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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
2
The column lists standings with Tacoma Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Seattle records. It recounts Seattle’s comeback win over Los Angeles in a naval battle style recap and notes Portland Tacoma and San Francisco-Oakland results with a mix of humorous commentary and fan reactions.
A war among club owners over spring baseball games rises as St Louis and Philadelphia factions push for possible legislation. Rival executives fear early-season profits leak to home clubs, while calculations show the alliance of four clubs may sway any law. In boxing, Jim Jeffries faces Indian giant Jumbo Middle Sky in San Francisco as a new heavyweight bout rumor grows.
Brooklyn April 27 veteran catcher Nat Hicks recalls 1860 Brooklyn baseball and criticizes scoring rules. He discusses umpiring decisions by Jim Jeffries, past feats with John C Heenan, and efforts to credit team work at bat through sacrifice bunts and base hits.
Jimmie Collins forecasts a tight American League pennant race with Boston and seven other strong teams. He expects a close, exciting season but stops short of predicting a winner, noting the field could distance or overtake Boston as the chase heats up.
Dave Barry reached Tacoma to conclude training for his 20 round title fight with Tommy Burns set for next Tuesday. Barry is the favorite at 10 to 9 as promoters promise a historic show in the region.
The Americans defeated the Defenders 11 to 7 after a hot game of ball. Both teams played like veterans and slugged the fall for further orders. The Americans bunched hits in the late innings to secure a lead the Defenders could not overcome.
Spokane bowling association elected year officers at a Wednesday night meeting. The executive committee was tasked with evaluating Salt Lake's candidacy for the next congress. A Portland meet is planned during the first two weeks of August while the fair runs. An ad notes a fifty feet inch cotton garden hose with couplings and nozzle offered for 4.25 by The Rubber Store at 714 1st Ave.
Dog lovers packed Madison park for the Seattle Dog Fanciers show opening day. Judges announced winners across classes including Saint Bernards, collies, cockers, and pointers with notable entries from Griffths Spokane and several Seattle exhibitors.
An appreciation of Terry McGovern chronicles a tragic decline after a brilliant rise. The hard hitting Brooklyn featherweight suffered successive losses including the death of his children and illness, ending with a drooping ring career and questions about a return.
Ditches R M Palmer and others from Seattle win in several classes. Maid first novice bitches. RockHine Co first limit bitches. Sergeant's Dot first 4 bitches. J A Peebles shows Uncle Jim Whitestone fret. Irish setters win novice and open classes with Colleen Isolde first. Gordon setters claim novice and open wins with Garretts Dill and Garretts Dil. Heather Beauty tops puppy bitches in B C entries.
A fragment warns against mercury containing salves for catarrh stating mercury damages the digestive and nervous systems when absorbed. It promotes avoiding such products from druggists and stores and lists various dubious remedies and patent pill claims from unidentified sources.
An awkward scene unfolds as Everett sticks his head through the ropes awaiting a referee decision after a bout with the champion. Post bout confusion leads to Everett fleeing toward Oakland, claiming foul play and lingering questions about the outcome.
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