day the Seattle Ballplayers Brought the Noise

    A scrappy, hard-fought victory at the ballpark saw tempers flare and a decisive home run that sent the crowd into a frenzy.

    Apr 28, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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