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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1905
Page
2
Opening day at Recreation Park features Rusty Hall leading six players in their first game. Hall says he is pleased with the field and expects the squad to improve quickly with practice. Report notes the team may be hampered early as players adjust to the new conditions.
The Portland team in the Pacific Coast league draws attention for its strong pitching and promising players like Ate. Eastern managers eye the prospects as the draft approaches, hoping to grab the best men.
The Seattle team, hampered by slow fields, faces tougher ground conditions in California where the ball bounces faster. Rees Hall notes the Los Angeles diamond can send a ball 20 feet high, affecting expected plays. Frary may not officiate behind the plate at open bage grounds. Skel Roach trains at Recreation park, practicing with baseballs and bricks, while motor cycles are now covered by state automobile rules. Everett manager Hulen signs lefty Rowlan. Major Dangerfield is sold to new owners. UW baseball topped Whitworth 16 to 6 at Recreation park.
The Y M C A track meet brings Puget Sound associations to Tacoma with teams from Everett Seattle Tacoma and Olympia. Events include hammer and shot put as younger competitors use lighter implements. A summer camping trip is planned by Professor Douhitt with location to be announced.
The British Columbia Lacrosse Association alters the schedule with Seattle to host Victoria on May 27 replacing the May 13 game in Victoria. Westminster visits Seattle on June 10 while Victoria and Seattle adjust plans for a likely strong season opener.
In San Francisco on April 25 long shots led early with Mischief winning the second race after starting at 30 to 1 and dropping to 16 to 1 after heavy betting. Jockey Travers steered Mischief to edge past T J Cox as weather turned cloudy and track stayed good. The Rainiers defeated Seattle Electrics with Parr pitching for the Bilectrica side noted.
Advertisement-style notice urges readers to treat heart symptoms with Dr Miles New Heart Cure. Claims include rapid development of conditions from chest pains to fainting and irregular pulse. Promises nourishment and strength with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Ned Hanlon, manager of the Brooklyn National League team, says fans should not be surprised by a strong finish. He cites a fast, youthful squad and expects Brooklyn to finish no worse than fourth in the flag race.
Larry McKenna heads Botnygs management as Percy Cove seeks a 118 pound title bout. Johnson claims the coast weight crown and may meet Cove at 118 pounds. Johnson, once world champ, defeated Danny Dougherty but later fell to Frankie Neff.
Washington edged New York 4 to 3 while Detroit defeated Cleveland 2 to 0 and Boston beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. St Louis topped Chicago 6 to 1 in the league action.
An advertisement from N B Brooks & Co at 1391 2nd Avenue urges readers to call for latest styles and best $3.00 hat values in Beattie. The notice highlights affordable headwear and invites inquiries.
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