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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1905

Page

2

Pacific National league mulls Walla Walla bid and league makeup

The Pacific National League weighs admitting Walla Walla and grants franchises to Helena Ogden Butte and Spokane while Great Falls is tabled. Public figures named include Lane Gimlin McCloskey Reilly Buck Weaver and others in league plans and management.

Pacific National League Wala Walla Butte Helena Ogden Great Falls Mont Salt Lake Botse Spokane Charles Lane Wilmot McCloskey Dad” Gimlin Jack Kandricks Matt Stanley Charles Reilly Buck Weaver Boise

Jenkins Faces Gut Shot Challenge In Cleveland Bout

Frank Gotch vows to meet Jenkins in private in Cleveland with a 2 to 1 bet on straight falls Jenkins admits a sore arm and says he could not beat Gotch Humboldt giant. Gotch bets a tougher St Paul match on February 12 against Two Feather Jim McAuley and others in a bid to throw them twice each within an hour.

Jenkins Frank Gotech Cleveland Humboldt Gotch Swelow Goteh St. Paul Two Peather Indian Wresker Jim McAuley

Bowling 18 Popular At Milwaukee National Tournament

The piece notes widespread enthusiasm for bowling as Milwaukee prepares for the national tournament. It recalls the inaugural 1900 Chicago event with 41 five man teams and observes growing numbers and rising skill among competitors.

Milwaukee Chicago

The Simple Athletic Life Gains Popularity Across Sports

The piece notes growth in participation and lasting interest in sport among average men. It contrasts three to five years of practice to reach 190 average with earlier doubts about bowling’s staying power and cites golf baseball football polo ice hockey as examples of sports embraced by non-specialists for extended periods.

Coth Plunger Flohter

Yale Elects Shevlin Captain Sparks Michigan Rivalry Rumor

Thomas Lee Shevlin, Yale football captain designate, stirs talk of a historic showdown with Michigan. The Minneapolis native, son of a wealthy lumber dealer, faces local chatter about eastern colleges fearing a game with top western programs.

Thomas Lee Shevlin Yale University of Michigan Shevlin Minneapolis Tom

New York Boxer Enters Jiu Jitsu Rising Popularity

George Nothner of New York, described as a champion of something, plans to enter the jiu jitsu scene amid a rush of interest following a recent incident. The piece notes surprising difficulty in finding a defense against this form of attack in pugilism.

ASB George Nothner New York

Jiu Jitsu Terms and Boxing Slang Exposed

A glossary style piece defines terms used in combat sports and betting culture. It catalogues phrases like MEUTAL, KNOCKER, POTENT and others with pointed descriptions, highlighting how promoters, bettors, and fans describe fights, fighters, and related antics.

Fitzsimmons accepts Ball-O'Brien bout with Panama purse

Bob Fitzsimmons will take Clark Ball's offer for a match with Jack O'Brien in Panama for a 25000 dollar purse if Ball deposits the purse in New York as a good faith guarantee. Fitzsimmons would fight anywhere once O'Brien covers a 6000 dollar bet. He rejects the Lansing Athletic Club option due to training costs, but may come to Lansing if other inducements arise. A cricket score from Sydney reports Victor Trumper making 216 runs in 65 minutes in an interclub match between Paddington and Redfern, a possible record.

Chicago Seattle Mike M.J. Dwyer Atlanta Athletic Club Washington Roosevelt Dwyer New York Baltimore Carrollton Hotel Bob Fitzsimmons Clark Ball Jack O'Brien Panama Ball New York City Pitzsimmons O'Brien Lansing Athletic Club Michigan Sidney, N. G. W Paddington Redfern Victor Trumper

Australian batsman records in England in 1902 series

Trumper holds two records for Australians inEngland. He scored the highest individual innings 800 not out against Buss in July 18xx and amassed 2 570 runs in 1902, the highest by an Australian batsman in England.

Trumper Austranonas England Busses

Illustrated Bil liase cue ball strike simulates play

A billiards description explains striking the cue ball top left so the red ball moves to contact near the dotted circle, with the second object ball set to meet the cue ball in the described position.

Corbett Gossip and Ringside Sporting Gossip

The Star announces a forthcoming feature by famed boxer and actor James J. Corbett. Readers are promised another splendid sporting letter with insider ringside gossip and expert commentary from a world famous athlete.

James J. Corbett

Bowling Scores at Seattle Athletic Club

High scores were posted at the Seattle Athletic Club with top bowlers delivering notable totals. The report highlights standout performances and close competition among club members.

Seattle Athletic Club

Unclear Item Listing Names and Scores

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and numbers including BY, Dr Winley, O Pardew, G Krentz, Munsell, and Thorgrimson with scores ranging from 201 to 246 and an anomalous 2123. No coherent story or context available.

BY Won Dr. Winley I Alien O. Pardew Kriich G Krentz Munsell M. A BW. Thorgrimson Baukt

Meteor Athletic Girls Basket Ball Trio Defeat Kent High

The Meteor Athletic girls from Seattle defeated Kent High School 16 to 3 at the Kent Opera House. In other notes Jimm Britt is set to meet the upcoming winner as Nelson and Young prepare for their match.

Battling Nelson Youn Bett Jimm Britt Meteor Athletic Seatlin Kent High School Kent Opera House

Grave Trouble Foreseen Need Forenight Cure

Mrs. John A. Young of Clay North Island reports severe stomach and liver distress eased by Electric Bitters. She says her weakness vanished after using the medicine, praising its quick relief and noting it as the best remedy for weak women. Sold by G. O. Guy with guarantee.

John A. Young Clay G. O. Guy Wea

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