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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented game account notes Oakland edges Siwashes on a ninth inning error by Moskiman. Portland beats Los Angeles 1 0 with Hoffman miscues. Garvin versus Toster highlighted mound duel as Tacoma and Seals exchange stresses.
The advertisement touts nose straightening ear correction and scarless operations. It promises painless procedures for hair lip removal wrinkles birthmarks moles warts pimples and superfluous facial hair with no lasting marks. Treatments include skin diseases cancer freckles and discolorations using various lights.
John L Sullivan prepares for a boxing match with Jim McCormick at the Pantages theater this week. He travels with his company and aims to fix a date to meet Charlie Mitchell, an old rival. Sullivan has announced a farewell tour.
After seven years with Garry Herrmann's team, pitcher Noodles Hahn is open to joining a league club. He rejects the minors and may sign where affordable, having been a top left hander with a fast inside ball and sharp control. Hahn's 1900 shutout of the Phillies stands as a highlight of his career, though he could also return to veterinary practice if baseball does not recur.
Fragments show a baseball schedule item pitting the Philadelphia Phillies against Chicago with a Friday date and a first game indicator in the American League context. The text is incomplete but implies a doubleheader or series start between these teams.
Chicago defeated Boston 3 to 2 in the first game and again 3 to 2 in the second. St Louis edged Washington 1 to 0 at St Louis. Cleveland lost 1 to 5 to New York in the American matchup. In the National League Boston lost 5 to Pittsburgh.
Jimmie Gardner won by decision over Buddy Ryan on a foul in the fifteenth round at the Colma club. Referee Roach ruled the foul invalid, canceling bets as the crowd approved. Spider Kelley at ringside called it a foul while others disagreed. Ryan’s only solid blow opened Gardner’s cut eye. Gardner’s defense and counterwork were praised.
Rifle teams gathered at aba girt N J for the National Rifle Association team matches. Competitions began at 8 am with glow shooting on 200 and 600 yard ranges. Morning scores were strong and more rapid fire events followed in the afternoon requiring time to tally.
The piece laments lack of challengers for Marvin Hart in major cities like Frisco. It calls on any fighter to challenge him to restore interest and prove who can earn the championship, warning that idle rivals risk losing prestige to younger contenders.
An advertisement touts a claimed cure for catarrh as a constitutional remedy. It asserts Catarrh Cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and promises testimonials. Also promotes tourists’ trips to Puget Sound navy yard and a Pleasant Beach picnic.
The Seattle Power Boat club was organized Friday night in the Mutual Life building offices. The old club faded, replaced by a new group for owners of launches on the lake and sound. A Labor Day regatta is planned with feats unseen in any U S city.
The fleetest keels from Canadian and eastern yacht clubs gather in Halifax to contest the Prince of Wales cup the top trophy in British colonial yachting. The New York and Eastern Yacht clubs led the Marblehead to Halifax race and are guests of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht club.
The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Club invites American visitors to join two Nova Scotian and other Canadian yachts in a famed ocean race for a magnificent prize. The event showcases regional sailing prowess and international competition on the open waters.
A тревishing ad urges readers to avoid sleep with heart troubles and to picture a bottle of Dr Mile Heart Car as a sure remedy. It claims rapid relief for palpitation shortness of breath chest pain fainting and anxiety with a money back if the first bottle fails.
Boats run from Pier 2 every hour for the event day. Fare is 0c round trip. Shared amusement includes concert and dance at the seaside venue on Sunday.
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