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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1905
Page
2
A long, colorfully worded sports column discusses pitcher tactics and batter countermeasures, from tying three bats together to barking dogwood bats. It also notes a Kentucky judge ruling baseball not a nuisance and mentions Japan’s Waseda team visiting Stanford.
The champion Magtieh setter Soll tylieh Bargant was sold by John Kiplinger to Arthur Hennett of Portland. The deal closed yesterday at a handsome price not disclosed. Bargant has won 26 prizes and many specials across shows. He was bought from George & Thomas of Philadelphia after import from England.
Five room cottage on an improved street with 60 by 128 lot offered by Koellasco Trust Co. at 458 New York Block. Cash price listed as 800 ecash. Also notes travel promotions for California rail service with Southern Pacific, Union Ticket Office at 608 First Avenue BE.
The Swedes beat Norway in a tight tug of war at Eagles' ball last night, taking 21 minutes to pull the five foot mark. The Denes defeated the Scots in eight minutes while Canada triumphed over Ireland in three minutes. The American team defeated Germany in an earlier match.
Tonight Ireland faces Scotland and Denmark meets Norway while Germany battles Sweden and Canada meets the United States. Sweden and the US each have two wins, Denmark and Germany two losses, others split one win and one loss. The American and Swedish teams are favored as the strongest with betting even on their unknown matchup. Referee Joe Kiplinger presides.
Corbett and Nelson near weight as fans expect a brisk battle. Corbett weighs about 133% pounds and Gans predicts a full twenty rounds. Nelson trains at Lark's Bour drawing crowds as he finishes four rounds and runs five miles in heavy clothes.
Direct from Chicago’s Kimball Company, a two manual tubular pneumatic organ is set up for inspection. The display includes Kimball reed organs, pianos, and additional brands like Chickering Hobart M Cable and Pease. Easy payment plans and bargains on used instruments are offered alongside the Simplex Piano Player.
A local drive promotes Whisk Brooms with low prices and home delivery. The seller claims to provide prescriptions as requested by physicians and to deliver goods promptly.
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