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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1905

Page

2

Kimball Pipe Organ Arrives for Home Church Display

A shipment from the Kimball Company in Chicago brings a two manual tubular pneumatic Kimball pipe organ to a watercone for public inspection. The shop notes new Kimball reed organs and pianos, plus a large stock of Chickering Hobart M Cable Pease and other brands with easy payments.

Kimball Company Chicago Kimball Chickering Hobart M. Cable Pease New Scaler. & Johnston Co Giese Meri

Nelson Favored in Thomas Corbett Fight, San Francisco

San Francisco observers predict Battling Nelson will defeat Young Corbett tomorrow night. Nelson is praised for staying power and overall ring craft, while Corbett seeks revenge after a disputed defeat. The winner is expected to face Jimmy Britt in March for a 132 or 133 pound title bid.

San Francisco Corbett Nelson Jimmy Britt Britt

Tug of War Event Showcases Eight Nations Victory

A tug of war at Eagie’s hall on Saturday night pitted teams from eight nationalities. Norway Germany Sweden and America claimed the top prizes after a crowd-pleasing program. The tightest duel pitted America against Denmark, lasting twenty minutes before the Americans reached the line.

Eagie’s

Contests Set For Tonight Among Eight Nations

A brief note indicates a series of matches lasting ten minutes total led to a defeat for one side. An evening lineup features Meotland versus Denmark, Canada versus Ireland, Sweden versus Norway, and United States versus Germany.

Noramen Elgct Meotland Ve Denmark Canada Ireland Sweden Norway United States Germany

Forsook Gloves for Editor's Pencil

The subject is the sporting editor of the Minneapolis News who, before joining editorial duties, cleaned up the featherweight ranks of the northwest. He rose to a status like Jeffries and then retired from the squared circle when no more worlds to conquer remained.

Gro. A. Barton Minneapolis News Northwest Jeffries

Joe Pearson Declines UW Return Over Faculty Review

University of Washington announces sprinter Joe Pearson will not enter the university this year. He remained away after a dispute over his rhetoric record and a pre race barred status shown by Professor Davis during a meet with the University of Oregon. Pearson cites a need for faculty clearance before returning, while friend Tom McDonald believes a compromise may allow entry to the spring meet.

University of Washington Joe Pearson Joe Davie University of Oregon Pearson Davis Davia Roller Tom McDonald

Schedule Arranged for Washington Baseball Eastern Tour

The University of Washington baseball team will start its eastern tour on May 4 under manager Crimetead who has drafted most of the itinerary. Secured games include Whitman and Idaho with negotiations pending with Pullman. Potential matches include North Yakima Cheney Spokane Davenport and Lewiston while western games cover Whitman College of Tacoma University of Oregon and Victoria.

University of Washington Crimetead Whitman Idaho Pullman North Yakima Cheney Spokane Davenport Lewiston Whitroan College Tacoma University of Oregon Victoria Washington H. C. Coffman Tom MacDonald Edensburg

Getch Defeats Grant in Championship Wrestling Bout

Washington reports Tan Getch the American champion wrestler defeated Joe Grant of this city last Saturday night. Getch aimed to throw his man three times in an hour and accomplished the feat with ease.

Washington Tan Getch America Joe Grant Gotch

Jim Agnew Says Jam Won’t Play First Base This Season

Sport brief notes Jim Agnew stating Bob Jam will not be Seattle’s first baseman this coming season. Agnew says a telegram from Rose Hall requested James not to leave for the south as an alternative first baseman named Bacon will join. Jam may play for a Northwestern league team.

Jim Agnew Bob Jam Seattle Agnew Rose Hall James South Bacon James Rary Laughlin Santa Barbara

Seattle athletic club bowling culminates this week

The girls' team of the Normal school won their game 12 to 7. The bowling tournament at the Seattle Athletic club will finish later this week as Churchill and Conover duel on Thursday night. Conover must win three straight to take the title.

Milwaukee Wis Seattle Friscoes San Francisco Seattle Athletic Club Churchill Conover

Southern Pacific Runs Two Daily Trains on Shasta Route

The Southern Pacific company operates two daily trains on the Shasta route. Tickets and reservations available at Union Ticket office, 608 First Avenue. E. B. Ellis, General Agent.

California Southern Pacific Company Shasta Union Ticket First Avenue E. BE. Ellis

Silent Billiards Hint Repeats Ball Return Precision

The text instructs striking the cue ball low to the red ball, aiming to return the red ball to the white balls with minimal force and no English. It emphasizes that the cue ball’s direction depends entirely on the contact point on the red ball.

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