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Image of University of Washington canoe house, Seattle, circa 1910
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University of Washington canoe house, Seattle, circa 1910

Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Shell House [sic].Photographer's Reference Number: 9935
ID Number:1983.10.8277
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Woman playing tennis, probably in Seattle, circa 1910
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Woman playing tennis, probably in Seattle, circa 1910

Handwritten on sleeve: Tennis Playing.Photographer's Reference Number: 10829
ID Number:1983.10.8381
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Lincoln Park baseball, circa 1915
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Lincoln Park baseball, circa 1915

In 1900, Seattle's original Lincoln Playfield was built on Eleventh Avenue East between Pine Street and Denny Way. The popular baseball field was located south of the reservoir, near Broadway High School. By 1908, the park board reported that neighbors had started to complain about the players' bad language and "undesirable loafing."This photo shows a crowd of fans watching a…
ID Number:1983.10.8628.2
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Boys playing baseball on Queen Anne High School playfield, Seattle, circa 1914
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Boys playing baseball on Queen Anne High School playfield, Seattle, circa 1914

Handwritten on sleeve: Queen Anne H.S. Playfield & Baseball.Photographer's Reference Number: 16555
ID Number:1983.10.8918.2
Date:Circa 1914
Image of Baseball game at Woodland Park, Seattle, circa 1910
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Baseball game at Woodland Park, Seattle, circa 1910

Around 1910, Seattle's Woodland Park had three ballfields, tennis courts, a wading pool, a picnic grove, a "concert" grove, and a variety of playground equipment. This photo shows people sitting on benches around an athletic field watching what appears to be a baseball game. Handwritten on sleeve: Woodland Park.Webster & Stevens number: 17271
ID Number:1983.10.8978
Date:Circa 1910
Image of Football players at the University of Washington, circa 1914
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Football players at the University of Washington, circa 1914

Between 1908 and 1916, the University of Washington football team won the state championship title nine years in a row. Led by coach Gil Dobie, they played college teams from Washington and Oregon, as well as teams from area high schools and athletic clubs. They beat the Rainier Valley Athletic Club with a score of 81 to 0.This photo, taken…
ID Number:1983.10.9855
Date:1914
Image of D.E. Dugdale and his Seattle baseball team, 1914
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D.E. Dugdale and his Seattle baseball team, 1914

D.E. Dugdale owned the Seattle Giants from 1989 to 1920 and organized the Northwest League. His baseball field, Dugdale Park, was located at Rainier and McClelland/In this photo, Mr. Dugdale poses with his team. Although the team name does not appear on the players' shirts, this is probably the Giants, based on the date of the photo. Webster & Stevens…
ID Number:1983.10.9890.2
Date:1914
Image of Gil Dobie, University of Washington football coach, Seattle, circa 1915
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Gil Dobie, University of Washington football coach, Seattle, circa 1915

After two undefeated seasons with North Dakota State, Gilmore “Gil” Dobie coached the University of Washington football team from 1908 to 1916. While his pessimistic attitude earned him the nickname “Gloomy Gil,” his coaching skills during his 9 seasons earned the “Purple and Gold” an undefeated record of 58-0-3. These 61 games contributed to the streak of 63 consecutive games…
ID Number:1983.10.10125.2
Date:Circa 1915
Image of Seattle Giants baseball team, 1915
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Seattle Giants baseball team, 1915

The Seattle Giants played baseball in the Northwestern League. The 1915 season opened on April 20, with the Tacoma Tigers beating Seattle 3-1. In this 1915 photo, the Giants pose on the field in Dugdale Park. Webster & Stevens number: 46385
ID Number:1983.10.10156
Date:1915
Image of Sophomore field hockey team at the University of Washington , 1916
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Sophomore field hockey team at the University of Washington , 1916

In the 1910s, women at the University of Washington didn't play intercollegiate sports. Instead, they had class teams which competed against each other--except for one year. The 1916 yearbook reported: "Due to the illness of Miss Catherine Evans, coach of the hockey teams, the games did not come off this year. However, the teams were chosen and ready for the…
ID Number:1983.10.10223
Date:1916
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