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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1905

Page

2

Food For Sportocrats And Gotch In Ring News

A quirky column notes a fan’s quip about feeding Russ Hall’s baseball team to boost road success. It covers Gotch’s near-knockout win over Sam Williams and Waddell’s pitching as lawmen pursue him. It mentions coast league shifts and Seattle’s baseball economics, plus Yale versus Chicago aquatic meet plans and football outlook.

Russ Flere Russ Hall Seattle Gotch Frank Qotch Sam Williams Buffalo Williams Thiete Willams Chicago Yale University of Chicago Ane

Poisons in Food Promoted by New Life Pills Claim

An advertisement claims many pain poisons come from rich foods and promises Dr King's New Life Pills will cure sickness caused by such poisons with a money back guarantee. Sold at 5c from G O Guy's drug store.

Dr. King G. O. Guy

Lion Clothing House Shirt Display Promises Worth the Trip

A brief local notice touts the shirt display at Lion Clothing House on First Ave South and Main, claiming a striking price that makes the journey worthwhile and inviting customers to visit the shop.

Notable Altercation Mentioned in Local Report

An incident describes a confrontation involving a man identified as Waddell who allegedly struck Bateman with a chair and used Mrs. Roses as a baseball before fleeing to Lynn, Massachusetts. Neither Mr. Rose nor his wife suffered serious injuries.

Bateman Mrs. Roses Mr. Rose Waddell Lynn Masa

Baseball magnate Lucas trims six team league plan

Lucas now believes a four club International league with Spokane Butte Helena, plus Everett Bellingham Victoria and Vancouver would be more profitable than a six team format including three eastern cities. Pressure grew after Pacific National league developments emerged.

Lucas Spokane Butte Helena Everett Dellingham Victoria Vancouver

Boxing crowds crave rough sport in era of slugging

The piece notes fans prefer hard punches over scientific boxing as crowds react with yawns or wild cheers. It mentions Jack Root and Marvin Mart style bouts, cites John L. Sullivan as a legendary slugger, and discusses teams like Chicago Wisconsin Michigan weighing schedules amid beef packers issues and grand stand damage at Wisconsin.

Jack Root Jack Marvin Mart John L. Sullivan James J. Corbett Chicago Wisconsin Iti

Missouri racing plans loom for 1965 season

The article notes cautious optimism for horse racing in Missouri with thoroughbreds expected to assemble on track despite prior eliminations. It mentions a commuter substitute bill to repeal the breeder's law moving to engrossment after a house adoption, with no opposition during the third reading.

Missouri

Race Track Men Expect Easy Victory This Week

Local race track men predict a straightforward win this week as they prepare to race. Supporters claim dominance and confidence runs high ahead of the events.

National association rejects proposed draft-raise plan

New York news item notes the National association faulted the proposed increase in payments by major leagues for drafting players rejected by the American league. The measure sought to double past drafts, setting Class A at 1.54 dollars and cutting the number of players drafted, but American league action will decide the outcome.

New York Natonal Association American League National League Ofmelmaat National Association Clann

Seattle Triumph Over Everett In Tense High School Game

Seattle high school edged Everett 8 to 4 after a rough title clash. Early in the game Everett led 11 to 8 at halftime, Seattle rallied to finish strong with a late scoring burst as time expired.

Everett Seattle Everett High School

Seattle Girls Poised Against Bellingham In Armory Show

At the armory this evening a basketball match pits Seattle high girls against Bellingham. Seattle features captain Hannah Kingston and teammates Edith Martin Marie Tomek Winnie Henry Mil dred Rucker with substitutes Ronte Palmerton Mabel Close Mary Gillies. Bellingham arrives with a strong fast lineup led by Ita Oskorta. The game starts at 3 p m as Eggan and Ericson advertise studio services and bicycle repairs nearby.

Seattle Bellingham Ita Oscorta Hannah Kingston Edith Martin Marie Tomek Winnie Henry Mildred Rucker

Y M C A Indoor Meet At Club Gym Tonight

The YMCA indoor athletic meet is set for the club gymnasium tonight with students expected to perform in pole vault high jump broad jump and other events. Many competitors will also take part in a burlesque show next Wednesday and a dream rehearsal is planned for Monday.

Toniebt

Kiss and Gathering Shot Technique from Cue Sports

The passage describes a kiss and gathering shot where the object ball does not touch the cushion. Strike the cue ball on top and on the right side. with the red ball nearly full, the shot will be made by the kiss. It emphasizes a hard strike.

University Baseball Opens Outdoor Practice at Campus

University station reports the first outdoor baseball practice with over 26 players present. Thorpe's recruits join Rally back Brinker and Dean as pitchers, while Bernell Ebarger is seen as catcher after prior experience at the University of Kentucky.

University Station Thorpe University Brinker Dean Buneelebarger University of Kentucky Profesor Thorpe Rea

University Glee Club dazzles in season debut at Denny Hall

The University Men’s Glee Club gave its first appearance of the season in Denny Hall to a large audience. The program was highly praised with the acapella quartet and soloists drawing special notice. Prof. M L Dagey delivered a standout monologue. The group plans performances in Olympia and Chehalis next Friday and Saturday.

University Station University Denny Hall M.L. Dagey Maldwin Mesere Bororesmith Martian McFate Olympia Chehalis

Beattle Golf Club hosts Oregon Waverley foursomes event

An exhibition of foursomes and singles will be played at Beattle Golf Club links on Lake Washington with the Waverley Golf Club of Portland. Oregon players include Roderick McCleary Northwest champion. They will stop at Tacoma for an exhibition series before continuing. In Everett on February 18, Lucas, McCloskey and Dugdale visit to assess a Western league plan. Everett, Bellingham, Vancouver and Victoria may join the new organization.

Beattle Lake Washington Waverley Portland Oregonians Roderick McCleary Northwest Tacoma Everett Lucas McCloskey Dugdale Bellingham Vancouver Victoria

Waterlow Cup Coursing Winner Pistol II Triumphs

In Liverpool on February 18 the Waterloo cup final saw Pistol II owned by W H Paweon defeat Prince Plausible. A total of 128 dogs entered the race with Pistol II tabbed as a long shot at 100 to 1 in the heats draw. The report continues with New Orleans news mentioning Dick Beinhart.

Liverpool Altear W. H. Paweon Prince Plausible

Horse Killed at Crescent City Track in Preliminary Gallop

Jockey J Hennenney was unhurt while a horse owned by M L Hayman died during a preliminary gallop at Crescent City track. The horse was valued between 4000 and 10000 dollars.

Crescent City Track J. Hennenney M. L. Hayman

Pratt Wins Tight Seattle Pool Match

In a late night Seattle hotel parlor crowded event, Harry Pratt defeats Dayton in a 200 point side bet pool game. The 6:26 start saw a close contest with Pratt pulling ahead after the 100 point mark and finally finishing at 196 to 187 before Pratt sealed it with a long run.

Seattle Harry Pratt Dayton Pratt

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