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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
2
Corbett column recalls boxing tales in Philadelphia and a Wright-era bout between Turner and Douglas, with mob scenes and police escort. also discusses Walcott vs Lavigne, White nose weakness, and baseball fan manners at length, mixing sports anecdotes and public notices of fans’ conduct.
On April 19 events include Gus Ruhlin and Marvin Mart two tied six round bout in Philadelphia, Martin Carmine knocking out Billy Keefe in three rounds in Boston, and Chester Goodwin drawing six rounds with Kid Goodman in Boston.
In San Francisco on Tuesday favorites prevailed in all but the second race where Gallant Cassie faltered at the barrier and jockey Wiley faced penalties. Crusades won the fourth race in a dramatic finish. Everett reports arrival of eight players for practice as Hulen travels from California. Bellingham sees Dugdale step down as manager with Jack Drennan set to take over and a strong dog entry preparing for the Victoria show under Roland Camwell.
London April 19 Henry of Honolulu was committal for extradition in Bow Street police court. He faces theft charges for stealing a $500 Hawaii Trust Company bond. This marks the first extradition to Hawaii since it joined U S jurisdiction.
Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates says the team will contend in the National League this season with a balanced schedule. He credits Hot Springs training for improvement and expects no repeat of last season’s slow start, keeping the Pirates under observation until season’s end.
Clerk Griffith at American League HQ lauds Larry Lajoie as the greatest baseman, noting his hitting range and knowledge of the game. He predicts success with the Cleveland club and says Lajoie can handle any pitcher, while Palmer Dugdale downplays the spitball craze and recalls school-era experiences.
Hones Mellody of Hosten knocked out Jerry McCarthy of Spokane in the eleventh round of a 26 round bout. The fight drew a record crowd of 1,960 at the arena. McCarthy was floored three times before being stopped. Eddie Croak of Havre and Tom Reilly, once of Spokane and Butte, agreed to a 20 round match in Havre on the opening date of the new Montana hall.
In a fast game at the brickyard on Fourteenth Avenue South the Stars defeated Reliance 14 to 8. Frear pitched well with nine strikeouts for the Stars and Ostwom McGhinis stood for Reliance. Turney cleared the bases with a timely eighth inning hit. Seattle Electrics and University of Washington varsity meet at Recreation Park Wednesday as season finale anticipation grows. Seattle High School beat Everett High 10 to 4 as Seattle bats and defense outmatched Everett. Vashon Cyclones defeated Vashon College at the college grounds with Kad Simic and Arthur Clift starring. Kelly's team beat the Rough Riders 15 to 0.
Bertha Hopkins was taken into custody at Ballard Tuesday by City Detective Tennant after a cache of nearly $400 worth of diamonds and stones was found. A former Greystone domestic, she left the day before the jewels were missed by Mia Rowe and may help police with the robbery inquiry.
The Denver and Rio Grande announces tourist fares for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Denver September 4 to 9. Chicago round trip is 20 dollars, St Louis and Minneapolis round trips 37.75, with an extension option by deposit at destination. A pamphlet detailing the rates has been issued by the railroad.
The Columbia Irrigation company reports 107 teams at work and ten miles of the 24 mile canal completed from the Walla Walla river to reclaim land. A solid concrete dam near Wallula was built last year as construction began on the canal extending toward the Two River project, covering land northwest of Wallula not controlled by the Snake River Irrigation company.
In Oakland on April 10 the Oakland and San Francisco clubs battled 16 innings without a run. Whalen pitched masterfully for Oakland restricting hits while Schmidt of San Francisco shut out the side most of the game. The contest ended when darkness made further play impossible. Wilson of San Francisco figured prominently in the affair.
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