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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
2
The article describes a January speedway event on white sand between Ormond and Daytona where amateur and professional drivers from the United States and Europe will race for cash and a trophy. The 30 mile beach course is hard packed at low tide, offering a wide track for competition.
The British Columbia lacrosse enthusiasts begin talks with Seattle Lacrosse to rejoin the Canadian circuit. Kennedy guests Vancouver for the British Lacrosse League meeting. local club convenes next Monday to discuss questions and a strong team outlook for next year. Cameron, O'Tirien, and Beattie named as top Vancouver players with plans to join Seattle. Tommy Hurting hints at joining when season starts.
A reader from Indiana shares how consumption nearly claimed a relative until Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds relieved coughs and helped her recover. The ad claims the medicine kills germs of all diseases and offers a trial bottle free with a one dollar price.
Local sportsmen organize the Kieen River Gen club with grounds chosen between Black Diamond and Lawson. Construction costs amount to 350 dollars as the club installs improved traps and awaits visiting teams. Officers named for the new setup.
J. JD. Lata is elected president with J. K. Jacky as vice president and T J. Spaight serving as treasurer. Russell Allen becomes secretary and J. Jensen is field captain, joined by committee members De Mill Bimpmen, Gue Jones, Hien Allen, Russell Allen, C. J. Jordan, and J. W. Siuany.
Tonight the Armory hosts a championship bout between two fast high school teams after last week’s games. Juniors and freshmen won earlier, leaving two teams to vie for the title while sophomores and censors contend for third. Bopha previously held the crown amid strong local interest.
Popular medicine claim promises to cleanse the blood and system and cure stomach and liver troubles. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised at G O Guys drug store with a guaranteed quality and price of 15 cents.
W K Vanderbilt Jr. holds the world mile record of 39 seconds set last winter at Ormond Head. He plans to defend his title next week though rivals claim he must approach 30 seconds to win. Advertisements can be sent to Ragteys Drug Store at the corner of Second and Pike in downtown.
At the university gymnasium this afternoon a track meet draws considerable interest with many candidates for the college track team. Key sprinter Christie is out with a knee injury, affecting several events. The program includes sprints, middle distance, high jump, pole vault, wrestling, boxing, and weight classes, with Freshmen and Sophomores listed for each event. The Parthall basketball team faces the YMCA club in the gym this evening to cap the day’s action.
In Los Angeles yesterday at Ascot the finish among Lady Kiepar Lady Mirthful and Macfrecknoe was razor close with judges declaring the order after extended deliberation. Two favorites won as weather was cloudy and the track fast. In San Francisco Morita surged to victory after Halford moved fast into the stretch at Oakland.
The author explains a two cushion strike to drive the red ball past three or four cushions to meet the white balls in the corner, using a moderate low left aim with the cue ball. The technique emphasizes controlled cue ball position and cushion rebounds.
WANTS SOUTHPAW Russ Hall manager of the Beattie baseball club has a talented left hander in mind. Newmeyer rated four stars in his class and Tim Flood of the Los Angeles club scouts the pitcher. The question is which club will obtain the twirler with money likely deciding the outcome.
The street committee approved a new bridge on University Street with a permanent foundation and timber superstructure. Heavy property owners delay funding by seeking a fair share, with costs split 60 percent to adjoining property, 30 percent to the district, and 20 percent by the city. A subway access to Western Avenue will be included and Weatlake boulevard opening from Dengy Way to Mercer Street was approved.
Captain George Willey resigns from general management of the Northwestern Steamship Company. He will be succeeded by Jon o F. Trowbridge.
Gen Bloes ne l and a large number of paroled Russian officers waited today for passage aboard the steamer Auetra as they left Shanghai on January 20.
Advertises a list of discounted items including corsets in sizes 18 19 20 with 1.25 value, Missen Half Tam O Bhanters, men's merino undershirts 0c to 5e price, Smyrna Rouge 1.85, ladies cambric corset covers, bilk taffeta ribbon, gloves in colors 0.45, opaque curtain shades, ladies flannelette Petticoats, silk cushions, boys canvas army lace, ladies kid slippers 1.25 value 27.50.
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