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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1905
Page
2
Brooklyn writer Henry Chadwick argues baseball can be faster if rules are modernized and enforced. He traces the sport from English origins to American growth, notes improved pitching and strategic play, and cites 1904 as peak popularity with open competition between leagues.
A wide ranging sports column questions if America can lose its heavyweight crown to Jeffries and considers Marvin Hart as a rising challenger. It recalls Corbett as a past near-equal, notes Jimmy Whalen and Jim Toman as rising stars, and mentions Stovall brothers in baseball while hinting at Hackenschmidt and a Jeffries fight.
The Star invites amateur sporting reports from managers and captains with player lineups and open dates. State your team average age and send challenges or replies to the sporting editor for publication. A daily feature “For Future Stars” will showcase amateur diamonds open to all.
John McCraw says New York will defend the pennant with a stronger squad. He notes many league teams have improved and expects a tighter race than 1904, but insists the pennant remains the goal and that any team beating New York will face a very fast brand of baseball.
In 1903 April 16 Joe Walenti, a welterweight, defeated Mike Donovan's Heston in an id rounds. The following year April 15 1904 Tommy Daly won from Marty Lyons at Baltimore in a fast 1$ rounds.
At University Station on April 15 the University of Washington presents its first circus in the city. It is the largest university event yet and features regular circus acts with 25 foot viewing rows around the gym and 10 gallery tiers. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. and the menagerie opens one hour earlier for inspection.
Los Angeles opened with an errorless defense but Seattle struck late to break away. Roach pitched well for Seattle with Spies backing him as Toren worked for Los Angeles alongside Frary. Houtz snared a key ball in the seventh preventing a late rally.
Frisco Bears beat Tacoma 1 to 0 with Brown and Gray delivering key hits while Wheeler held Tacoma scoreless after the first inning. Frisco pitcher Wilson silenced the Tigers as San Francisco offense produced the lone run.
A late eighth inning hit gives Oakland the winning run after a pitchers duel. Jones started for Portland and kept the hitless stretch until the sixth inning as Oakland pushes ahead 2 to 1 with Moskiman and Byrnes driving in the decisive score.
Star readers will get an exclusive talk from Jack Chesbro about the famous ball that boosted his fame last year. He explains how he grips and holds the ball to achieve his splendid pitches and the tale behind his rise to prominence.
Frederick and Nelson faces Seattle Electric at Recreation Park on Sunday in a clash that promises swift play and high rivalry. Manager Webb notes the lineup includes Henning Woodworth McGinnis Helma Kelsey Kekre Dye Mulcahey and Haege in key infield and outfield positions as both teams push for amateur baseball honors.
Salt Lake City club wins the telegraph bowling tournament with 3115 pins. Seattle newspaper team takes second with 2947, followed by Butte Portland and Spokane in order. All squads posted solid scores within about 100 pins of the leader.
All Great Northern Overtarns now stop at Scenic Hot Springs health resort with low round trip rates and convenient access. The new service enhances travel to the famed health retreat, drawing visitors seeking affordable transit to the resort.
An All Alaska amateur baseball squad from Ketchikan Juneau Skagway and Whitehorse will tour Washington and Oregon this summer and play at Lewin and Clark exposition. They will also face Frederick Nelsons team in Seattle with dates in late July or early August.
Everett and Seattle high school baseball squads meet at Recreation Park on Saturday at 2 20 pm for the last home game of the season. The locals seek a strong showing after a season that has seen only a loss to a university team. Campbell takes the mound and Cook will catch for Beattie.
Dan Collina secured victory in the initial event as the race opened the meet. The outcome notably impacted the standings and set a confident tone for the competition.
The UW Stanford rowing race set for Friday April 14 did not occur as Stanford failed to arrive. The contest was rescheduled for Monday and sparked blame toward the Stanford launch team. Saturday's championship water, track and tennis events are to be decided with Washington facing California.
The notice claims Dr Milew Nervine can cure sleeplessness by strengthening tired brain nerves. It asserts that without the tonic the sufferer remains irritable and unsettled and promises a first bottle will not help until nervous fatigue is addressed.
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