Visiting football fans (from left) Hugh Roberts, Eric Paris, Kevin Paris and Tony Laughton get a kick out of the “flying fish” at the famous Pike Place Market stand under the clock. All were headed to the Seahawks game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 7. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)
Visiting football fans (from left) Hugh Roberts, Eric Paris, Kevin Paris and Tony Laughton get a kick out of the “flying fish” at the famous Pike Place Market stand under the clock. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)
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Councilman Sam Smith. left, and Councilwoman Mrs. Phyllis Lamphere were among the pickets at City Hall yesterday. Virtually all were protesting the Pike Plaza urban-renewal plan. Mrs. Lamphere, who supports the urban-renewal plan, was in a sense picketing pickets. At center was Victor Steinbrueck, architect and a leader of Friends of the Market, an organization backing preservation of the Pike Place Market area. Eighty to 100 persons picketed the building yesterday noon. Friends of the Market contends urban renewal would destroy the market’s spirit and result in mistreatment of market-area residents and businessmen. Some city officials contend the market is in disrepair and cannot be saved without the invest-ment of public money. (4/2/1971)

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The Kraken set up a wall for the face-off right of the Seattle goal in the 2nd period. . The Seattle Kraken played the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL hockey Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Columbus, OH. 218518

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The Kraken head to the locker room to ready for Saturday’s game at Columbus. . The Seattle Kraken played the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL hockey Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Columbus, OH. 218518
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During breaks in the football action, the Ballard High marching band plays short and crisp in the Memorial Stadium stands. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)
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Brandon Tanev slaps hands with teammates after scoring the deciding goal in the 3rd period. . The Seattle Kraken played the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, Thursday, October 21, 2021. 218517
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