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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
2
A Seattle observer notes that city crowds for baseball remained tiny in 1904 with population over 150,000 yet daily attendance rarely exceeding 500 paying fans. The piece cites players, managers, and local sentiment, discusses umpiring and fielding issues, and mentions the Pacific Coast schedule and team travel.
Tacoma crushed the Siwashes in a whitewash, 7 to 0, after a second inning home run by Bagen and a multi run rally. Casey Lynch McLaughlin Graham contributed, while Seattle failed to land hits against Roach and Frary as Thompson and Williams faced the lineup.
The ad from Lion Clot Clothing House on Main Street promotes daily sale prices on underwear shirts and negligees. It touts regular low costs like 25 cents to $1.95 and claims competition in high rent districts. The message argues small, steady profits over large but infrequent gains.
Portland downed the Angela 2 to 1 as Jones starred for Portland with relentless effort through the game. Hall of Los Angeles pitched well but Portland capitalized in critical moments. Umpire Klopf oversaw the match and Bert fined Tim Mood $50 for last Sunday’s conduct, which he paid and rejoined part of Thursday’s game.
In San Francisco on April 21 the Seals failed to locate Iberg and the Commuters won 3 to 1. Had Iberg’s support improved he might have pitched a shutout. Batteries Iberg Byrnes Wheeler Wilson. Umpire Perrine.
In the National League Brooklyn beat Boston 7 to 2 and Philadelphia defeated New York 4 to 3. In the American League Washington edged Boston 3 to 2 while Philadelphia and New York also played a result listed as 3.
A cohort of Waseda University students from Tokyo arrives by steamer Korea for a tour that includes a game against Stanford and visits to major eastern colleges. The players, taller and athletic, practiced daily aboard and impressed with their control and judgment in a Honolulu exhibition.
Three longshots led the field in a set of races on a cloudy day at the track. Gloomy Una won at odds of 8 to 1, Abe Meyers upset Grasescutter, and Olympian took the second event at 6 to 1 as Funny Side and Tote Gratiot split the finish. Royalty sped to victory in the fifth over favorite Possart in a Seattle-driven upset.
Hugh Duffy says it is early to predict final standings but the Phillies will not finish last. He expresses strong approval of the team and optimism that, with luck, they will surprise rivals.
The Seattle Mattress club will line up against Carman Manufacturing team at Lincoln Park next Sunday morning. The University of Washington baseball squad will play its last home game before heading east.
A Whitworth College tour plays a Seattle game Saturday afternoon at Recreation Park. The squad faces Tacoma opponents in a close anticipated clash following a 4 to 0 win in the previous meeting. A large delegation of rooters will accompany the team to Seattle.
On April 21 1904 Kid Goodman defeated AurelI a Herrare in St Louis over 20 rounds. Austin Rice boxed six rounds at Portland losing to Tommy Sullivan. Also on April 21 1902 Young Peter Jackson won a six round bout against Charles McKeever in Philadelphia on a foul.
Mallwyn Bob, an imported English setter owned by T P McConnel of Seattle, placed second as Roy's Last Montaz owned by W Minor of Victoria won with Judge noting breed excess for show. Field Marshal owned by Donaldson of Seattle took third. Dolly led by EB Swift of Seattle won puppy bitch class.
Rutheta, owned by her, won first and reserve in winners bitches as Rutheta was judged the boat part color in the limit class.
The Boston Shoe Sale begins tomorrow at 9 a.m. offering $2.50 shoes for $1.86 a pair. Featured names include Walkoversa Geo KE, Keither Ultras, Soreste and Queen quality in multiple styles and sizes, with cork sales and heavy soles. Sale at 116 Pike St between First and Second. Also promoting new spring neckwear and haberdashery at F. N. Brooks & Co, 1331 2nd Ave. The Rubber Store advertises garden hose by the foot.
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