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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
2
The final week could decide the Class A title as five of eight teams are within reach. Four clubs are tied for first and second, with players pushing to seize every chance. Standings show Centralia leading, with Columbians and Brunswicks close behind amid a tight chase.
Seattle Opera presents Verdi’s Trovatore and Sheridan’s The Rivals with seating options priced from 25c to 1.50. Beth Phones leads as conductor while J Saunders Gordon and Mantelli Company feature in the performances with matinees and evening shows announced for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Seattle TM previews a local stage version of The Secret Dispatch a monster scenic production by David Higsins featuring Bob Phanea. A bargain matinee is offered Saturday with reservations required by 7 30 and noon prior seatings.
Tonight and Saturday matinees feature Lincoln J. Carters splendid comedy melodrama. The program promises lively performances and audience-friendly entertainment in a classic stage lineup.
Henry Le Moyne, competing for Laurels Rex Corinthians, holds two world records in 60 yards bath with one turn at 271-5 and 60 yards bath straightaway at 121-5, set February 27 and March 9, 1904, placing him in the front rank of swimmers.
Senator Ralston filed a bill in California to limit prizefights to four rounds and require Amateur Athletic Association rules with gloves of eight ounces or more. The proposal, if enacted, would push boxing events to other states and disrupt a decade of lax regulation in California.
Morton, member of the South London Harriers, ran sensational sprints last summer defeating Arthur Duffy repeatedly to claim the world champion 100 yard title. He travels with Duffy and Al Shrub to Australia for competitions. Morton's best time is 9.45 seconds on grass.
In St Louis Charles McCarthy of Buffalo knocked out Joe King of San Francisco in 20 seconds of a scheduled 15 round match. The San Francisco report notes the quick finish after sparring a few seconds before the decisive right jaw blow. California racing season payouts total 150000 with over 50 owners earning sums over 1000 dollars. Walter Jennings leads with 10240 dollars followed by M J Daly 9850 and H E Rowell 8885 and T Ryan 5126.
Exclusive correspondence recalls Corbett era tales and a Sullivan Kilrain bout. The piece notes generous fighters, a New Orleans victory, beggars, and a telegraph office in Callioenia predicting outcomes. Amateur skating, speed on steel runners, and Carréa's rising status are mentioned.
Training for April university gym events will begin this week under Th Roller. A large pool of hopefuls will compete for spots, with strict scoring on arrival, performance, and departure from machines and overall technique.
The column invites readers to answer if women are the supreme liars offering $10 for the best refutation to Dr. Allen Mactane and $6 for the best letter from a man. It argues men are greater liars and cites Mrs Chadwick and various societal claims, with names and addresses required for contributors.
Fire on the upper floor of the county building caused panic in the adjacent city hall. Four courtrooms and many court records were destroyed. Painter Edwards was seriously burned. two workmen missing. two other painters and one foreman seriously injured. United States quartermaster seeks 5,000 tons of coal for transport to Honolulu for Hawaiian island stations.
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