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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
2
Exclusive Corbett column recalls Peter Maher in a benefit note and his bouts with Fitzsimmons. It also recounts Jack Monroe and Jeffries, Corbett’s views on training, sparing, and the challenge of adapting after a heavyweight era. Corbett notes his own 1891 Jackson title bout at 168 pounds against 204-pound foe.
The piece argues that fighters who win by decisions are less popular than those who deliver decisive knockouts. It cites Huntt and Nelson, noting Nelson’s growing nationwide appeal except perhaps in Frisco, and claims Jeffries rose to the top by avoiding knockouts, while no foe has yet KO’d him.
The article argues Young Corbett must retreat to a remote setting and train intensely for six months to reclaim prominence. It laments habits undermining his career and implies no quick comeback.
The Snohomish basketball team defeated the Meteor Athletic Club of Seattle at the Armory last night by a score of 6 to 0. Center Mins Alice Melreth starred, dominating play and outpacing her rival Mise F Thompson throughout the contest. The lively crowd showed basketball’s growing popularity in Seattle.
Ralph Rose of Michigan was ruled ineligible after appearing publicly in professional events at Madison Square Garden without prior permission. The Western conference forbids entry to western college athletics for such professional participation.
Eggan and Ericson announce a first class photo studio at the Bite Building corner Second and Pike offering quality portraits at medium prices with January opening.
New York January 7 A bold push to expand the United States Golf Association membership unfolds as officers announce plans at the February election The U S G A has grown from five clubs in 1894 to 296 active clubs with 679 nonmember links under its umbrella and regional associations shaping local golf within the national body.
Omaha committee members prepare for a major discussion over the U S G A constitution. A seven member committee has studied for a year and may propose radical changes. Any amendments require a two thirds vote to become operative.
California featherweight Monte Attell draws attention in the east with two decisions and a knockout over Johnnie Reagan. Reagan pressed Frankie Nell, while Attell’s coast bout with Bobby Johnson lasted 20 rounds, leaving observers split on his championship claim amid a crowded featherweight scene.
Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York writes that her skin condition Salt Rheum or Psoriasis was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Balm. She notes it quickly heals cuts burns and sores and mentions it could be found at G O Guy's drug store.
The Chicago university freshman, a 100 and 6226 yard interscolastic champion in 1904 and an A A U champion in the 220 yard dash, set records with 106 yards in 10 seconds and 214 6 seconds for 220 yards.
The poultry show at Ger mania hue drew crowds as judges Hinds and Dixon awarded prizes across classes including Harred Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds White Leghorns Brown Leghorns Buff Leghorns Blue Andalusians White Minorcas Houdana Indian Games Buff Cochin Bantams White Cochin Bantams Partridge Cochin Bantams and more with Seattle prize winners listed.
The notice lists breeders and owners including J. J. Andrews, George Linder, Burnett, N. Anderson, Jet, Charles McUallint, Jaghorn class Fr A, White Mimugenr, Cochig Kantama, Wilte Cot Han, Partridge Qochin, Tentono, Nelson Macpherson and Nome in a poultry lineup.
A chaotic Los Angeles horse race led to two jockeys suspended indefinitely after a disqualification. Amos fell during the final jump while the stewards awarded first and second to rivals Cazador and Lanixac as the riders returned to the course.
Sporting notes report Jack McAuliffe, former lightweight champion, planning a return soon. He jokes about aging and cane use while declaring a challenge to Jeffries if Fitz and others are safe. In Milwaukee Willie Fitzgerald beat Maurice Thompson on points over six rounds at the Badger Athletic Club. In Vincennes John Carrie, 10, broke his back wrestling and faces death. Everett high school basketball beat Tacoma 41 to 29 at Y M C A gym. In San Francisco five favorites fell at Oakland with Distruktor upset at 30 to 1 and Glendenning finishing last. Follow Me favored to win the fifth did not.
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