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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1904
Page
2
A statement asserts that reliable facilities from banks reduce wrecks and disasters in commerce and mitigate financial failures. It claims a four percent interest rate as part of stabilizing measures and improving economic resilience.
Fragmentary OCR lists several likely names including Donworth Stewart and James D Hees with no clear event or context. The readable text does not provide actions, dates, or affiliations to form a complete news item.
In a dramatic finish Oakland overcame a 6 4 deficit in the ninth. Smith started the rally with a hit, Hall and Parke Wilson followed with key hits, Parke Wilson drove in two and Shields added a decisive single. Defensive miscues aided Oakland as Graham struggled in the late frames.
Portland and Los Angeles combined for a rough clash as both pitchers were hit hard and fielding faltered. In the fourth, Los Angeles unraveled, producing a high scoring sequence after a 3 000 attendance. Batteries Roach and Steelman for Portland and Hall and Spies for L A. Umpires McCarthy and McDonald.
Tacoma built a 3 2 lead with tied game in the fourth and eighth innings as wild throws by Godhnaver and Irwin produced the winning run. Frisco managed runs but fell short as pitchers Batterice Fitzgerald Hogan Knell and Gordon worked the game.
In Tacoma on August 20 the high wind affected players in the city tennis tournament. A notable pairing was Blekker and Henham versus Hewitt and Waeth, won by the former duo after a 22 game marathon ending 13 to 10. G Shannon of Seattle fell to Hilton 6-4, 6-4.
Pittsburg owner Barney Dreyfuss reportedly paid between four and six thousand dollars for Wyatt Lee. Dreyfuss touts Lee as the best box artist in the American league and hopes a strong Washington lineup behind him will help him shed the past season’s rough outings.
The listing outlines entrants for the United States Hotel stakes worth 19000 at Saratoga New York and the Saratoga cup of 1099 miles and six furlongs. Notable horses include Biglight Veto Jack Levy Sparkling Star Merry Lark Dandelion Arronaut Austin Allen Amber Jack Mild Moat Woodshaw Major Dainger Caughnawaga Afrikan der The Picket Grey Friar Ort Wella Beldame and others with various weights listed.
Seattle YMCA gymnast Kinood Me Clain won first place in the horizontal bar contest yesterday in St. Louis. The event drew regional competitors as of Aug 20.
Butte Baseball association sues the National Association of Baseball Leagues for damages totaling 1000 dollars citing the defection of Skel Roach who left Butte to join the Portland club.
Aug 20 reports eight players remain in the American singles title race. Tarned versus Wright headlines today with Tarned as favorite. Ward, coming off yesterday’s win, expected to defeat Alexander.
Eastern sportsmen flock to Puget Sound for salmon and trout as reports praise the coast angling. Pacific Sportsman editor notes anglers save money traveling from New York and other East Coast cities to Puget Sound for salmon, bear, and deer, with easy access and strong fights. Index area trout yields in early July to mid-August included 36 fish caught weighing up to seven and a half pounds each.
The text reports rising duck numbers and broader game sightings in districts where they are bred. In the Cascade regions large game like goats, plus bear and deer, are seen around Index and Monte Cristo, suggesting a good season ahead for hunting.
GAMES POSTPONED ST. LOUIS Aug 20 Olympics MC track and field events were delayed again due to rain. If weather improves, contests will be staged today.
The Athenian Athletic club schedules its monthly amateur boxing show at Germania hall Friday evening August 4. Ring officials expect the San Francisco Jeffries Munroe rematch to draw, with bouts including Sammy Baum vs Prank Tally and Charlie White vs Harry Mason on the card.
Featherweights Tom Kane vs George Brown and Harry Uins versus Al Smith lead a crowded card. Lightweights chartie Ward faces Fred Huwh, Frank Carstens meets Dan Berth ner, welterweights Murray versus York Gleason and Clark versus Sam O\\'Brien. Midd leweights Hugh Mamett tackles Dick Lane, Stearne versus Seaton, heavyweight bouts Chet Brown against Mike Butler and Dan Norton versus Jack Corrigan.
An advertisement claims Halle Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by being taken internally and acting on the bloodstream and mucous surfaces. It includes testimonials, price per bottle, and mentions Halle Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement claims powerful Chinese roots herbs barks buds and vegetables can cure rheumatism asthma catarrh stomach kidney liver female weakness and private diseases without operation. It promises free consultation at 210% Washington Street Seattle and urges contacting He Wo to avoid giving up.
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