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March 14, 1940
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
Snoqualmie Ski Bowl closes Saturday for preparations for Sunday's national jumping championships, announced by J. F. Bahl of Milwaukee Railway. Skiers can use early trains for limited access; special trains depart Tacoma at 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.
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No Skiing Saturday at Snoqualmie Because of Big Event Sunday
Snoqualmie Ski Bowl will be closed Saturday to permit work to condition the terrain for the national jumping championships Sunday, it was announced by J. F. Bahl, assistant general passenger agent for the Milwaukee Railway, which usually operates a train to the bowl every Saturday. [He] said: Of the magnitude of competition to be held at the bowl Sunday and the necessity of having the jump, the inruns, the hills, the banks, the lengthy inrun in perfect condition, the Milwaukee railroad has, after conferring with officials, said that it is necessary to close the area to skiers. However, skiers, by taking one of the earlier trains to the bowl on Saturday, may enjoy at least three hours of skiing before the tournament begins.
Special trains will leave Tacoma that day at 7:30 and 8:30 a. m.
Snoqualmie Ski Bowl will be closed Saturday to permit work to condition the terrain for the national jumping championships Sunday, it was announced by J. F. Bahl, assistant general passenger agent for the Milwaukee Railway, which usually operates a train to the bowl every Saturday. [He] said: Of the magnitude of competition to be held at the bowl Sunday and the necessity of having the jump, the inruns, the hills, the banks, the lengthy inrun in perfect condition, the Milwaukee railroad has, after conferring with officials, said that it is necessary to close the area to skiers. However, skiers, by taking one of the earlier trains to the bowl on Saturday, may enjoy at least three hours of skiing before the tournament begins.
Special trains will leave Tacoma that day at 7:30 and 8:30 a. m.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Skiing Closure
National Jumping Championships
Snoqualmie Ski Bowl
Milwaukee Railway
Special Trains
What entities or persons were involved?
J. F. Bahl
Where did it happen?
Snoqualmie Ski Bowl
Story Details
Key Persons
J. F. Bahl
Location
Snoqualmie Ski Bowl
Story Details
Snoqualmie Ski Bowl closed Saturday for terrain conditioning ahead of national jumping championships Sunday; early trains allow limited skiing; special trains from Tacoma at 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.