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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1905
Page
2
Frank H. Croker dies from injuries after a race car crash at Ormond Beach. His mechanician Ralph is killed. Stanley on a motorcycle appeared in the road forcing the collision. Croker, a leading amateur driver, advocated class divisions for racers.
The Seattle Athletic Club will hold its annual meeting in the club gym tonight at o'clock. Reports from the secretary and treasurer will be read and a review of the past year will be presented. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
The article notes February 6 as the event date and asserts Theodore N Halier is expected to become president of the club succeeding Bera T I who has led for the past two years. An illustration on billiards describes a two cushion shot involving the enve ball red ball and white ball near the aide rail with specific aim and force.
In a close Armory game Saturday night the Juniors beat the Freshmen 4 to 3 after a tight first half scoreless at intermission. Juniors rallied second half scoring twice while Freshmen managed one basket equity. Lineup featured Freedmen Kingston Shahan Colse Martin McDonald Rucker McKinnon Williams Henry.
Three clubs the Bae eistes the Urunawicka and Colum bians lead the City league race as teams prepare a postseason series for top honors. A meeting at Arcade bowling alley will set dates. Class A standings show Brunawicks Pacifics Columbians and Dmpires toward the top with mixed records in the late schedule.
The Pittsburg boy Jack M'Clelland is laid up with a lame arm yet known as a Nelson type fighter who endures grueling sparring and then enters the ring to win the purse.
Tommy Byrne and Joe Schildt set to fight in a 19 round match at Ballard Athletic Club on January 31. Schildt, tall and heavy, trains the University of Washington football squad and brings notable speed for his size. The bout marks Schildt’s return to fighting after an amateur rise with wins across the ranks.
Kyverett high school basketball beat Whatcom Normal School 210 to 16 in the formal gymnasium. The visitors displayed better teamwork though the normal team had played little this season.
A retail listing describes gowns and chemises in fine muslin with details such as embroidery, lace, beading, and satin ribbons. Prices range from 25 to 190 cents, including chemises, drawers, and a few nainsook garments with varied yokes, ruffles, and lace edging.
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